Keeping Secrets


Deep within the walls of my soul are 
hidden secrets that I have never told,
Some are new, and some are decades 
old,
I don’t think the day will ever come when 
I dare to be bold,
So, they will have to remain sealed and
permanently on hold.

Secrets are a burden of great weight,
The power of secrets can build bridges 
and seal fates.
Behind closed doors, hushed confessions, 
spilt no longer kept deep inside,
Oh, how I wished I hadn’t made it so easy 
for them to unload and confide.

Being a keeper of secrets makes me feel
different and uneasy, a pledge given, 
never to break but to honour an oath 
of trust,
I realise these secrets will have to be 
buried deep beneath the earth’s crust.



by Zyrool
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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De Beaulieu Avatar
September 16, 2024 at 4:15 PM
Hello Zrool, I keep secrets very well. I keep them very well that in time i forget what they are. Hugs. /Darlene/
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 17, 2024 at 10:37 AM
Hello Zrool, Your welcome. I wonder why they stare at you in the face? Enjoy your day my friend. Hugs. /Darlene/
Gifford Avatar
September 17, 2024 at 1:31 AM
Thank you so much for the read, Darlene. Sometimes I find it hard as they stare you right in the face. Wishing you a beautiful new week my friend. Stay Blessed.
Greenhough Avatar
August 26, 2024 at 4:39 PM
I'm sorry to hear of your burden. You must be a very trustworthy person. Thank you for writing about it.
Gifford Avatar
August 27, 2024 at 1:27 AM
Thank you for your kind words, Hilda. I guess I’m from the old school - your word is your bond - Sending Blessings and Love your way my friend.
Rose  Avatar
August 26, 2024 at 3:04 PM
It is hard when we are told to keep a secret dear heart, sometimes I wish I'd not known but like you said people feel the need to unburden, sometimes its to the cost of others. thanks for sharing this,
Gifford Avatar
August 27, 2024 at 1:34 AM
Hi Rose, thank you for the read and your kind words. I was glad to help especially when they say, I have no one to share this with. Have a wonderful rest of the week, my friend. Stay Blessed.
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