Tag Archives: Aspiration

Incongruent Fur

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Helen

The thing was It was incongruent fur It tipped me off To an otherwise Effortless guise The hair wet and slicked back And so hurriedly dressed But across shivering shoulders This fur jacket was pressed The thing was It was … Continue reading →

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Modern Day Muse

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Helen

Brief as a tweet On line communion Hearts are italics Fluid-less union Wit is all brevity Blink and you’ll miss Feather-stroke touches Barely a kiss It’s all in the stats dear The times that you’re liked Momentary inspiration Popularity spikes … Continue reading →

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Into The Evening

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Helen

Carrying her small clutchbag She lingered at the street light Her cheekbones cut like razors Flooded in the spotlight Into the evening She slipped and swayed As though the rising sun itself Could be delayed Her hair a mane of … Continue reading →

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Scarlet

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Helen

They called her Scarlet Just like her lips Between the name and the soul Something else trips She’s like the moon’s parade At the eclipse Such a name, Scarlet Deep and red stained Wild was her nature With nothing contained … Continue reading →

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Saint or Sinner

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Helen

Your eyes are crystals Looking to heaven Fallen Catholic boy Your poetry is beauty Structured and even Mother’s pride and joy Your deeds are darkness Poisoned chalice Like a demon seed Through the looking-glass Rather like Alice What do you … 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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Farewell

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Helen

I bid farewell without remorse, regret No words unspoken, nothing left to say All darkness and all misery forget We drank such wine before our sun was set It matters not I won’t see break of day I bid farewell … Continue reading →

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Shifting Sand

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Helen

If it were to end now I wouldn’t mind I’ve led a full life to my definition There’s little left behind I’ve tasted love enough to fill me My hunger was refined And I’ve learnt to be more generous More … Continue reading →

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Pineapple

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Helen

You’re like a pineapple Rough on the outside Sweet within Prickly your hide dear Sharp and hard your skin Let me cut you open Let your juices flow The sweetness in your soul dear Is what I yearn to know … Continue reading →

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Muse

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Helen

Sing me your song of love Sing me your song Hand in hand, glove in glove Here I’ll belong If you must stray from me Don’t tarry long Sing me your song of love Sing me your song Write for … Continue reading →

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