Tag Archives: solitude

Angel Part Two

Posted on October 28, 2017 by Helen

She wept when she fell All these stories she could tell Black winged descent Into the solitude The separation That is hell She covered her face No mercy to embrace Fallen creature Perfect avatar For humanity For our race There … Continue reading →

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(Micropoetry) Weep no more

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Helen

Tide’s caress lost to solitude Memories wash away in calm, bleak morning Weep no more (c) Helen Valentina 2016

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Solitude

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Helen

You are no longer here It has been many, many years I’m growing old With all our stories yet untold My memory still is clear Your ghost has now withdrawn And from this book our pages torn A broken heart … Continue reading →

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Cold, Cold

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Helen

Her face was shiny, sickly So unwell, her fingers trembled as she held a cup so brimming, but lifelessly skimming, of cold, cold coffee Something in her broken Like fine porcelain left out in wind and rain, she seemed a … Continue reading →

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Silence

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Helen

I need silence now In silence I can breathe In silence my inner eye blinks And awakes I need solitude Wrapped within my brittle skin I can dream And then begin In solitude I crave gentleness A softest touch, a … Continue reading →

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Belong

Posted on July 6, 2013 by Helen

I have never had this feeling What it is to just belong I’ve an independent streak Sometimes stubborn, sometimes strong So I guess you see bemusement As you look upon my face I’ve been alone in certain solitude Never seeking … Continue reading →

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Solitude

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Helen

A leaf floating down the gutter After heavy rainfall Disappearing into the dark cavern Of the drain A balloon rising briskly So high into the sky Floating onward to eternity With no anchor to still its progress away Alone A … Continue reading →

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Starlight Musings

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Helen

i. Mathematical precision A melody trembles into being A solar system aches with possibility to communicate All these stars once gods and devils splayed above Visions and madness Could this be a type of love? ii. On Tuesday the writer … Continue reading →

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