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)”
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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”
Tattoo
Picture from Pinterest All of my memories are shaped like your lips and the heat from your hands remains tattooed on my hips
Little Life
You can follow me on Instagram (if you feel so inclined) 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 honourContinueContinue reading “Little Life”
Late Night Listener (collab)
Original Image found here on Pinterest 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 inContinueContinue reading “Late Night Listener (collab)”
Black Cockatoo
Original image by image Keith Lightbody, found here 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 toContinueContinue reading “Black Cockatoo”
Not Meant To Be (collab with audio)
Original source unknown. Credit to the owner. By Bree Leto – Secret Thoughts Within and Charles Robert Lindholm – The Reluctant Poet There are many things you can’t control Your heart Another’s heart No matter how much you might want to It is a fact of life that hopes and wishes dreams and prayers Don’t alwaysContinueContinue reading “Not Meant To Be (collab with audio)”
Let me be
I wish you would hold me Like you’re scared of H E I G H T S And I’m your safety rope. If only you would find comfort in me Like you’re scared of the DARK And I’m your nightlight. I wish you would depend on me Like you’re a boat st{caught}orm And I amContinueContinue reading “Let me be”
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 theContinueContinue reading “A Weighted Heart (Rhyming Sestina)”
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