Category Archives: Fire

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

Honesty

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Helen

I move forward on the back Of other’s mis-deeds and lies By adopting measured honor Past these others I arise And in this a simple lesson For those that crave the prize What we think we keep well hidden Can … Continue reading →

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Leaves of Autumn Fall

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Helen

These creeping fears Slither in Every crevice I am dumbfounded by regret I can neither recognise Nor name As the leaves of autumn fall Chilled through I am skeletal ice Skin stretched blue Across cheekbones As I stumble to the … Continue reading →

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Moving Up

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Helen

Your love was generous and fine Your small celebrity Made those that followed in your wake Associate with me And we all know that being loved Is great publicity The jewels you bought and clothes I wore Were expensive and … Continue reading →

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Ordinary

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Helen

I lead An ordinary life I have petty battles Day to day strife I have My little hopes and dreams But nothing verges On life’s extremes I would Be honor bound In calamitous times To be the one that’s found … Continue reading →

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Broken

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Helen

I wish that I could have mended your broken wings even as you fell I see deep sadness etched on your face your downturned mouth betrays you well You chose darkness as a familiar friend given the horror of your … Continue reading →

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Hush, Did I Hear You Say…..?

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Helen

I am the stuff of regret Faded portraits in handmade books Hidden from the light Snippets of songs Fleeing from the putrid Memories of the night I cannot kill my past with sleep… I cannot beat it down, dead dog … Continue reading →

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I Am Done, I Am Spent

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Helen

I am done I am spent I do not care about Your intent And like your actions I won’t relent All you say Don’t even try All explanations Are simply lies Even this Your dull surprise As you chose To … Continue reading →

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Saviour

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Helen

Looking for a saviour In this city refuse Dark alleyways Are clarion calls To the very circles of hell I tried With every fibre Every striving muscle Of my pathetic being To rise Rise above even one Challenge before me But … Continue reading →

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Firefly

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Helen

Firefly Burning bright Pinpoint princess Of the night If the stars Could learn to fly They would follow Firefly Firefly Shining jewel Sparkling bright Almost cruel Feeling love As you pass by Glitter for me Firefly (c) Helen Valentina 2013, … Continue reading →

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The Killing

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Helen

All the newspapers Scream lurid headlines Dehumanizing the loss Someone’s daughter Someone’s bride Statistically defined Blood and flesh Rendered upon Tabloid voyeurism The killing kills Twice; the knife blade first The gossip close behind (c) Helen Valentina 2013, All Rights … Continue reading →

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