Tag Archives: bravery

The Mystery

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Helen

I could not capture the mystery It was too deeply etched on a face too hidden from full view Those days we often laughed and dreamt wild dreams that only youth would dare to dream And in those days I … Continue reading →

Posted in Air, Poetry | Tagged age, belief, bravery, chimera, Dream, fear, mystery, oddity, strange, youth | 3 Comments

Resolve

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Helen

Resolve now to remember Resolve to atone Resolve This agenda cannot be postponed Resolve to recover Resolve to protect Resolve to be chosen To be one of the elect Resolve to be strong Resolve to be sure Resolve to absolve … Continue reading →

Posted in Fire, Poetry | Tagged Aspiration, Atonement, belief, bravery, choice, Human Rights and Liberties, justice, Philosophy, protection, resolution, resolve, Spiritual, strength, truth | 8 Comments

Honour and Sacrifice – for ANZAC Day

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Helen

I’m re-posting this – one of my earliest poems on this blog, at the suggestion of my friend Ann. This poem is about and for my Uncle Gavin who marched in the ANZAC Day marches while he was still alive. … Continue reading →