Tag Archives: acceptance

Doubt and Faith

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Helen

A lacuna in my soul Hollow spaces where the light cannot penetrate and the dark refuses to dwell It is all shades of grey The colour of uncertainty the tone of doubt Belief eludes me though I seek it like … Continue reading →

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Resurrection

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Helen

Misshapen hands Too many lost years drawn on a relentless rack Curvature of spine, bent now too many times to the blunt force of brutality Raise your glittering eyes full of blood-rinsed tears to a morning of uncertain hope Years … Continue reading →

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Newborn

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Helen

A newborn Cries upon Seeing the world For the first time Harsh white light Noise and confusion Tossed from the deep Serenity of the womb Harbinger, perhaps Of the nature of life Moving from peace To tumult And back again? … Continue reading →

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Death

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Helen

‘Break bread with me’ Said Death Pulling out a seat To rest his weary form ‘I’ve ridden long Into the night’ he said ‘I’ll ride much longer Ere the dawn’ ‘Have you come for me?’ I politely asked Not regretful … Continue reading →

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I Did Not Know

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Helen

I did not know love Until this moment I am not sure I know it now Is it the sweetness Of a stolen kiss Or the kindness etched Upon your brow? Is it the hollow feeling In the pit of … Continue reading →

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One Perfect Night

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Helen

One perfect so unusual night Like a song once adored heard by chance on the radio A memory Full of promise never realised yet still shining in my mind A reflection of a different life and different choices made somewhere … Continue reading →

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Fortune’s soldier

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Helen

I turn my back to the approaching storm I wrap my friends in clothes secure and warm And here I wait a still uncertain dawn The lightening forces me to gravely smile Move weary feet another step or mile While … Continue reading →

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Confusion or Curiosity

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Helen

Feeling confused Conflicted This maze Is a labyrinth Hiding a minotaur Would Ariadne’s thread Lead me through? So unsure Of where I should land Loyalties are complex No truth is clear I don’t even know If I represent light Or … Continue reading →

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Inner Warrior Sunset

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Helen

Enduring now the setting of her sun She feels this in her bones, embracing age The warrior accepts her race is run Although so many dreams have just begun She sees her story told on history’s page Enduring now the setting … Continue reading →

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Unity

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Helen

Take my hand Lead me to your heart Let me rest Take my heart Let me lead you there If you’ll come Take this life Simple offering But profound If we join Greater than the parts Is the sum © … Continue reading →

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