Tag Archives: passion

Dark Moon Water

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Helen

Dark moon water on cobblestones Coloured faces like the light Passing through a jazz drenched scene Disappearing in the night A solo saxophonist Croons a gentle, mournful cry As partners in a strange parade Join their hands and pass him by … Continue reading →

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Pied Piper

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Helen

Hear the lilt Of the Pied Piper Whistling softly Down the path Will you follow In his footsteps Will you meet His gleeful laugh? Oh what a merry Dance he leads us If we harken To his call And our … Continue reading →

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Rome Construction Crew – Update 2

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Helen

I thought it might be time for an update. I’m taking a few more steps in my novel publishing journey this week. I’ve linked up with lulu.com and purchased a publishing package from them so I get some professional guidance … Continue reading →

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Taste

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Helen

A taste upon my lips A sweet nectar of the soul A tantalising flavour calls To consume this pleasure whole From the first moment of delight To the last morsel on the tongue We renew our nature’s source From this … Continue reading →

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Love Rites

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Helen

Rose quartz illuminated Procession of women Of porcelain hue Glowing with knowledge And unity The moment before Sweet surrender To the tones and pitch Of love Dark onyx undulates Rings on broad fingers Passing dark hooded eyes Celebration of men … Continue reading →

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Never Know

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Helen

I loved you But did not know the way I had some words But not the art to say The message deep Silent and still within I loved you then But would not yet begin Did you love me? I … Continue reading →

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Fantasy

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Helen

Now here we are Lost in a fantasy You had a heart Long before mine was born Now here we are Waiting hopelessly When all our time has gone Now here we stand Nothing for us to do I had … Continue reading →

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Rome Construction Crew – First Update

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Helen

The wonderful Greenembers (check out his blog at http://greenembers.wordpress.com  if you haven’t already had the pleasure) has had the innovative and collaborative genius idea of creating the Rome Construction Crew (RCC) – a group of bloggers all with dreams, aspirations … Continue reading →

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Birthing Art

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Helen

Irritation of oysters Create the pearl Agony of labour New life Deeper pain and distress Forge a writer’s words Or an artist’s brush A singer’s song Whirling in this mire Off centre Intimately alone Can a monstrosity Create a star … Continue reading →

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Words

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Helen

I have no children of my flesh They live only in my words To claim that this is just the same Would truly be absurd But without form and vocal chords Their voices still are heard I have no lover … Continue reading →

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