Category Archives: Poetry

The parent category for poetry that fits the overall theme.

Muse

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Helen

I have no particular muse now Except thought Like a spider web, philosophies Are gently caught No separate intelligence seems to shine Or hover above And yet such words caress my mind With a sort of love On other days … Continue reading →

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Sense Memory

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Helen

Body wash in coconut and lime Soothe away all the days woes So sublime Trick the mind With sense recollection Of simpler times A moment Of complete mindfulness When I stop I pause Between acts, thoughts And dreams And simply … Continue reading →

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Ambition

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Helen

Embrace sloth It’s so much less effort Don’t be so driven to unrealised goals Recognise the wisdom in slowing down a moment Or the beauty in repose Ambition’s just another name for neurosis You can run a race so hard … Continue reading →

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Traditional

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Helen

In matters of the heart I am not traditional Everything has a kind of quirk I’m not perverse but it’s still relative In my occupation I’m more conservative This veering from the norm does not arise from choice An inner … Continue reading →

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Weariness

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Helen

A weariness engulfs me I am spent And yet the drive to find these words Will not relent Release me yet Within my bones An ache arises And like a serpent coiled within Prepares to strike With sudden ferocity Bidding … Continue reading →

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Unconnected Haiku

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Helen

Wrapped up in this warmth created; autumn leapfrogs summer’s true decline Shadow puppets sway Children’s faces pressed against Store windows at night Lovers’ fingers can’t touch; no passion can be found here between their graves Supernatural foe barred; circle symbols … Continue reading →

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Weather Portent

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Helen

Strange days So cold before the season’s time Hiding within My home like a haven A bleaker sky Seems to call to a memory Just out of reach Chilling temperature Sinking in my skin Warmed by home and hearth And … Continue reading →

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Aspirational Alliteration

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Helen

This competition corrodes camaraderie Vicious victory from verbal vilification Hopeful honesty hides from hurtful humour Bonding betrayed by bloodied besting Stop senseless slaughter! Souls strive so sadly Unity ultimately undoes unfair undermining Hands holding, highlighting hopeful hearts. (c) Helen Valentina … Continue reading →

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Reflection

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Helen

When I reflect on all the possibilities of love across my life it is the words unspoken chances not taken that epitomise my response Was this fear of rejection or the unknown? Or beneath this something more? Given I who … Continue reading →

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Club Ritual

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Helen

In these light strewn modern caverns Where the beauteous ones all meet Dance their own beloved rituals In search of chemical release Would the fabled gods of old Swoop on the denizens within Seek in alcohol’s pure succor Bids for … Continue reading →

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