May 2021 – Secret Thoughts Within

The Storm That Is You (collab)

By Charles Robert Lindholm and Bree Leto I’ve never been one to enjoy a storm despite its fascination and excitement, the lightning and thunder and the pounding of raindrops But that’s what you were to me last night. You were the storm wreaking havoc on my senses, challenging me and daring me to come and chase youAnd, for the first time, I did. I ran straightContinue reading “The Storm That Is You (collab)”

Towards The Sun

Chase me towards the sun leave your shadows behind Conjure up different dreams forsake nightmares that bind Come away from darkness take my hand and seek the light Beyond the hell you’re used to the future is so bright Chase me towards the sun a fresh day will begin Lift your face and feel theContinue reading “Towards The Sun”

The Shoreline (with audio)

You were the wild ocean I was the still meadow no permanent place to be together – your heart would have run dry with me, I would have drowned in your arms. Meeting on the shoreline crashing into each other we joined in tempest waves. Our love was a temporal thing contained by the tides tetheredContinue reading “The Shoreline (with audio)”

Too Painful

It’s too painful to be herein this city full of souls I am alone and disoriented in the streets. Winter has taken overthe familiar venues are so coldthe food has no taste and the coffee is weak. After all this time my body aches with the loss of warmth and the soothing sounds of conversation. There’s noContinue reading “Too Painful”

Tattoo

All of my memories are shaped like your lips and the heat from your hands remains tattooed on my hips

Little Life

Dear Little life I felt insideI saw you there before you died And now I will remain bereft In the empty space that you left Mother’s Day… I know that this day can hold both joy and pain. I acknowledge both of these emotions and honour women and Mothers everywhere regardless of their experiences 💜

Late Night Listener (collab)

By Vintage Black and Secret Thoughts Within I am your only late night listener, savoring your words spoken over and over, alone in the blackness. Messages played on loopin the radio host sound of your voice, I tune in to enjoy yet another twilight sample. Your poetic mixtapeof descriptive drunken wordsmakes perfect senseto my late-night soul,so, I dial in every sunset. Alas! That intoxicating oeuvre, over andContinue reading “Late Night Listener (collab)”

Black Cockatoo

Like a black cockatoo That powerful, elusive bird, You sang out your song In words I had never heard. You were larger than life An unexpected onyx sight, Bringing me so much peace As we sat in the evening light. Alas, like a wild bird You refused to stay,I looked for your darkened shape But youContinue reading “Black Cockatoo”