Tag Archives: Life

Farewell

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Helen

I bid farewell without remorse, regret No words unspoken, nothing left to say All darkness and all misery forget We drank such wine before our sun was set It matters not I won’t see break of day I bid farewell … Continue reading →

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Shifting Sand

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Helen

If it were to end now I wouldn’t mind I’ve led a full life to my definition There’s little left behind I’ve tasted love enough to fill me My hunger was refined And I’ve learnt to be more generous More … Continue reading →

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Artistry Birth

Posted on October 5, 2013 by Helen

The artist’s brush Paints me And I awaken The canvas soft Supports me And I breathe The colours bright Adorn me And I dance And when you gaze Upon my portrait I’m alive © Helen Valentina 2013, All Rights Reserved

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Taken

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Helen

I was taken by your smile Warm eyes crinkled Deep etched dimples Radiating something inner That was laughing to be free Azure eyes can really sparkle When the lilt of silver laughter Joins the image So uniquely and so completely … Continue reading →

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Warmth

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Helen

Too much warmth Is stifling It suffocates It draws you in Too little warmth Will cause a chill It turns you blue It makes you ill So what to make Of failing flame Just a mistake So who’s to blame? … Continue reading →

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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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Light and Shade

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Helen

What we would have given in those days for some variety, some light and shade For our hides were riven, with tears and pain to provide some semblance of existence So high drama, while in reality our lives were perfect … Continue reading →

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Request

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Helen

  Would you be my friend here and stay Make my pain and my fears go away? I’ve been lost for all of today Today Would you hold my hand for a while Soothe confusion softly and smile? I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Dream Big

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Helen

Dream big, dream big Never forget to dream Life’s no rehearsal No matter how it seems Aim not for half-truths Reach for the extremes Dream big, dream big Never forget to dream Live large, live large Make sure that you … Continue reading →

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White Death

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Helen

White death arrives As snow upon a desert sand And purity is sterility Cold porcelain and age White death arrives Blizzard across aching bones All these many years Forfeit to an icy hand White death arrives Encompassing all colour Talisman … Continue reading →

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