Tag Archives: choice

Shy Boy

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Helen

Don’t lose the fire in your soul Sweet, shy boy Don’t lose perspective or control Don’t destroy The beauty of your vision here The crystallising of your years Don’t dwell in darkness Nor in fear Shy boy Don’t lose the … Continue reading →

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Written In the Stars

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Helen

They said that we were written in the stars Something to do with Venus conjunct Mars Celestial union born from just a glance Deeper meanings full of relevance They said above us Heaven must have smiled Bid us linger together … Continue reading →

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Cannot

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Helen

I cannot stand The aching of unfolding wings Re-structuring my bowing back The heaviness of astral strings I cannot bear The fluttering, heaving, hopeful heart Beseeching for some kindness here That sad bereavement may depart I cannot carry The pain … Continue reading →

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Come To Life

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Helen

Kiss me Come to life Touch me Come to life Breathe my breath Come to life Pale skin sheath Come to life Heartbreak Come to life No mistake Come to life Take my blood Come to life Feel the flood … Continue reading →

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Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Helen

We stood like sentinels out on the green She said we won’t last beyond Halloween The promises made were broken and yet We shared of such truths we’ll never forget The witching hour will see this arise A perfect possession … Continue reading →

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Outside the Square

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Helen

I’ve been living outside the square Pretending to fit in All the pieces of my life so practised Though the lies are tissue thin I hover above my words and actions An inner critique You would not like this if … Continue reading →

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Best Case Scenario

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Helen

Best case scenario You are gone You’ve found another food source To feast upon Best case scenario I am free You’ve been satiated, had your Fill of me Best case scenario Co-incidence Brings you to my streets now, a Lost … Continue reading →

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Texture

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Helen

Calculated gestation Symmetry and symbiosis We must achieve Singular mastery Perfect and precise The absolute measure of success In the smooth, opalescent Texture of their skin Genetic manipulation Prometheus weds Frankenstein And births via cold test tube A germinated new … Continue reading →

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Wait List

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Helen

I’ve been on your wait list Far too long I’ve been patient and longing For a song To be invited to the party To belong I’ve been on your wait list Far too long I’ve been standing patient In the … Continue reading →

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Midnight Blooms

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Helen

Midnight blooms Eclipse the flowers of Lost afternoons They open with such Artistry The night is queen to All beauty Born of dark These flowers hold such A special spark They live a moment Just one night The rarest and … Continue reading →

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