Tag Archives: fashion

Trenchcoat Song

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Helen

Trenchcoat covers Neck against a chill That slivers down the alleyway All the way to hell Frost upon the grass breaks As stranger’s feet tread by Players roll their dice to see Who may live or die High heeled, cool … Continue reading →

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Model Army

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Helen

Such skeletal form In garb of darkest hue Direct, emotionless gaze Piercing fashion through Life’s darker mysteries In glances so construed Marching mannequins master Talents known to few Down the boulevard Paparazzi prey Celebrity in hiding Venture out this day … Continue reading →

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Suits

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Helen

You are well pressed Sleek lines Barely visible Controlled pinstripes White collar Jacket crisp Waiting in a line For the morning coffee iPad glowing News rushing in Rushing out Brittle Technological Like you Your eyebrows Neatly manicured Cufflinks shining Modest … Continue reading →

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Face

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Helen

Beautiful face Perfect blend Of symmetry and grace The golden mean Has found its place On this beautiful face Deep shining eyes Hooded mystery Hints at the prize This is artistry In human guise Seen through beautiful eyes The depths … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Creatures

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Helen

Beautiful creatures Dance until dawn Lights in pergolas Night shadowed lawn One sole wallflower Pale and forlorn One single waltz Would see her reborn Beautiful creatures Canapes and wine Jasmine soaked air Ivy entwined See all the gods here Fallen … Continue reading →

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Hairdresser Salon

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Helen

Hairdryer hum, music just below conscious thought Slightly chilled colours strange that seep against scalp Watch the time soon to rise and rinse Emerge new Butterfly of chemical hues is now born

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Fashion Victim

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Helen

In fashion’s hues do I adorn My body now, clothed every morn And should these colours somehow jar I leave my household quite forlorn The slightest clash I find will mar A fashionista would-be star Or last year’s shoes will … Continue reading →

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Mask of Finery

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Helen

He wore fleur-de-lis cufflinks With his crisp white shirts Royal purple cravat Italian leather shoes His wording so precise Slight cruelty in his smile As though he hid monstrosity Beneath a perfect sense of style His hair thick, dark, finely coiffed … Continue reading →

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Faux Diet

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Helen

I sweat and strain to reach a weight Do not accept my body’s fate To curve and bloom where I’d concave A silhouette that I’d create I know the ways I should behave The regimen and calories saved To see … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Helen

Random Thoughts start to flicker across a mind that is not burdened with intent Bath There is nothing so delightful or soothing as soaking in a bath Regret If you would pre-write Your own obituary Speak not of regret Fickle … Continue reading →

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