Category Archives: Poetry

The parent category for poetry that fits the overall theme.

Performance

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Helen

You perform Your unique pantomime Causing such heartbreak As the rhythm keeps time Voice of an angel Heart darker than death Searching for victims With every breath Subtle seduction You hide it all By seeming to show Your heart on … Continue reading →

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Griffin

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Helen

This griffin dreams Of being a dragon Joining the major league Of the winged creatures Perched high above The city he surveys Saying ‘I could have been A contender’ This griffin’s wings Could span beyond His beginnings and soar With … Continue reading →

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Beginning of a Hero for Free!

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Helen

Originally posted on Legends of Windemere:
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Three Fates

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Helen

Three Fates decide While we abide Both growth and pride Then lesser tides Three Fates bestow On those below A chance to grow Once quick, once slow Three Fates decree What we may be And how we’ll see Eternity Three … Continue reading →

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Dark Moon Water

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Helen

Dark moon water on cobblestones Coloured faces like the light Passing through a jazz drenched scene Disappearing in the night A solo saxophonist Croons a gentle, mournful cry As partners in a strange parade Join their hands and pass him by … Continue reading →

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Pied Piper

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Helen

Hear the lilt Of the Pied Piper Whistling softly Down the path Will you follow In his footsteps Will you meet His gleeful laugh? Oh what a merry Dance he leads us If we harken To his call And our … Continue reading →

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Cat

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Helen

Cat stretch Luxuriant Eyes the world With sly curiosity Waiting for a mouse To swat With lazy paw Or a human To entice Then torment With playful glee So wise he waits The perfect moment Purring softly A siren song … Continue reading →

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Honour and Sacrifice – for ANZAC Day

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Helen

I’m re-posting this – one of my earliest poems on this blog, at the suggestion of my friend Ann. This poem is about and for my Uncle Gavin who marched in the ANZAC Day marches while he was still alive. … Continue reading →

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Sweet Lullaby 2

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Helen

A sweet lullaby To calm you to sleep To whisper of thoughts You will treasure and keep A soft melody At the end of the day To give your dreams flight As you drift away The lyrics so soft As … Continue reading →

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Villain

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Helen

The villain Knows his extent of Wickedness Calculates Every knife stab here To the heart Clever ruse Compensates him for Truer heart Left alone When the games are done Does he fear All is lost Tricked his own way through … Continue reading →

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