Category Archives: Fire

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

Battle

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Helen

‘Battle not with monsters, lest ye become a monster, and if you gaze into the abyss, the abyss gazes also into you’ Friedrich Nietzsche Unaccustomed to your eyes I returned the gaze I found myself in apparent delight, a simple … Continue reading →

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Over-Heated

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Helen

You are overheated Your grasp is too reaching and your grip too weak You are fevered like a summer day With only sweat to cool you down No breeze will break the tempest Written on your brow Your heart is … Continue reading →

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Friendship

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Helen

Friendship eternal Growth through years and tears Hands that clasp We never ask For explanations Of hopes and fears Friendship strong The bonds that will not break To give a gift Returned in full Forgive all slights And lost mistakes … Continue reading →

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Jubilee

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Helen

We all arrived for the Jubilee Where entertainment was for free The day so celebratory The wonderful, wonderful Jubilee We came to hear the crooners sing After the wedding see the ring We loved most all and everything Whatever the … Continue reading →

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Taken

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Helen

I was taken by your smile Warm eyes crinkled Deep etched dimples Radiating something inner That was laughing to be free Azure eyes can really sparkle When the lilt of silver laughter Joins the image So uniquely and so completely … Continue reading →

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Dancing All Alone

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Helen

I’m dancing all alone To sleepy syncopation Every slide and step just seems A singular innovation The sweep of saxophone And I’m dreaming of the night I’m just dancing all alone It’s a kind of sweet delight I’m humming to … Continue reading →

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Book Group

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Helen

Each Tuesday in deep winter we met to read a book Each week we nominated the next to take a look And all our knowledge of our friends came from what they chose It told us of their secrets, at … Continue reading →

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Warmth

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Helen

Too much warmth Is stifling It suffocates It draws you in Too little warmth Will cause a chill It turns you blue It makes you ill So what to make Of failing flame Just a mistake So who’s to blame? … Continue reading →

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Nip Tuck

Posted on September 15, 2013 by Helen

Just a minor alteration No need for such great vexation Nip and tuck, precise intent Know your money is well spent On your face or in your life I can skilfully turn my knife Anything you want cut out Will … Continue reading →

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Fetish

Posted on September 14, 2013 by Helen

You are my fetish I don’t want you real Your effect must be heightened Revealed, not concealed I want to just linger On the sweep of your face The song and the singer Not even a trace You are my fetish … Continue reading →

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