Category Archives: Fire

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

Awaken

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Helen

Awaken now at this first bitter light Survey a scene of all these lives betrayed Abomination to the very sight Lost each and every chance we had to save Remember this, the vows you can’t set right The lies you … Continue reading →

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Wordle prompt – Somatic Need

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Helen

This somatic need So cloying and demanding Overwhelms the spirit It is a tether To a darker underground Where we all depart light Here a spectral sylph May entice the unwary To naked awakening The final passing Skin to seamless … Continue reading →

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Never Settle

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Helen

Shine a light Across this darkened street Run for your life Down alleyways at night Reach for the stars Before they dim their lights above Look for the jewels In the debris of forgotten love Sing your truth To an … Continue reading →

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Champagne Wishes

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Helen

Champagne wishes Caviar dreams Fine silken suits Frayed at the seams Cocktails in crystal My how they gleam! Champagne wishes Caviar dreams Fox in the hen-house Secrets betrayed Masks full of memories Lost masquerade All of the finery Richly displayed … Continue reading →

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Darkest Star

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Helen

I smell death on you I smell disease I sense blood soaked nights To keep you pleased I smell deep decay Of the nocturnal kind The sad debris Of victims left behind I sense the Reaper’s smile Upon your jackal … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Creatures

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Helen

Beautiful creatures Dance until dawn Lights in pergolas Night shadowed lawn One sole wallflower Pale and forlorn One single waltz Would see her reborn Beautiful creatures Canapes and wine Jasmine soaked air Ivy entwined See all the gods here Fallen … Continue reading →

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Competition

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Helen

The thrill gives you fuel for the chase The glory of reaching your goal Adrenalin rising you up Energy flows through your soul Tasting victory now on the wind Running as though you could fly Seeking the glittering prize Just not … Continue reading →

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Hero Worship

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Helen

Everyone wants a piece of you Everyone wants to be there Everyone needs your friendship To believe that you see them and care Everyone aspires to be like you Everyone gazes in awe Every word that you utter Everything they’re … Continue reading →

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Palindrome 1 and 2

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Helen

Hi, just a couple of attempts at a poetic form (palindrome) I recently learnt about and which I found intriguing and challenging…not sure I have mastered it in either of the poems below (whether they are technically long enough or follow all … Continue reading →

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Carnival

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Helen

Light spangled carnival A terror of clowns Jangling music plays Discordant sounds Within these shadows cast Secrets abound Who was that riding The merry-go-round? Carnival creatures play Games you can’t win Mazes return now to Where you begin Mirrors repeat … Continue reading →

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