Tag Archives: Relationships

Denied

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Helen

He would cry down the phone as he told her how unattached he was He would ring incessantly to repeat how she may be hurt should she expect too much He did his best to destroy any men who were … Continue reading →

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Birthing Art

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Helen

Irritation of oysters Create the pearl Agony of labour New life Deeper pain and distress Forge a writer’s words Or an artist’s brush A singer’s song Whirling in this mire Off centre Intimately alone Can a monstrosity Create a star … Continue reading →

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Another’s Muse

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Helen

Those who wish to be a muse Have not been one Think twice on the terrible sacrifice Of this calling Life reflected in another’s eyes Clouds over your sun Refracted imagery of deeper need Angels falling Those who wish to … Continue reading →

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Hides Behind Our Eyes

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Helen

Flotsam and jetsam Of a life half lived Imagined slights and taunts Can we now forgive? Irrational memories Rising to the light Where the darkness once was kept Now only delight So much of our self is born In our … Continue reading →

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You

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Helen

You Epitomise everything You claim To despise Your lack Of self-awareness Is astonishingly Comprehensive Others in our midst Consider you A curious caricature Of clueless conniving Your plans Are so transparent Even polished glass Seems foggy By comparison Your seething, … Continue reading →

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Unrequited

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Helen

I turn my face From yours Your lips capture Only my cheek So I am polite Not passionate And words of love I will not speak You turn your face To mine Your eyes implore My very soul But to … Continue reading →

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Even Then

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Helen

Should you fall to your knees Beg forgiveness A supplicant before me Even then, even then I do not know Should you admit to your crimes Every single one Without excuse or accusation Even then, even then I do not … Continue reading →

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Falsity

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Helen

Once I felt My heart open A physical sensation Like a bud in bloom A stillness covered me I felt I heard a voice And strange electricity Filled the room But this was just a trick Of light and laughter … Continue reading →

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Dangerous

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Helen

Dangerous driving Without headlights Careening down A darkened road An accident Yearning to happen A wild heart Set to explode Somehow stealthy Always lethal Crouching evil With intent Hides in shadows Clothed in darkness Brutal heart That won’t relent c) … Continue reading →

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Just Being Logical About This….

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Helen

I admit that it’s true That with nearness of you My cheeks seem to show A far pinker hue And it seems we see here My more brittle veneer Comes with moments when you Have ventured more near But let’s … Continue reading →

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