Tag Archives: truth

When They Said That You Were Gone

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Helen

When they said that you were gone It was not my place to mourn You’re just some faded photographs In a scrapbook old and torn Now you finally took your leave There’s no space for me to grieve Just a … Continue reading →

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Shy Boy

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Helen

Don’t lose the fire in your soul Sweet, shy boy Don’t lose perspective or control Don’t destroy The beauty of your vision here The crystallising of your years Don’t dwell in darkness Nor in fear Shy boy Don’t lose the … Continue reading →

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Written In the Stars

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Helen

They said that we were written in the stars Something to do with Venus conjunct Mars Celestial union born from just a glance Deeper meanings full of relevance They said above us Heaven must have smiled Bid us linger together … 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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Outside the Square

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Helen

I’ve been living outside the square Pretending to fit in All the pieces of my life so practised Though the lies are tissue thin I hover above my words and actions An inner critique You would not like this if … Continue reading →

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Sparkle

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Helen

Your eyes would sparkle Meeting mine And in these moments was our history A full lifetime Every thought and feeling Reaching out As though we knew the answers, what this Was about That glorious sparkle Drew me in Like soul … Continue reading →

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Well Suited

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Helen

Pinstripe princess Attaché case nearby Perfectly polished Heads turn and sigh Primped and perfect Angels would die Pinstripe princess Don’t ask why So well suited Made for the role All is crafted Sum, not the whole All so professional Virtues … Continue reading →

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Wait List

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Helen

I’ve been on your wait list Far too long I’ve been patient and longing For a song To be invited to the party To belong I’ve been on your wait list Far too long I’ve been standing patient In the … Continue reading →

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Rich and Dis-Spirited

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Helen

I saw you that Sunday afternoon resplendent in your finery and pacing in the room, the jewels you wore so casually, dripping from ears you turned from me, a pretender in full bloom You leaned against the mantelpiece as though … 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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