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Browsing Archive: November, 2009

Ever felt like giving up? This will change your mind!

Posted by Helena Harper on Sunday, November 22, 2009, In : Inspirational 

I wanted to share this message with others, so if you've ever felt like giving up, then take a look at Tony Robbins's 5 Keys To Thrive and Nick Vujicic's extraordinary video "Get Back Up". Nick Vujicic was born without any arms or legs and yet lives a happy and fulfilled life. Once you've seen this video, you'll be inspired to never, ever give up and you'll feel extraordinarily grateful for all the wonderful blessings in your life - it is very, very moving.

As I watched the video, I was vivi...


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Remembrance

Posted by Helena Harper on Saturday, November 14, 2009, In : Poetry 

I was asked to write a poem for the remembrance ceremony that took place on 11th November 2009 at 11.00am in my local community and this is what I wrote - a poem in honour of those who have fought and lost their lives in the wars that have scarred and continue to scar our planet.



Today we remember,
today we show respect,
honouring those who've fallen,
the brave, courageous dead.
My heart bleeds for their sacrifice,
for the families who've cried,
for the pain and hurt
when their precious loved ones...


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About Me


Helena Harper What inspires me? Teaching modern languages and writing poetry for adults and fantasy stories for young children. Why do I write? Let me say it with a poem... "The blank page calls/ the heart responds/ imagination spreads wide its wings/ and launches into infinity.../ Fingers dance/ words flow/ the page fills/ the soul takes flight/ and the spirit sings." Copyright © Helena Harper

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