Category Archives: Fire

Writing primarily expressing the element Fire – action, ego, creativity, passion, lust, activity.

Artist

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Helen

Be for me an artist of my memory These shining links which fill the void-less universe are only you Your hand which binds enchains me in your brittle grasp Sweet Eros on the hunt throw out your snares for I … Continue reading →

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Mirror

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Helen

If I held a mirror Closely up to you Could you see yourself Could you witness true? Could you see the dissonance Tween what you say and do Could you see yourself Could you witness true? In your world a … Continue reading →

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Madness

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Helen

The madness of despair rides through her She breathes discontent and lability, her frown one moment turns to joy then darkens once again She is contradictions in all forms and cannot find the centre of herself let alone her world, … Continue reading →

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Feeding Time For Fools – for Prompt 24 – Vixen

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Helen

They have named me vixen These shrewd, careful boys In a word they have captured All elements, all meanings As though in describing thus I am therefore contained It’s just feeding time for fools And only fools here remain They … Continue reading →

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Artistry Birth

Posted on October 5, 2013 by Helen

The artist’s brush Paints me And I awaken The canvas soft Supports me And I breathe The colours bright Adorn me And I dance And when you gaze Upon my portrait I’m alive © Helen Valentina 2013, All Rights Reserved

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Rondelet Rounds

Posted on October 5, 2013 by Helen

Desolate soul With your loss I’m broken and bare Desolate soul Would my pain engulf me here whole Render me unconscious of care Make all those that see me beware Desolate soul Woken again Hear your voice on my telephone … Continue reading →

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Possession

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Helen

Take me within you, take me inside Give me surrender, nothing denied I am your compass, forsaking all pride Take me within you, take me inside Let me true know you, let me true know All that’s in heaven, all … Continue reading →

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Curiosity – Cover Reveal!!

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Helen

Hi I’m delighted to say the last stages of publication are progressing well for my second novel, Curiosity. I’m excited so wanted to show you the cover, which I really love – lulu.com do a great job of realising your … Continue reading →

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Dancing

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Helen

We were all dancing, lost in the wind Where one would stop, another begin All of this laughter, none of it sin We were just dancing, lost in the wind Follow the piper into the wood Some music tempting, some … Continue reading →

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I Am No Hero

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Helen

I calculate my days In increments of risk and gain I make my power plays For reasons that I won’t explain And as the danger comes My reptile brain, alert, awake Is beating on the drums And counting prisoners to … Continue reading →

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