Tag Archives: passion

Glove

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Helen

I am wrapped in your warmth I burn within your smile In your eyes such regard Let me rest here awhile I have travelled so far To be docked at your shore To find simplicity’s jewels And such paths to … Continue reading →

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Firefly

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Helen

Firefly Burning bright Pinpoint princess Of the night If the stars Could learn to fly They would follow Firefly Firefly Shining jewel Sparkling bright Almost cruel Feeling love As you pass by Glitter for me Firefly (c) Helen Valentina 2013, … Continue reading →

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Irresistible

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Helen

Irresistible force Collides with Immobility Tension prepares The pen to write Of absurdity Passions frolics Like a clown Alone after the parade Has gone Futility Immutability Of this detritus Is the Universe born (c) Helen Valentina 2013, All Rights Reserved

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Paradox

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Helen

The human heart Is a paradox Savage selfishness In a gold-edged box It wants what it wants And believes what should be Is its singular desire To merge to a ‘we’ Each love dream unique To each solitary heart Chosen … Continue reading →

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Elemental

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Helen

I am left Free-floating up in the air I am left Wondering if I should care I am left Here, when I should have been there I am left Floating here, up in the air I have fallen Deep to the … Continue reading →

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Excision

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Helen

I have Scraped my knees Red raw From kneeling Hands now ache From supplication Over my head Dawn is breaking See I’ve bled I am Cold to my bones Bitter chills Of waiting Heartsick And rendered Stilted beat What god … Continue reading →

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Haiku Couplets

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Helen

Meditate on life; the rosebud can now bloom Tapestry music; dancers weave in the room Moment of beauty; child’s laughter of delight Mythic love fragrant; moon and stars kiss goodnight (c) Helen Valentina 2013, All Rights Reserved

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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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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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Griffin

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Helen

This griffin dreams Of being a dragon Joining the major league Of the winged creatures Perched high above The city he surveys Saying ‘I could have been A contender’ This griffin’s wings Could span beyond His beginnings and soar With … Continue reading →

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