Category Archives: Water

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

Desecration

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Helen

At sweet moments of elation Comes the whiplash-like sensation When the rose begins to bloom Comes the harbinger of doom When the sun ascends the sky Moon must bow and quiet, die When the stars are seen again Then the … Continue reading →

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Brightest Flame

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Helen

The brightest flames Burn too quick And are gone The purest melodies Barely last For a song The strongest heart Beats its rhythm Too brief The greatest souls Find that time Is a thief And in these moments Of loss … Continue reading →

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First Crush

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Helen

When I was sixteen I saw a face I will never forget Upon his skin Not yet a trace Of time’s sweet savagery yet I yearned for him But spoke no words All these secrets that I kept At sixteen … Continue reading →

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Elemental Cycles

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Helen

Desert thirst Waterless ocean Death by sand Fire dressing Flickering fabric as you writhe Bath too still Submerged for too long, motionless Natures loves this special vacuum No breath here Earth, fire, water, air; gather souls to home (c) Helen … Continue reading →

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Heloise and Abelard

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Helen

In France you may find The tomb of Heloise And Abelard Great love arises Beyond societal rules And religion’s call Great loss will shatter Honor and promises Sound the fall So centuries later We visit Heloise And her Abelard In … Continue reading →

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Prompt 6 – Personification – The Forgotten Teddy Bear

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Helen

Once I sat Content, on your lap Beaming up through my Beaded eyes Flowing love to you My precious child I enjoyed so Our childhood games The stories and the clothes You adorned me with The friends amongst us All … Continue reading →

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Drink From Me

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Helen

Drink from me For what we’ve been Take from me All you have seen Let the inspiration flow from your veins Let the shadowed darkness, linger, remain Drink from me And from your shame Feast your heart Upon my words … Continue reading →

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I Made a Promise Once

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Helen

I made a promise once Unconditional and pure I made it when I thought I knew At a time when I was sure But life eroded all this strength Till now I’m insecure I made a promise once When commitment … Continue reading →

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Leaf

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Helen

A moment Stretched into years A sigh Smothered by tears A glance Drawn to a gaze A child Lost in a maze And you Darkness and light Shadows Waft through the night A lie Spoken as truth Evidence But never … Continue reading →

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Sympathy (for Anne Boleyn)

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Helen

This cup is full Half blood, half molten gold An offering before the king This cup is full No longer young Half maid, half woman grown Years passed so very fast No longer young Desire’s slave Half fool, half wise … Continue reading →

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