Tag Archives: Spiritual

Nephilim

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Helen

We are of the fallen Giant wings folded Glancing behind us To horizons lost We are of the fallen Icarus’ brothers Sun worship songs Of ancient times We are of the fallen Strove for a moment To be only ourselves … Continue reading →

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If

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Helen

If I could heal This rift, this damage I would do so I am no healer Nor prophet I Nor guide to light the path I’m just a smile That led the innocent To their dark side I’m just the … Continue reading →

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My Love

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Helen

My love is a strange love Not of this world Said a strange young girl My love is a deep well Bottomless fall Taking my all My love is a lost hope Reaching for souls Cannot be whole My love … Continue reading →

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Palindrome 1 and 2

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Helen

Hi, just a couple of attempts at a poetic form (palindrome) I recently learnt about and which I found intriguing and challenging…not sure I have mastered it in either of the poems below (whether they are technically long enough or follow all … Continue reading →

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Leaves of Autumn Fall

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Helen

These creeping fears Slither in Every crevice I am dumbfounded by regret I can neither recognise Nor name As the leaves of autumn fall Chilled through I am skeletal ice Skin stretched blue Across cheekbones As I stumble to the … Continue reading →

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Ordinary

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Helen

I lead An ordinary life I have petty battles Day to day strife I have My little hopes and dreams But nothing verges On life’s extremes I would Be honor bound In calamitous times To be the one that’s found … Continue reading →

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Lifecycle

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Helen

Love Hopeful union Soul mate found Join in pure bliss Chosen Conception Intertwined energy Yin and yang Explode into potential Life Birth Squalling infant Wide open eyes Gasps the first breath Here Hope Ephemeral dream Ambition to reality Stretching, an … Continue reading →

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Oracles

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Helen

Oracular vision May not be of the future But merely seeing The present at long distance As the eagle view sees Distant objects approaching Before one sees the other Perhaps the oracle sees The distillation of Probabilities, telepathically From each … Continue reading →

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Broken

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Helen

I wish that I could have mended your broken wings even as you fell I see deep sadness etched on your face your downturned mouth betrays you well You chose darkness as a familiar friend given the horror of your … Continue reading →

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Saviour

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Helen

Looking for a saviour In this city refuse Dark alleyways Are clarion calls To the very circles of hell I tried With every fibre Every striving muscle Of my pathetic being To rise Rise above even one Challenge before me But … Continue reading →

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