Tag Archives: alchemy

Irresistible

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Helen

Irresistible force Collides with Immobility Tension prepares The pen to write Of absurdity Passions frolics Like a clown Alone after the parade Has gone Futility Immutability Of this detritus Is the Universe born (c) Helen Valentina 2013, All Rights Reserved

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Elemental

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Helen

I am left Free-floating up in the air I am left Wondering if I should care I am left Here, when I should have been there I am left Floating here, up in the air I have fallen Deep to the … Continue reading →

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Archangels

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Helen

Raphael Heal these bleeding wounds None can see Gabriel Free me from your harsh Prophecy Michael Who is like to God Set me true Archangels As the greater three I beg you (c) Helen Valentina 2013, All Rights Reserved

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Three Fates

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Helen

Three Fates decide While we abide Both growth and pride Then lesser tides Three Fates bestow On those below A chance to grow Once quick, once slow Three Fates decree What we may be And how we’ll see Eternity Three … Continue reading →

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Pied Piper

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Helen

Hear the lilt Of the Pied Piper Whistling softly Down the path Will you follow In his footsteps Will you meet His gleeful laugh? Oh what a merry Dance he leads us If we harken To his call And our … Continue reading →

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Thirst

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Helen

A well run dry No rain for days Township thirst Alcohol fuelled Blistering sun Robs all moisture And life and love From the ground Seeking in dark caverns Beginnings of light Forgotten rivers Deep within walls Townsfolk mingle Telling tales … Continue reading →

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Chasing the Dragon

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Helen

Opium? You chase the dragon Into sleep Seek his wings Flaring with fire That he breathes Chemical? No! Try spiritual! Make you yearn Once to fly With real dragon wings Into morn. (c) Helen Valentina 2013, All Rights Reserved

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Birthing Art

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Helen

Irritation of oysters Create the pearl Agony of labour New life Deeper pain and distress Forge a writer’s words Or an artist’s brush A singer’s song Whirling in this mire Off centre Intimately alone Can a monstrosity Create a star … Continue reading →

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Soul Needs – Haiku

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Helen

Adversity calls spirit; these hero soldiers face uncertain dawn Hunger crawls within the heart; hunter primes his bow, innocent prey falls Blessed are those that forgive; stone heart turns away a graveyard angel Faith trembles before the altar; a moment … Continue reading →

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Et In Arcadia Ego

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Helen

Dread and terrible Deep running stream Unlit by sun Source of sustenance For dark knowledge’s thirst At this entrance See the words To remind us still Et in Arcadia ego Paradise is a moment In the flow of time Even … Continue reading →

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