I only drink in poetry.
I get drunk on Scotch
in most poems I am
in. Liquid courage
with little slips of
reality fall from my
pen. I registered
raindrops on my
eyelids. I have a
huge distrust of
the past. My
conscious always
flicking back. I try
to sanitize it like
a mirror wiped
clean in my
favorite gas
station bathroom.
Drinking my imaginary
demon juice. I swallow
regret. I thrive on
the blessed mayhem
of the million words
that light up the dark
skies of my mind
Like Beethoven my
fist in the cloud
of nature’s fireworks
Like Poe and the moon.
I see its reflection in
the graveyard.
Nostalgic for things
better kept lost.
The conjugations of
dead verbs and words
to forget.
I drink falling mountains
in a field alone. My
words dissolve in the
mist but never the dew.
My poem is a prayer
of denial. The emptiness
of a stone Madonna
or a stoned Madonna.
A benediction to a rotting
tree that should have been
cut down years ago.
I take another drink.
Maybe in my next poem
I’ll sober up and praise
what is to become.
Everything I Never Told You 
As always, Tosha Michelle leaves us, touched by her beautiful words and emotions we have all felt… She brings us from the past to the current, then back again…. Just a wonderful poet…xo
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Thanks lovely one.
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I cannot express my feeling for your work better than this, so I’m seconding Diane’s delightful comment.:) You’re awesome, Tosha!
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Thank you. My grandmother always taught me to accept compliments graciously. I struggle with that at times. I truly do appreciate your comment. I hope you’re having a lovely day.
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Poetic orgasm! Wow!!!
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Thank you. My language is so simple. I’m really humbled when people like my work. Wishing you a lovely day
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It is just that simplicity which makes it work so well 🙂
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Thank you. 😉
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Don’t ever sober up xo
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Cheers
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I just love your way with words, Tosha. And you just keep getting better. Love.
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Thanks. xx
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Your poetry is absolutely sublime….I don’t always get to comment but when I get to your blog I do read the ones I have missed….every single poem has at least one verse I would like to quote to those who are interested in listening…so much of what you write resonates with me… you truly have a gift…
have a lovely day and rest of the week!
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Thank you. I’m honored you take time out of your day to read my poetry. I appreciate the kindness. Your comments are always uplifting. x
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But that rotting tree has a magnificent silhouette that is imposing against the rising moon. Wonderful as always, Tosha!
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That it does, my friend. x
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I always look forward to your unique poetic adventures, Tosh. Very, very cool work. xx
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Thanks. Love Giggles Pumpkin.
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Beautiful
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Thanks x
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Ooo, I like this one a lot, Tosha — this one is hot. More than hot, it’s sizzling! Love the closing lines, too. Hope you’re having a great Thursday (I’m late in getting around to blogging).
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Thanks. It’s been s good day. I hope yours had been too. 😉
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Yes, a good productive day it has been! 🙂
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Those are the best kind.
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Yes, finally! LOL One productive day, followed by one unproductive day, etc. etc. etc. Hahaha!
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That’s how my days 10
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Ha. That’s how my days tend to go
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Gotcha! LOL
Actually, my days go more like: productive, unproductive, unproduction x 7, then productive, etc. 🙂
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You truly are an amazing poet, a gifted writer…incredible imagery, beautiful, haunting words that flow in everything you post. I always look forward to reading your work.
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Thank you. My poetry keeps evolving, as does the poet. 🙂 I appreciate the encouraging words. I’m humbled.
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Unbelievable. It shakes, it succours, it surprises. Just heady and rich with sensation. Amazing, really. Best. K
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Thank you. 🙂
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