Tag Archives: madness

Written In the Stars

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Helen

They said that we were written in the stars Something to do with Venus conjunct Mars Celestial union born from just a glance Deeper meanings full of relevance They said above us Heaven must have smiled Bid us linger together … Continue reading →

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Cannot

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Helen

I cannot stand The aching of unfolding wings Re-structuring my bowing back The heaviness of astral strings I cannot bear The fluttering, heaving, hopeful heart Beseeching for some kindness here That sad bereavement may depart I cannot carry The pain … Continue reading →

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Come To Life

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Helen

Kiss me Come to life Touch me Come to life Breathe my breath Come to life Pale skin sheath Come to life Heartbreak Come to life No mistake Come to life Take my blood Come to life Feel the flood … Continue reading →

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One to Watch

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Helen

One to watch Star is rising Shoot across sky Buzz is building PR pumping Almost live or die It’s gone viral Inescapable Everywhere you turn Over-heated Catch his arc now Before he burns © Helen Valentina 2013, All Rights Reserved

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Best Case Scenario

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Helen

Best case scenario You are gone You’ve found another food source To feast upon Best case scenario I am free You’ve been satiated, had your Fill of me Best case scenario Co-incidence Brings you to my streets now, a Lost … Continue reading →

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I : for Prompt 27 Curse

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Helen

The I that is I rages against all unity Ferociously independent, unique consciousness may yearn for connectedness but not at the expense of the I Love is still self-referential Carrying the spark, the urge for self-knowledge through the mirror of … Continue reading →

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Space Age Dolls

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Helen

Space age dolls So iridescent White and sleek Hybrid eyes Heavy heads can’t hold Deeper thought Saturn, Mars So planetary In a spin Space age dolls Don’t know where they end Where begin © Helen Valentina 2013, All Rights Reserved

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With The Band

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Helen

She said that she was with the band She seemed to think we’d understand She said she lived just here backstage She never slept and never aged She said she’d found the fount of youth The band was wise, the … Continue reading →

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Soft Focus

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Helen

My memory of you Is in soft focus I can’t recall the colour Of your eyes I think I gave you beauty Your life couldn’t realise My vision of your face Is in soft focus And there’s something I can’t … Continue reading →

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Venetian Blindness

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Helen

Single eye peaks Between the slats Venetian blindness Distorted imagery Fingers holding plastic Bereft of kindness Secret observation Wearing a mask of lines Watching them undress Solo obsession Brittle and quiet now Venetian blindness © Helen Valentina 2013, All Rights … Continue reading →

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