Tag Archives: Relationships

Before

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Helen

I lost you before I knew you It is our fault combined, both yours and mine Our family beliefs became our history rendering only mystery I understood your pain as a later, thing apart I did not know your heart You … Continue reading →

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You Were My Food – For Prompt 19 – Food

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Helen

You were my food, my simple nourishment I fed on your life-force, your words and deeds A glance from you was ambrosia pure A word from your lips like blood-red cherries falling at my feet I drank you in like … Continue reading →

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Never

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Helen

Now never a path back This road is broken Beaten down This is just sterile Conquered ground Now never a path back We’ll never speak of this As strangers pass Across these streets Where only loss And terror meets We’ll … Continue reading →

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Recognised Too Late

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Helen

They said they knew you They said they knew They understood you Saw right through They knew your patterns What you’d do They said they knew you They said they knew You made the liars Made them lie Just would … Continue reading →

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Denied

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Helen

I drew from the well of his heart A simple enough place to start I sought not above nor below For guidance to follow my part I grew from the gifts he’d bestow In attention I’d bask and I’d glow … Continue reading →

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Canvas

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Helen

Am I your canvas Oh artist! For your greatest work? Pressed by oil on silk Butterfly on a pin The colours changing Constantly, from light to dark Am I the flame That burns within Or just a failing spark? Late … Continue reading →

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Competition Vs Collaboration

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Helen

Competition corrodes Creates conflict Crucifies communion Complicates communication Confuses comprehension Covets creation Curses collaboration Collaboration communes Ceases conflict Cures corrosion Complements communication Creates comprehension Confers certainty Conquers competition (c) Helen Valentina 2013, All Rights Reserved

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Yesterday’s Voices

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Helen

The telephone sits idle in its cradle The silence is so deafening it hurts I’ll forget you tomorrow if I’m able And I’ll pray to god you get your just deserts The days in this most awful week are dragging … Continue reading →

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Frozen

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Helen

Images frozen in time Memories hidden from sight Words without reason or rhyme Days when we longed for the night Choices we cannot remake Betrayal from hurt and from pride Cruelty for its own sake Burying truth deep inside If … Continue reading →

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Debt

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Helen

My debt to you is this Turned cheek and not a kiss Closed door and not your friend No beginning, just the end Your debt to me unpaid Justice still remains delayed You can only be denied I hope this … Continue reading →

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