Tag Archives: denial

Patterns

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Helen

I should be surprised What you did was surprising Or it would be For anyone else Instead I’m resigned To the odd but habitual Way you interact With the world No-one would believe This story anyway If I told it … Continue reading →

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Rivals

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Helen

Symbiotic twins it seems Too alike Too similar backgrounds Too common talents Every twin must find Their own identity So it is For you and me Perhaps within alliances Of this kind Breeds the contempt Of familiarity Some unconscious Separation … Continue reading →

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Schemer

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Helen

Your schemes While hyperbolic Still have an elegance A symmetry That may prove Effective yet You could surprise The unwary With the dissonance between Your smile And your intent Just be careful Not to over-estimate The strategy Of other players … Continue reading →

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Aging

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Helen

Each day so silent Near imperceptible The lines around my eyes grow deeper, more sustained My body just that bit more stiff on rising My recovery just sightly slower from exertion Aging is a stealth bomb Creeping up on you, … Continue reading →

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Endings – Five Sentence Fiction

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Helen

With thanks to Owlish Thoughts for the idea of the five sentence fiction form 🙂 The burden of love freely given but which I cannot return weighs so heavy on me, dragging me down further into my silence. I want … Continue reading →

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The Other Woman

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Helen

Lipsticks stains should be A cheap ruse Beneath her She carries the aroma Of hidden sin Mid range hotels Frequented at lunch hours Stolen moments Exotic tastes Making this life A living cliché She looks in this golden mirror And … Continue reading →

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Haiku Musings

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Helen

The wind that whistles biting; icy jawed creature from the very depths New roses in bloom Buds peep open; introduce this shy debutante Clever strategist checkmate only three moves now Blink and you miss it Models strut catwalk towering; amazon … Continue reading →

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Evil

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Helen

I have only encountered wickedness True evil Once Looking into a mauling, twisting face Multi-layered personalities Clashing Even the sheer physicality Stifled the incongruent Ravaged visage In any moment tears may have fallen From wild and manic Glittering eyes Projecting … Continue reading →

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Sleep Disturbance

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Helen

When I dreamt of you two nights ago it made me sick I wondered if the sickness made me think, and therefore dream of you I am not sure But then this terrible news I am told You will be soon … Continue reading →

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War

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Helen

Dread-soaked heart Heads bowed Begin to mourn The soldiers see Their victory lost At break of dawn No heralds blazing No help arriving The eve before The choice was made This battle lost To win the war (c) Helen Valentina … Continue reading →

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