April 2021 – Secret Thoughts Within

Not Meant To Be (collab with audio)

By Bree Leto – Secret Thoughts Within and Charles Robert Lindholm – The Reluctant Poet There are many things you can’t control Your heart Another’s heart No matter how much you might want to It is a fact of life that hopes and wishes dreams and prayers Don’t always happen or come to pass We mayContinue reading “Not Meant To Be (collab with audio)”

Let me be

I wish you would hold me Like you’re scared of H E I G H T S And I’m your safety rope. If only you would find comfort in me Like you’re scared of the DARK And I’m your nightlight. I wish you would depend on me Like you’re a boat st{caught}orm And I amContinue reading “Let me be”

A Weighted Heart (Rhyming Sestina)

My love can be hard to see, My mind is busy and my heart is tired And I feel crushed under the weight on me, However, will I do what is required To open up my love and set it free? It’s often difficult to feel inspired. Tell me how love is inspired, With theContinue reading “A Weighted Heart (Rhyming Sestina)”

26th April: My Birthday

Today is my birthday… my blogging birthday. A year ago today, I posted my first few thoughts and now we are here together. I’m surprised I made it. Happy Birthday to all our secret thoughts! I wish I could shower you with gifts and watch your eyes light up, but I have no presents toContinue reading “26th April: My Birthday”

Dear Assassin

Assassinate my senses in this darkened room Break through my defences with your presence Like a thief, capture my mouth with your skilled lips And I’ll allow you to slay me with your love Strip me mercilessly with your masterful hands Eliminate our clothing to make way for your touch Bite, scratch and kiss me with aching desire And satisfyContinue reading “Dear Assassin”

Self-rejection

Self-rejection sounds like the great name for a poem, but my own self-doubt won’t even permit me to pen a few awkward lines. I lock a chain on my words even before they have a chance to form in my mind, trek down my arm and through my fingers. I’m annoyed at my inability to forgettheContinue reading “Self-rejection”

Less these days

I think of you less these daysand although I know that’s a good thingit also makes me a little sadbecause once…you were my everything

Falling Softly (collab)

By Jared Winchester and Bree Leto Image animation by Jared Winchester I’ll write on pages in blue fading black, rip off my white angel wings for you. I told God I felt lust so I am damned, I will fall but I’ll have you to me soothe. **** I’ve forsaken all else and my celestialContinue reading “Falling Softly (collab)”

Broken Soulmates (Sestina)

I recently wrote three different Sestinas after a conversation with ‘Vishal Dominic’ aka Nitin, a very talent writer. I wrote two traditionally and for the other, I broken the rules a bit. I will be honest and say that I struggle a lot with iambic pentameter, so I have been kind to myself in thatContinue reading “Broken Soulmates (Sestina)”

Warrior Song (collab)

By Vintage Black and Secret Thoughts Within A true wild heart A fine glass of wine With steadfast resolve I walk all divine Keep walking good warrior And never look back Those trolls, demons, Vampires Deep love They do lack Honey, I’ve lived my life I know the road you are on I’ll share myContinue reading “Warrior Song (collab)”