Category Archives: Fire

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

Drama Queen

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Helen

You live a tragedy Like Anna Karenina Weeping, disconsolate By the train You’re so dramatic Like Lady Macbeth With wild ambition No more restrained Or like Camilla Le Fanu’s vampire Leaving every victim Soulless, drained Could you please refrain? Why … Continue reading →

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Phoenix

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Helen

On this day And on this morn The past gives way A dream is born Aspiring eyes Will softly gleam And slowly rise To clutch their dream The pen will write The voice will sing The power of might The … Continue reading →

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Knowledge

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Helen

I know you think I believe you I know you are counting On my trust I know you believe I’ll support you I know you think That I must Do you see I know Not to trust you Do you … Continue reading →

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Ink

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Helen

Etched on skin Ageless narratives Symbols and signs Personal canvas Faded by time Testament to The artistry of pain And the pain of artistry Exotic creatures Like from another land Or galaxy So intriguing Living their truth In riotous ink … Continue reading →

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Fashion Victim

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Helen

In fashion’s hues do I adorn My body now, clothed every morn And should these colours somehow jar I leave my household quite forlorn The slightest clash I find will mar A fashionista would-be star Or last year’s shoes will … Continue reading →

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Rome Construction Crew – First Update

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Helen

The wonderful Greenembers (check out his blog at http://greenembers.wordpress.com  if you haven’t already had the pleasure) has had the innovative and collaborative genius idea of creating the Rome Construction Crew (RCC) – a group of bloggers all with dreams, aspirations … Continue reading →

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Mask of Finery

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Helen

He wore fleur-de-lis cufflinks With his crisp white shirts Royal purple cravat Italian leather shoes His wording so precise Slight cruelty in his smile As though he hid monstrosity Beneath a perfect sense of style His hair thick, dark, finely coiffed … Continue reading →

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Words

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Helen

I have no children of my flesh They live only in my words To claim that this is just the same Would truly be absurd But without form and vocal chords Their voices still are heard I have no lover … Continue reading →

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Another’s Muse

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Helen

Those who wish to be a muse Have not been one Think twice on the terrible sacrifice Of this calling Life reflected in another’s eyes Clouds over your sun Refracted imagery of deeper need Angels falling Those who wish to … Continue reading →

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Hides Behind Our Eyes

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Helen

Flotsam and jetsam Of a life half lived Imagined slights and taunts Can we now forgive? Irrational memories Rising to the light Where the darkness once was kept Now only delight So much of our self is born In our … Continue reading →

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