Category Archives: Fire

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

The Enemy

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Helen

The enemy arises from withered pages So long ago silent, stealthy warfare brought a new world of antipathy Stirred within the ego’s walls Here where poisoned raindrops fall on cobblestones of pedantry that none could ever see He wears a … Continue reading →

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Autumn Delight

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Helen

Autumn’s beauty Precious creature Golden red and brown sun-kissed foliage A goddess’ headpiece crowning the glory of the last gasps of colour before the chilly grey of winter descends Autumn’s perfection At the trembling moment before death, nature arises to … Continue reading →

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Six: Envy

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Helen

My eyes oh so green glitter outwards surveying all just beyond my grasp Yet others have what I would have It cuts so deep within as I wait without Dare I question the decisions of the world? Do others see … Continue reading →

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Five: Wrath

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Helen

This darkness arises From my rage Distilled as this form Black winged Red eyed Slavoring beast You are me In unearthly form I know this is true So how must I welcome This terrible host? Divine or diabolic Through this … Continue reading →

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Three: Greed

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Helen

If I take it all It is not enough If I leave the scraps I will feel short changed All the dollars glide Up into my eyes To leave even one Is to be deranged I no longer sleep Ravaged … Continue reading →

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One: Lust

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Helen

  Strawberry delight I consume you All electric Unbidden and unconquerable Let me surrender To waves of pure energy You move inside of me Above and over me And I’m consuming you As you’re consuming me All over beauty In … Continue reading →

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Last Ritual

Posted on January 3, 2016 by Helen

At the last ritual of a dying world we dance Veiled in red we swarm to mingle in a throng of fiery endings seeking out the new beginnings buried deep below the citadels we burn An ancient call and wisdom … Continue reading →

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New Year

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Helen

I’ve had insults, pain and slights Life has shown me such delights Sometimes I’ve stood prepared to fight Sometimes I’ve turned away Monotony of day to day Where little matters anyway Just entertainments on display For whom we cannot say … Continue reading →

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Crown of Thorns

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Helen

Down the years we don Our crown of thorns And bleed our dreams On our life’s brittle page Make our prayers to gods Give our sacrifice As though bargaining can make Us rule this weary stage Each year we find … Continue reading →

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Competition

Posted on December 19, 2015 by Helen

This competition excoriates Friendships broken Fallen at the feet Of mere victory Struggle in vain Only one may rise And there at his feet All the broken dreams And dreamers lie This trophy is of blood And broken bone And … Continue reading →

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