Tag Archives: kingdoms

And Shall the King Return

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Helen

And shall the king return To this great land So loved by god? Too many years we’ve wandered Aimless in our emptiness Without a hope or leader In our sight Democracy just another word For delusion So shall he yet … Continue reading →

Posted in Earth, Fire, Poetry | Tagged faith, Faithless, king, kingdoms, leaders, lost, once and future king, promised | 5 Comments

Lady Macbeth

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Helen

This year Lady Macbeth Is less repentant Cries on cue and wails Claws the walls Draws tempests down and gails Before the ad break yet curtails Her scripted misery The lady makes such good tv The executives are truly thrilled … Continue reading →

Posted in Fire, Poetry | Tagged blame, death, kingdoms, lady Macbath, Macbeth, ratings, Reality television, television | Leave a comment

Dusty Path

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Helen

All roads lead to that dusty path Sleeping deep below Or fed as ashes to the bitter wind Swept up or buried All the little dreams Dissolve in the cruel Implacability of time The earth heaves its weary skin Revolutions … Continue reading →