Category Archives: Water

Writing primarily expressing the element Water – emotions, love, sorrow, grief, joy, connection.

The Seed – Now Available on Lulu.com!!!

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Helen

  Hi Everyone !  As promised, below you will find the  links to the paperback and ebook versions of my first novel The Seed. Over the next couple of months it will be available also on Amazon – both paperback and eventually kindle … Continue reading →

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The Seed – Cover Reveal!!

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Helen

I’m just finalising the publication details on lulu.com for my first novel – The Seed– so expect some publicity about it all in the next week, and probably over the coming weeks LOL! In a few days once I’ve really … Continue reading →

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I Saw Him Watching Me Watching You

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Helen

I saw him watching me watching you All the elements came crashing through All the meanings of glances, it’s true So I don’t know what I should now do In his eyes were the words he might say In discussion … Continue reading →

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Hidden Depths – for Prompt 13 – Photo Inspiration

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Helen

We waited outside Deathless minutes passing Far beyond the weave of grieving We waited It is very true there is no knowing the heart of loss turning, twisting seeking succour and compassion in hallowed walls, these hidden depths The priest … Continue reading →

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Moon

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Helen

Like the mystic Let me fall A time of unity Yet recall To the Beloved Let me cleave Let the ego Perish, leave Let the spirit In me shine Nought for me For all is Thine In these moments We … Continue reading →

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Damage

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Helen

I have a scar line A schism of sin For many years a tiny tear Hidden within Days pass, it ruptures Silent and sure All of this damage Floods to the floor I have a smile now Stretches my face … Continue reading →

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Henry VIII to Anne Boleyn

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Helen

My lady our love is now The blackest rose And wherefore now these tidings Do I suppose Arose from bloodied rituals The ones I chose? Where once my love for you A flame, a joy apart A treasure of great … Continue reading →

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How Is It That…?

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Helen

How is it that You always make me smile Your thin demeanour Serious gaze Your under-stated style All make me want To see your face And linger here awhile How is it that Your laugh is like a summer song? … Continue reading →

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Siren Song

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Helen

I understand the ancient mariners now Like them I tie myself against my heart To the bow The wisdom of the drunkenness of senses With sheer beauty losing All defences I understand the wish to hear then die Your siren … Continue reading →

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For You

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Helen

These things I do I do for you We band of friends Until the end These battles won Have just begun Mere games we play Must pass away The stakes are high And yet I’ll try To soothe your mind … Continue reading →

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