Tag Archives: self-image

Standing Apart – for Right2Write Prompt 7 – Flowers and Cattle

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Helen

I’ve always stood apart you see It seems to fit me perfectly And here amongst the flowers bright My essence is so plain to see I stand, a source of bovine grace My kindness etched upon my face The flowers … Continue reading →

Posted in Fire, Poetry | Tagged acceptance, Aspiration, belief, cattle, choice, flowers, friendship, identity, poetry, prompt, self-image, truth | 8 Comments

The Face Behind The Dragon…..

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Helen

About a week ago I blogged about facing my fears and having my photograph taken. As I noted in comments following the event, my photographer was lovely and I think did a fabulous job given that I am not a … Continue reading →

Posted in Air, Conversation | Tagged acumen photography, identity, photography, promotion, self-image, writer, writing | 84 Comments

Facing One’s Fears…..

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Helen

OK, they say facing your fears is good for you. Let’s hope so! Today I do something which many of you do happily and without thought often – as celebration, as memories, as fun – but for me it is … Continue reading →

Posted in Conversation, Fire | Tagged acceptance, Aspiration, belief, choice, delusion, denial, fear, identity, Musings, photogenic, photography, promotion, self-image, truth, vanity | 61 Comments

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 →

Posted in Fire, Poetry | Tagged acceptance, Aspiration, belief, choice, confidence, delusion, denial, identity, Philosophy, Relationships, self-image, Spiritual, truth | 11 Comments

Haiku Musings

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Helen

The wind that whistles biting; icy jawed creature from the very depths New roses in bloom Buds peep open; introduce this shy debutante Clever strategist checkmate only three moves now Blink and you miss it Models strut catwalk towering; amazon … Continue reading →

Posted in Earth, Poetry | Tagged camera, catwalk, chess, denial, haiku, models, self-image, Spring | 10 Comments

For Beauty’s Sake

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Helen

For beauty’s sake I take the brush And soft caress my face In shadowed contours may I hide The flaws I would replace Till gathered in conformity I vanish without trace? These colours of the fashion world Might jar against … Continue reading →