Tag Archives: belief

Stitch In Time

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Helen

She said we should be like A stitch in time Not a moment too late Or precipitate Not a memory too lost Or bitter cost Just the perfect moment to strike A stitch in time She said the game was … Continue reading →

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Hypnosis

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Helen

Calming voice Heard just above the breeze Light touch to forehead Relaxes by degrees Somewhere a bell is chiming Seems so very far away I think that I forgot my name Somewhere along the way Hear the clock Hanging high … Continue reading →

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Late Afternoon Argument

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Helen

It might have been the blistering sun Reflecting from the water It might have been the temperature Leeching through our summer clothes It might have been the low level humming Of people’s laughter and life nearby It might have been your … 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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Captured Moments

Posted on December 21, 2013 by Helen

These photos are my captured moments Recollections of you, they flicker in and out of view like a silent movie reel and  I follow their lead by emotion and I feel so much that the memories arising are uncertain and … Continue reading →

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Hearts Racing

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Helen

They felt their hearts racing At the moment of descent All their fears there embracing All their hopes and innocence Feel them whirl as they fall See them frightened by the light We cannot help them, not at all They … Continue reading →

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It Must Be Love

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Helen

It must be love I’ve been sick for days It must be love Neither eat nor sleep It must be love In so many ways It must be love And I’m in too deep It must be love I just … 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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