Tag Archives: fashion

Not Quite A Mirror

Posted on December 4, 2019 by Helen

Each not quite a mirror To the other See them stand Beautiful and half pre-planned Half chaos as they see A stronger mimicry Not quite a mirror but close enough If either calls the other’s bluff I wonder what we’ll … Continue reading →

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Neon

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Helen

Neon All that’s new Is you Starlight Stricken on your face This place Blueness Colder than the ice So nice Neon All we ever do Is you (c) Helen Valentina 2017

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Beauty

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Helen

Age depletes the need for beauty We are freed from bitter longing which in youth defined our very being, standing lost before a mirror turning left and right for nature’s kinder sight to find the angles where the shadows and … Continue reading →

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Shining Example

Posted on August 23, 2014 by Helen

You were the shining example The one without flaw They watched you cavort there Spectating in awe They said you held kingdoms In the palm of your hand Your style was so effortless And nothing was planned When you fell … Continue reading →

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Beauty Ages

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Helen

Beauty ages so The cultural rules apply We will not deny The face forms hollows The lines of age hold their sway On too soon a day Beauty ages all The finest flower in time Loses her sweet prime And … Continue reading →

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Prom Queen

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Helen

She was once the prom queen She was held in high esteem There was never in between Not for this pure prom queen That was in her younger days Then she had her power plays And she had her charming … Continue reading →

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Cultural Reboot

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Helen

Going back to the beginning Unravelling the weave Re-dressing our biases All that we believe Tabula rasa Fashion is so tired Every move a cliché Reboot is required Just to get through the day Going back to our roots now … Continue reading →

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Derby Day

Posted on December 21, 2013 by Helen

Derby day fashion Out on the green Elegant, dashing Live to be seen Day at the races Decked out in style Finding our places Linger awhile Derby day horses Winning their race Running their courses Taking their place But it’s … Continue reading →

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Trending Now

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Helen

I’ve been following the trends I’ve been making my amends When required I would bow Could it be I’m trending now? I have followed all the rules Made friends here of kings and fools All that fashion would allow Could … Continue reading →

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Elegance

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Helen

I wish that I had elegance I wish that I had grace I wish I had charisma A strong, arresting face I wish that I was fashionable I wish I had elan I wish the glitterati Bowed at my command … Continue reading →

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