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La Vie En Rose

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Helen

That old song La Vie en Rose Draws me in At the end of this perfect day The colour so redolent Of all on display I think I know What the singer proclaimed For a moment I’m her On the … Continue reading →

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Music-Less

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Helen

Over the years it seems my life Has gradually, slowly come to be An absence of such pure delight Or even mournful melody When I was young I lived the age When music held such mastery And all the hours … 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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