Tag Archives: revenge

Narrow

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Helen

These streets are as thin as an old man’s arteries and so they should be in this narrow, narrow town where secrets hide in shadows blessed by sunlight falling on buildings so close, so close All is hidden here, it … Continue reading →

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Reptilian

Posted on November 28, 2015 by Helen

Reptilian hybrid creature Do you breathe As others breathe? Do you eat As people do? What is in the heart of you? Creature born in deepest space Do you weep As others weep? And at night-time Do you sleep? What … 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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Suspended

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Helen

Darker shadows suspended Above particles of falling light A raven wing fluttering Amidst the sea of curtains Wafted in the breeze I thought my heart would freeze To see you on the stair Just standing there in thought Long before … 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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The Master

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Helen

A smile of simple kindness can hide the raving jaws of a lost beast Revenge is sweeter done through others; they do not pity in the least A hive mind shudders Awaking from its slumber to be seen anew And … Continue reading →

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Justified

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Helen

Anger Cries out Enfolds its rage Deep within Heart Revenge Draws out Strong, ancient grief Surfacing now Past Action Balances this Eye for eye Peace found Justified (c) Helen Valentina 2013, All Rights Reserved

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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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