Psychopaths

It is the same beast again. She is known to be a strong woman, committed to her various missions in life. She takes enmity in her stride, and hurts just enough to make way for herself. There is no interest in the enemy after her work is accomplished. She has never felt the need, nor … Continue reading Psychopaths

Flash

I strike gold. The color of the dragon has changed. “Mom, it’s the flashlight from outside, which makes the painting look different.” The little one contributes his two cents. “A blue dragon denotes laziness. A golden one is wise and forgiving.” “Well, then … whom will you forgive?” I like the twinkle in his ten-year … Continue reading Flash

Last moments

hands clutching on to a spent life slipping away like sand each particle -a story with forward and backward links   hands fearful of the unknown assume the past is a safe place but not the soul flying away -leaving a broken shell in search of new shelters wholesome and whole https://helenevaillant.com/2019/06/11/what-do-you-see-june-11-2019/

Sneaky Snoopy

Sneaky Snoopy hangs on to every word I use as an alibi to escape that boring dinner   sets up Dad against me just because I ignored him (Snoopy) in the ball   Sneaky Snoopy will show up on my window sill as I prep and preen for my play date   I might … … Continue reading Sneaky Snoopy

Rebirth

bits and pieces of my soul chosen with care put together are not just a creative challenge   -but emergence of my spirit -butterflies you see formed in labor -the pain of rebirth https://helenevaillant.com/2019/05/21/what-do-you-see-may-21-2019/ This is another sculpture on a similar theme. The son's statue is made from the pieces removed from the father's body … Continue reading Rebirth

Germination

“I wonder how the CEO failed…” “He failed to build bonds down the line, and appoint keepers to nurture growth.” “The organization chart shows a large number of regional and zonal heads, to manage the ground.” “They were busy protecting their position, and counting the number of steps to the top. They lived in fear … Continue reading Germination

Ridicule

cutting across the psyche sharp lines of ridicule transforms to unseasonal storms pulverizing structures that bind me with the rest of the world…   my sanity survives I rise above it all to see my resilience analyzing how insignificant was the storm https://helenevaillant.com/2019/04/02/11001/