Jenna Logan Poet Rhyme

Unexposed Secrets

"The human heart has hidden treasures, in secret kept, in silence sealed. The thoughts, the hopes, the dreams, the pleasures, whose charm were broken if revealed."            Charlotte Bronte


Sometimes I've been forced to wear a mask
to escape from people who continue to ask,
"I know you're keeping secrets. I can tell."
Relentlessly, they harp, push and compel.

With accusing fingers pointed, they attack
but I turn and walk away, never looking back
Though none of their business, they're dying
to learn the secrets I know, and keep denying.

I'll never give away confidences I've been told.
It's a burden that I bear, a responsibility I hold.
Gossips try to discover what I keep concealed,
but disclosures made to me will not be revealed.

Protecting a secret is a promise that once made
must be guarded or risk a friend being betrayed.
I have my own secrets that shouldn’t be disclosed.
It's better they stay buried and never be exposed.

Secrets live in the shadowed corners of my mind,
in dark depths they swim, where no one can find. 
What's been entrusted to me, I've vowed to keep. 
I'm a prisoner of silence, causing no one to weep.




November 2, 2021
"S" Contest
Hosted by Constance La France

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Constance La France November 6, 2021 at 5:54 AM Jenna, awesome writing and congratulations on your Second Place win in my "S" Contest, the image and quote are great also ~ love and serenity _ Constance Jenna Logan November 6, 2021 at 6:36 AM Thanks so much for the placement, Constance.

Victor Buhagiar November 2, 2021 at 11:46 PM I can definitely assert that I am not a curious person. Lovely poem. Jenna Logan November 3, 2021 at 5:20 PM Good deal, Victor. Most people are. Thanks.

Terry Flood November 2, 2021 at 5:50 PM We seem to live in a world where everyone has someone they tell everything to, where A tells B everything and B tells C everything and C… you get the idea… so that sooner or later Z tells you your own secret. Yours is definitely the best policy and one I share. Excellent writing Jenna. All the best in the contest. Terry Jenna Logan November 3, 2021 at 5:19 PM We all need someone for support, but choosing one who is discreet is not always an easy task. Thanks, Terry.

Sara Kendrick November 2, 2021 at 1:14 PM Reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. I enjoyed reading this one. It is not easy keeping something in confidence but it is good to do that for another person. Sara Jenna Logan November 3, 2021 at 5:17 PM Thanks,Sara.

Linda Alice Fowler November 2, 2021 at 11:37 AM Nice Ss and perfect message so well penned. Keep it up Jenna! Linda Jenna Logan November 3, 2021 at 5:16 PM Your thoughts are appreciated, Linda. Thanks.

Tom Cunningham November 2, 2021 at 9:59 AM We all have secrets Jenna and they should stay that way, Its no one else's business but yours and if someone confides in you with one you keep it under lock and key. Good luck in the contest. Tom Jenna Logan November 3, 2021 at 5:15 PM Being entrusted with private information is a huge responsibility. Thanks,Tom.

L Milton Hankins November 2, 2021 at 9:10 AM Incredibly well-written, Jenna. The message comes across clearly and strongly. I enjoyed the poem so much. Having been a counselor and pastor for many years I, too, will go to my grave with many secrets. Keeping confidences is not only imperative, but the secret to good, trusting relationships. Good stuff! Jenna Logan November 3, 2021 at 5:13 PM Thanks for the comments and a little information about you, Milt. I’m grateful for your many kind remarks.