inspiration – Secret Thoughts Within

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)”

Blue horizon

I treasure the solitude of standing in the waves and looking at a mirrored horizon.It lifts my soul and reminds me that there are so many directions my heart can go.

Let it loose

100 word story Perhaps it’s time to break out of your self-imposed prison. You have spent too long living in darkness and keeping yourself small. You weren’t made for the shadows; you were made to dispel them. You were meant to shine and illuminate the way for others. Feel your inner spark reigniting as youContinue reading “Let it loose”

Two poets falling

I watched them fall in love—it was beautiful in sweetness and passion. A delight in discovery, Souls united in sight and loneliness.Lost and found within each other. Words dug themselves out of the deep, landing into opened hands.Treasures to behold, the treasure of each other to hold. From morning thoughts of each other to lateContinue reading “Two poets falling”

Cheerleaders

There is something quite remarkable about being accepted and loved exactly as I am. You empower and release me, encouraging me on in all my pursuits. And I, I will always be your loudest cheerleader, supporting you as you face each new hurdle. For that is what love does.

Thief

Please keep writing your sweet words for her and I will keep stealing them –pretending they are for me –I’ll snatch them from the page and press them into my own personal chronicles. For the masculine writing muses who inspire and delight us all. Keep on writing friends. See here for a tribute to theContinue reading “Thief”

Word dancer

You entrance me with your euphonious expressions and fluid transitions. The way you twirl your phrases across the page has me gasping in awe. Both your elegant movements and sharp turns have me completely mesmerised. Every time you place your final step I jump to my feet in standing ovation. All the roses are forContinue reading “Word dancer”

Writer in your corner

I saw you writing in your corner of the internet and it delighted me so. But if one day you decide to quit that’s ok too. I’d thank you for all you added to my life and I’d let you know that for a moment in time we walked together.

Bordeaux Illusion

Red wine and French JazzAn elevation of sophistication and wisdomSuddenly I know more of the world than I usually doI am an experienced cosmopolitanI am a quick-witted sageI am an encyclopedia of the ancient worldOh, this glass from Bordeaux mixed with sweet tonesHow you fool meIt is but an illusion of enlightenmentI’ll see you hereContinue reading “Bordeaux Illusion”