Tag Archives: ambition

Temptation

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Helen

I have been my forty days in the wilderness Felt his breath so soft and warm against my cheek Urging me to offerings, bidding that I speak Of things forgotten, things secret and things lost But my words are parched, … Continue reading →

Posted in Fire, Poetry | Tagged ambition, belief, choice, cruelty, dark, death, delusion, denial, desert, devil, evil, fear, God, Musings, Spiritual, Temptation, truth | 12 Comments

Dream Big

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Helen

Dream big, dream big Never forget to dream Life’s no rehearsal No matter how it seems Aim not for half-truths Reach for the extremes Dream big, dream big Never forget to dream Live large, live large Make sure that you … Continue reading →

Posted in Fire, Poetry | Tagged ambition, Aspiration, belief, choice, creativity, Dream, identity, Life, memory, Musings, passion, Philosophy, truth | 17 Comments

Corruptio Optimi Pessima

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Helen

This fervour Honestly felt To secure The common wealth To minister to The country’s health Enters the school Of ways and means To be mentored By silent stealth This Creator This god: Choice And the patterns Of unique voice On … Continue reading →

Posted in Fire, Poetry | Tagged ambition, Aspiration, belief, choice, Corruption, dark, delusion, morality, Musings, Philosophy, Politics, Pontius Pilate, truth | 8 Comments

Moving Up

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Helen

Your love was generous and fine Your small celebrity Made those that followed in your wake Associate with me And we all know that being loved Is great publicity The jewels you bought and clothes I wore Were expensive and … Continue reading →

Posted in Fire, Poetry | Tagged ambition, celebrity, choice, cruelty, dark, denial, fame, fan, fortune, Humor, Love, passion, Relationships, social climbing, starlet | 8 Comments

Ordinary

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Helen

I lead An ordinary life I have petty battles Day to day strife I have My little hopes and dreams But nothing verges On life’s extremes I would Be honor bound In calamitous times To be the one that’s found … Continue reading →

Posted in Fire, Poetry | Tagged ambition, Aspiration, call to arms, Dreams, honour, life purpose, ordinary, Philosophy, sacrifice, Spiritual | 16 Comments

Ambition

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Helen

Embrace sloth It’s so much less effort Don’t be so driven to unrealised goals Recognise the wisdom in slowing down a moment Or the beauty in repose Ambition’s just another name for neurosis You can run a race so hard … Continue reading →

Posted in Fire, Poetry | Tagged acceptance, ambition, Aspiration, competition, effort, goals, Humor, neurosis, Philosophy, sloth | 13 Comments

Time

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Helen

All these days Crowd upon each other Disposable When was I supposed to rise And make this real? Is the truth More simple after all There’s nothing real but time? Passing undisturbed By all our efforts Turning a lazy eye … Continue reading →