Category Archives: Poetry

The parent category for poetry that fits the overall theme.

Stitch In Time

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Helen

She said we should be like A stitch in time Not a moment too late Or precipitate Not a memory too lost Or bitter cost Just the perfect moment to strike A stitch in time She said the game was … Continue reading →

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Hypnosis

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Helen

Calming voice Heard just above the breeze Light touch to forehead Relaxes by degrees Somewhere a bell is chiming Seems so very far away I think that I forgot my name Somewhere along the way Hear the clock Hanging high … Continue reading →

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Late Afternoon Argument

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Helen

It might have been the blistering sun Reflecting from the water It might have been the temperature Leeching through our summer clothes It might have been the low level humming Of people’s laughter and life nearby It might have been your … Continue reading →

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Say My Name

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Helen

Say my name In deepest Winter As icicles form upon Your very breath You’ll call me thief Of joyful memories Make me someone You won’t forget Say my name When Autumn’s colours Paint a picture Upon the lawn I am … Continue reading →

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Prism

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Helen

I’ve been watching you I’ve quite a singular view Across the laneway by design All things come to me in time This prism that refracts the light Brings me your secrets every night I am always watching you And there … Continue reading →

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Eclectic

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Helen

Energy focussed on individuality Crystal precision cuts through glass Leaving no trace of rank normalcy Even the perfect lost to the past Curious imperfections maketh the man Time and again it’s the flaw we love Inspired by thoughts beyond normal … Continue reading →

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Swan Song – for Prompt 35 Holiday Stories

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Helen

Sweltering dusty, lonesome streets On this hazy mid afternoon Somewhere a jukebox is playing Jangling, discordant tunes It was June You said let’s plan an escapade A once in a lifetime reverie A special moment in the sun Punctuated by … Continue reading →

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Captured Moments

Posted on December 21, 2013 by Helen

These photos are my captured moments Recollections of you, they flicker in and out of view like a silent movie reel and  I follow their lead by emotion and I feel so much that the memories arising are uncertain and … Continue reading →

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Derby Day

Posted on December 21, 2013 by Helen

Derby day fashion Out on the green Elegant, dashing Live to be seen Day at the races Decked out in style Finding our places Linger awhile Derby day horses Winning their race Running their courses Taking their place But it’s … Continue reading →

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Hearts Racing

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Helen

They felt their hearts racing At the moment of descent All their fears there embracing All their hopes and innocence Feel them whirl as they fall See them frightened by the light We cannot help them, not at all They … Continue reading →

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