Tag Archives: Aspiration

Shooting Star

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Helen

He was a shooting star Across a desolate sky A moment of brilliance In a blanket of darkness He shined briefly Before he fell Icarus personified Climbing his stairway To sunlit heaven Before his own shining Rivalled the fire And … Continue reading →

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Dream Team

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Helen

They are the dream team They’re winners all Talents to the extreme Answer the call They are the best breedPedigreed stars Anything you might need Nothing’s too far They are the A class Top of the grade Never an impasse … Continue reading →

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Whispering

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Helen

I am whispering to you Cross the miles I feel you hear me I feel you know I am whispering only Because it’s secrets All the stories I would bestow I am whispering to you In another room Behind closed … Continue reading →

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All I Want For Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Helen

All I want A moment of belief All I plead Freedom from this grief No gift given Can ever compare To such grace Following there All I want Is simply what I need All these bonds Of doubting here I’m … Continue reading →

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Eclectic

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Helen

Energy focussed on individuality Crystal precision cuts through glass Leaving no trace of rank normalcy Even the perfect lost to the past Curious imperfections maketh the man Time and again it’s the flaw we love Inspired by thoughts beyond normal … Continue reading →

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Swan Song – for Prompt 35 Holiday Stories

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Helen

Sweltering dusty, lonesome streets On this hazy mid afternoon Somewhere a jukebox is playing Jangling, discordant tunes It was June You said let’s plan an escapade A once in a lifetime reverie A special moment in the sun Punctuated by … Continue reading →

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Derby Day

Posted on December 21, 2013 by Helen

Derby day fashion Out on the green Elegant, dashing Live to be seen Day at the races Decked out in style Finding our places Linger awhile Derby day horses Winning their race Running their courses Taking their place But it’s … Continue reading →

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Crystal Life

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Helen

A little ballerina Crystal life Shimmers soulless on the mantelpiece All alone Music playing Cannot reach her She’s just stationary Crystal tones How our little Ballerina Yearns to dance now upon A darkened stage But she’s frozen Like a memory Captured … Continue reading →

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Triple Threat

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Helen

One part murder One part love One part mind Triple threat Like a Cerberus Just behind I’m Persephone Rising up From the dark Triple threat It’s just summer Just a spark © Helen Valentina 2013, All Rights Reserved

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Trending Now

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Helen

I’ve been following the trends I’ve been making my amends When required I would bow Could it be I’m trending now? I have followed all the rules Made friends here of kings and fools All that fashion would allow Could … Continue reading →

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