When my heart becomes
drained from voices
and sound, the anchor
of social interaction
crushing me into stone.
I go in search
of solitary exclusion
My ship sailing away
into the gray.
The night opens
for me.
My soul’s backbone
chilled by the wind.
fingerprints unseen.
I hide out under
a hard luck moon.
In those moments
I love no one.
I hate no one.
I’m indifferent
Lost in the stillness
The shadows follow me.
They write in pencil
taking notes in
a black journal
chronicling the sadness
that resides in me.
Something lingers
in the silence, a ghost,
an echo of compassion
creeping up and taking
possession of my bones
Eventually the stars
catch my eye
giving me a provocative
wink. Pointing their
celestial fingers at me.
Singing back
my lost lullaby.
reminding me the
universe can be
mysterious and grand.
Embracing me in humanity
Folding me back
into gold,
Melting the ice
from the marrow
of my bones.
Telling me to go home
that it’s late, but not
inside me, that I can
learn to dwell.
That the time has not
come to say goodbye,
only goodnight.
-Tosha Michelle
Beautiful as you. ❤
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Mr. Wade, thank you. xx
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My pleasure Miss. Tosha x:-)x
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xx
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Very nice poem!
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Thanks. Happy whatever day it is. 🙂
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Lovely, Tosha. xo
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Thank you. x
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An incredible writing. “Happy whatever day it is” concerns me.
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Remarkable writing. “Happy whatever day it is” concerns me. Love.
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I’m OK. I’m just in one of my moods. It will pass. Love ya.
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Nice imagery. I also like the positive conclusion.
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Thanks. wishing you a lovely evening
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Your words speak to my soul. Thank you. xo
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I’m glad. Thanks for being so lovely.
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I agree with AG. I think we all go through moments such as these. Life is not easy, but your eloquent words always offer a glimmer of hope and a ray of sunshine. xo
Hugs,
Ellie
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Thank you. Life is in the subtext.
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This is quite lovely, Tosha. The longing is palpable.
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Thank you.
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You’re most welcome.
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Hello Tosha,wonderfully penned,to sail in ocean of uncertain fate is the real test.Thank you for following my blog.Looking forward to read your new posts.Best wishes.Jalal
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You’re welcome. Have a lovely day.
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Thanks for this blog. I do the art,music, poetry three pack on mine. Wow what a coincidence. Lovely stuff, very fun and educational.
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Thank you. The holy Trinity of blogging. 🙂 Happy Sunday.
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An amazing poem 🙂 sometimes solitude is bliss it gives you time for introspection 🙂 and for a writer this solitude brings words of wonder 🙂
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I couldn’t agree more.
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🙂
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every single piece of your blog is breathtaking and art at it’s peak
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Thank you!
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Reblogged this on wwwpalfitness.
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Thank you. You’re the sweetest
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You’re most welcome:)
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Reblogged this on My Rambling Muse.
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Amazing piece!
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Thank you!
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