Because if you are a human being,
you should try it at least once in your life,
assuming you’re already in that delinquent minority
of people who actually give a damn.
In which case it is imperative that you deny your nature.
Pay no mind to the wounded, those hurting, those living
in poverty, those abused and degraded
Your conscience might try to entice you
into fighting these wars.
Don’t be tempted to be a regime of change.
Be the most pathetic of apathetic.
Be an emphatic sack of nothing.
Become fish like with your feelings.
Let summer revolve solely around you.
Become Dionysius favorite daughter.
Affix yourself to a incubus of
laissez-faire.
Don’t have eyes that see and are able
to to derive a lesson from a flaw.
Don’t have ears that are able
to discern a cry for help
from a sports match on TV.
Don’t let your skin be alive with compassion.
Don’t feel sick in the bones
for all the horror in the world.
Let your indifference be museum quality.
Mona Lisa with a bottle of gin
and a party dress on.
Let your own selfishness uproot your veins.
Parade down the street and cheer yourself on,
while a homeless man begs for money or change.
This is how you do it. You have no time
for extreme emotions. No truths. No news.
Drink your tea, and steep yourself
into a stupor.
Sleep for years without a map.
Waste your life drooling and snoring.
The planet will spin on.
Who needs to feel the sun, the rain?
Dream toward less.
You can wake up when you’re dead.
Just don’t expect anybody
to look for you in the dark.
Don’t be surprised if your left stunned,
spinning, alone.
This is just one of the ways it could go,
if you take my advice.
I hope you can tell me another.
-Tosha Michelle
Love that song, beautiful memories and great style of writing as usual, thank you.
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Thank you. Have a lovely day.
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Great Post.
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Here’s to those who are incapable of what is described here. It is a painful road to see the broken parts of the world, and even more painful to want to do something about it. All my best, Tosha.
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It is but that’s the beauty of living. xx
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Yes. Xx
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Love it! It makes me think of several persons I could apply this too who would have already taken your advice. Their motto is that what the eyes do not see the heart does not feel. I have frequented several in the circles I evolved in as a private banker before. I have to admit it can sometimes become nauseating the lack of humanity and the egocentrically reduced vision. Great write as usual Tosha!
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Thank you. Apathy is one of society’s greatest eels
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Yes I agree with you and realise you must have meant ills
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I did. My phone has a mind of its own. It also has no time for my southern accent
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Lol, I love your wit 😀
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😉 xx
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🙂 xoxo
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That should have read ills. Note, this is what I get for talking into my cell and having it type for me. Thank you so much for reading and commenting.
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Ah ah ah, I can relate to that. Sometimes my iphone writes weird stuff.
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The joys of technology
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🙂
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Wow! What words these are!
So really strong!
I like the photos too!
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Thank you!
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Powerful emotive piece Michelle.. I love it. 😉
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Thank you xx
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Very thought provoking. Thanks for sharing this. 💕
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Thanks for reading! x
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Random kindness saves souls. Beatiful work. Love you.
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Thank you. Love the video
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So dark and poetically truthful. The Mona Lisa line was classic….loved reading this one.
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Thanks, my sweet friend. Always love it when you drop by.
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“Let your indifference be museum quality. Mona Lisa with a bottle of gin and a party dress on.” Most evocative summary on the matter I’ve ever read…
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Thank you. I knew you would get the subtext. I appreciate you reading and commenting.
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Well written. 💕
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Thank you
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Tosha, this is great! You never disappoint, these words ring so true for me as I watch the erosion of society and humanity. Superb!
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Thank you! I truly appreciate you. x
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Thank you, it’s always a treat to indulge in your poetry! Enjoy the rest of your Sunday!
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Likewise. I’m always on the lookout for a new poem by you
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I played this song and I was reading your words at the same time.
It brings memories of pain and hope for a new world.
I love your writing style. This blog of yours is different. In a good way. Brilliant writing. 🙂
Happy New Years! Tosha. 🙂
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Thank you!! x
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You are most certainly welcome. 🙂
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Very nice, Tosha! I like these new, longer lines — prose-ish! 🙂
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Thank you!!
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An impassioned piece. I would like to think about others that could do more as I read this, but I can look in the mirror and know there is work to be done in own garden.
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The fact that you acknowledge the room for improvement, proves you are more enlighten than most.
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A rallying cry for more kindness, compassion, and helping hands in the world. We would all do well to follow your advice, Tosha. Your heart and creativity shine in this poem. Love you lots.
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Thank you. Love ya.
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Apathy is all around us but thankfully there is empathy shining through, just like in this piece…i love how you champion empathy through your handling of apathy… clever and brilliant- it’s reverse psychology at its finest 😀
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Thank you. I appreciate you reading and commenting.
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You are welcome!
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xx
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🙂 xo
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Brilliant! Happy New Year!
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Thank you. Love your artwork. Happy New Year!
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Thank you….! And Happy New Year to you.
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Tosha Dear Michelle, I dedicated a song to you and three friends. I hope you enjoy. It is in this post: https://wldexilado.wordpress.com/2016/01/03/david-garrett-dangerous/
😉
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Thank you. How sweet. xx
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Unfortunately there are way too many people like this out there. I think my favorite line has to be:
‘Drink your tea, and steep yourself into a stupor.’
Brilliant!
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Thank you. I agree. In some ways, I think apathy is worse than hatred.
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I would have to agree, since at times I think hatred leads to apathy.
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If there was ever an indictment against humanity as a whole, I’ve read it hear. Unfortunately, it’s mostly true. The few who try so hard to realize change are absorbed into the apathetic collective known as society.
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We just become desensitized to everything
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A great post. Just found your blog, I like it!
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Thank you. Lovely to connect.
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Surprising deja vu. This morning I was watching this 4 Non Blondes video while I was sorting out my plan for the day. A bit of soulful inspiration.
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Serendipity
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Simply stunning, Tosha, I am speechless. Out of all of your amazing poetry that I’ve read, this is by far my favorite!!
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Thank you, Dustin. xx
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You’re most welcome, but in all fairness, I didn’t do much. You deserve all the praise.
((((Big Hugs))))
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You’re the sweetest.
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Thank you.:)
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You’re welcome x
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Reblogged this on Flaggfan and commented:
Check out Tosha Michelle’s stunning words on apathy, and its impact on the world.:)
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Thank you! Lots of love.
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