I love my dead relatives
like I love the broken
spine of my favorite book
I love the bent back pages
and the sad dust cover
of ruin. I’ll never discard
it. I take it out often and
bookmark it in memories.
In the chapters, I want the
words to live again. No
matter how many times
I reread the text, there is
no next scene.
I hope it plays out in
another dimension.
I’d like to think some things
are like this.
The morning light casts a
glow upon the cover,
giving it an angelic gleam.
Who could not admire the
beauty of a well loved book?
Wreckage made by years of
reading favorite passages
over again, and who could
not mourn, the sudden shock
when the pages begin
to fade?
-Tosha Michelle
You write really beautiful poems π
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Thank you. π
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Great work! Plus, Pink Floyd is my favorite band. π
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Thank you. Mine too. My friend Colin sounds just like
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David Gilmour.
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I saw Roger Waters in concert three times. The last was a few years ago when he did The Wall at Yankee Stadium. I also saw Gilmour at Radio City Music Hall. Amazing nights!! That’s so cool about your friend. Is there anywhere online I can hear his music?
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Yeah, let me find a link. Note, he has a punk rock band called The Blood. They have quite the cult following. I’m going to find you something a little bit more mellow. Very cool about the concerts, by the way.
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Wrong link. Sorry. Here you go https://youtu.be/S0pryMoFSVU
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Thanks, Tosha. I will check it out. Have a great day. π
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You’re welcome. xo
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I love your homage the beauty of a well loved book! I think your message is so important, Tosha. More people need to see it. In fact, I’m going to reblog it, I adore it so much.:)
And I’m a big Pink Floyd fan, as well. ((((Hugs))))
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Many thanks. I hope you’re having a lovely Sunday.
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I am, indeed. How are you?
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I’m well. Just staying in. The weather is dreadful.
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I’m glad. Please do stay warm and safe. The weather’s been quite dreadful here, as well.
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The same to you. Let’s hope for blue skies soon.
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Thank you. It was sunny and beautiful for about half the day yesterday, but rain prevailed and it’s been ugly ever since..
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Boo to that.
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Reblogged this on Flaggfan and commented:
Reading is so important, as is the poetic message written by my dear friend, Tosha. Check it out, guys!
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Thank you. I really appreciate you
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That was very beautifully written π
It was both wistful and memorable, which is one of the best combinations I know of!
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Mel, thank you. I’m pleased you like it. x
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Our lost loved ones live on in our mind’s eye. Like a familiar favorite book. Beautiful writing, Tosha. Love.
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Thank you xo
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You’re welcome.
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ah! a good book old or new is something to hold onto.
Even old books have a sweet traditional smell of a good soothing book to read.
I love this poem a lot…and I can relate very much to it. π
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Thanks. Hope you’re having a wonderful day xx
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You are welcome so very much. π
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I have an old dictionary, it’s about 8 inches thick and from 1935. The spine is cracked, the pages are yellowing, but it looks regal sitting on an old dresser. Pink Floyd is one of my faves – The great gig in the sky is amazing.
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Agreed. Epic band, my friend.
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Your way with words and figurative language never ceases to amaze me….love it!
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ugh….my grammar!
that would be “cease” not “ceases” π¦
enjoy the day!
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Thank you. I really appreciate you taking time to read and comment. It’s always so lovely to hear from you. By the way, grammar gets me every time π
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This poem is simply lovely, Tosha. Love the reading/book metaphor, terrific. Sorry I’m late in responding; had a busy weekend! π
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No worries. I hope it was the fun kind of busy. π
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It was! But now I’m behind in everything, π
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One task at a time. You’ll catch up in no time.
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I definitely hope so! And today is election day, and I have to decide when I can squeeze voting in, π
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Good luck. I hope your candidates win
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Ha! They never do! π
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A book with a chapter that is yours.
reading writing
things we manage to learn
old days new days
sing there songs in glory
floating sinking
text fade into memories
staying leaving
your words for later
son daughter
to write their story
on blank pages.
Okay not sure where that came from… just loved your writing. It pulled me in and captured me. Beautiful.
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Likewise. I enjoyed your reply very much.
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