strength – Secret Thoughts Within

Beneath

Beneath the insecurities I let you see I hope you glean the remarkable in me I know I show you all my mistakes underneath it all, I have what it takes So, take a chance and bet on me I’ll make it through, just wait and see This simple poem’s lines can be read forwardsContinueContinue reading “Beneath”

Stifling a Yawn (collab)

By Vintage Black and Bree Leto I am so tired so very, very tired of not feeling comfortable within myself I am so weary so very, very weary of putting my heart back on the shelf Tired tired tiredWeary weary weary Comfortable with nothing and weary with so little my shelfContinueContinue reading “Stifling a Yawn (collab)”

Blooming Without You (with audio)

The original photo (in colour) can be found here Music Bed: ‘In The Moment’ by Steve Oxen via FesliyanStudios If your cruel behaviour taught me anything it’s that I’m a fighter I may have been crushed but I grew despite your destruction – I stood without you I pushed my roots deeper strengthening my core against the harshness of life healingContinueContinue reading “Blooming Without You (with audio)”

Broken Soulmates (Sestina)

I recently wrote three different Sestinas after a conversation with ‘Vishal Dominic’ aka Nitin, a very talent writer. I wrote two traditionally and for the other, I broken the rules a bit. I will be honest and say that I struggle a lot with iambic pentameter, so I have been kind to myself in thatContinueContinue reading “Broken Soulmates (Sestina)”

Warrior Song (collab)

Image sourced from here By Vintage Black and Secret Thoughts Within A true wild heart A fine glass of wine With steadfast resolve I walk all divine Keep walking good warrior And never look back Those trolls, demons, Vampires Deep love They do lack Honey, I’ve lived my life I know the road you areContinueContinue reading “Warrior Song (collab)”

Not Interested

Image from Pinterest I’m no longer interestedin being the one you go to for propping up your fragile ego. I’m not interestedin being the girlwho makes you feeluseful and important.I don’t care what you think, the need to reassure you has disappeared. I don’t give a fuck about what you do with your time, I’mContinueContinue reading “Not Interested”

Let it loose

Original image by Yuumei 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 innerContinueContinue reading “Let it loose”

A 5th (very transparent) Letter from Secrets

Hello my friends… I will say friends this time because we’ve done a lot together since my last letter to you. Most recently many of you decided to go on a Play Date with me and man I had a blast watching you come along. Seriously, you guys make me smile. So, back to myContinueContinue reading “A 5th (very transparent) Letter from Secrets”