Tag Archives: alchemy

Inspire Me

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Helen

Inspire me Seduce me with your words Your imagery Is more than I deserve But sing to me Once more my muse, once more Don’t cling to me Inspiration’s all you’re for Inspire me Overcome me with desire So suddenly … Continue reading →

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White Peacock

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Helen

A mystery A rarity A beauty here Beyond the sea So delicate And yet so strong So elegant A haunting song And who believes Such creatures breathe In brightened light In feathers wreathed? Found not in dark Nor cold daylight … Continue reading →

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For Ionia

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Helen

I wish for you a dragon’s fire To breathe freedom to you To raise you up on crystal wings Far away from darker lands It seems the purest souls Are tested most these days As though in exchange for generosity … Continue reading →

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The Sea

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Helen

I let the waves wash over me And from the deep and timeless sea He’ll rise and sing his songs to me His sad, sad songs to me I tread the sand upon the shore I want for much, but … Continue reading →

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Something Wicked This Way Comes

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Helen

The poet said it best I see His knowledge and his artistry The future that his soul foresees The path of fallen breadcrumbs Where all of youth and life succumbs As something wicked this way comes The oracle within his … Continue reading →

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Closer

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Helen

I am closer to the heart Of this mystery I am closer to the weave Of hidden history I am closer to the space Between the worlds I am closer to the flags As yet unfurled I am closer to … Continue reading →

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Tigers Rule The World – for Prompt 15 Childhood Dreams

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Helen

The lawn of our backyard Was the expanse of Africa The white suburban fencing Could not quell the conqueror A tiny mouth could roar With operatic intensity As I surveyed my kingdom Such was my propensity I spoke with angels, … Continue reading →

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The White Palace

Posted on August 2, 2013 by Helen

“Delirium is good for you” Said the master of the halls It takes you further, further in It mixes terror now with sin It shows the novice how to begin With summer nights and lace In the White Palace The … Continue reading →

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Mirror’s Face

Posted on August 2, 2013 by Helen

Perfect oval, pale Deft touches of blush and powder All the flaws are now erased Simple here, the mirror’s face Arching eyebrows peak With questions yet unasked Wisdom lost, it’s been replaced Conformity here, the mirror’s face Lips that rarely … Continue reading →

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Luminescence

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Helen

They call you mystery Arching from the void Of limitless possibility A face beyond time Conscious thought or design Your call an ancient melody In abstract tongue Such light falls across the sky Luminescence from your eye They call you … Continue reading →

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