Category Archives: Poetry

The parent category for poetry that fits the overall theme.

The Elephant in the Room

Posted on May 9, 2017 by Helen

If we do not speak of it It will not be there That’s what we said And for days we managed To skirt around it For words do damage And sight even more If we allow ourselves to see it … Continue reading →

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Church

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Helen

In the church we waited So alone Heaven cracking Like an eggshell over rough hewn stone Doves of peace plummet Into the dusty air We waited in our faith And deep despair In the church we prayed Hopeless fools Angels … Continue reading →

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Primrose Path

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Helen

Down the primrose path we go Promises wrapped up with a bow Where we will land We’ll never know Down the path we go On the primrose path we’ll find All the choices left behind Are they cruel Are they … Continue reading →

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Thursday – A little Personal Our Justice Kindle Edition on Sale Jan 12 to Jan 19th

Posted on January 12, 2017 by Helen

Originally posted on Fiction Favorites:
Our justice is available from  January 12th to January 19th on Amazon. Here is the link for the $0.99 US Here is the link for the £0.99 UK The blurb The terrorist leader and financier Matt…

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Sleep Now

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Helen

Sleep now Little earth Before the moment Of new and wondrous birth Slumber sweet ‘Neath veil of white We will endure Through this darkest night Quiet wait Till the new year morn Something precious Will be surely born Sleep now … Continue reading →

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Lady Macbeth

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Helen

This year Lady Macbeth Is less repentant Cries on cue and wails Claws the walls Draws tempests down and gails Before the ad break yet curtails Her scripted misery The lady makes such good tv The executives are truly thrilled … Continue reading →

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Looking at the stars

Posted on December 14, 2016 by Helen

Oscar we won’t let you down As we trail our lives Through grimy, dusty streets All our past mistakes and sins Crushed beneath our feet Knocking on doors of riches That all the world debars We’ll be looking at the … Continue reading →

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Wisdom

Posted on December 7, 2016 by Helen

Here is wisdom Not found within books Or utterances of aged lips Between the chimera’s smile And such ghosts that slip Trembling at Your fingertips Here is wisdom Where the one becomes the all Boundaries are cruelly torn And something … Continue reading →

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Complexity

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Helen

Come explore with me he said A world of infinite complexity Stretch your hesitant mind To distant horizons and you’ll find Your reach can far outstrip Your prescribed and taught belief Those ones who held you back Just a begger, … Continue reading →

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Arising

Posted on November 23, 2016 by Helen

In tremulous moments Between sleep and wakefulness A voice shudders deep Within my wondering ears This is the year This is the year How long awaited This embrace of serpent form Wings battering cheeks Soft, gentle and warm So sublime … Continue reading →

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