Category Archives: Water

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

Failing Love

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Helen

A brittle man whose heart was closed Took more from life than he supposed By drawing to him beauty rare To make for him a world he chose His soul it seemed beyond repair He treated no-one with such care … Continue reading →

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A Big Thank You

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Helen

When I first starting blogging about three weeks ago and began to find other blogs to follow I saw many posted thank yous at around this time of a blog’s life and I thought how lovely that was. What I … Continue reading →

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Despair

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Helen

Despair Engulfing terror The axe falling Bereft of all hope Stunned   (c) Helen Valentina 2013, All Rights Reserved

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Where’s my Mr Darcy?

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Helen

Where’s my Mr Darcy then? That’s what I want to know That shy and brooding countenance That deftly hidden glow? Jane Austen knew a thing or two Of civility and charm Of poetry and pretty words That leave a girl … Continue reading →

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The Hobbit – a (probably not) Unexpected Reaction

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Helen

I have to admit, I’m a sook. About certain things. It’s embarrassing really. My particular Achilles Heel, for whatever reason, is honor. You practically only have to say the word and tears spring to my eyes. Continue and actually recount … Continue reading →

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Toast

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Helen

I raise a glass to you Of sweetest wine Your soul encircles me Our arms entwined Just for a moment feel A spark divine You raise your glass to me But bow your head And tears may summon up What … Continue reading →

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Remembering Something That Never Was

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Helen

These masks we wore the moment that we met Reflected back a mirror to our souls And each apportioned cleverness and roles To fashion a false dream we can’t forget This is the harshest part of my regret Though beautiful, … Continue reading →

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Sweet Lullaby

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Helen

Sweet lullaby As dusk approaches Take me gently On your way Let me not weep To see your dreamworld Hold me tightly Till the day When I waken Hear you singing In a memory In my heart Not foresaken Nor … Continue reading →

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Butterfly Scars

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Helen

Across her skin scarified Are the markers of all her pains, her joys and hopes raised high, cut deep within starkly visible to the eye This strange affliction caused by surfeit of feeling? These signs of tribulation some may call … Continue reading →

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Balancing

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Helen

When we speak I listen mainly Listen mainly to you Don’t I? I accept the pattern Settled early with us I am the audience And you the star But occasionally Even the understudy Has something, something To say When you … Continue reading →

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