Mr Stokes

Hi All, 

Today's poem is written for someone I admire greatly. I tease him terribly, but I think he is probably used to that by now… at least I hope so. Mr Micheal Stokes is a brilliant photographer who pushes boundaries and ignores his critics. His artistic interpretation and admiration of the naked form is second to none and I never cease to tire of perusing the images he captures through his camera. He is an artist much like myself. Out there, not deterred by others who would seek to dismiss or discredit our works. I push emotional boundaries and he visual ones. 

So Mr Stokes, in honour of your works and continued dedication me smile at the beauty through your lens. I dedicate this small poem to you. Keep inspiring others through your work and don't forget that second selfie. ;) @stokes_photo

Mr Stokes

Deep into his lens they glance

Statuesque in their frozen stance

Masculine moulds this artists goal 

Beauty beyond mere mortal souls

Icons chiseled from toil and sweat

Captivating images we can’t forget

These God like idols to humanity

Not bound by the limits of society

Men of men who’s poise invokes

Each stilled in time by Mr Stokes

By Helen Stallard

November 25, 2015

Josh

Good Morning, 
I have written and re-written this piece many times and at last I have encapsulated my son Joshua. 
This is for you Josh. 

Josh

A cunning smile breaks his face

His dark eyebrow slowly rises

This cheeky chap of my demise

The prankster of surprises

A quiet side hidden away

Your secret place to dwell

It draws them in, captivates

Puts all under your spell

Haunting us, enchanting all

He can test my best resolve

In one quick quip or memory

Maternal barriers do dissolve

Now a man of level mind

From a child I raised alone

You fill my heart with pride

My Son, now man, full grown 

By Helen Stallard
November 23, 2014.

Two

Morning All, 
The following is a tribute to that moment when two people share the most intimate and explosive of moments. A slight play on words here, but I think you will get my meaning. 

Two

Two hearts, one movement 

One motion, two souls

One heartbeat, two seconds

Two moments, one goal

One explosion, two bodies

Two moans, one gasp

Two chuckles, one embrace

One love, two collapse

By Helen Stallard

November 22, 2014

Bitter Seeds

Good Evening, 
I have been so very lax with my blog of late. 
So to make amends I share with you something I have mused over for some time now. A poem I wrote to try to explain why I think we humans harbour and revisit painful memories that we have experienced through others. I personally use them to make me stronger and as a beacon to not inflict such pain on others. 

Bitter Seeds

After the actions those words flow

To deep inside wherein they grow

To tangled weed with twisted stalk

Poisoned words each time you talk

Bitter growth from deep inside

Splits your body-bursts your sides

Out it spews that angered seed

Choking you as vengeance bleeds

Slumped into that wounded heap

Toxic spawn you choose to keep

Grasping at this cruelest past 

Gardening you to make it last

To wallow in your own despair?

Or keep him lingering-beaten there?

To make you stronger day by day

For keeping bitter weeds at bay

By Helen Stallard

November 21, 2014 

One Tiny Smile

Good Afternoon All, 
I have been absent for so long and I have missed my little blog and all your feed back via messages here and mail. Thank you all who voiced concern. It is warming knowing that you thought of me. 

I write this poem to all those parents who find the days of toil long and struggle to juggle with the many hats we must wear. Wouldn't you agree that it is the small things in life that re-charge us. 



One Tiny Smile

The rest bite comes when all is done
This allusive treasure for your just desserts
All cylinders firing for the fruition of your day
Past foibles bring more to burden
Fanciful escapes your only pleasure
One mind chancing a passing moment of solace
Then through all the chaos of your time
One small hand. One tiny smile 
Powers you onward and fuels your strength. 


By Helen Stallard
October 20, 2014

Inside

Good Evening, 
Some of you will know that on occasion I struggle with my mobility. I don't let that hold me back and I certainly don't allow it to alter my duties as a mother. Some view disability as restrictive. Personally I see it as a puzzle to work out and I do so enjoy a good puzzle. 
I am currently mobile, but in the times when I am not and my body fails me… it is then that my strength of mind melts those limitations. In that I have a little help. So I dedicate this poem to Jasmine, Adam, Josh, Jacob, Tegyn, Riley and JJ. They are my constant encouragements and allow me to jest in the face of pain. Thank you all my darling babies. 



Inside

Inside my head I'm always there 
The person who will always care 

Inside my head I'm the constant one
The person who will always be Mum 

Inside my head I see all that you do 
The person who will see you through

Inside my head my bodies not broken 
This person who's actions are spoken 

Inside others heads my body limits me 
But in my head I'm strong and free


By Helen Stallard
September 13, 2014

Dependable

Good Evening,
A small poem I wrote for my husband... my steadfast rock.


Dependable

When the darkness consumes
When the cloud descends
When the end is nigh
On you I depend.

By Helen Stallard
September 7, 2014