Tag Archives: Aspiration

Cross

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Helen

In the dream I stand before A dark illuminated cross Feel the energy Of the ages Leeching from this symbol Silent sentinel Guarding the pathway To an uncertain dawn. (c) Helen Valentina 2013, All Rights Reserved

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Novel Writing and Publishing

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Helen

In my About section I noted that I am writing novels and longer works of prose and fiction. I’m now progressing on that journey. Baby steps at first 🙂  I wrote a few novels more than a decade ago, and … Continue reading →

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Ghazal 2

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Helen

Secret comrades meeting here, rise and close your door As though to battle bound let fervour fire your core The traveller stakes his aim on conquering higher peaks Then at once to greet them, strides brave across the floor Tumbling … Continue reading →

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Would Be Kings

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Helen

Taking a global view Reading their Sun Tzu Smoke filled rooms Moving the chess piece Palm covered with grease Treachery blooms Shorting the stock exchange Itineraries rearranged Viral campaigns Finding their winning streak Secrets begin to leak Nothing’s restrained Throwing … Continue reading →

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Poisoned Chalice

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Helen

To open up my heart – a thing to learn for me As though another’s glance would yet return for me My splintered feelings prick you like a thorny rose And yet I bid your love be soft as fern for … Continue reading →

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Raven Flight

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Helen

The raven’s eye Blinks slowly Settled on its prize It has travelled far Now to find its way Cross a world of thieves And lies It holds alchemy And philosophies Within grasping claws So strong Like a psychopomp It will … Continue reading →

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Audition

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Helen

Terrifying darkened room Counterpointed by This dazzling stage Shadowed figures Seemingly faceless Await in a row Nerves are electricity Susseration under your skin How is it that Your throat is so dry? All your offerings Seeming to slip through your … Continue reading →

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Gabriel

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Helen

Herald of the archangel The gift of prophecy What dread words Expel on your breath In these terrible times? Word of a birth Or of hope Or even the word of a god Should he still speak to us Lost … Continue reading →

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Slumber

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Helen

As I lay me down to sleep Embracing secrets I would keep From night’s high fortress would I leap Should this fall prove not so steep I wish to dream, I wish to fly With dragon wings invade the sky … Continue reading →

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Here Is Mystery

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Helen

Here is mystery The moment when reason retreats before belief The point of elation twisting into strange grief See a penitent soul falling like a thief naked and vulnerable to their knees before some ineffable light Here the Adept and … Continue reading →

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