Tag Archives: denial

Reflection

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Helen

When I reflect on all the possibilities of love across my life it is the words unspoken chances not taken that epitomise my response Was this fear of rejection or the unknown? Or beneath this something more? Given I who … Continue reading →

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Hope

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Helen

For me Hope has always been The thing you have When you already know Deep inside That something won’t happen It is the defiant Small, calling card That tries to deny What is already seen In so doing It withers … Continue reading →

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Hungry Ghosts

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Helen

Raw hunger claws within a soul drawn by grief Grasping hands close around the heart of bereaved Drawing life from emotion’s well Vampire soul Phantom here clamouring for life already gone Feed the loss Aching cavern found never filled Hungry … Continue reading →

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Unloved

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Helen

Had I never tasted chocolate would I miss it? I have not known love, not really, so do not care Its particular sweetness, of which I have so often read or heard, is a taste foreign to my experience And … Continue reading →

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Doubt and Faith

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Helen

A lacuna in my soul Hollow spaces where the light cannot penetrate and the dark refuses to dwell It is all shades of grey The colour of uncertainty the tone of doubt Belief eludes me though I seek it like … Continue reading →

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Resurrection

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Helen

Misshapen hands Too many lost years drawn on a relentless rack Curvature of spine, bent now too many times to the blunt force of brutality Raise your glittering eyes full of blood-rinsed tears to a morning of uncertain hope Years … Continue reading →

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Death

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Helen

‘Break bread with me’ Said Death Pulling out a seat To rest his weary form ‘I’ve ridden long Into the night’ he said ‘I’ll ride much longer Ere the dawn’ ‘Have you come for me?’ I politely asked Not regretful … Continue reading →

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Genetic Entropy

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Helen

Genetic entropy No issue from This generation A name disappears The line ends Much as it began In silence And obscurity. (c) Helen Valentina 2013, All Rights Reserved

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Someone To Watch Over Me

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Helen

Strapped down I am only completely aware of the lethal grasp of restraints, scratching as though alive, on my skin. He says, you will feel great energy and pain, just for a moment. You must bite down on the cloth … Continue reading →

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One Perfect Night

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Helen

One perfect so unusual night Like a song once adored heard by chance on the radio A memory Full of promise never realised yet still shining in my mind A reflection of a different life and different choices made somewhere … Continue reading →

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