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327 · Sep 2018
Lyn's View: Politics
Lyn-Purcell Sep 2018


Politics indeed is the art of compromise:
the compromise of integrity, that is.


Precisely why I try to ignore politics overall.
Lyn ***
327 · Aug 2017
Lesson Learned #5
Lyn-Purcell Aug 2017
No one can make it in
this world without
help.
It's ok to ask for help.
327 · Jun 2018
Illusive
Lyn-Purcell Jun 2018
There are always days where people
feel empty, so they tend to fill that
painful space with illusion
Everyone has their off days. I hold my hand up - I am one of those people.
We all want something to fill the void.
And many people fill it with an illusion of happiness
326 · Jan 2018
Lesson Learned #69
Lyn-Purcell Jan 2018
For one to be enlightened,
their soul must shed
benightment.
We live in a world of sun and shade. Opposing sides of nature.
To bask in the light, know yourself.
326 · Sep 2017
Lesson Learned #37
Lyn-Purcell Sep 2017
True hope doesn't make you feel
anxious or fearful. It doesn't
******* or bind you.
Hope is a burning flame, your light in the darkness...
325 · Sep 2017
Lesson Learned #34
Lyn-Purcell Sep 2017
You'll lose your battles if
you don't fight it.
Naturally.
We all have our own battles. Don't expect to get anywhere if you don't try.
325 · Jun 2018
For You x
Lyn-Purcell Jun 2018
For all the friends I haven't met yet,
you're not alone.
Just believe.
There is nothing you cannot
do.
Logged in again and I saw all the notifications.
Each one very kind and touching.
This one is for all the friends around the world I haven't met yet.
Whatever storm there is in your life, God will see you
through it.

Thank you, everyone.
You have no idea how much it meant to me to read all the kind messages...
Through my own storm, you've made me smile and added to my
belief that there is still goodness in this world.
I love you all!
♡.♡.♡
Be back soon!
Lyn ***
325 · Jul 2020
Hekate
Lyn-Purcell Jul 2020

Mistress of Crossroads
Death sings loud on moonless nights
Palms towards the stars


New day, new haiku! This one is for Hekate, Goddess of Magic and Crossroads.
I just adore the stories around here, theres an enigmatic charisma that surrounds her. Just some magical pull she has...
Honestly, I cant express how much I love her enough, haha!
Here's the link for the growing collection:
https://hellopoetry.com/collection/132853/the-women-of-myth/
Be back tomorrow with another one!
Much love,
Lyn 💜
325 · Jun 2018
Praise
Lyn-Purcell Jun 2018
Praise be to those woman
who wears and owns
their tiger stripes
My praise goes to women who love their natural body!
Especially to those ones who have given birth!
The stretch marks, from childbirth or not, are a sign of your womanhood!
Be back soon!
324 · Jul 2018
Rest
Lyn-Purcell Jul 2018
The sun shines and sings
I lay to rest by Spring Falls
Rivers flow grateful
114 followers!?! T-T T-T T-T
Y'all keep bringing tears to my eyes, I swear!
Im so grateful for all of you!
I'm so sorry that I haven't commented yet, been coughing hard and my head's pulsing insanely.
It was hard to write and it's a haiku!
If there's mistakes I'm sorry...
I hope the image of what i pictured came across well.
Thank you ever so!
Much love, Lyn ***
324 · Jul 2020
Maia
Lyn-Purcell Jul 2020

Shy black-eyed beauty
Star upon the mountain peak
Nurse coming herald


New day, new haiku!
Much like the Muses, now I'm doing the Pleiades, aka the Seven Sisters!
Maia is the eldest of her sisters, she was known for being shy as well as being the mother of Hermes, to which the last line alludes to, haha!
I wanted to play around with these facts in mind as always!
Anyway, thank you all for 373 followers! I'm humbled and grateful for the support 🙏🌹💜
Here's the link for the growing collection:
https://hellopoetry.com/collection/132853/the-women-of-myth/
Be back tomorrow with another one!
Much love,
Lyn 💜
324 · Sep 2017
Fickle
Lyn-Purcell Sep 2017
"Are you ok? Your family, Where are they now?"
They are where they are. They follow the winds blown.
"It's so dark! Light a candle here!"
You can light six-and-twenty. Makes no difference. My heart is still dim.
"Don't say such things. You've got your whole life ahead."
Do I?
"Yes."
Would that I could join you. Would that I could be you. I'm deaf to the tolls of my caged heart.
Based on a conversation I heard over the bus.
324 · May 2018
Crown
Lyn-Purcell May 2018
Patience made me a Queen
when one called me
a slave to my
faith.

I choose who I follow
I choose what I follow
I have a choice as well as will.

But thank you.
Your ignorance and lack of respect has only added to my wisdom.

Life is a marketplace where you meet all sorts of people.
In a world of diversity,
I give all respect.

When one crosses the line,
they aren't worth the time.
Right now,
I'm polishing and shining my crown.
I found myself remembering what someone used to say about me choosing to follow a faith.
And worse, they kept saying it.
So it's not something I will ever forget.
If anything, it fuels me more.
I'm friends with people from all works of life.
Some from the LGBTQ, others are atheists, agnostics, and various cultures.
We may disagree but we all respect each others opinions and not force how we feel into others' head.
But I'm grateful to have walked away from toxic people.
I can focus on me and my dream.
323 · Jul 2018
How
Lyn-Purcell Jul 2018
How
How I wish I could
Turn my back on sands of time
Tap quill on paper
Gaaaaahhhhh! Just when I thought I had my anxieties under control.
I hate when I feel out of it, but the best way to get it out is to write it out.
Lyn ***
323 · Jul 2018
Fears
Lyn-Purcell Jul 2018
Fears grow in my mind
I do need your gentle touch
So I can blossom
322 · Oct 2020
Query Within the Cage
Lyn-Purcell Oct 2020

I feel the cracks pulse
Though they lay so skin deep
I'm so weary
And fearful
And then I wonder, why
Why do I seek healing from
the thing or things
that harmed me most?


321 · Aug 2018
Nights (Tankas)
Lyn-Purcell Aug 2018


Loving hymns blessings
the moon's pillowy softness
Life upon my breast
My silver knight sleeps in peace
Meek, ethereal flower

Soul born of the stars
His smile so meek, sweet and sad
His eyes are so bright
Silken arms wraps around me
My blessed silver-tongued hero

Our kismets are tied
Our foreheads touch so gently
We succumb to Hypnos call
Hand in hand, our bodies soothed
Our souls kiss happy


Haven't written a tanka in a while! ^-^
Lyn ***
Lyn-Purcell Aug 2018
✿⊰✲⊱✿
The aroma is so earthy, floral, spicy.
After adding three pearls into my teapot,
I sit back and watched. Soon enough,
colour bloomed from the Pearls; turning
the clear water the shade of dark brown
-red. The scent reminds me of the Imperial
Dragon, smoky and powerful.

✿⊰✲⊱✿
Ainhana pours me a cup and after blowing
the steam away, I gently sip. The taste!
The sweetness of floral, the strokes of caramel,
the spices of the Dragon's secrets, and the
tendrils of apricots. So powerful, so unique
and indeed, brothy!

✿⊰✲⊱✿
"The Dragon's Pu-erh Pearls are indeed fantastical,"
I happily sigh as Ainhana nods and she is stunned
when I pour and offer her a cup.
"My Lady-"
"Drink, Ainhara. You do so much for me already,"
I chuckle and she slowly accepts it. She works
so hard, it is only fitting that she too relaxes.
"Hmmm... wonderful!" she beams as we talk
about life, about happiness, about the future.
Repost of my reposted repost...
-__-
Come on, HP!
Lyn ***
320 · Aug 2017
Lesson Learned #9
Lyn-Purcell Aug 2017
You can be proud
without being
arrogant.
I'm still around such people who are prideful. So annoying...
320 · Jul 2017
The Cloud of...
Lyn-Purcell Jul 2017
limbs of leaD
forgetfulnEss
eating Problems
not 'theRe'
bad hygienE
coping mechaniSms
libido losS
thoughts are Intrusive
weeping Over nothing
extreme aNxiety
Get help...please. If you're caught in the grey, get help.
320 · Aug 2017
It's Ok
Lyn-Purcell Aug 2017
It's ok to be conscious of your vulnerabilities.
In fact, it makes you stronger.
It's ok to be conscious of how flawed you are.
In fact, it makes you all the more beautiful.
It's ok to make mistakes. How else will you learn?
In fact, it makes you wiser.
It's ok to even hate. At some point, we all do.
Just don't let it poison your ability to love.
It's ok to be sad. We all are at some point.
Just don't forget to count your blessings
and laugh hard.
Another poem from my journal. Just more thoughts for the day...
320 · Jun 2020
Medusa
Lyn-Purcell Jun 2020

Defiled by water
Songs of wisdom brought such joy
Shadows weep and hiss


Haiku for the day!
Based off the myth of Medusa...
My research for my new collection is nearing completion and I'm so syked to share it! ^-^
Much love,
Lyn 💜
319 · Oct 2017
Dwam #24
Lyn-Purcell Oct 2017
Please make peace, not war
Open doors that lure will close
Keep the water clean
© Poem by Lyn-Purcell
318 · Aug 2018
Room (10W)
Lyn-Purcell Aug 2018
As the Spring's winds make azure curtains billow,
the rose wilts.
316 · May 2018
Lesson Learned #90
Lyn-Purcell May 2018
I will succeed. I will succeed.
Give me time, that's all
I need.
A personal mantra of mine...
315 · Sep 2017
Dwam #4
Lyn-Purcell Sep 2017
Birthday of a wish
Tender hug restores balance
Lantern swings away
© Poem by Lyn-Purcell.
315 · Jan 2018
Lesson Learned #58
Lyn-Purcell Jan 2018
Through transient lives, a cause
stands immortal.
This is based of one of my earlier poems that I wrote but it is true.
Thank you all for the people who loved Lesson Learned #57!
I was in shock when I logged in and got over 50 notifications for one poem!
First time it's happened to me.
I'm super grateful!
^-^
314 · Feb 2018
Lesson Learned #81
Lyn-Purcell Feb 2018
Be not afraid of your craft.
It is a power that can
change your life.
314 · Jan 2018
Lesson Learned #67
Lyn-Purcell Jan 2018
Friendship is a harmonious
bond between multiple
bodies.
Friendship is a song people listen and dance too but tend to miss the message...
313 · Aug 2020
Elektra
Lyn-Purcell Aug 2020

Amber-studded soul
Mane torn out when mad with grief
Blaze across the sky



New day, new haiku.
This one is for Elektra, one of the Pleiades.
She bore Zeus two children, Dardanos and Iasion.
I did read a variation of one of the myths, she was so grief stricken at the fall of Troy that she blazed across the sky as a comet. Another myth is her losing her son during the fall of Troy.
Either way, Elektra is a tragic character...,
Thank you all for 375 followers! I'm greatly humbled and grateful for the support 🙏🌹💜
Here's the link for the growing collection:
https://hellopoetry.com/collection/132853/the-women-of-myth/
Be back tomorrow with another one!
Much love,
Lyn 💜
313 · Sep 2017
Lesson Learned #24
Lyn-Purcell Sep 2017
If you're knocked down six
times, stand for the
seventh.
The true failure comes from stopping to try...
313 · Aug 2018
News
Lyn-Purcell Aug 2018
A stroll through meadows
Vibrant, hale and kissed with dew
My mind now wanders

My handmaiden, Essha
runs with news, of good tidings
My court has grown more

She speaks well of you
Of Kings and Queens who have come
From both near and far

How my eyes widen
as I now shed tears of joy
You all have my thanks.
180 FOLLOWERS!!!!!
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REALLY, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!
Lyn-Purcell Jul 2020

Here I am, my love
How I long for you...
My heart may break from constant yearning as the memories of our love
sweeten the air like petals in flight
My hopes lay adrift upon the pools below
For I know with the rise of first light, the sun in your smile will embraced me yet again
The whisper of your name calls a kismet
forged by the hands of Heaven
I pray it is never broken
Your face is carved on my very beating heart
Rainfall in my heart, is soft and sweet yet misted by strife
Please find me and guide me
Never leave me,
           Kaguya


I apologise for any typos, still as sick as a dog...(curse my weak immune system)
But despite it, I wanted to write something.
I suppose an upside me being unwell is that I really get in touch with my emotions, haha!
I dont know why but the myth of Kaguya came into mind here...
So in a way, I am continually the women of myth series! Ill defo get back to writing more once I recover.
Thank you so so much for 364 followers!
If I havent seen you message, I apologise, please give me some time.
Be back soon with more.
Much love,
Lyn 💜
312 · Oct 2017
Dwam #23
Lyn-Purcell Oct 2017
Heat lingers long now
Gift of life emerged at last
Words of summer night
© Poem by Lyn-Purcell
311 · Oct 2017
Lesson Learned #52
Lyn-Purcell Oct 2017
If you can't stay faithful,
stay ****** single.
There is no excuse for cheating...EVER -.-
311 · Sep 2017
Trapped in Two Worlds
Lyn-Purcell Sep 2017
Deep down inside,
where all is not fine,
you can say I've lost my mind.

"Hey Lyn! How are you?"
"I'm fine," I say with a smile.

The words of my mouth that
feign happiness? I can't seem to hear
the tune. But I wish at times, that
people will look into my
windows.
See my screams
and weeping soul.

"Hey Lyn! Wanna go out today?"
"Nah," I shake my head.
"Why not? You okay?"
"Yeah, yeah. I just, uh, I just feel really tired."

The nights are long and dark
and lonely.
Save for the silver moon who I...
I don't need to whisper
secrets to.
But even with the moonlure,
my body is plagued.
Cursed to be restless, as no sleep
can cleanse the tiredness.

"Lyn! Come on!"
"I'm sorry, I have to go. I'm sorry."

Do I need to be reminded that all is
my fault?

A fractured mirror.
A dry fountain of heart.
Hands kissed by blood.
And tears to shed.
310 · Jul 2018
My Life As A Poet
Lyn-Purcell Jul 2018
My life as a poet is no different
from all the poets that came before
me.

Both the creative and the critic
I am honest as well as cryptic
But I do want to leave a meaningful
message.

My life as a poet has helped me
connect with beautiful people
who thrive and share their work
from all over this world.

It's funny how many bridges have
now formed, fuelling my belief in
my talent.

The skies are brighter, the clouds are cleaner
and I am evolving with a power that
is confident yet humble.

The pen indeed is a mighty weapon.
It has been my sword and my shield
In the light, it brought me to
And in the light, I will always stay.

The power to break and bear my
soul has been a curse and a gift
But I am grateful because I can
see who I am.

Dissect my self
Dissect my soul
Dissect my mind
Dissect my heart

There are myriads of bridges within
I have yet to cross.
Most bridges are long.
Many deadends.
But hey, I'm mortal.

The fact that I connect with
many lives on this Earth with
my craft, means so much
because we grow together.

My life as a poet continues
to serve me well.
This one is for you guys.
I wanted to thank you all for helping me here.
The fact that people follow and support me means the absolute world.
I never thought my page would grow and now...
to receive lovely messages both publicly and privately really makes me believe that this world is not so miserable.
To all my fellow Wordsmiths on HP,
thank you and never stop evolving.
Let us share the love of words with this world
and continue to connect with many souls ^-^
Love you guys always!
Be back soon!
Lyn ***
310 · Jul 2018
Petal
Lyn-Purcell Jul 2018
Petals fall gently
One drifts and falls on my palm
Thinking of futures
Currently outside in my garden, thinking of what my future holds
Lyn ***
309 · Sep 2017
Lesson Learned #44
Lyn-Purcell Sep 2017
Just because one is calm does
not mean that they
accept.
308 · Sep 2017
Lesson Learned #39
Lyn-Purcell Sep 2017
In the world we live in, love
is grass while hatred is but
a poisoned flower.
Grow and share
the sweetness
within.
Give love and eventually you will receive it.
308 · Jul 2018
Worthy
Lyn-Purcell Jul 2018
I am one who tends to think much, say less
which pushes me to
write more

I chose the pen, and it chose me
Seeing me through many hard
times

I only wish to show that I am worthy
of the title of 'writer'

I may not be able to change my past
but I have the power to build my
future

I want to
Have to
believe that I am
worthy
308 · Sep 2017
Dwam #4
Lyn-Purcell Sep 2017
Heart beats without grief
Harmonies lost in the rain
Feather drifts gently
© Poem by Lyn-Purcell.
308 · Jun 2018
Plain
Lyn-Purcell Jun 2018
To hide a secret
I found that the best way is
to hide in plain sight
People see but don't observe!
I've lost count of how many times the truth was right in front of me and I didnt see it.
Well, we live and learn.
307 · Oct 2017
Dwam #19
Lyn-Purcell Oct 2017
I am in a womb
Please! Do not wake me up to
The horrors of life
© Poem by Lyn-Purcell
307 · Jun 2018
Stars
Lyn-Purcell Jun 2018
My inner star-seed
shines as above and below
transcend my lifetime
Small haiku!
Be back soon!
Lyn ***
306 · Jan 2018
Lesson Learned #64
Lyn-Purcell Jan 2018
Forgive and remember the wounds
afflicted. But don't let your
grudge(s) maim your
mind as
well.
This is a lesson that I struggle with from time to time. Any time I reflect on it, I feel the anger bubble in me, and I end up thinking about it all the time. Old emotions stir and old wounds open. It's a very dangerous poison. It's easy to walk away and do nothing. But to walk back and forgive is very, VERY hard. People underestimate that...
305 · Oct 2017
Dwam #26
Lyn-Purcell Oct 2017
Can one chase the past
Heaven's gate communicates
River flows around
© Poem by Lyn-Purcell
305 · Jun 2018
Lesson Learned #110
Lyn-Purcell Jun 2018
Who says you can't wear a crown
and still be humble?
You can be both! Your actions and what you give back will make you shine more!
Lyn ***
305 · Sep 2017
Dwam #17
Lyn-Purcell Sep 2017
Moon shines lovely now
Entertained in starry skies
Appear of tender lakes
© Poem by Lyn-Purcell
304 · May 2018
Lyn-Purcell May 2018
A deep wish of mine
                           is to thrive and grow in a world
                                                           ­       where the sky bends and walks the earth
                                                           ­        Where the sea turns to foam from a
                                   harp made of clouds

                                                         ­   To have all of you in me and all of me in you
                                                             ­          Our synced hearts beating loud and proud

Unbetrayed        
Unafraid                    
And most of all                              

Unswayed.
A deep wish that I do have in my heart.
A wish I fear may never come true...
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