Tag Archives: mystery

Rocks

Posted on July 5, 2014 by Helen

I remember these rocks, do you? The water washed away the blood Across my mind such memories flood I cannot still contain their force And you just watch me And laugh, of course It never mattered Never mattered much to … Continue reading →

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Jasmine Nights

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Helen

Jasmine nights Down corridors we wander and whisper such dark delights Could be the brother or the sister of the Northern Lights So soft, so bright Lost melody In dusty pages of unopened books find a sign of me Is that … Continue reading →

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Cats

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Helen

The cats know There are places They will not go It’s feline grace To so completely Know their space The cats sense All the losses and The expense If you call upon Their sweetest care They are long gone The … Continue reading →

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Lost Highway

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Helen

A scratched message on a dirty mirror In this rest room of this station Spoke of coldness, spoke of mystery And some deeper, dark elation ‘Come and join me’ it has whispered ‘Come and see me, come and play’ But … Continue reading →

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Vase

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Helen

There was a vase upon his shelf He swore he never bought He swore was never still a gift Was nothing that he sought It’s form so perfect symmetry It’s colour changing red, blue, black He swore he did not … Continue reading →

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Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Helen

We stood like sentinels out on the green She said we won’t last beyond Halloween The promises made were broken and yet We shared of such truths we’ll never forget The witching hour will see this arise A perfect possession … Continue reading →

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Out of Sight

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Helen

He was always just out of sight Leaving his debris behind He was one with shadow and night Always so cruel, never kind He was always just out of reach Pimpernel-like he would fly Blink and you’d miss what he’d … Continue reading →

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Hidden Depths – for Prompt 13 – Photo Inspiration

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Helen

We waited outside Deathless minutes passing Far beyond the weave of grieving We waited It is very true there is no knowing the heart of loss turning, twisting seeking succour and compassion in hallowed walls, these hidden depths The priest … Continue reading →

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Secret – For Prompt 9 – Free Share

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Helen

Can I whisper you a secret Do you promise not to tell? Does it matter if it’s painful Would the truth do just as well? I’ve a face that hides my spirit There’s another lurking there And sometimes I see … Continue reading →

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Faceless One

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Helen

I dreamt Of the Faceless one Hidden eyes blazing Like collapsing sun Silent voice screaming Coming undone I heard the sound Of the Voiceless one Lyrical catcalls Dirges unsung Lost words accusing Everyone I felt the touch Of the Formless … Continue reading →

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