Tag Archives: Aspiration

Ink

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Helen

Etched on skin Ageless narratives Symbols and signs Personal canvas Faded by time Testament to The artistry of pain And the pain of artistry Exotic creatures Like from another land Or galaxy So intriguing Living their truth In riotous ink … Continue reading →

Posted in Fire, Poetry | Tagged acceptance, art, artistry, Aspiration, Ink, narrative, Tattoo, truth | 15 Comments

Fashion Victim

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Helen

In fashion’s hues do I adorn My body now, clothed every morn And should these colours somehow jar I leave my household quite forlorn The slightest clash I find will mar A fashionista would-be star Or last year’s shoes will … Continue reading →

Posted in Fire, Poetry | Tagged Aspiration, Design, ego, fashion, fashion victim, Humor, Women | 12 Comments

One

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Helen

One essential quality For happiness One entire definition Of the soul One targeted pursuit For victory One necessary element To be whole One moment to realise Your destiny One world to call Each to rise One linking of hands Across … Continue reading →

Posted in Air, Poetry | Tagged acceptance, Aspiration, Musings, One, Philosophy, soul, Spiritual, truth | 11 Comments

On Line Shopping

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Helen

I’m an on-line shopping addict I love my DVDs New clothes on shopping networks Are guaranteed to please I hate to shop in stores now I loathe so much the queue And purchases delivered Every day are gifts to you … Continue reading →

Posted in Earth, Poetry | Tagged addiction, Aspiration, DVD, Humor, Musings, Online shopping, shallow, shopping | 17 Comments

Rome Construction Crew – First Update

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Helen

The wonderful Greenembers (check out his blog at http://greenembers.wordpress.com if you haven’t already had the pleasure) has had the innovative and collaborative genius idea of creating the Rome Construction Crew (RCC) – a group of bloggers all with dreams, aspirations … Continue reading →

Posted in Conversation, Fire | Tagged Aspiration, Blog, Blogging, Community, creativity, Dreams, passion, publishing, Rome, Rome Construction Crew, time, writing | 14 Comments

Mask of Finery

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Helen

He wore fleur-de-lis cufflinks With his crisp white shirts Royal purple cravat Italian leather shoes His wording so precise Slight cruelty in his smile As though he hid monstrosity Beneath a perfect sense of style His hair thick, dark, finely coiffed … Continue reading →

Posted in Fire, Poetry | Tagged Aspiration, Clothing, Cufflink, dark, devil, fashion, finery, Fleur-de-lis | 6 Comments

Soul Needs – Haiku

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Helen

Adversity calls spirit; these hero soldiers face uncertain dawn Hunger crawls within the heart; hunter primes his bow, innocent prey falls Blessed are those that forgive; stone heart turns away a graveyard angel Faith trembles before the altar; a moment … Continue reading →

Posted in Air, Poetry | Tagged acceptance, alchemy, Aspiration, dark, denial, haiku, pain, passion, Spiritual, truth | 21 Comments

Another’s Muse

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Helen

Those who wish to be a muse Have not been one Think twice on the terrible sacrifice Of this calling Life reflected in another’s eyes Clouds over your sun Refracted imagery of deeper need Angels falling Those who wish to … Continue reading →

Posted in Fire, Poetry | Tagged Arts, Aspiration, dark, muse, Musings, passion, Relationships, writing | 15 Comments

Hides Behind Our Eyes

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Helen

Flotsam and jetsam Of a life half lived Imagined slights and taunts Can we now forgive? Irrational memories Rising to the light Where the darkness once was kept Now only delight So much of our self is born In our … Continue reading →

Posted in Fire, Poetry | Tagged Aspiration, Dreams, identity, Musings, Philosophy, Relationships, truth | 16 Comments

Last Moments, Fallen in Battle

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Helen

Susseration Sounds, sibilant Surrounding silence Murmuring memories I am alive I am alive Breathing betrays Beckoning beauty Breaking all boundaries Reflecting realities I know death I know death Faithless friend Forebears and fathers Foster no fealty Embracing endlessness This is … Continue reading →