Tag Archives: Musings

The Listener

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Helen

Attentive And quiet Collecting thoughts Like butterflies Pinned to a secret wall In a room No-one sees Almost invisible The barely perceptible Nodding head Hands touching lightly Momentarily Gestures of support Urging the speech Drinking it in Cataloguing the species … Continue reading →

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Fear – Nothing Now But You

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Helen

All my nightmares now are you There is no other person, thing, or creature That can so chill my blood Rend the very beat from my heart Make me sick, to my soul At the very thought Of crossing your … Continue reading →

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Suspicion

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Helen

How can one know when wariness is required? The paranoid dances a fool’s parade, boxing shadows But over-confidence precedes a fall more frequently than pride So how does one decide? Deceit’s patterns arise wearing the mask of a friend But … Continue reading →

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Connected Limericks

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Helen

An ambitious woman once said Tis better to lead than be led But with no-one to follow Her pride she must swallow On bitterest truth is she fed A deluded woman believed That she helped all the people she grieved … Continue reading →

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Just a Game

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Helen

Plots and schemes Nefarious dreams Ace up sleeve Poised to leave False faced friend Truth suspends Melodrama If you harm her One way out Moment’s doubt Draw your gun It’s begun One left standing So demanding Truth re-framed It’s just … Continue reading →

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Disinformation

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Helen

The media is Our new temple The programmers are Our new gods Celebrity, new firmament Stars glittering above Politics of doublespeak Hiding in plain sight Trick and lull us to Conformity The new normal is Lobotomy Without the need For … Continue reading →

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Autumn Promise

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Helen

On the cusp of winter’s dark dance, first deep chill No birds come greet the sun on my windowsill Glitter frost Blanketing my street sparkling Wrapped in coat now I only pray for the Spring (c) Helen Valentina 2013, All … Continue reading →

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Fallen Muse

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Helen

With whatever strength you first admire Will bring the depth of cut known at the fall When the one to whom you would aspire Turns out to own the feet of clay of all Where once his words and lyrics … Continue reading →

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Performance

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Helen

You perform Your unique pantomime Causing such heartbreak As the rhythm keeps time Voice of an angel Heart darker than death Searching for victims With every breath Subtle seduction You hide it all By seeming to show Your heart on … Continue reading →

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Cat

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Helen

Cat stretch Luxuriant Eyes the world With sly curiosity Waiting for a mouse To swat With lazy paw Or a human To entice Then torment With playful glee So wise he waits The perfect moment Purring softly A siren song … Continue reading →

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