Tag Archives: Beauty

Light

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Helen

The quality of light here is sublime Trickling as golden liquor cross the field Starlight could not leave the warmer day But lingers hidden in the weave of sunshine’s charm The shadows are more dappled in such light They gently … Continue reading →

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Echoes on the Breeze – Ann Bagnall’s wonderful new book of poetry

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Helen

Last week I received my copy of Ann Bagnall’s ‘Echoes on The Breeze’ , a wonderful collection of her micropoetry now published by lulu.com.  See her wonderful blog and the link to the book at: http://annieb222.com/2014/09/13/echoes-on-the-breeze-by-ann-bagnall-paperback-lulu-au/ That link is for … Continue reading →

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Sharp Relief

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Helen

Pictures of you Lighting stridently bold You’re a negative In sharp relief They froze you In plastic time A look of shock and awe Is so pretty In a way Out on the streets Car headlights shine Your bag is … Continue reading →

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Frozen

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Helen

Air of crystal A thousand years waiting Peaceful, still The earth is breathing slow Beneath the ice and water Waiting to be born On such a perfect morn Frozen like perfection A god’s painting Which he cannot dispossess Held like … Continue reading →

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Tripping

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Helen

I rode a freely falling star That collided with the moon On a frenetic summer’s evening Sweat glistening on my skin And it spoke of secrets, lies and sin That ended all too soon It was a serenade for fools … Continue reading →

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Picture Perfect

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Helen

Not a hair out of place It’s been so long since we last met in parties brittle with laughter and with escapades we won’t forget Age has been kind to you or you’re clever Picture perfect you still seem While … Continue reading →

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Beauty Ages

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Helen

Beauty ages so The cultural rules apply We will not deny The face forms hollows The lines of age hold their sway On too soon a day Beauty ages all The finest flower in time Loses her sweet prime And … Continue reading →

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Beauty is Beauty

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Helen

Beauty is beauty Our hearts know this true Once you have seen it You always knew Loving is loving Perfect in care Once you have known it Always it’s there Beauty is beauty Truth is but truth Once you have … Continue reading →

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The Great Beauty

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Helen

Once celebrated On the world’s stage The perfect picture On the front page What of the swan With the progress of age? The great beauty Of the silver screen Parties, bonhomie Everyone’s queen But as the light fades Is she … Continue reading →

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Prom Queen

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Helen

She was once the prom queen She was held in high esteem There was never in between Not for this pure prom queen That was in her younger days Then she had her power plays And she had her charming … Continue reading →

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