Category Archives: Poetry

The parent category for poetry that fits the overall theme.

Paradox

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Helen

The human heart Is a paradox Savage selfishness In a gold-edged box It wants what it wants And believes what should be Is its singular desire To merge to a ‘we’ Each love dream unique To each solitary heart Chosen … Continue reading →

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The Listener

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Helen

Attentive And quiet Collecting thoughts Like butterflies Pinned to a secret wall In a room No-one sees Almost invisible The barely perceptible Nodding head Hands touching lightly Momentarily Gestures of support Urging the speech Drinking it in Cataloguing the species … Continue reading →

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Fear – Nothing Now But You

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Helen

All my nightmares now are you There is no other person, thing, or creature That can so chill my blood Rend the very beat from my heart Make me sick, to my soul At the very thought Of crossing your … Continue reading →

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UNFOLDING SHADOWS (A Duet)

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Helen

I so enjoyed writing this poem in collaboration with the wonderful Aka Teraka. His writing is so beautiful and spiritually uplifting it was a true joy to work with him. I hope you enjoy the result. 🙂

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My Absolute Fragile Essence on Kindle

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Helen

Originally posted on Legends of Windemere:
On April 15th, I made a post about Estella Aguilar (formerly rawencounterswithestella) putting out a paperback collection of her poetry.  Well, she just released it as a .99 cent eBook on Amazon Kindle.  Please…

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Elemental

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Helen

I am left Free-floating up in the air I am left Wondering if I should care I am left Here, when I should have been there I am left Floating here, up in the air I have fallen Deep to the … Continue reading →

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Suspicion

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Helen

How can one know when wariness is required? The paranoid dances a fool’s parade, boxing shadows But over-confidence precedes a fall more frequently than pride So how does one decide? Deceit’s patterns arise wearing the mask of a friend But … Continue reading →

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Excision

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Helen

I have Scraped my knees Red raw From kneeling Hands now ache From supplication Over my head Dawn is breaking See I’ve bled I am Cold to my bones Bitter chills Of waiting Heartsick And rendered Stilted beat What god … Continue reading →

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Haiku Couplets

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Helen

Meditate on life; the rosebud can now bloom Tapestry music; dancers weave in the room Moment of beauty; child’s laughter of delight Mythic love fragrant; moon and stars kiss goodnight (c) Helen Valentina 2013, All Rights Reserved

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Connected Limericks

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Helen

An ambitious woman once said Tis better to lead than be led But with no-one to follow Her pride she must swallow On bitterest truth is she fed A deluded woman believed That she helped all the people she grieved … Continue reading →

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