poetry – Page 21 – Secret Thoughts Within

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.

Take Me Away (with audio)

Original image found here Take me to places I’ve never been Show me sights that are evergreen.Hold my hand, show me the way Please just help me run away. Open my eyes to exciting things I’ll leave my life, cut all the strings. Our path will take a brand-new shape Please Baby, just help meContinueContinue reading “Take Me Away (with audio)”

Expectations (Published)

Oh hey you, my poem Expectations was recently published in the It’s Not Easy anthology by Poet’s Choice. I have included the poem for your reading pleasure… Expectations You come at me with your expectations Of you who think I should be And what you think I should do But I’m not you. I’m done withContinueContinue reading “Expectations (Published)”

Empty House

Image found here on Pinterest She moved out – Took the whiskey and the couch. The place is neater now But far too quiet He paces the hallway Looking into rooms With restless limbs And a broken spirit They had been disconnected for months But that does make it easier. There is just too much space left InContinueContinue reading “Empty House”

Rainstorm (Published)

I thought I might share some news with you… my poem Rainstorm has been published in The League of Poets, The Voice of Peace Australian Anthology. This tiny regional publication is part of a larger international poetry and short story competition receiving 8,909 submissions. It’s a bit fun to be included.

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 straightContinueContinue reading “The Storm That Is You (collab)”

Towards The Sun

Photo sourced from here on Pinterest 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 beginContinueContinue reading “Towards The Sun”

Too Painful

Original image found here 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 soundsContinueContinue reading “Too Painful”