Tag Archives: rejection

The One

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Helen

I wasn’t The One In the end it wasn’t me You took into your heart To hold you tenderly It wasn’t me And when she calls your name It isn’t with my voice It just can’t be the same There’s … Continue reading →

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Delusion – for Prompt 48 Escalating Humiliation

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Helen

For one moment to be right To have felt something, anything Warm in my direction Not some sad and lost reflection Of a prize that’s so forbidden From my life Did he smile and gaze my way Feel some attraction, … Continue reading →

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Would

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Helen

I would have your sighs For just one moment Gaze into your eyes If only for this To turn and walk away And shake my head and say ‘I’m sorry that it had to end this way’ I would have … Continue reading →

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The Busy Signal

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Helen

Half past ten Dark morning Lingering over coffee My hand strays Silently prays Again and again In barely hidden Bleak despair For once again Again it’s there The busy signal I said I’d call You said you’d be Waiting by … Continue reading →

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