Tag Archives: angels

Angel

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Helen

Fluttering wings Against my cold cheek Foolish things Just a dream What does heaven seek Far downstream? Angels sigh But they never speak Only cry Be their host Once before you die Love the most (c) Helen Valentina 2014, All … Continue reading →

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Light

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Helen

The quality of light here is sublime Trickling as golden liquor cross the field Starlight could not leave the warmer day But lingers hidden in the weave of sunshine’s charm The shadows are more dappled in such light They gently … Continue reading →

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Too Sweet for Prompt 74 The Hollow Men by TS Elliot

Posted on September 28, 2014 by Helen

I have stepped across this threshold Mr Devil I can see you In that shrunken blackened doorway See your bony hand there beckoning Like a tide returning to the beach I hear your slyly sibilant, silent speech Making promises, and … Continue reading →

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Hymn to the Fall

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Helen

Hovering above me this crystal night I felt the hand of spirits caress my cheek and then it seemed I heard them speak and call me traitor, call me weak As though upon their testimony worlds would rise and fall … Continue reading →

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Tripping

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Helen

I rode a freely falling star That collided with the moon On a frenetic summer’s evening Sweat glistening on my skin And it spoke of secrets, lies and sin That ended all too soon It was a serenade for fools … Continue reading →

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Sheltering Wings

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Helen

These sheltering wings Encompass the world With promise and hope All flags unfurled To make discord unity To nourish the soul Give light in the darkness Completes now the whole These sheltering wings Perfection of goal A wing span of … Continue reading →

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Cannot

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Helen

I cannot stand The aching of unfolding wings Re-structuring my bowing back The heaviness of astral strings I cannot bear The fluttering, heaving, hopeful heart Beseeching for some kindness here That sad bereavement may depart I cannot carry The pain … 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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Kingdom of Heaven

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Helen

This kingdom of heaven is desolate Cold winter has come to its shores A battalion of wariness follows And like slaves we are called to the oars Guide this ship cross uncertain horizons Find no angels to sing in your … Continue reading →

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Weep

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Helen

Do angels weep Before such loss Or watch with indifferent eyes Singing such dirges to the skies As praises to the God on high Upon whose face they gaze? Do angels feel The pain of man Or contemplate one step … Continue reading →

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