Tag Archives: Spiritual

Griffin

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Helen

This griffin dreams Of being a dragon Joining the major league Of the winged creatures Perched high above The city he surveys Saying ‘I could have been A contender’ This griffin’s wings Could span beyond His beginnings and soar With … Continue reading →

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Three Fates

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Helen

Three Fates decide While we abide Both growth and pride Then lesser tides Three Fates bestow On those below A chance to grow Once quick, once slow Three Fates decree What we may be And how we’ll see Eternity Three … Continue reading →

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Pied Piper

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Helen

Hear the lilt Of the Pied Piper Whistling softly Down the path Will you follow In his footsteps Will you meet His gleeful laugh? Oh what a merry Dance he leads us If we harken To his call And our … Continue reading →

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Free

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Helen

I saw you the other day after so long a time Your mouth was grim Perpetual sadness in its finely etched line Your eyes still mad A lost soul seeking something that’s forever lost As you gazed on your creations … Continue reading →

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Illumination?

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Helen

Pyramid rising The Sphinx turns Its grave and stony head A hydra snarls Three heads gyrating See former enemies Breaking bread One eye is watching Osiris’ son Flies across this inky night And some trickery And darker magic Fools us … Continue reading →

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Moth

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Helen

Maybe one day We will meet In another time, another life Be not friend, nor even lover Be not husband nor wife Maybe co-workers In a company Or fellow followers of the cloth I wouldn’t need to be This awful … Continue reading →

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Thirst

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Helen

A well run dry No rain for days Township thirst Alcohol fuelled Blistering sun Robs all moisture And life and love From the ground Seeking in dark caverns Beginnings of light Forgotten rivers Deep within walls Townsfolk mingle Telling tales … Continue reading →

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Precious

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Helen

Precious moment Precious child Running freely Singing wild Desperate longing Valued friend Cleave now to me till the end Precious memory Fortune’s choice Give no secrets to your voice Longed for future Beloved past Would this moment only last (c) … Continue reading →

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I Am No-one

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Helen

I am no-one Nothing to you I slink in shadows The depths create me I am of the dark Out of the corner Of your eye You think you see me For a moment Paused by silence Till I slip … Continue reading →

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Love Rites

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Helen

Rose quartz illuminated Procession of women Of porcelain hue Glowing with knowledge And unity The moment before Sweet surrender To the tones and pitch Of love Dark onyx undulates Rings on broad fingers Passing dark hooded eyes Celebration of men … Continue reading →

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