Tag Archives: denial

Palindrome 1 and 2

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Helen

Hi, just a couple of attempts at a poetic form (palindrome) I recently learnt about and which I found intriguing and challenging…not sure I have mastered it in either of the poems below (whether they are technically long enough or follow all … Continue reading →

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Death

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Helen

Death is An empty train station Past midnight Watching the flickering Pulse of the lamplight Weave us a ghost Death is A ruined church Moonlight streaming in Misshapen walls The crucifix broken All hope lost Death is Alleyways at night … Continue reading →

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Leaves of Autumn Fall

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Helen

These creeping fears Slither in Every crevice I am dumbfounded by regret I can neither recognise Nor name As the leaves of autumn fall Chilled through I am skeletal ice Skin stretched blue Across cheekbones As I stumble to the … Continue reading →

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Regret

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Helen

I regret most the moments of indecision Relinquishment to fear Words unspoken Deeds undone Though their mere utterance or action may have torn the world asunder Instead now in this slumber of nothingness I regret I regret more the glance … Continue reading →

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Moving Up

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Helen

Your love was generous and fine Your small celebrity Made those that followed in your wake Associate with me And we all know that being loved Is great publicity The jewels you bought and clothes I wore Were expensive and … Continue reading →

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Broken

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Helen

I wish that I could have mended your broken wings even as you fell I see deep sadness etched on your face your downturned mouth betrays you well You chose darkness as a familiar friend given the horror of your … Continue reading →

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Hush, Did I Hear You Say…..?

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Helen

I am the stuff of regret Faded portraits in handmade books Hidden from the light Snippets of songs Fleeing from the putrid Memories of the night I cannot kill my past with sleep… I cannot beat it down, dead dog … Continue reading →

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I Am Done, I Am Spent

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Helen

I am done I am spent I do not care about Your intent And like your actions I won’t relent All you say Don’t even try All explanations Are simply lies Even this Your dull surprise As you chose To … Continue reading →

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Saviour

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Helen

Looking for a saviour In this city refuse Dark alleyways Are clarion calls To the very circles of hell I tried With every fibre Every striving muscle Of my pathetic being To rise Rise above even one Challenge before me But … Continue reading →

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