Tag Archives: Love

Burning

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Helen

Suspended Hover as in flight above me Intended such redeeming sight to love me Returning like a ghost of past Take your bow I’m burning Fire cannot last in dreams now (c) Helen Valentina 2013, All Rights Reserved

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Heloise and Abelard

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Helen

In France you may find The tomb of Heloise And Abelard Great love arises Beyond societal rules And religion’s call Great loss will shatter Honor and promises Sound the fall So centuries later We visit Heloise And her Abelard In … Continue reading →

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I Made a Promise Once

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Helen

I made a promise once Unconditional and pure I made it when I thought I knew At a time when I was sure But life eroded all this strength Till now I’m insecure I made a promise once When commitment … Continue reading →

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Leaf

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Helen

A moment Stretched into years A sigh Smothered by tears A glance Drawn to a gaze A child Lost in a maze And you Darkness and light Shadows Waft through the night A lie Spoken as truth Evidence But never … Continue reading →

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First Law

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Helen

First law Is do no harm Not do as you would do The will always bows to the heart And through this truth may blossom unadorned All the rest is just clever lies Tricks in words that lay traps To … Continue reading →

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Precious Reflection

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Helen

Precious reflection Of an imperfect past Butterflies pinned Under this cold glass Precious mementos Tied to the post Sashes and scarves Treasured the most Precious beliefs Etched under your skin This is where longing Yearns to begin Precious kept feelings … Continue reading →

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Drink To Me

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Helen

Drink to me As though you care Drink to me To show you’re there Though I know It isn’t true Drink to me I’ll drink to you Drink for what We might have been Drink for all The days unseen … Continue reading →

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Never Settle

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Helen

Shine a light Across this darkened street Run for your life Down alleyways at night Reach for the stars Before they dim their lights above Look for the jewels In the debris of forgotten love Sing your truth To an … Continue reading →

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Passing By

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Helen

I was not what you expected Not what the wrapping would imply I was more unguarded moments Than a player ought to try To a lover, sweet perplexity Escaping on a sigh I was not what you expected I was … Continue reading →

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Water

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Helen

The water runs cold Like your blood Reptilian eyes Raise their wary hoods The surf that breaks Upon a distant shore Recalls your form In some strange place before Remembering well The day you turned to me Ensnared my gaze And … Continue reading →

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