For you, I slip off my
insecurities and step
out of my nerves.
I remove my doubts and
set them on the nightstand.
I unhook my inhibitions.
Spread my desire out
upon the bed.
You dissolve in me
like a pill, a remedy
in water. Spilling your
lightening into me.
in an explosion
that removes the
numbness in me.
The spear in my
heart- dislodged.
Consumption.
Transformation
Finally adding a comma
to my life, I pause.
My soul silhouette
comes out from
behind the shade
My spirit untangles
For you, I am finally bare.
-Tosha Michelle
And on a totally unrelated song note.
Everything I Never Told You 
Love this! Only a select few have seen what totally bare truly is.
Love! Love! This! : )
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Thank you. You are wise woman
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Hehe! Don’t know about that ; )
You always make me smile from your writings and comments! ❤️❤️
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Likewise xo
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Wonderful poem and pretty song, if unrelated. Love.
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Thanks. I want to do a cover of it
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I was going to suggest that in the hopes it was on your mind. 🙂
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You know me well
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I try to pay attention. xo
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You do. I appreciate that about you. I wish all my friends were as supportive
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Thank you for the compliment. That’s what friends are for.
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You’re welcome 🙂
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You can’t be perfect. You can only be YOU, bruises and all. Life’s harsh realities make you stronger, and form the person you’re to become.
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Exactly. Well put.
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I think I accidentally hit the little button to be notified of new comments. 😁😁… I don’t know if that shows up weird for you.
My hands are always faster than my mind ; )
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No worries. I’m clueless ( as always. 🙂 I hope you’re having a good day. xo
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We would make a great pair : )
Yes! Today has been good! Hope your night is awesome!
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Absolutely. Glad you had a good day. Mine has been nice
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I love this, Toshie! xo
Ellie
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Thanks x
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This is so beautiful. ❤️
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Ms. Terry, thank you.
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You’re welcome. I love the artwork you chose for it, too.
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It caught my eye. I’m not sure who the artist is
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“finally adding a comma to my life, I pause….” brilliant! and words I aspire to live by 🙂
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Thanks. Do you have a blog? I don’t see a link in your profile. If you do, I would love to follow. I truly appreciate you reading my poetry.
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No. I don’t have a blog. I enjoy writing but my creativity goes down a different road these days.
Honestly, your poetry is sublime….it is I who appreciate what you do so no need to thank me for reading it! Enjoy the weekend!
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I’m honored that you take time to read my poetry. I truly appreciate it.
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wow. totally bare. this is incredible.
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Thank you. By the way, I love your glasses. Mine are constant staple for the most part.
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that’s sweet…but they’re actually my son’s nerd costume glasses. i thought they made a good disguise. 😜
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You wear them well. I’m obsessed with glasses. I currently have 5 pair . Unfortunately, mine are needed. Meh.
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thanks!! i’ve ALWAYS wished i needed them.
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Where nerd glasses proudly. I won’t tell anyone there not a necessity.
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yay!! thanks!! xo
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So difficult to be truly laid bare for another to see. Vulnerable on so many levels, that it sometimes never happens. It was beautiful, Tosha. And I think that you should cover that song. It’s beautiful.
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Thank you. I think I will cover it. xo
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Lovely as per your ususal, Tosha. Love the imagery and word play here. Say, thought I’d tell you that I’m taking a little “hiatus” for a few days to “re-tool” my blog. I’m thinking about making some changes (maybe I will, maybe I won’t :)), but I’ll be back — I’m not giving up the ship … yet!!! LOL Meanwhile, I’ll keep reading your posts and commenting. Have a great evening, 😉
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Thanks. Enjoy your hiatus. I’ve actually decided to cut back to 3 posts a week. I look forward to your return. You know how much I enjoy reading your musings.
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Thanks, Tosha. I’ll still be reading your posts — 3 or however many you decide to publish. 🙂
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You’re welcome. Thank you
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You really outdone yourself this time!! Stunning
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Thank you 🙂
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Speaking of “bare,” your writing is so raw, you let all your doubts, insecurities, hopes and fears out there, for your fans to read. That is incredibly brave, my friend!
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I spent years concealing. I decided awhile back that I was done with it. I tried for the longest to be perfect. As you can imagine, that did not go too well. Now I’m just me, bruises and all.
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The below lines can stand alone.
“My soul silhouette
comes out from
behind the shade
My spirit untangles
For you, I am finally bare.”
Beautiful and powerful words. Thank you.
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I’m always happy when people get me. Thanks for that.
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Your words easy to grasp and understand. You are welcome.
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I love to be an audience in front of the poem baring itself…beautiful piece. i love it…!
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Thank you. 🙂
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Lona, you’re an astoundingly talented writer. Have immensely enjoyed all that I’ve had the good fortune to read!
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❤️
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