Tag Archives: Musings

Memory

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Helen

Last night I dreamt of your house Like I was a ghost Visiting its past You were not there Only the memories Of the place itself Distorted somehow By the dream What does it say That my dreaming self Remembers … Continue reading →

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Failing Love

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Helen

A brittle man whose heart was closed Took more from life than he supposed By drawing to him beauty rare To make for him a world he chose His soul it seemed beyond repair He treated no-one with such care … Continue reading →

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Food Reverie (inspired by the morning coffee)

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Helen

Coffee Dark, rich succour Shortbread biscuits Melting with the flavour On my tongue The morning painted with Sweetness and faint spice These habits and addictions Re-awakened, just begun Passing bakery shops On my travels Takes me instantly back To childhood … Continue reading →

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Edge of the Memory

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Helen

Suddenly it happens again, perceptions distort Distance is further Nearness is closer And I am on the edge of a memory that ever eludes me Hovering, hoping to keep the moment just long enough to recall Strangeness descends, like wildfire … Continue reading →

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The Life Poetical

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Helen

With words and phrases cast a spell so bright Beguile the senses with such lyric charm Through sonnet form or ballad so delight That even hardened hearts must be disarmed So musical the rhythm and the tone To tempt a … Continue reading →

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Alchemical Chess

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Helen

‘In chess Someone must play The dark pieces’ she said It struck me as a revelation of a deeper, sadder truth Through irritation the pearl is formed Through adversity strength and honor shine Through age wisdom may emerge What is … Continue reading →

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Numbers – the relevation of the ‘too little sleep and too much coffee’

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Helen

The four horseman were prepared, Pale Rider at the helm. He felt it, susserating underneath his skin. This morning he had woken to a strange thunderclap, but looking outside the sky was blue. The storm was internal then. Electricity coursed … Continue reading →

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The Return of Arthur

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Helen

All hail Arthur’s return The Once and Future King To this modern land! No world to save No hordes to battle Only Parliament Royal lineages have become Tabloid fodder The ‘family’ is now Best seen opening universities Or giving Christmas … Continue reading →

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