If you listen to the language of sadness,
you know it has much
to teach us.
There’s dignity in the monochrome
Sanctity in darkness, in the pulse
of quiet, in the rut to be dug out of
.
Sadness can be a type of burning bush,
the X on a map.
It can make the unknown, knowable.
It can help us unfold
It can rip away our untruths, like
paint torn off a congealed can,
taking skin with it.
Sadness can then suture that skin
back together.
It can birth art, music, poetry.
I write proudly with my back ink.
I take solace in words,
even the ones written in water
I choose to write my difficulties,
my grinding realities.
The fantasies under which I labor.
I write to remember-my rain of tears.
How cathartic it is when the downpour
renders everything lush and green.
Enlivening the colorful sensations of hope
I am a student of sadness so
I can become a teacher of light
-Tosha Michelle
love this song and the post:P
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Thank you kindly
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Lovely and very true
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xx
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xoxo
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Vulnerable and humble. A beautiful rendering of your spirit’s strife.
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Thank you xx
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This is beautiful. Thank you for sharing it.
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Thank you for reading xo
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Amazing Tosha! What you describe is so powerful. A lesson I think I’ve needed to listen more closely to. Thank you for sharing this with me. X
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Thanks for getting it. I wish everyone did. Lots if love
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You are so right to celebrate sadness, a lot of beauty can come from it as you show in this poem. As I had severe depression for 13 years I shy away from sadness as every time I feel it I think, oh my god the depression’s coming back. I need to embrace it sometimes, as you do here. http://bit.ly/1ER5cLY
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I can relate. I’ve battled depresion on and off for years. Being raised a proper Southern Belle, I ignored it and camouflaged it with humor and perkiness. Underneath that facade thought was a world of hurt. These days, I embrace the sadness. In doing so, I find peace. Of course, a dose of Wellbutrin doesn’t hurt either. 🙂 xx
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The whole time I couldn’t shake that movie, Inside Out, from my head. Very true, very enjoyable.
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Thank you. I’m not familiar with that film. Off to Google. x
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It’s an animated movie. -.- 🙂 The reason I mention is due to sadness’ prominent and completing role in the movie.
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I’ll check it out. Thank you. I hope you’re having a good day. x
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Indeed, thank you. 🙂 hope you enjoy the movie!
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I love your thoughts here, Tosha. Sadness holds important lessons. Love.
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Thank you.
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“I am a student of sadness so I can become a teacher of light.” The entire piece is amazing and this phrase in particular is fantastic! Another gem!
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Thank you. I’m always pleased when you like my words.
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Tosha, another gem. I loved this. The last two lines were magical. I mentioned you in my post today named Lonely Author Stocking Stuffers. I hope you don’t mind. But a talented person like you needs to be introduced to the world. My apologies if this offends you in any way. Have a great day.
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You are too kind. I appreciate the mention. I’m a bit under the weather today so behind on everything. I just want to sleep. I hope your day is going well. Lots of love
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Aw, feel better. My day is perfectly fine. Be well my friend. Try to get some rest. Take care.
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Thank you. xx
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You have a lyrical soul and a beautiful voice. I am sure the rest is just as lovely
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Thank you. 🙂
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Btw I meant to leave this comment on your other post with the Souncloud song recording. Such are the difficulties of using one’s smartphone.
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I understand. I use my phone s lot too.;)
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This is just so powerful and so beautiful, and there is so much truth in the fact that many of us who write do confront our pain. You are such an amazing poet, of course I’ve said that already, but you still are 🙂
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I’m not sure how amazing I am. However, it makes me happy that you enjoy my poetry. I know i am a huge fan of yours. Hope you’re having a wonderful day
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Thank you, it is rather wonderful. I hope you are likewise having a great day.
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I’m actually under the weather, but in good spirits
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Sorry to hear that. I can identify, I had strep throat and it seemed to hang on awhile. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
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Thank you. I’m glad you’re feeling better.
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Simply, Spectacular!
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Thank you xx
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I agree dear Poet. Sadness teaches us to appreciate the good days. Thank you dear Poet for sharing your amazing poetry and story. Have a safe and fun New Years.
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Likewise sir xx
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Reblogged this on johncoyote and commented:
Amazing poetry by a talented writer. Please read and enjoy.
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Thank you xx
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Was my pleasure. Your good words needs to be read by more.
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Very kind.
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