Tag Archives: danger

Meteorite

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Helen

You crashed into me Like a meteorite Destroying my world Your impact was like A thunderous force A deathly design The scars that you left Are deep in my bone A tempest unfurled A crater, a gulf The death of … Continue reading →

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Dragon’s Breath

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Helen

Feel me breathe My fire breath I am license I am death Warm your heart Your icy bones Give you most When you’re alone Dragon’s breath Wilder heart Where they finish Where I start Feel me breathe My fire breath … Continue reading →

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Bad For You

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Helen

You had to go there didn’t you? You had to see this story through You had to follow on a glance And build your world on circumstance You had to wonder at a smile You lingered there a little while … Continue reading →

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Good Advice for Prompt 65, Advice

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Helen

I told you once I’ll tell you twice I’ll never give you Good advice I’ll just project Myself herein In your despair My dreams begin And if from gods Are favours blessed I’ll give you scraps And take the rest … Continue reading →

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Triple Threat

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Helen

One part murder One part love One part mind Triple threat Like a Cerberus Just behind I’m Persephone Rising up From the dark Triple threat It’s just summer Just a spark © Helen Valentina 2013, All Rights Reserved

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This Charming Man

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Helen

This charming man Means you harm This charming man Is nought but charm I do not wish To cause alarm But for his sickness There’s no balm This charming man Takes brides to death His secrets hidden On his breath … Continue reading →

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The Fear

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Helen

Live with the fear Poised as an animal About to flee or fight In trembling Dissembling Find odd delight My knife against your throat Makes swallowing hard And yet you’ll know Each breath of life Each turn of card Live … Continue reading →

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Feeding Time For Fools – for Prompt 24 – Vixen

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Helen

They have named me vixen These shrewd, careful boys In a word they have captured All elements, all meanings As though in describing thus I am therefore contained It’s just feeding time for fools And only fools here remain They … Continue reading →

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Champagne Wishes

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Helen

Champagne wishes Caviar dreams Fine silken suits Frayed at the seams Cocktails in crystal My how they gleam! Champagne wishes Caviar dreams Fox in the hen-house Secrets betrayed Masks full of memories Lost masquerade All of the finery Richly displayed … Continue reading →

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Dangerous

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Helen

Dangerous driving Without headlights Careening down A darkened road An accident Yearning to happen A wild heart Set to explode Somehow stealthy Always lethal Crouching evil With intent Hides in shadows Clothed in darkness Brutal heart That won’t relent c) … Continue reading →

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