Tag Archives: passion

He’s Not There

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Helen

It was in his eyes I fell It was in his words I was lost It was in his lies Perfect hell He knew I’d pay every cost It was in his smile he could fool me that in his … Continue reading →

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Radar

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Helen

You’re on my radar I’m aware of you Your communication Is getting through Don’t overdo it There is no need From this attraction I can’t be freed You’re in my headlights But do not fear I will protect you And … Continue reading →

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Seaside Rendevous

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Helen

I waited for you I believed As the tide crashed upon the shore I drew your name in the sand Then watched it wash away Only to draw it again Our seaside rendezvous you said Will be grand Will be … Continue reading →

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Late Afternoon Argument

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Helen

It might have been the blistering sun Reflecting from the water It might have been the temperature Leeching through our summer clothes It might have been the low level humming Of people’s laughter and life nearby It might have been your … Continue reading →

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Say My Name

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Helen

Say my name In deepest Winter As icicles form upon Your very breath You’ll call me thief Of joyful memories Make me someone You won’t forget Say my name When Autumn’s colours Paint a picture Upon the lawn I am … Continue reading →

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Swan Song – for Prompt 35 Holiday Stories

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Helen

Sweltering dusty, lonesome streets On this hazy mid afternoon Somewhere a jukebox is playing Jangling, discordant tunes It was June You said let’s plan an escapade A once in a lifetime reverie A special moment in the sun Punctuated by … Continue reading →

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Captured Moments

Posted on December 21, 2013 by Helen

These photos are my captured moments Recollections of you, they flicker in and out of view like a silent movie reel and  I follow their lead by emotion and I feel so much that the memories arising are uncertain and … Continue reading →

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It Must Be Love

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Helen

It must be love I’ve been sick for days It must be love Neither eat nor sleep It must be love In so many ways It must be love And I’m in too deep It must be love I just … Continue reading →

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Wicked

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Helen

I am wicked she said I am of the night I am desolate, lost You cannot fight My deliberate moves And my strategy All the wicked begin And all end with me I am wicked she cried Though not by … Continue reading →

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Old Flame

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Helen

I saw you first Your face in the mirror Across the café floor It’s older now More lined But beautiful still Your hair is shorter And more sparse Your restless energy Slightly more contained As you sipped your signature coffee … Continue reading →

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