Tag Archives: cruelty

Guilt

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Helen

I am drawn out on this rack Spread like withered newspaper crackling and brown; I have hungered beyond earthly recognition for a moment of almost predatory peace Sweet skeleton irradiates unspoken crimes; days long ago during summer’s idyll, where we … Continue reading →

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Pitiless

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Helen

Pitiless As Vlad Tepe’s eyes Gazing at the carnage Of his artistry You rise Remorseless as he You remain Against all the cries wrung out From this Symphony of pain Bloodless lips Like his icy kiss Draw back Startling with … Continue reading →

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Redemption

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Helen

I beat upon Redemption’s door Lamenting Fall upon the floor I know that I’ve Been here before I cry aloud My reverie I’m broken, yearning To be free I’ve bled inside The heart of me I use the whip Across … Continue reading →

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Kingmaker

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Helen

To be the kingmaker Rather than the king That’s the thing! Powerbroker plays Are the ones that pay In so many ways Giving your advice Never asking twice Trap them in their vice Spider web refined Competitors confined Proteges that … Continue reading →

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Speak

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Helen

Even now In the dread, dark Quiet Of preternatural night I speak In solemn whispers To you Some times I rail as Hera abandoned By Zeus His myriad infidelities Though I know You never really belonged To me Some times … Continue reading →

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Damage

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Helen

I have a scar line A schism of sin For many years a tiny tear Hidden within Days pass, it ruptures Silent and sure All of this damage Floods to the floor I have a smile now Stretches my face … Continue reading →

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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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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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