Category Archives: Poetry

The parent category for poetry that fits the overall theme.

Modern Day Muse

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Helen

Brief as a tweet On line communion Hearts are italics Fluid-less union Wit is all brevity Blink and you’ll miss Feather-stroke touches Barely a kiss It’s all in the stats dear The times that you’re liked Momentary inspiration Popularity spikes … Continue reading →

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Cinematique

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Helen

She had mystique Cinematique Famous directors Brooded on her face But of such passion Never a trace Never a trace She was sympathetic Cinematique But for their yearning She felt not a thing This bird barely spoke And never would … Continue reading →

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Soft Focus

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Helen

My memory of you Is in soft focus I can’t recall the colour Of your eyes I think I gave you beauty Your life couldn’t realise My vision of your face Is in soft focus And there’s something I can’t … Continue reading →

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Into The Evening

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Helen

Carrying her small clutchbag She lingered at the street light Her cheekbones cut like razors Flooded in the spotlight Into the evening She slipped and swayed As though the rising sun itself Could be delayed Her hair a mane of … Continue reading →

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In With The New

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Helen

I’ve had enough of you In with the new I liked the dark and cold But now it’s stale and old Your cynicism charmed For moments there disarmed But it’s dull to my view I’m calling in the new I want … Continue reading →

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Scarlet

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Helen

They called her Scarlet Just like her lips Between the name and the soul Something else trips She’s like the moon’s parade At the eclipse Such a name, Scarlet Deep and red stained Wild was her nature With nothing contained … Continue reading →

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Saint or Sinner

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Helen

Your eyes are crystals Looking to heaven Fallen Catholic boy Your poetry is beauty Structured and even Mother’s pride and joy Your deeds are darkness Poisoned chalice Like a demon seed Through the looking-glass Rather like Alice What do you … Continue reading →

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Venetian Blindness

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Helen

Single eye peaks Between the slats Venetian blindness Distorted imagery Fingers holding plastic Bereft of kindness Secret observation Wearing a mask of lines Watching them undress Solo obsession Brittle and quiet now Venetian blindness © Helen Valentina 2013, All Rights … Continue reading →

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Bordello Nights

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Helen

Fractured dark Listless, languorous Not a spark Eyes delirious Hold secrets within Long limbs leading Down to sin How they loved Bordello nights What they proved Lingerie of finest Quality and grace Wear your mask Hide your face Rooms don’t … Continue reading →

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We Can’t Tell – For Prompt 26 What Can Change The Nature Of a Man?

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Helen

WARNING:  This is a particularly dark poem about trauma based mind control. 1) Split mind dislocated by trauma Visceral pain and vast Encompassing humiliation Add to this a scintilla Of doubt and distraction Mix the recipe lightly With dissociation Torture … Continue reading →

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