Tag Archives: Relationships

Dark Parade

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Helen

I have not yet Been consumed by lust or love I’ve flown above The act while it was made Just curiosity For all the games we’ve played I have not known My soul, this dark parade I have not yet … Continue reading →

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Kissing’s Sake

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Helen

I knew you In the moment of the kiss I knew that nothing Would be more or less than this This was it all Just the touch of lip and tongue No serenade to art Or of romance there begun … Continue reading →

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I Saw Him Watching Me Watching You

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Helen

I saw him watching me watching you All the elements came crashing through All the meanings of glances, it’s true So I don’t know what I should now do In his eyes were the words he might say In discussion … Continue reading →

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Support

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Helen

How oft I find when I am wearied most And weakened by the stresses of the day Tis then I’m called upon to be the host For those that grieve, or other fears allay When I could cheerfully sound my … Continue reading →

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I Am To You

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Helen

I am to you oracle Friend of the future Telepath of mystery Forgotten hope I am to you sustenance In a desert Feast of attention Celebrating inner lack I am to you succour For endless hunger Your quiet, dignified desperation … Continue reading →

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Speak

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Helen

Even now In the dread, dark Quiet Of preternatural night I speak In solemn whispers To you Some times I rail as Hera abandoned By Zeus His myriad infidelities Though I know You never really belonged To me Some times … Continue reading →

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Moon

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Helen

Like the mystic Let me fall A time of unity Yet recall To the Beloved Let me cleave Let the ego Perish, leave Let the spirit In me shine Nought for me For all is Thine In these moments We … Continue reading →

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Aspiration

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Helen

You cling to the ragged coat-tails of my indecisive elevation Flapping helpless, errant clothes on the line in the midst of a storm Or a leaf buoyant but aimless on the crest of a river’s wave You see in me … Continue reading →

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Childhood

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Helen

Coloured blocks stacked On cream carpet Half past four It’s time for jam and toast Limericks and lessons Hopscotch on the lawn All these precious memories The ones you love the most As the sun is setting Playing cards Out … Continue reading →

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How Is It That…?

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Helen

How is it that You always make me smile Your thin demeanour Serious gaze Your under-stated style All make me want To see your face And linger here awhile How is it that Your laugh is like a summer song? … Continue reading →

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