Tag Archives: war

One Child – for Right2Write Prompt 9 Stop Terrorism

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Helen

The death of one child is the death of the world Sand arising as mother earth shakes off her despair and hungers for an artist’s vision there Reptile brain awakens flooding the system with fear and alarm The eye watching … Continue reading →

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Blackest Rose

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Helen

This forsaken shore This brittle morn Where lives were lost And vows forsworn We count the cost Before the dawn Before the dawn Such flags were raised Such plans begun A birth betrayed Forgotten son And all our oaths Are … Continue reading →

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For Ionia, Part 2 – In honour of her victory over cancer

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Helen

Under parched earth the seed of health and hope slumbered, waiting the moment to arise The sky above so bleak seemed bent on sadness yet held within its sweet surprise That rain will fall eventually and open joyful eyes The … Continue reading →

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Samurai

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Helen

Honor steadfast Absolute stillness All is preparation For every battle Curved sword Waiting patient Eyeing the horizon For the slightest Disturbance Perfected training Excoriated soul Awaiting the moment To strike Or to bow Samurai On the greyest morning Wakes to … Continue reading →

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Debt

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Helen

My debt to you is this Turned cheek and not a kiss Closed door and not your friend No beginning, just the end Your debt to me unpaid Justice still remains delayed You can only be denied I hope this … Continue reading →

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End Game

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Helen

Poised on the precipice The Fool dances Plans and strategies Are just words on paper Marks on maps The quantum of force Blisters through intellect Is brute force the answer Or another riddle to solve For end game? Flying above … Continue reading →

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Attendance

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Helen

We will mark attendance At the end of the parade All the right notations Crisply will be made So the information Is faithfully relayed And needed security Never is betrayed All the little soldiers Marching in a row See the dread … Continue reading →

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Walk With Me

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Helen

Walk with me In the halls of the dead Drink from this chalice Of blood newly shed Remember the promise Our forefathers said Down the path we are led, we are led Take from me The most bitter of wine … Continue reading →

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Awaken

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Helen

Awaken now at this first bitter light Survey a scene of all these lives betrayed Abomination to the very sight Lost each and every chance we had to save Remember this, the vows you can’t set right The lies you … Continue reading →

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Office

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Helen

Petty villainy In the day-to-day affairs Of an office life Bullies rise to power On the shoulders of their prey Before they strike down All purpose is lost What the company provides Is secondary We reward the ones We should … Continue reading →

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