Tag Archives: identity

What Am I? For Prompt 21 My Story

Posted on September 15, 2013 by Helen

I am chrysalis returned, awakening I ask only for my mind’s true linearity That I learn from, not forget, my painful memories I turn, evolve, so deep within my skin I am butterfly wings expanding, trembling I absorb all information … Continue reading →

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Cult Status

Posted on September 14, 2013 by Helen

He had Cult status Long before He knew He drew Aficionados Right out of The blue He couldn’t Stand us Neither me Nor you But he had Cult status Nothing he Could do He suffered Cult status One of the … Continue reading →

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Against The Grain

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Helen

We’re cut against the grain If our lives were woodwork We would be A strange and dubious artistry We couldn’t quite explain We lived to be our parents’ bane We’re cut against the grain We strive to make our mark … Continue reading →

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Father

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Helen

In my father’s home His father stern Created out of fear and rules The fault lines in his children All broken somehow In their own, unique way They took their lessons Into the bleak day The bleak day In my … Continue reading →

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Clones

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Helen

I am you and you are me Cloned with her in harmony Next step in humanity One and one and one makes three You are me and I am you DNA competing through Dictates all we feel and do One … Continue reading →

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Are you a Raven?

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Helen

Spreadeagled on the altar I wait ‘Are you a Raven?’ she asked I do not know, I do not know And does it matter? ‘It might’ she replied A Psychopomp Weaving its way to the underneath Coiled within waiting for … Continue reading →

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Standing Apart – for Right2Write Prompt 7 – Flowers and Cattle

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Helen

I’ve always stood apart you see It seems to fit me perfectly And here amongst the flowers bright My essence is so plain to see I stand, a source of bovine grace My kindness etched upon my face The flowers … Continue reading →

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The Face Behind The Dragon…..

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Helen

About a week ago I blogged about facing my fears and having my photograph taken. As I noted in comments following the event, my photographer was lovely and I think did a fabulous job given that I am not a … Continue reading →

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Bad Influence

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Helen

I was so quiet and secure No passion troubled me Perhaps lived hidden and obscure Just the way that it should be You were wild and unpredictable And yet you looked at me You looked at me I sought not … Continue reading →

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Secret Smile

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Helen

My secret smile flowers in silence No-one can see My secret smile lasts but a moment’s brevity My secret smile tells of such truths the world can’t know My secret smile belongs only to me and I will not show … Continue reading →

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