Tag Archives: self identity

Am I Free?

Posted on November 20, 2019 by Helen

Am I free? The thought has not occurred Before to me Yet could it be? My cage is cool But did I build it Back in school A little fool? Or did I see At my parents’ side The litany … Continue reading →

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Five: Wrath

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Helen

This darkness arises From my rage Distilled as this form Black winged Red eyed Slavoring beast You are me In unearthly form I know this is true So how must I welcome This terrible host? Divine or diabolic Through this … Continue reading →

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First Desire for Prompt 34 ‘My First’

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Helen

If I try very hard I may recall Days of innocence Before wit and eloquence Before confines and conformity Before knowledge of who I was And yet may be Within the world Of my small family I may recall The … Continue reading →

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I : for Prompt 27 Curse

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Helen

The I that is I rages against all unity Ferociously independent, unique consciousness may yearn for connectedness but not at the expense of the I Love is still self-referential Carrying the spark, the urge for self-knowledge through the mirror of … Continue reading →

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