Tag Archives: Relationships

For All The Writers/Reader Out There – New Pick a Card Reading: How Do People See You As the Main Character?

Posted on September 30, 2021 by Helen

Hi Everyone. The Pick a Card Reading I published on YouTube today (embedded below) is one for those who love writing, reading, movies etc – anyone who is keen to know how they are the main character in their own … Continue reading →

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No Apology

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Helen

  Reached an impasse No apology For the lies Deceit and treachery No remorse And no fault is owned Each will stand But only stand alone What of love When blame is on the line? Mediate For a truth refined … Continue reading →

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Noli Me Tangere

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Helen

My tombstone reads Noli Me Tangere In death as was in life I would not love-born Children bear To no man be a wife And should they seek A lock of hair I gave instead a knife Noli Me Tangere … Continue reading →

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To the Last

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Helen

To the last drop of wine I drink to you Remembering our days before solitude descended and in my grief befriended me so gentle in its sway To the last melody I sing to you How I danced in your … Continue reading →

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Lantern Poem – Knowing Too Late

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Helen

I took you by the hand Hopeful, foolish lost Light dazzling Dance for me till we both spin down I trusted your dear heart not knowing you well You held me just one time then disappeared Gone I took you … Continue reading →

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Escape

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Helen

I’ll run away tonight from you I’ll pack up bags so silently That nothing of my passing shall Even whisper on the breeze I’ll travel through the darkest hues Through quiet streets I’ll steal away And you will never raise … Continue reading →

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The Lie

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Helen

You turn your head Your blood-red eyes to me And speak Your tone is low You almost glow it seems Yet weak Your time to come A different drum I see We stray I feel the fear It’s creeping near … Continue reading →

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Vanquished – For Prompt 46 – Bitter Loathing

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Helen

They say true hatred’s born of love But here no finer feelings bled within such arid desert where no tears for water can be shed We stumbled on such paradox A deeper schism found instead When once I called you … Continue reading →

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At First Sight

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Helen

Awaken A lover’s sigh now On your lips At first sight An angel’s wings spread Bringing light Hold your breath For fear these moments Pass too soon The sunlight Is eclipsed now by Pale, bright moon © Helen Valentina 2014, … Continue reading →

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Waiting – for Prompt 41 Consuming Impatience

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Helen

My skin cracks and splits Beneath this weight of hours Emotions parched This desert life has gripped me Yet still has ill-equipped me For its slow and steady Portentous demands There was that moment on the stair Your hushed voice … Continue reading →

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