Tag Archives: Musings

Crystal Life

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Helen

A little ballerina Crystal life Shimmers soulless on the mantelpiece All alone Music playing Cannot reach her She’s just stationary Crystal tones How our little Ballerina Yearns to dance now upon A darkened stage But she’s frozen Like a memory Captured … Continue reading →

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Snow Swept

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Helen

Snow swept princess Raising her hands Cotton gloved Pure white To shelter her Pretty face Of the wonder Not a trace Not a trace Snow swept princess Gazing out Snow covered glass Brittle day Tremors beauty Once removed If she’s … Continue reading →

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Forever Now

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Helen

May we have forever now? Before the light of youth Has dimmed our eyes Or the touch of love Has lost its sighs May we have forever now? May we have forever now? A moment captured In all time To … Continue reading →

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This Charming Man

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Helen

This charming man Means you harm This charming man Is nought but charm I do not wish To cause alarm But for his sickness There’s no balm This charming man Takes brides to death His secrets hidden On his breath … Continue reading →

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First Desire for Prompt 34 ‘My First’

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Helen

If I try very hard I may recall Days of innocence Before wit and eloquence Before confines and conformity Before knowledge of who I was And yet may be Within the world Of my small family I may recall The … Continue reading →

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Too Many

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Helen

Too many years These pleasures pall Just salty tears Then none at all I seek to climb Only to fall Adrift in dreams A nightscape bright On weary lids Mere hope alights But as I reach It’s out of sight … Continue reading →

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Elegance

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Helen

I wish that I had elegance I wish that I had grace I wish I had charisma A strong, arresting face I wish that I was fashionable I wish I had elan I wish the glitterati Bowed at my command … Continue reading →

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Sunglass Secrets

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Helen

You are eyeless Threatening Sunglass secrets You are modern Fashionable Suffering from ennui Could be alien Completely black view Smouldering asides I know you’re hiding Sunglass secrets Deep inside © Helen Valentina 2013, All Rights Reserved

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Dream Tone

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Helen

Soft reverberation In the midst of the night A melody without progression Wafting from the inner ear It’s a dream tone Sounding silently But perceptibly Against your skin It’s a warning And a siren call It’s a blessing and a … Continue reading →

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Genie

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Helen

He’s quite a trickster genie And his wishes hold a sting So be careful with desires Beware whiplashs they bring You can have a sleek trim body With your insides taken out Or your touch can give you riches But … Continue reading →

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