Tag Archives: acceptance

Honesty

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Helen

I move forward on the back Of other’s mis-deeds and lies By adopting measured honor Past these others I arise And in this a simple lesson For those that crave the prize What we think we keep well hidden Can … Continue reading →

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Glove

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Helen

I am wrapped in your warmth I burn within your smile In your eyes such regard Let me rest here awhile I have travelled so far To be docked at your shore To find simplicity’s jewels And such paths to … Continue reading →

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I Am Done, I Am Spent

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Helen

I am done I am spent I do not care about Your intent And like your actions I won’t relent All you say Don’t even try All explanations Are simply lies Even this Your dull surprise As you chose To … Continue reading →

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Saviour

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Helen

Looking for a saviour In this city refuse Dark alleyways Are clarion calls To the very circles of hell I tried With every fibre Every striving muscle Of my pathetic being To rise Rise above even one Challenge before me But … Continue reading →

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Supernova

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Helen

The end Is many coloured Fractured lights Entropy has failed Too incremental To succeed A dieing sun A dieing son…. Energy reignites Through collapse In fire we are purged To begin again A solitary star In a vast sea Of … Continue reading →

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To My WordPress Community

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Helen

In this warm community Embraced by fellow scribes It’s like I find immunity From harsher real life tribes Your friendship and your words Awake a dream within Your writings are like birds About to take to wing I thank you … Continue reading →

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Autumn Promise

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Helen

On the cusp of winter’s dark dance, first deep chill No birds come greet the sun on my windowsill Glitter frost Blanketing my street sparkling Wrapped in coat now I only pray for the Spring (c) Helen Valentina 2013, All … Continue reading →

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Prophecy

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Helen

The prophet spoke Of leaner times to come The field bereft The womb barren A symphony of grief Across a broken sky The prophet sang of times When men would beg to die They stoned the prophet Would not hear … Continue reading →

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Griffin

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Helen

This griffin dreams Of being a dragon Joining the major league Of the winged creatures Perched high above The city he surveys Saying ‘I could have been A contender’ This griffin’s wings Could span beyond His beginnings and soar With … Continue reading →

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