Tag Archives: Musings

Weep

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Helen

Do angels weep Before such loss Or watch with indifferent eyes Singing such dirges to the skies As praises to the God on high Upon whose face they gaze? Do angels feel The pain of man Or contemplate one step … Continue reading →

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Rome Construction Crew Update – Are You Curious?

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Helen

I’m juggling a couple of projects now, and it may very well mean I am completely barking mad. The work on a YouTube type promo video for The Seed is continuing apace and will eventually be distributed in an email promotional campaign, … Continue reading →

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Fire

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Helen

Where the fire of our youth, the stretch and yearning that inspired? Where the dreams and ambitions which unearthed our cherished selves? Where the belief that all was possible, anything reachable, to us Despite the failure of former generations we … Continue reading →

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Dismal

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Helen

Dismal dreams Greyish tones and sepia Caress the sleeping mind With symbols which are ephemeral at best No secrets to uncover No paths to tread of import As we lay our weary heads at last to rest The detritus of … Continue reading →

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Cover Up

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Helen

My face is covered in makeup Fine painting on my form My words are carefully chosen So much different from when born And with artifice and product My daily mask I now adorn From my sins I won’t recover I … Continue reading →

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The Wild

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Helen

The wild emerges, antlers raised Ancient eyes excoriate the horizon Bellowing echoes across crevices and caverns of funereal thought Hunger stalks its prey Carnivorous dreams etched deep on tattooed, ravaged skin Wearing the mark of Cain as a badge of … Continue reading →

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Canvas

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Helen

Am I your canvas Oh artist! For your greatest work? Pressed by oil on silk Butterfly on a pin The colours changing Constantly, from light to dark Am I the flame That burns within Or just a failing spark? Late … Continue reading →

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I Told You Once

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Helen

I told you once In honesty I told you twice Deliberately You did not listen I spoke again And this, my friend, makes three I asked you once To see my side I pleaded twice Turn back from pride Instead … Continue reading →

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Competition Vs Collaboration

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Helen

Competition corrodes Creates conflict Crucifies communion Complicates communication Confuses comprehension Covets creation Curses collaboration Collaboration communes Ceases conflict Cures corrosion Complements communication Creates comprehension Confers certainty Conquers competition (c) Helen Valentina 2013, All Rights Reserved

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Butterfly

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Helen

Butterfly Monarch princess for Too brief life Beautiful Royal pattern flies Cross the sky Freedom is Your birthright and the Price you pay Brevity Is beauty’s namesake Once again (c) Helen Valentina 2013, All Rights Reserved

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