Tag Archives: creativity

Anticipation

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Helen

First a creeping fear The unknown peeks Its shadowed head above the bow In this debut year The author finds she speaks Of truths hidden until now Every step she takes One piece of her goal Slots quiet, firm in … Continue reading →

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Poet at Play

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Helen

Playing with words Rhyming absurd Secrets are heard Promises averred Playing with rhymes While away time Speaking sublime Lemon and lime Lyrical dance Nothing to chance Words that advance Those that enchant Poet at play Methods to sway Form to … Continue reading →

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Never Settle

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Helen

Shine a light Across this darkened street Run for your life Down alleyways at night Reach for the stars Before they dim their lights above Look for the jewels In the debris of forgotten love Sing your truth To an … Continue reading →

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Lifecycle

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Helen

Love Hopeful union Soul mate found Join in pure bliss Chosen Conception Intertwined energy Yin and yang Explode into potential Life Birth Squalling infant Wide open eyes Gasps the first breath Here Hope Ephemeral dream Ambition to reality Stretching, an … Continue reading →

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RCC Update – Any Advice Most Welcome!!!

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Helen

Can I make a confession?  Right now I feel like I’m on the brink of nervous exhaustion. My work life is out of control at the moment.  Every day brings new, complex problems and massive juggling of resources and politics, … Continue reading →

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Irresistible

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Helen

Irresistible force Collides with Immobility Tension prepares The pen to write Of absurdity Passions frolics Like a clown Alone after the parade Has gone Futility Immutability Of this detritus Is the Universe born (c) Helen Valentina 2013, All Rights Reserved

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To My WordPress Community

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Helen

In this warm community Embraced by fellow scribes It’s like I find immunity From harsher real life tribes Your friendship and your words Awake a dream within Your writings are like birds About to take to wing I thank you … Continue reading →

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Rome Construction Crew – Update 2

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Helen

I thought it might be time for an update. I’m taking a few more steps in my novel publishing journey this week. I’ve linked up with lulu.com and purchased a publishing package from them so I get some professional guidance … Continue reading →

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Free

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Helen

I saw you the other day after so long a time Your mouth was grim Perpetual sadness in its finely etched line Your eyes still mad A lost soul seeking something that’s forever lost As you gazed on your creations … Continue reading →

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3 Month Bloggerversary

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Helen

          Tonight will mark my three month bloggerversary – three months ago I finally set my first poems to ‘public’ on the blog and went to bed not expecting anyone to even look at the blog till I … Continue reading →

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