‘twas not the spark of passion
nor the advent of desire
but the shudder/shake of terror
brought up from her recalls.
It’s not to say she didn’t know
love hovered near to still her fear
but so much more she needed then
to make of life a good event.
It didn’t come. She called again,
again, again, again,
until still wrapped in sheer terror
she [...]
She who opens doors to more
feels the breeze of who she is
but then the cold of the “before”
wraps around her daily life.
She ponders so this memory chill
like strangers in her new abode
and in her manner so polite
offers them an overnight.
‘tis not to say they do not know
to leave before she suffers more
and yet [...]
Helen Howell is the mother of a daughter and three sons and resides in Bedfordview, South Africa. Her journey into the world of writing began in the year 2000 and the insights, thoughts, and feelings presented to you here are those of an ordinary woman who feels that she has been privileged to touch on the outline of life’s true meaning. That touch is displayed here for readers to determine according to individual and personal perceptions.
Helen has published three poetry books - Beneath The Ordinary, Simply Love, and In Simple Terms - filled with love, insights and words that tug on your heart strings.
If you would like to contact Helen you can email her at helen@dreamtimepoetry.com
Helen's enlightened journey is now available in her three published poetry books:
Beneath The Ordinary
Simply Love
In Africa, South Africa
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