Category Archives: Poetry

The parent category for poetry that fits the overall theme.

Caught

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Helen

Caught in the middle Emotions like tsunamis Rising all around Life is a riddle Seems you need an army Just to hold ground Caught in a tempest Everything extreme And nothing makes sense Still you try your best Rational it … Continue reading →

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Choice – For Prompt 36 – Virtue

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Helen

May my choice be now as ever Of all virtues here arrayed To find balance in true temperance And for this alone I’ll pray Let me never be so charitable That I steal your chance to grow Yet I’ll not … Continue reading →

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Radar

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Helen

You’re on my radar I’m aware of you Your communication Is getting through Don’t overdo it There is no need From this attraction I can’t be freed You’re in my headlights But do not fear I will protect you And … Continue reading →

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Shooting Star

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Helen

He was a shooting star Across a desolate sky A moment of brilliance In a blanket of darkness He shined briefly Before he fell Icarus personified Climbing his stairway To sunlit heaven Before his own shining Rivalled the fire And … Continue reading →

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Dream Team

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Helen

They are the dream team They’re winners all Talents to the extreme Answer the call They are the best breedPedigreed stars Anything you might need Nothing’s too far They are the A class Top of the grade Never an impasse … Continue reading →

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My Little Secret

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Helen

You’re my little secret Am I yours? You’re someone I can’t forget Only because Every time I see your face I pause You’re my little secret Is this wrong? It’s just I want connection To belong I promise I won’t … Continue reading →

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Whispering

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Helen

I am whispering to you Cross the miles I feel you hear me I feel you know I am whispering only Because it’s secrets All the stories I would bestow I am whispering to you In another room Behind closed … Continue reading →

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Seaside Rendevous

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Helen

I waited for you I believed As the tide crashed upon the shore I drew your name in the sand Then watched it wash away Only to draw it again Our seaside rendezvous you said Will be grand Will be … Continue reading →

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All I Want For Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Helen

All I want A moment of belief All I plead Freedom from this grief No gift given Can ever compare To such grace Following there All I want Is simply what I need All these bonds Of doubting here I’m … Continue reading →

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Golden Age

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Helen

This golden age This reign Majesty and poetry A woman above all men A thunderstorm With lightning shot through Above all the games The courtiers do The golden tresses Red lips of flame This reign This golden age This queen … Continue reading →

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