Category Archives: Fire

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

Tigers Rule The World – for Prompt 15 Childhood Dreams

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Helen

The lawn of our backyard Was the expanse of Africa The white suburban fencing Could not quell the conqueror A tiny mouth could roar With operatic intensity As I surveyed my kingdom Such was my propensity I spoke with angels, … Continue reading →

Posted in Fire, Poetry | Tagged Africa, alchemy, angels, Aspiration, childhood, childhood dreams, conqueror, demons, dragon, Humor, kingdom, memory, Musings, ruling, Spiritual, tigers, victory | 34 Comments

Mirror’s Face

Posted on August 2, 2013 by Helen

Perfect oval, pale Deft touches of blush and powder All the flaws are now erased Simple here, the mirror’s face Arching eyebrows peak With questions yet unasked Wisdom lost, it’s been replaced Conformity here, the mirror’s face Lips that rarely … Continue reading →

Posted in Fire, Poetry | Tagged alchemy, artifice, Arts, Aspiration, Beauty, Facepainting, fasion, makeup, Mirror, Musings, truth | 17 Comments

Guinevere’s Lament

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Helen

You will know my name As betrayal, infamy Great love forsaken for greater passion And a hidden intimacy Remembered in myth and legend And by scholars here discussed As though this did not happen To just people, to just us Songs … Continue reading →

Posted in Fire, Poetry | Tagged betrayal, choice, denial, Guinevere, history, infamy, King Arthur, Lancelot, Literature, lost love, memory, pain, passion, Relationships, Round Table, scholars | 22 Comments

Legends of Windemere – Prodigy of the Rainbow Tower

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Helen

Fantastic news!!!! Legends of Windemere: Prodigy of Rainbow Tower will debut July 31st on Amazon!!!! Be one of the first to get the fabulous sequel to Charles Yallowitz’ wonderful Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero!!!! Book Description: The … Continue reading →

Posted in Conversation, Fire | Tagged author, book release, Charles Yallowitz, fantasy, Luke, Luke Callindor, Nyx, Prodigy, Rainbow Tower, Windemere, writing | 3 Comments

Tuxedo Nights

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Helen

I no longer yearn for tuxedo nights Glamour holds no sway on me Visceral hunger for elegantry Is frozen as a winter strewn lake I would no longer hold Gatsby’s hand Give him shelter in the jazz age Swinging softly … Continue reading →

Posted in Fire, Poetry | Tagged acceptance, Aspiration, belief, dark, denial, elite, fashion, Gatsby, jazz age, knowledge, Musings, Philosophy, truth, Tuxedo, Wealth, wisdom | 17 Comments

Exciting News – Briana Vedsted’s A Girl Named Cord!

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Helen

Fabulous News!!! A Girl Named Cord by Briana Vedsted will be published on Amazon.com July 31st, 2013 as both a paperback and an eBook. Get in early and be one of the first to read!!!! Goodreads link: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18269695-a-girl-named-cord Book description: … Continue reading →

Posted in Conversation, Fire | Tagged Amazon, Briana, Briana Vedsted, Cord, E-book, Girl Named Cord | Leave a comment

Forget Her – For Prompt 14 – The Music of Jeff Buckley

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Helen

The debris of these many years alights your mind like a firecracker out of season; a chance sighting on the street of similar hair, a similar walk and memories flooded back A dam unstuck, overwhelming And you thought you could … Continue reading →

Posted in Fire, Poetry | Tagged belief, cruelty, dark, delusion, denial, Dreams, forget, Forget Her, Jeff Buckley, lost love, madness, memory, Musings, pain, passion, poetry, Relationships, truth | 25 Comments

Mistake

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Helen

A click on the keyboard A stroke of the pen Decision made in haste Miscalculates, and then All we know of hell And all we’d know of heaven Descends A word brusquely spoken A tear soaked voice Denial of true … Continue reading →

Posted in Fire, Poetry | Tagged choice, dark, denial, Dirge, error, lessons, loss, mistake, Musings, Philosophy, regret, shock, truth | 25 Comments

Model Army

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Helen

Such skeletal form In garb of darkest hue Direct, emotionless gaze Piercing fashion through Life’s darker mysteries In glances so construed Marching mannequins master Talents known to few Down the boulevard Paparazzi prey Celebrity in hiding Venture out this day … Continue reading →

Posted in Fire, Poetry | Tagged Aspiration, dark, delusion, fashion, madness, Mannequin, models, Musings, paparazzi | 14 Comments

Tales of Endearment

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Helen

Such precious moments Across the arc of days Caress the sensitive soul Sets the timid heart ablaze Stories of exquisite form Kindness quietly given Moments of pure lucidity Where emotion’s driven Tales of endearment sparkle Not as drama, mystique Just … Continue reading →