Tag Archives: madness

Trenchcoat Song

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Helen

Trenchcoat covers Neck against a chill That slivers down the alleyway All the way to hell Frost upon the grass breaks As stranger’s feet tread by Players roll their dice to see Who may live or die High heeled, cool … Continue reading →

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Model Army

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Helen

Such skeletal form In garb of darkest hue Direct, emotionless gaze Piercing fashion through Life’s darker mysteries In glances so construed Marching mannequins master Talents known to few Down the boulevard Paparazzi prey Celebrity in hiding Venture out this day … Continue reading →

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Pitiless

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Helen

Pitiless As Vlad Tepe’s eyes Gazing at the carnage Of his artistry You rise Remorseless as he You remain Against all the cries wrung out From this Symphony of pain Bloodless lips Like his icy kiss Draw back Startling with … Continue reading →

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Redemption

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Helen

I beat upon Redemption’s door Lamenting Fall upon the floor I know that I’ve Been here before I cry aloud My reverie I’m broken, yearning To be free I’ve bled inside The heart of me I use the whip Across … Continue reading →

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Wish Upon

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Helen

Light shadows cross my vision Photogenic spirits Near ectoplasmic form Bright pinpoint phosphorescence Repeating blinking Until dawn Daemons draw blood sustenance Winking just outside of view Are these days, weeks, months True memories Or just a story stumbled through? Body … Continue reading →

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Damage

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Helen

I have a scar line A schism of sin For many years a tiny tear Hidden within Days pass, it ruptures Silent and sure All of this damage Floods to the floor I have a smile now Stretches my face … Continue reading →

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Unholy Alliance

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Helen

If and when and maybe Here’s the schemes that can be Disturbing now the trinity Where one plus two is not three Three times three can be One See the demons have fun Here a daughter, here a son Sacred … Continue reading →

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Just a Spark

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Helen

I remember Looming shadows Large across old walls In a quiet room I remember Low murmuring Chanting in alien words I did not understand Swaying figures in this dark Something coming Just a spark Just a spark I remember Kept … Continue reading →

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Henry VIII to Anne Boleyn

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Helen

My lady our love is now The blackest rose And wherefore now these tidings Do I suppose Arose from bloodied rituals The ones I chose? Where once my love for you A flame, a joy apart A treasure of great … Continue reading →

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Siren Song

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Helen

I understand the ancient mariners now Like them I tie myself against my heart To the bow The wisdom of the drunkenness of senses With sheer beauty losing All defences I understand the wish to hear then die Your siren … Continue reading →

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