Tag Archives: Philosophy

Eternal

Posted on September 15, 2013 by Helen

You are eternal As the sea Lifeblood coursing Throughout me And when I fall away And die In your sweet arms Eternal lie You are eternal Chaos born All of your sigils I have worn And see my oath Is … Continue reading →

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What Am I? For Prompt 21 My Story

Posted on September 15, 2013 by Helen

I am chrysalis returned, awakening I ask only for my mind’s true linearity That I learn from, not forget, my painful memories I turn, evolve, so deep within my skin I am butterfly wings expanding, trembling I absorb all information … Continue reading →

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Father

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Helen

In my father’s home His father stern Created out of fear and rules The fault lines in his children All broken somehow In their own, unique way They took their lessons Into the bleak day The bleak day In my … Continue reading →

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Craven

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Helen

These dreadful days Blood spilled by heresy and lies A swordsman’s blade Or the fire’s eyes All the same to dusty death Spirits of cold righteousness Demand their place In darkest history And all the reigns of kings Just men … Continue reading →

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Clones

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Helen

I am you and you are me Cloned with her in harmony Next step in humanity One and one and one makes three You are me and I am you DNA competing through Dictates all we feel and do One … Continue reading →

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Are you a Raven?

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Helen

Spreadeagled on the altar I wait ‘Are you a Raven?’ she asked I do not know, I do not know And does it matter? ‘It might’ she replied A Psychopomp Weaving its way to the underneath Coiled within waiting for … Continue reading →

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Supernatural

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Helen

Let me tell you a story Of your future Let me lay the cards Like the narrative before you Let the entities around us Gather and agree On how these symbols might be shaped Into something that may be Let … Continue reading →

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Momentum

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Helen

Feeling this grow Like a river coursing to the ocean Like a wave building to tsunami Like eyes brimming before tears This momentum It’s a rhythm Behind my eyes A beating headache Mistaken for heartbeat It’s the readiness And suspension … Continue reading →

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Samurai

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Helen

Honor steadfast Absolute stillness All is preparation For every battle Curved sword Waiting patient Eyeing the horizon For the slightest Disturbance Perfected training Excoriated soul Awaiting the moment To strike Or to bow Samurai On the greyest morning Wakes to … Continue reading →

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The Ides of March

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Helen

The mighty has fallen! A dark day Mid cycle, baying at the moon Jupiter will have his due All ancient sacrifice Survives the modern Secular view Archangel Gabriel May you intercede On lunar tides Hold back the calendar From its … Continue reading →

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