Tag Archives: battle

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 →

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Ghazal 3

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Helen

These armies marched with red cross splashed on white Through death and darkness salvaging the light The artist eschews greys and dimmer shades To birth his newest canvas coloured bright The blind man touches truth with senses sharp A keener … Continue reading →

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Aspirational Alliteration

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Helen

This competition corrodes camaraderie Vicious victory from verbal vilification Hopeful honesty hides from hurtful humour Bonding betrayed by bloodied besting Stop senseless slaughter! Souls strive so sadly Unity ultimately undoes unfair undermining Hands holding, highlighting hopeful hearts. (c) Helen Valentina … Continue reading →

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Fortune’s soldier

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Helen

I turn my back to the approaching storm I wrap my friends in clothes secure and warm And here I wait a still uncertain dawn The lightening forces me to gravely smile Move weary feet another step or mile While … Continue reading →

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Losing My Religion

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Helen

I once believed By being the change You wanted to see You could make it be I thought it would last The edifice built Through first being kind You’d not fall behind A small piece of faith A purpose of … Continue reading →

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