Tag Archives: ambition

Well Suited

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Helen

Pinstripe princess Attaché case nearby Perfectly polished Heads turn and sigh Primped and perfect Angels would die Pinstripe princess Don’t ask why So well suited Made for the role All is crafted Sum, not the whole All so professional Virtues … Continue reading →

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Escape

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Helen

I have had a lucky escape This world has granted reprieve I am blessed by god-given grace In a choice to linger or leave I am shielded from blackened heart I’m protected from political play I’m no longer the unknowing … Continue reading →

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Denial

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Helen

Poising here on the crest of waves that won’t peak Listening for words from mouths that won’t speak Offering your trembling soul You’re refused Here instead are options displayed you can’t choose Denial shown to you here as hopefulness Trickery … Continue reading →

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Richard III

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Helen

History is chronicled by winners Richard how black was your heart? Shakespeare would have you the villain Usurping lord from the start Was there a moment of kindness Or loyalty and fealty you owned Was it ambition propelled you Brief … Continue reading →

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Dominion

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Helen

This time we will have true dominion This year we will take control This moment is poised for our victory And all of our virtues extol The crown and the spectre are waiting Our place is best there on the … Continue reading →

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Light and Shade

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Helen

What we would have given in those days for some variety, some light and shade For our hides were riven, with tears and pain to provide some semblance of existence So high drama, while in reality our lives were perfect … Continue reading →

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She, Unaware for Prompt 20 Wordle

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Helen

I bend so sad this day before Her pharisaical denial She still believes beyond all doubt Humility is not her style She wears this brittle certitude Bereft all mercy, her pursuit For power from self idolatry She digs so viciously, … Continue reading →

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To Be

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Helen

To be one of the elect These secrets we protect Our vows are circumspect Politically correct To be one of the elite We walk this narrow street Our mission to complete As ever, we’re discrete To be one of the … Continue reading →

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Fire

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Helen

Where the fire of our youth, the stretch and yearning that inspired? Where the dreams and ambitions which unearthed our cherished selves? Where the belief that all was possible, anything reachable, to us Despite the failure of former generations we … Continue reading →

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Bright Young Things

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Helen

Gen Y rules Blink and you’ll miss them Bright young things Reach out for transitory life Would-be kings Queens of time Not yet old or wise Think they’ve known Might arrive but can’t realise, overthrown (c) Helen Valentina 2013, All … Continue reading →

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