Tag Archives: truth

He’s Not There

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Helen

It was in his eyes I fell It was in his words I was lost It was in his lies Perfect hell He knew I’d pay every cost It was in his smile he could fool me that in his … Continue reading →

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No Heart

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Helen

I have no heart for this No heart My days are trodden down Dark alleyways My spirit lost itself So long ago I hardly know myself Or where to go I have no heart for this No heart Belief is … Continue reading →

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Foundations

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Helen

The foundation of thought Needs be sturdy and strong In vagaries not caught Only rational belong We should be precise Our logic so clear Our intellect ice This crisp time of year Our arguments right Our materials sound There’s no … Continue reading →

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Choice – For Prompt 36 – Virtue

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Helen

May my choice be now as ever Of all virtues here arrayed To find balance in true temperance And for this alone I’ll pray Let me never be so charitable That I steal your chance to grow Yet I’ll not … Continue reading →

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Shooting Star

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Helen

He was a shooting star Across a desolate sky A moment of brilliance In a blanket of darkness He shined briefly Before he fell Icarus personified Climbing his stairway To sunlit heaven Before his own shining Rivalled the fire And … Continue reading →

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My Little Secret

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Helen

You’re my little secret Am I yours? You’re someone I can’t forget Only because Every time I see your face I pause You’re my little secret Is this wrong? It’s just I want connection To belong I promise I won’t … Continue reading →

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All I Want For Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Helen

All I want A moment of belief All I plead Freedom from this grief No gift given Can ever compare To such grace Following there All I want Is simply what I need All these bonds Of doubting here I’m … Continue reading →

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Late Afternoon Argument

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Helen

It might have been the blistering sun Reflecting from the water It might have been the temperature Leeching through our summer clothes It might have been the low level humming Of people’s laughter and life nearby It might have been your … Continue reading →

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It Must Be Love

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Helen

It must be love I’ve been sick for days It must be love Neither eat nor sleep It must be love In so many ways It must be love And I’m in too deep It must be love I just … Continue reading →

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Wicked

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Helen

I am wicked she said I am of the night I am desolate, lost You cannot fight My deliberate moves And my strategy All the wicked begin And all end with me I am wicked she cried Though not by … Continue reading →

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