Tag Archives: threat

Dusty Path

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Helen

All roads lead to that dusty path Sleeping deep below Or fed as ashes to the bitter wind Swept up or buried All the little dreams Dissolve in the cruel Implacability of time The earth heaves its weary skin Revolutions … Continue reading →

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Fear

Posted on December 27, 2014 by Helen

You were right to fear We are here It is far too late To remediate We will slake our thirst On you first You were right to fear We are here And though none believed No reprieve Underneath your bed … Continue reading →

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You

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Helen

I know you are waiting In the weave I know you are hiding Never leave I know you are whispering A choice I know your angelic Demon’s voice I know you are ancient But a child You slither like water … Continue reading →

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Ask

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Helen

He said that he may ask but once And should you get your answer wrong The whiplash on your skin would tell Your misery and your dullard’s song He said that should he ask you twice If generous natured was … Continue reading →

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Shadows

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Helen

Peek-a-boo Shadows lurking Children play In darkened rooms Lullabies Hide their terrors In the world The black rose blooms Hush now child No use crying Shadow friends Have come to play All who live Will soon by dying Nothing more … Continue reading →

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Coincidence

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Helen

When does a coincidence Turn into prophecy? How many instances Combine to synchronicity? How many overlaps Till we are forced to see How many times must combine For a trend to be? I know that I may see a ‘face’ … Continue reading →

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