Tag Archives: truth

Chasing the Dragon

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Helen

Opium? You chase the dragon Into sleep Seek his wings Flaring with fire That he breathes Chemical? No! Try spiritual! Make you yearn Once to fly With real dragon wings Into morn. (c) Helen Valentina 2013, All Rights Reserved

Posted in Air, Poetry | Tagged alchemy, anti-drugs, dragon, opium, Spiritual, truth | 10 Comments

Denied

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Helen

He would cry down the phone as he told her how unattached he was He would ring incessantly to repeat how she may be hurt should she expect too much He did his best to destroy any men who were … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, Water | Tagged dark, denial, madness, Musings, Relationships, truth | 21 Comments

Words

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Helen

I have no children of my flesh They live only in my words To claim that this is just the same Would truly be absurd But without form and vocal chords Their voices still are heard I have no lover … Continue reading →

Posted in Fire, Poetry | Tagged Beauty, children, choice, creativity, lost love, lover, Musings, passion, truth, writing | 13 Comments

Soul Needs – Haiku

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Helen

Adversity calls spirit; these hero soldiers face uncertain dawn Hunger crawls within the heart; hunter primes his bow, innocent prey falls Blessed are those that forgive; stone heart turns away a graveyard angel Faith trembles before the altar; a moment … Continue reading →

Posted in Air, Poetry | Tagged acceptance, alchemy, Aspiration, dark, denial, haiku, pain, passion, Spiritual, truth | 21 Comments

Hides Behind Our Eyes

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Helen

Flotsam and jetsam Of a life half lived Imagined slights and taunts Can we now forgive? Irrational memories Rising to the light Where the darkness once was kept Now only delight So much of our self is born In our … Continue reading →

Posted in Fire, Poetry | Tagged Aspiration, Dreams, identity, Musings, Philosophy, Relationships, truth | 16 Comments

Poetry and Truth

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Helen

Poetry is a way To tell the truth Through allegory Or make a perfect Argument So all who read agree But if my words Dissemble Or the message not read true We see poetry May also hide the truth Far … Continue reading →

Posted in Air, Poetry | Tagged Aspiration, belief, choice, denial, Philosophy, poetry, truth | 11 Comments

You

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Helen

You Epitomise everything You claim To despise Your lack Of self-awareness Is astonishingly Comprehensive Others in our midst Consider you A curious caricature Of clueless conniving Your plans Are so transparent Even polished glass Seems foggy By comparison Your seething, … Continue reading →

Posted in Fire, Poetry | Tagged Bully, bullying, conniving, cruelty, dark, despot, hypocrisy, Politics, power, power hungry, power play, Relationships, truth, Workplace bullying | 12 Comments

House of Lies

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Helen

This is a house of lies These hallways can disguise The players and the gamblers Vying for the prize This house is full of ghosts These evil, spectral hosts Whisper words to damn you Darken souls the most The politics … Continue reading →

Posted in Air, Poetry | Tagged dark, death, denial, Games, ghosts, house, lies, Philosophy, truth, winning | 11 Comments

Unrequited

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Helen

I turn my face From yours Your lips capture Only my cheek So I am polite Not passionate And words of love I will not speak You turn your face To mine Your eyes implore My very soul But to … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, Water | Tagged denial, loss, Love, Relationships, Romance, truth, unrequited love | 5 Comments

Even Then

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Helen

Should you fall to your knees Beg forgiveness A supplicant before me Even then, even then I do not know Should you admit to your crimes Every single one Without excuse or accusation Even then, even then I do not … Continue reading →