Tag Archives: choice

Le Poseur

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Helen

You live in fashion magazines Your calling card is arch You play extremes as though they’re subtle Positions weird and uncomfortable Accessorised to near extinction A creature of such faux distinction We follow as you march They call you ‘le … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Stranger

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Helen

Beautiful stranger Under this opalescent moon Don’t go away so soon, so soon Beautiful stranger With pale icy skin Don’t leave me now As this night’s drawing in Don’t wait too long For such games to begin Beautiful stranger Teeth … Continue reading →

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Feeling Wicked

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Helen

I could see you were feeling wicked Your eyes were glittering jewels You softy stroked the water Languorous by the pool The heavy black eyeliner You used to such effect Your evil is precision There’s nothing you neglect I could … Continue reading →

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Ladybug

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Helen

Little ladybug Red and black Wings are curled Upon your back You’re a wonder In small form Iridescent So adorned Little ladybug Perfect, small I can’t hurt you Not at all Such pure beauty Must be free Such a wonder … Continue reading →

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Up In The Air

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Helen

I am here Up in the air You are clear I’m darker there You’re hope’s spear I am despair There’s no cheer Up in the air I would fly Up in the air Perfect spy Hidden out there I will … Continue reading →

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Prefer

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Helen

You would prefer to be The darker side of me The aspect that you prize Here hovers in my eyes In symbiosis strong You feel that you belong But play the darker part From here you feel you start You … Continue reading →

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Rendered

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Helen

My soul is rendered Split apart On broken cobblestones So far from home An abject plea I fall before their feet My subjugation complete And ask their ministry To set me free My heart is rendered Beaten back And blackened … Continue reading →

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Afraid to Love

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Helen

I am afraid to love This moment when it’s possible I tremble on the precipice And will not fall I am afraid to care Such sweetness does not mix with me It has no place within my soul It cannot … Continue reading →

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Pretender

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Helen

I am a pretender to this throne I am a joker out of time I am an imposter in this realm I’m a poet without rhyme I’m a wearer of all masks And such faces as I’ve worn Are of … Continue reading →

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Old Friend

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Helen

Old friend I find myself with you again I return as though to finish sentences I started then forgot to complete Old friend It’s time to walk those boards again To argue our polemics here once more To debate, declare, … Continue reading →

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