Tag Archives: endings

Last Ritual

Posted on January 3, 2016 by Helen

At the last ritual of a dying world we dance Veiled in red we swarm to mingle in a throng of fiery endings seeking out the new beginnings buried deep below the citadels we burn An ancient call and wisdom … Continue reading →

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Assassin

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Helen

Lone citadel You were the assassin Of my heart Your weaponry Ancient swords Cutting too deep You wait so long In perfect stillness For the kill My heart breaks And dies without The slightest touch My ghost watches As you … Continue reading →

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The Long Walk

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Helen

The long walk that afternoon You arm strung casually across my shaking shoulders Our bodies close enough as though our heat could banish every cold This memory still resonates An intimacy made of time and lies that glowed like holy … Continue reading →

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Before the Sun

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Helen

In such races do not run Do not worry little one Deepest dark precedes the sun When you fall and hit the ground Little blood and littler sound Nothing new here to be found Life’s a game, a turn about … Continue reading →

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Broken Piano Keyboard

Posted on October 19, 2013 by Helen

This broken keyboard can still play If your fingers stir this way This room so white, a covered cloud With no memories or words allowed Furniture hides beneath these sheets And if you view it, hit repeat The echoes of these … Continue reading →

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