Tag Archives: Philosophy

Suspicion

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Helen

How can one know when wariness is required? The paranoid dances a fool’s parade, boxing shadows But over-confidence precedes a fall more frequently than pride So how does one decide? Deceit’s patterns arise wearing the mask of a friend But … Continue reading →

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The Cube

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Helen

Desert stretch Mid summer haze Above the endless sands It hovers The cube Large, light blue Half translucent Beckoning to a mystery It seems for moments To vibrate As though it may Fly away at any moment And then it … Continue reading →

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Disinformation

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Helen

The media is Our new temple The programmers are Our new gods Celebrity, new firmament Stars glittering above Politics of doublespeak Hiding in plain sight Trick and lull us to Conformity The new normal is Lobotomy Without the need For … Continue reading →

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Archangels

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Helen

Raphael Heal these bleeding wounds None can see Gabriel Free me from your harsh Prophecy Michael Who is like to God Set me true Archangels As the greater three I beg you (c) Helen Valentina 2013, All Rights Reserved

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Prophecy

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Helen

The prophet spoke Of leaner times to come The field bereft The womb barren A symphony of grief Across a broken sky The prophet sang of times When men would beg to die They stoned the prophet Would not hear … Continue reading →

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Fallen Muse

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Helen

With whatever strength you first admire Will bring the depth of cut known at the fall When the one to whom you would aspire Turns out to own the feet of clay of all Where once his words and lyrics … Continue reading →

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Three Fates

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Helen

Three Fates decide While we abide Both growth and pride Then lesser tides Three Fates bestow On those below A chance to grow Once quick, once slow Three Fates decree What we may be And how we’ll see Eternity Three … Continue reading →

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Villain

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Helen

The villain Knows his extent of Wickedness Calculates Every knife stab here To the heart Clever ruse Compensates him for Truer heart Left alone When the games are done Does he fear All is lost Tricked his own way through … Continue reading →

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Illumination?

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Helen

Pyramid rising The Sphinx turns Its grave and stony head A hydra snarls Three heads gyrating See former enemies Breaking bread One eye is watching Osiris’ son Flies across this inky night And some trickery And darker magic Fools us … Continue reading →

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Monday Musing

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Helen

Taking the day off Shrugging off the sense of work Blackberry beckons Itemize the list of actions that justified this Monday reprieve Do each one before lunchtime if you find you can Then you might relax Telephone rings out Breaks … Continue reading →

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