Tag Archives: birth

Storm Born

Posted on June 13, 2017 by

Storm born my mother said Kicking and screaming Into the blackest night Stormclouds roiling Thunder singing My birthing song Where I most belong Storm born, shaking her head The drama living on In every passing year Lightening dazzling Cracking evening … Continue reading →

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Birthing

Posted on March 1, 2017 by

The universe is aching Full and pregnant with possibility Birthing new worlds Far above our sight No telescope can see The celestial writhing and delight This Holy night A fecund revolution Dying stars have sacrificed Their souls to feed A … Continue reading →

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Sleep Now

Posted on December 28, 2016 by

Sleep now Little earth Before the moment Of new and wondrous birth Slumber sweet ‘Neath veil of white We will endure Through this darkest night Quiet wait Till the new year morn Something precious Will be surely born Sleep now … Continue reading →

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(Micropoetry) Awaken

Posted on May 10, 2016 by

Do you awaken to this call? Spread red gold wings Shake off your history and rise for the dawn of this brave new aeon? (C) Helen Valentina 2016

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Precious

Posted on January 24, 2016 by

Precious and delicate Newly born Sensate and aware Language still A distant prayer Who are you there? You need shelter An understanding host A kindness that Is blind to all That’s alien In your sweet form And how you’re born … Continue reading →

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Budding

Posted on January 6, 2016 by

New life budding So perfect Yet to be formed Full of promise On a beautiful morning Waiting to be born New day dawning Sunshine lights The path ahead And of the past We leave behind So little said Just like … Continue reading →

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Scorpio

Posted on November 19, 2015 by

I am Scorpio This constellation Stings within The tails of shooting stars Four parts scorpion Hidden human Venus square To the hubris of Mars I am Scorpio Bride of twilight Delighting in Our lost mythology Psychic sister To this master … Continue reading →

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From The Light

Posted on September 1, 2015 by

Into this world we stumble From the light Eyes adjusting To the darker hues Of humanity Become accustomed To the heavy weight Of flesh and bone Fragments escaping Yearning for a Far too quickly Forgotten home Like a child we … Continue reading →

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Water

Posted on August 2, 2015 by

You came to the water To look deep within The endless dark water To seek and to swim You dove in the rapids To ferry you forth In thrall to the tidelines Of limitless worth You came to the water … Continue reading →

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The Devil in Love

Posted on July 18, 2015 by

Falling light Caress the sky It’s been so long Recollections are gone And what did you repay For heaven’s silent song? Waking age A youthful bloom Heartbeats remain A cold and faithless friend And what would you now give To … Continue reading →

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