Tag Archives: passion

My Dragon

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Helen

My dragon sleeps An eon in the deep Oceans traversed secrets to keep My dragon flies Arching across skies Clutching in claws wisdom and lies My dragon’s fire Seeks to inspire souls to awaken, dream and aspire My dragon’s words … Continue reading →

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Bullies

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Helen

Don’t try to bully me into agreeing Bullies are cereal I have for breakfast I can see the weakness behind glaring eyes Give to them their own medicine See them fold Bullies are Insecurity In action Pick your teeth with … Continue reading →

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Reflection

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Helen

When I reflect on all the possibilities of love across my life it is the words unspoken chances not taken that epitomise my response Was this fear of rejection or the unknown? Or beneath this something more? Given I who … Continue reading →

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Club Ritual

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Helen

In these light strewn modern caverns Where the beauteous ones all meet Dance their own beloved rituals In search of chemical release Would the fabled gods of old Swoop on the denizens within Seek in alcohol’s pure succor Bids for … Continue reading →

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Unloved

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Helen

Had I never tasted chocolate would I miss it? I have not known love, not really, so do not care Its particular sweetness, of which I have so often read or heard, is a taste foreign to my experience And … Continue reading →

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Doubt and Faith

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Helen

A lacuna in my soul Hollow spaces where the light cannot penetrate and the dark refuses to dwell It is all shades of grey The colour of uncertainty the tone of doubt Belief eludes me though I seek it like … Continue reading →

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Resurrection

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Helen

Misshapen hands Too many lost years drawn on a relentless rack Curvature of spine, bent now too many times to the blunt force of brutality Raise your glittering eyes full of blood-rinsed tears to a morning of uncertain hope Years … Continue reading →

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Painting

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Helen

Artistic fire Colours are music and shade Pigment melody. (c) Helen Valentina 2013, All Rights Reserved

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I Did Not Know

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Helen

I did not know love Until this moment I am not sure I know it now Is it the sweetness Of a stolen kiss Or the kindness etched Upon your brow? Is it the hollow feeling In the pit of … Continue reading →

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Poisoned Chalice

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Helen

To open up my heart – a thing to learn for me As though another’s glance would yet return for me My splintered feelings prick you like a thorny rose And yet I bid your love be soft as fern for … Continue reading →

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