Tag Archives: belief

Modern Day Muse

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Helen

Brief as a tweet On line communion Hearts are italics Fluid-less union Wit is all brevity Blink and you’ll miss Feather-stroke touches Barely a kiss It’s all in the stats dear The times that you’re liked Momentary inspiration Popularity spikes … Continue reading →

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Saint or Sinner

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Helen

Your eyes are crystals Looking to heaven Fallen Catholic boy Your poetry is beauty Structured and even Mother’s pride and joy Your deeds are darkness Poisoned chalice Like a demon seed Through the looking-glass Rather like Alice What do you … Continue reading →

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We Can’t Tell – For Prompt 26 What Can Change The Nature Of a Man?

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Helen

WARNING:  This is a particularly dark poem about trauma based mind control. 1) Split mind dislocated by trauma Visceral pain and vast Encompassing humiliation Add to this a scintilla Of doubt and distraction Mix the recipe lightly With dissociation Torture … Continue reading →

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Broken Piano Keyboard

Posted on October 19, 2013 by Helen

This broken keyboard can still play If your fingers stir this way This room so white, a covered cloud With no memories or words allowed Furniture hides beneath these sheets And if you view it, hit repeat The echoes of these … Continue reading →

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Humpty Dumpty

Posted on October 19, 2013 by Helen

We are teetering on the edge Barely clinging to the ledge Emails and texts just pass us by I’ve no tears left inside to cry This world is in ruins There is no mistaking It’s far, far too late to … Continue reading →

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Escape

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Helen

I have had a lucky escape This world has granted reprieve I am blessed by god-given grace In a choice to linger or leave I am shielded from blackened heart I’m protected from political play I’m no longer the unknowing … Continue reading →

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Farewell

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Helen

I bid farewell without remorse, regret No words unspoken, nothing left to say All darkness and all misery forget We drank such wine before our sun was set It matters not I won’t see break of day I bid farewell … Continue reading →

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Mirror (2)

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Helen

I gazed into the mirror bright It gave me comfort, gave me fright And candlelight so soft and low Companion to the darkened night My face took on an eerie glow This person here I didn’t know This person’s face … Continue reading →

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Shifting Sand

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Helen

If it were to end now I wouldn’t mind I’ve led a full life to my definition There’s little left behind I’ve tasted love enough to fill me My hunger was refined And I’ve learnt to be more generous More … Continue reading →

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Denial

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Helen

Poising here on the crest of waves that won’t peak Listening for words from mouths that won’t speak Offering your trembling soul You’re refused Here instead are options displayed you can’t choose Denial shown to you here as hopefulness Trickery … Continue reading →

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