Tag Archives: Spiritual

New Years Day 2014 – For Prompt 28 Future Diary

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Helen

All significant changes start slowly Imperceptibly beneath the skin in silence and patience Small stirring of the new A bud about to bloom awaits the quiet it requires and space to be This new years day will be as any … Continue reading →

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Cannot

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Helen

I cannot stand The aching of unfolding wings Re-structuring my bowing back The heaviness of astral strings I cannot bear The fluttering, heaving, hopeful heart Beseeching for some kindness here That sad bereavement may depart I cannot carry The pain … Continue reading →

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First Blush

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Helen

The first blush of summer there on the vine Has opened her buds like hope for the day We meet in true merriment, food and wine And all of this bounty here on display The days of dark winter fall … Continue reading →

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Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Helen

We stood like sentinels out on the green She said we won’t last beyond Halloween The promises made were broken and yet We shared of such truths we’ll never forget The witching hour will see this arise A perfect possession … 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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Follow the Owl

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Helen

She perched upon your hand She whispered ‘Understand!’ She told you wisdom deep Such secrets you could keep You followed as she flew To places no-one knew These depths within her eyes Minerva’s sweet disguise I say, follow the owl … Continue reading →

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Space Age Dolls

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Helen

Space age dolls So iridescent White and sleek Hybrid eyes Heavy heads can’t hold Deeper thought Saturn, Mars So planetary In a spin Space age dolls Don’t know where they end Where begin © Helen Valentina 2013, All Rights Reserved

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Escape

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Helen

I have had a lucky escape This world has granted reprieve I am blessed by god-given grace In a choice to linger or leave I am shielded from blackened heart I’m protected from political play I’m no longer the unknowing … Continue reading →

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Farewell

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Helen

I bid farewell without remorse, regret No words unspoken, nothing left to say All darkness and all misery forget We drank such wine before our sun was set It matters not I won’t see break of day I bid farewell … Continue reading →

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Mirror (2)

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Helen

I gazed into the mirror bright It gave me comfort, gave me fright And candlelight so soft and low Companion to the darkened night My face took on an eerie glow This person here I didn’t know This person’s face … Continue reading →

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