Tag Archives: dark

Connected Limericks

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Helen

An ambitious woman once said Tis better to lead than be led But with no-one to follow Her pride she must swallow On bitterest truth is she fed A deluded woman believed That she helped all the people she grieved … Continue reading →

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Whirling Rhyme

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Helen

In hallowed halls These wretched days When valour calls Above the haze The blood you spill The lives that fall Will haunt you still Will sound the call The hand you play The friends you kill Will lead the way … Continue reading →

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Just a Game

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Helen

Plots and schemes Nefarious dreams Ace up sleeve Poised to leave False faced friend Truth suspends Melodrama If you harm her One way out Moment’s doubt Draw your gun It’s begun One left standing So demanding Truth re-framed It’s just … Continue reading →

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Disinformation

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Helen

The media is Our new temple The programmers are Our new gods Celebrity, new firmament Stars glittering above Politics of doublespeak Hiding in plain sight Trick and lull us to Conformity The new normal is Lobotomy Without the need For … Continue reading →

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Prophecy

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Helen

The prophet spoke Of leaner times to come The field bereft The womb barren A symphony of grief Across a broken sky The prophet sang of times When men would beg to die They stoned the prophet Would not hear … Continue reading →

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Fallen Muse

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Helen

With whatever strength you first admire Will bring the depth of cut known at the fall When the one to whom you would aspire Turns out to own the feet of clay of all Where once his words and lyrics … Continue reading →

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Performance

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Helen

You perform Your unique pantomime Causing such heartbreak As the rhythm keeps time Voice of an angel Heart darker than death Searching for victims With every breath Subtle seduction You hide it all By seeming to show Your heart on … Continue reading →

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Dark Moon Water

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Helen

Dark moon water on cobblestones Coloured faces like the light Passing through a jazz drenched scene Disappearing in the night A solo saxophonist Croons a gentle, mournful cry As partners in a strange parade Join their hands and pass him by … Continue reading →

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Pied Piper

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Helen

Hear the lilt Of the Pied Piper Whistling softly Down the path Will you follow In his footsteps Will you meet His gleeful laugh? Oh what a merry Dance he leads us If we harken To his call And our … Continue reading →

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Villain

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Helen

The villain Knows his extent of Wickedness Calculates Every knife stab here To the heart Clever ruse Compensates him for Truer heart Left alone When the games are done Does he fear All is lost Tricked his own way through … Continue reading →

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