Tag Archives: lover

Waiting

Posted on July 16, 2019 by Helen

I’m waiting for you Alone in this noisy room My coffee growing cold Numbering the lies you’ve told To me and all the others Such a faithless lover Yet I’m still waiting Waiting for you What will you do? If … Continue reading →

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The Promise

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Helen

He made the promise to you One perfect springtime morn His words they were so precious So much to wish upon How could you know by summer That he’d be gone? Your dress it was so pretty He said beyond … Continue reading →

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Dream Lover

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Helen

Phantom kiss On half-open lips As eyes half awake Flutter to see Feather like touch On sensitive skin Far too much Far too much Dream lover here Just out of reach Hands stretch and clasp Into thin air Meditate on … Continue reading →

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Silk

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Helen

The caress was like silk Soft whispers along the arm Barely a touch A ghost’s kiss Ephemeral delight Moments later The imprint still shivered But like an afterthought Or waking from a dream And in that second Desperate memory queried … Continue reading →

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Words

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Helen

I have no children of my flesh They live only in my words To claim that this is just the same Would truly be absurd But without form and vocal chords Their voices still are heard I have no lover … Continue reading →

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