Tag Archives: honour

The Gathering

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Helen

Blessed is The gathering Anointing here A newborn king Butterflies free Angels weep and sing Blessed is The gathering Many decry What this may bring Fear and taunts Mud will sling But on fury Honour wings Blessed is The gathering … Continue reading →

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For My Mother – In Memory

Posted on October 5, 2016 by Helen

Keep this little light shining Honour and truth The greater questions Of the imponderable universe All those nights Speaking of the ineffable The sublime Nourish me still Give me belief And almost faith That kindness and care Still replenish this … Continue reading →

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Forgotten Dreams

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Helen

Arthur is forgotten now The glory of his Camelot Mere shadows on the modern world’s barren floor Where once a dream of honour reigned Now only black and white is spoken Reversed and in denial Of the higher aspect of … Continue reading →

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After the Storm

Posted on January 24, 2015 by Helen

We will count the losses After the storm We will weep for fallen On turbulent seas We will hold those that grieve The ones that mourn And build our future By slow degrees We will pray for morning A coppery … Continue reading →

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Trust

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Helen

This sweet weaponry I give to you With whispered confidences true Please do not use or misconstrue If I should ever part from you This trust I show is deep and strong Your heart a place where this belongs My … Continue reading →

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Samurai

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Helen

Honor steadfast Absolute stillness All is preparation For every battle Curved sword Waiting patient Eyeing the horizon For the slightest Disturbance Perfected training Excoriated soul Awaiting the moment To strike Or to bow Samurai On the greyest morning Wakes to … Continue reading →

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I Wish

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Helen

To all those that struggle I wish relief I wish you to overcome To all those who mourn I wish acceptance I wish you calm To all those that aspire I wish you inspiration I wish you a voice To … Continue reading →

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Merlin

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Helen

From what depths did you see Honor and pageantry Timeless mythology First there was one, then three Three into two won’t go Kingdoms to overthrow Merlin what do you know What is the truth you’d show? Lancelot, Arthur here Circle … Continue reading →

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Reclaim

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Helen

Sweat on the brow The moment is now Hold still my heart As I depart Grow strong the flame Let me reclaim My true birthright On this good night (c) Helen Valentina 2013, All Rights Reserved

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Ordinary

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Helen

I lead An ordinary life I have petty battles Day to day strife I have My little hopes and dreams But nothing verges On life’s extremes I would Be honor bound In calamitous times To be the one that’s found … Continue reading →

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