Category Archives: Poetry

The parent category for poetry that fits the overall theme.

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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Hypervigilance

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Helen

Hypervigilance Would sleep with one eye open If I only could PTSD haunts Flashes of dark memories Invade my tired mind Was this what you sought Dominion over comfort Just to show you could? So much time has passed Just … Continue reading →

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Last Moments, Fallen in Battle

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Helen

Susseration Sounds, sibilant Surrounding silence Murmuring memories I am alive I am alive Breathing betrays Beckoning beauty Breaking all boundaries Reflecting realities I know death I know death Faithless friend Forebears and fathers Foster no fealty Embracing endlessness This is … Continue reading →

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Poetry and Truth

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Helen

Poetry is a way To tell the truth Through allegory Or make a perfect Argument So all who read agree But if my words Dissemble Or the message not read true We see poetry May also hide the truth Far … Continue reading →

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You

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Helen

You Epitomise everything You claim To despise Your lack Of self-awareness Is astonishingly Comprehensive Others in our midst Consider you A curious caricature Of clueless conniving Your plans Are so transparent Even polished glass Seems foggy By comparison Your seething, … Continue reading →

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House of Lies

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Helen

This is a house of lies These hallways can disguise The players and the gamblers Vying for the prize This house is full of ghosts These evil, spectral hosts Whisper words to damn you Darken souls the most The politics … Continue reading →

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Unrequited

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Helen

I turn my face From yours Your lips capture Only my cheek So I am polite Not passionate And words of love I will not speak You turn your face To mine Your eyes implore My very soul But to … Continue reading →

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Thai Food Craving

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Helen

I am craving Thai food Sweet and spicy Succulent and tender Curries and stir fries Rice soaked with juices Coconut milk and bamboo I wonder if I’ve too little salt In my system This craving is so strong Or I’ve … Continue reading →

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Coincidence

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Helen

When does a coincidence Turn into prophecy? How many instances Combine to synchronicity? How many overlaps Till we are forced to see How many times must combine For a trend to be? I know that I may see a ‘face’ … Continue reading →

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