Tag Archives: desire

Everyday Dreams

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Helen

These many years the boundaries of my suburban life have held me in And I must admit some security attended such limitations I would tend my house and garden Feed family and nurture all Except me, except me I understood … Continue reading →

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Six: Envy

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Helen

My eyes oh so green glitter outwards surveying all just beyond my grasp Yet others have what I would have It cuts so deep within as I wait without Dare I question the decisions of the world? Do others see … Continue reading →

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Three: Greed

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Helen

If I take it all It is not enough If I leave the scraps I will feel short changed All the dollars glide Up into my eyes To leave even one Is to be deranged I no longer sleep Ravaged … Continue reading →

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Two: Gluttony

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Helen

I will not choose I will consume it all Dark or light Dull or bright I’ll take it all I need the taste The wicked true delight There’s none for you It’s not for two This shines too bright It … Continue reading →

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One: Lust

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Helen

  Strawberry delight I consume you All electric Unbidden and unconquerable Let me surrender To waves of pure energy You move inside of me Above and over me And I’m consuming you As you’re consuming me All over beauty In … Continue reading →

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Desire

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Helen

White wolf waiting Dragons fire I am only my desire Serpent writhing See it bleed Feeling only what I need Black heart racing Devil’s pearl All our flags are here unfurled White wolf waiting Dragons fire I am only my … Continue reading →

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Moments – for Prompt 62 Mamihlapinatape

Posted on July 6, 2014 by Helen

Too precipitate the moments Wordless knowledge scattered here Like children’s toys left out In early summer’s rain Speak not to me Of half the truth Of courage yet Have greater proof While only these lost memories remain Too gentle is … Continue reading →

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All I Want For Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Helen

All I want A moment of belief All I plead Freedom from this grief No gift given Can ever compare To such grace Following there All I want Is simply what I need All these bonds Of doubting here I’m … Continue reading →

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First Desire for Prompt 34 ‘My First’

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Helen

If I try very hard I may recall Days of innocence Before wit and eloquence Before confines and conformity Before knowledge of who I was And yet may be Within the world Of my small family I may recall The … Continue reading →

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Opposites Attract

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Helen

I do not believe That opposites attract We like what reminds us Of the people that we want to be In moments we can still believe We are I walk alone Do not desire extroverts Their energy so wild And … Continue reading →

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