Tag Archives: floating

Shallows

Posted on May 30, 2015 by Helen

Let me swim only in shallow waters I am too old now And too inexpert To gather courage and descend To greater depths Let me wallow in the serenity That is ambition Finally beaten down and away And take simple … Continue reading →

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Sinking

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Helen

Floating peacefully downstream Lost in exquisite Haunting dreams Gliding softly in the flow Where the foolish Often go I am sinking through my skin Water ends where I begin Songs are lilting through the spheres Let me melt And disappear Quick … Continue reading →

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Reaching for Photo Challenge 28 Climbing the Walls

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Helen

I can hear you Dear departed summer boy You’re trickling up and down these walls With every jagged breath My wretched heart calls And I’m floating Not afraid that I may fall I can touch you Ephemeral as summer rain … Continue reading →

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