Tag Archives: Philosophy

Nowhere to Begin

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Helen

A procession of futility A game that no-one wins A choice for mere brutality Atonement for no sins A grasp at last for infamy If only to be known A soloist in symphony Pretender to the throne Lost voice on … Continue reading →

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Awaken

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Helen

Awaken now at this first bitter light Survey a scene of all these lives betrayed Abomination to the very sight Lost each and every chance we had to save Remember this, the vows you can’t set right The lies you … Continue reading →

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Evolution

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Helen

Double helix Twists widdershins Tiny cracks In the unity Creates new form Struggling to be born From infertile ground Stretch to be The Other Separate from But built upon Edifice of ages The backward sweeping clock Tracks time Into the … Continue reading →

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Never Settle

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Helen

Shine a light Across this darkened street Run for your life Down alleyways at night Reach for the stars Before they dim their lights above Look for the jewels In the debris of forgotten love Sing your truth To an … Continue reading →

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Death’s Lament

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Helen

What song will you sing In this moment Of dark remembering? What words will you say As the world we knew Passes away? What eulogy you write As shadows Encompass this night? And what flavour your sigh While in lost … Continue reading →

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Nephilim

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Helen

We are of the fallen Giant wings folded Glancing behind us To horizons lost We are of the fallen Icarus’ brothers Sun worship songs Of ancient times We are of the fallen Strove for a moment To be only ourselves … Continue reading →

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Water Over Rocks, the Quiet Victory

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Helen

Like water over rocks The change will happen Will take hold There is no Victory march No grand celebration To behold And while The path’s forgotten Yet the story can be told And be remembered If not precisely Still with … Continue reading →

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If

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Helen

If I could heal This rift, this damage I would do so I am no healer Nor prophet I Nor guide to light the path I’m just a smile That led the innocent To their dark side I’m just the … Continue reading →

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My Love

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Helen

My love is a strange love Not of this world Said a strange young girl My love is a deep well Bottomless fall Taking my all My love is a lost hope Reaching for souls Cannot be whole My love … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Creatures

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Helen

Beautiful creatures Dance until dawn Lights in pergolas Night shadowed lawn One sole wallflower Pale and forlorn One single waltz Would see her reborn Beautiful creatures Canapes and wine Jasmine soaked air Ivy entwined See all the gods here Fallen … Continue reading →

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