She lives in colour and without realising it she paints his dayswith splashes of emotion His grey heart admires every shade and he smiles when he thinks of her colouring his life with joy
Author Archives: Secret Bree
Tangled Strings (with audio)
Photo by Bella Belfield on Pexels.com There’s sadness in these words guilt in the revelation this man I thought a friend loves me without reservation He would empty his heart so he could fill mine and I know it would be easy because our souls align He loves me with no stringsbut my heart’s attached to anotherand if heContinueContinue reading “Tangled Strings (with audio)”
Healing
A raw heartcut by realityneeding healing needing soothing A cup of tea in the morning sun crisp airgentle breezebird songs Chirps and callsdelicate melodies endless blue skiesdancing leaves Heal these human wounds soothe this battered heart A sip of tea comfort in a cup bathe in the viewlet it wash away the sorrow What heals your heart?
Mistakes and Grace (with audio)
Trapped being perfect and letting others down caught in the lies of performance until I almost drowned Hearing a commotion from further down life’s road a woman shouted back at me: I’ll tell you what I know You’ll slip-up in this life and want to hit the break – don’t be so hard on yourself it’s okay to make mistakes I’d never heard ofContinueContinue reading “Mistakes and Grace (with audio)”
The River (with audio)
Life has a funny way of winding Paths you never thought you’d takeare taken Places you never thought you’d see are etched into memory Looking back I notice every twist and turn – the vistas of peaceand desolate deserts of despair I realise my love was always moving slowing trickling its way through continually churning and running towards you Sound creditContinueContinue reading “The River (with audio)”
Dark Crown
He decorates my hair with stars andcrowns me the queen of his heart What he doesn’t realise is that I’m the queen of the damnedand by loving mehe had sentenced his heart to torment
Lessons (with audio)
Lessons after dark seeking lessons after darka tutorial for my hands instruction for my mouth and coaching for my body I need a teacher someone to get me out of my head show me how to let go lose controland feel it all instead Lessons I’m so eager for lessonsWith curiosity expanding educate, set me freewith a healthy dose of exploration and newContinueContinue reading “Lessons (with audio)”
A note from Bree
The region I live in has been experiencing a natural disaster for several days. It is still unfolding. I am safe. I am well. I’m surprised I still have power. So, no poetry from me today. I have missed a lot of other bloggers wonderful work this past week, but hope to do some catchContinueContinue reading “A note from Bree”
Weeping Silver Princess
Eucalyptus Caesia (Silver Princess) O, my Weeping Tree I know why you cry for I too know what it’s like to live in the harshness of this world You survive in the barren places perfectly adapted to thriving there – yet, your tears still fall O, Silver Princess I look at you and feel comforted knowing you understand my journey In our youth we bothContinueContinue reading “Weeping Silver Princess”
3 am Thoughts (Her)
By Lauren Wilmshurst Her 3 am thoughts are filled with depression and desireShe twists in a downward spiral then floats on dreams of lustful adventure Once a year she tells him all about it Once a year he indulges her imagination It’s good for her not to be closed off and for him to see her potential She’llContinueContinue reading “3 am Thoughts (Her) “
Secret Thoughts Within 