Tag Archives: past

Budding

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Helen

New life budding So perfect Yet to be formed Full of promise On a beautiful morning Waiting to be born New day dawning Sunshine lights The path ahead And of the past We leave behind So little said Just like … Continue reading →

Posted in Earth, Poetry | Tagged birth, bud, budding, Flower, memory, new life, new path, past, rebirth | 2 Comments

New Year

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Helen

I’ve had insults, pain and slights Life has shown me such delights Sometimes I’ve stood prepared to fight Sometimes I’ve turned away Monotony of day to day Where little matters anyway Just entertainments on display For whom we cannot say … Continue reading →

Posted in Fire, Poetry | Tagged friends, gods, hope, new, New Year, New Year's Day, pain, past, prayers, strength, trials, vital | 9 Comments

Refrain

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Helen

Many years ago We were drenched in snow In the forest deep All our secrets keep How we made our vow How it haunts us now Shall we meet again Sing the past’s refrain? There the words we spoke Wore … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, Water | Tagged guilt, hidden secrets, memory, mystery, past, sin, snow, snowfall | 5 Comments

Change

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Helen

I do not crave change Not now There were times in my life I needed diversion Adventure just to breathe Not now The hum of big city streets Was a melody to me Not dark discordant artistry Not now It’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Earth, Poetry | Tagged Aspiration, belief, change, choice, city, history, Musings, past, truth | 17 Comments

The Fortune Teller

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Helen

Her room so dark and small I am quite lost Within it all I sit so quiet, meek I fear she has A crueller streak She eyes me like a prize As though I Realise Her cards are worn and … Continue reading →