Tag Archives: belief

New Year’s Day

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Helen

As the cacophony of celebration settles Into the grooves of hopefulness and aspiration The world teeters on a precipice Of its own unconscious design May we have quiet This New Year’s Day May we rest As astrologers and prophets pen … Continue reading →

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He’s Not There

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Helen

It was in his eyes I fell It was in his words I was lost It was in his lies Perfect hell He knew I’d pay every cost It was in his smile he could fool me that in his … Continue reading →

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No Heart

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Helen

I have no heart for this No heart My days are trodden down Dark alleyways My spirit lost itself So long ago I hardly know myself Or where to go I have no heart for this No heart Belief is … Continue reading →

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New Year Resolutions

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Helen

Most years I don’t bother with new year resolutions. If I do make one, I keep it, despite all odds. One year I vowed not to eat chocolate for a whole year. Anyone who knows me would know that’s a … Continue reading →

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Caught

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Helen

Caught in the middle Emotions like tsunamis Rising all around Life is a riddle Seems you need an army Just to hold ground Caught in a tempest Everything extreme And nothing makes sense Still you try your best Rational it … Continue reading →

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Choice – For Prompt 36 – Virtue

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Helen

May my choice be now as ever Of all virtues here arrayed To find balance in true temperance And for this alone I’ll pray Let me never be so charitable That I steal your chance to grow Yet I’ll not … Continue reading →

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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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