Tag Archives: choice

Henry VIII to Anne Boleyn

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Helen

My lady our love is now The blackest rose And wherefore now these tidings Do I suppose Arose from bloodied rituals The ones I chose? Where once my love for you A flame, a joy apart A treasure of great … Continue reading →

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The Master

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Helen

A smile of simple kindness can hide the raving jaws of a lost beast Revenge is sweeter done through others; they do not pity in the least A hive mind shudders Awaking from its slumber to be seen anew And … Continue reading →

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Hide and Seek

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Helen

A game to play To while away the day I will not peek Or cheat at hide and seek Lost innocence Is far too great expense I only pray That you may yield some day And when we hide In … Continue reading →

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Siren Song

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Helen

I understand the ancient mariners now Like them I tie myself against my heart To the bow The wisdom of the drunkenness of senses With sheer beauty losing All defences I understand the wish to hear then die Your siren … Continue reading →

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Communion

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Helen

Eyes across a room Commune In a knowing glance Advance Eyelids flutter by A lie Do we yet have proof Of truth? Daemon to daemon Here upon Greater than our past We clasp Smaller souls here lost The cost Witness … Continue reading →

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Seance

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Helen

Spectral murmurings Darkened room Illumined by only candlelight Gathered here The disconsolate and lost Seeking memories In light and dust Sonorous voice Omnipotent in a singular Moment Crossing the veil Psychopomp in black lace Withered, snake skin hands Connect Across … Continue reading →

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Prompt 11- Literary Idols – Oscar Wilde

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Helen

Yet each man kills the thing he loves By each let this be heard. Some do it with a bitter look, Some with a flattering word. The coward does it with a kiss, The brave man with a sword! (from … Continue reading →

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End Game

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Helen

Poised on the precipice The Fool dances Plans and strategies Are just words on paper Marks on maps The quantum of force Blisters through intellect Is brute force the answer Or another riddle to solve For end game? Flying above … Continue reading →

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Time’s Drive

Posted on July 6, 2013 by Helen

Driving need to fill Up time; hours pass Quickly when unrelenting Wishes command All thought of rest Departs; a distant friend Half remembered Lazing on a beach Unaware of the sun’s Dreadful dominion Soaking up rays Forgetting minutes, hours, days … Continue reading →

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Belong

Posted on July 6, 2013 by Helen

I have never had this feeling What it is to just belong I’ve an independent streak Sometimes stubborn, sometimes strong So I guess you see bemusement As you look upon my face I’ve been alone in certain solitude Never seeking … Continue reading →

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