Tag Archives: death

Suspended

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Helen

Darker shadows suspended Above particles of falling light A raven wing fluttering Amidst the sea of curtains Wafted in the breeze I thought my heart would freeze To see you on the stair Just standing there in thought Long before … Continue reading →

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Epitaph

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Helen

I weep not for my fallen friends I know I’ll join them once again When life has lost me to the veil We’ll gather, walking on the trail I’ll raise a glass to see them true As all our friendships … Continue reading →

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Demons

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Helen

Battling my demons They hide In crevices in my mind Like memories I inconveniently find Too quickly to avert my gaze They’re there Dark silhouettes they dance A strange syncopation To remind me Of their origins and station In my … Continue reading →

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Bird of Prey

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Helen

You are A bird of prey You fly above me Watching carefully You take your time For your inventory And then you swoop You’ll be the death of me You are A vulture circling You’ve tasted death Upon the summer … Continue reading →

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Psycopath – for Prompt 32 – Bridge

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Helen

They say there is such a short distance within the cerebral cortex to the amygdala Tenuous bridge of thought that shimmers with indeterminate, uncontrolled reptilian response These furrowed roads within are fortune’s fool and character as destiny trembles on this molten … Continue reading →

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Belladonna

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Helen

Belladonna dreams Caricatures in extremis Raise you from your deathly sleep Parapets and kingdoms Tunnels echoing and deep Hallucinogens Perspective disturbs and lengthens Once more to touch your cheek Ragged through these years One more moment I would seek Belladonna … Continue reading →

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The Day That You Were Lost To Me

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Helen

The day that you were lost to me Somewhere between the sand and sea Somewhere between the breath And breathless dusty death A raven flying homeward, finally free That day the moon rose over the sun Eclipsed all beauty, so … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Stranger

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Helen

Beautiful stranger Under this opalescent moon Don’t go away so soon, so soon Beautiful stranger With pale icy skin Don’t leave me now As this night’s drawing in Don’t wait too long For such games to begin Beautiful stranger Teeth … Continue reading →

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Intruders

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Helen

They come at night They bite They’re shuddering With sin A wraith, a ghost They boast They’ll take us all We’ll fall Intruders deep They creep I cannot weep Nor sleep I cannot breathe Please leave I’ve paid the cost … Continue reading →

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Warrior Headdress – for Prompt 29 Rorschach Test

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Helen

Warrior headdress fit for a God Eyes slit behind steel Fears emerge, submerge, congeal This glittering morning as we rise Reclaim all our death-soaked battle cries Warrior headdress, archangel wings Sombre in solitude Refracting darker attitude The elements severe but … Continue reading →

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