Secret Bree

Tenderness

Original image found here on Pinterest What tenderness is this that I find in your hands? I thought it was found in books and movies fantasies and fiction Yet, the gentleness in your touch and the kindness in your words leaves my soul smiling The way your fingertips brush on my skin helps heal allContinueContinue reading “Tenderness”

Masquerade (Haiku)

Garden masquerade Natural masks on display Swaying in shadows This Haiku is last of five that were created for a submission with pureHaiku called Unfurling. Thanks for playing Haiku tag with me Elle, looking forward to reading your last one 😏

Modern Slavery (Published)

Hi lovely reader. My poem Modern Slavery (Senryu Series) has been published on Sad Girls Club Literary Blog. Take a look and click on the little heart if this confronting piece speaks to your inner abolitionist. Fighting against modern slavery is something close to my heart. I don’t often talk about ’causes’ or ‘heavy issues’ContinueContinue reading “Modern Slavery (Published)”

Memories (Haiku)

Chartreuse memories of a childhood holding firm to the tender things This Haiku is three of five that were created for a submission with pureHaiku called Unfurling. I’ll post the remaining two next week.

Growth (Haiku)

Life lessons repeat and deeper learning occurs with each new cycle This haiku is two of five that were created for a submission with pureHaiku called Unfurling Elle, these are mostly for you 😉

Foreplay (Published)

Full credit to artist Elisa Ang, painting found here My Haiku Foreplay has been published on Freya Pickard’s pureHaiku! Poets were asked to write five Haiku drawing inspiration from Elisa Ang’s beautiful painting called Unfurling. I hope you enjoy my published submission. I was also shortlisted for the feature writer, which is pretty flamin’ encouragingContinueContinue reading “Foreplay (Published)”

Yang

I’m missing my yangWithout you I’m in a tailspinWithout you I’m spiralling d o w n w r d sHalf of my soulContinueContinue reading “Yang”

Rivulet Reverence (collab with audio)

Original image found here on Pinterest By Tom Alexander and Bree Leto Duet spoken word by both Tom and Bree Rivulets of rain rattle roughshod across the rising valley picking up the pace pursuing the pulse Following, I’m following from here to the heart of everything I’m glowing golden to glean your great wisdoms They’re fightingContinueContinue reading “Rivulet Reverence (collab with audio)”

Body Work

Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.com You tell me you want six-pack abs I tell you not to worry – Instead of working on your body at the gym I’d prefer you to stay at home and work on my body in the bedroom.

Revealed (Haiku series)

You reached out to me with your white enchanting smile and devilish heart I stayed up all night reading your angelic words stolen from heaven Every thought I had drew me away from wisdom and closer to you The cold light of day revealed that you really were a demon disguised These Haiku (*cough* Senryu)ContinueContinue reading “Revealed (Haiku series)”