Years from now when I read of your passing, I won’t imagine you in some abstract place. I want to picture you where you were the happiest- by the stream, where the ocean is never far, with book in hand, countless chapters, and no one to interrupt you.
Relaxing under a cerulean sky, blue-winged birds soaring.
The years, an heir to what was, golden, swinging light
as a breeze on an olive branch. The sky opening in their final valediction.
The sunlight dusting your hair, the fringe of grass.
The water from the stream flowing upward against the backdrop
of an eternal, carefree day.
The wisp of yourself pouring into the syntax in front of you. Words open again and again. Never taking back what they promise.
A thousand words to sustain you. Peace hemmed cover to endless cover.
Paused on the footnote of the page, you look up. Freedom in your gaze. Liberation in the moment. How still you are. How content. The words happening here. You look back down: your finger in the book. Your heart still, attuned to the glimmering of the stone.
The precipice attained.
-Tosha Michelle
Always nice to remember someone at their best.
LikeLiked by 3 people
Truly.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Resonated with me.. ❤️
LikeLiked by 3 people
Thank you, beautiful.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Resonated with me as well Tosha. You know New Year’s Eve I drove by a funeral home and they were conducting one based on the activity (folks leaving, cars departing, etc.). I thought to myself “what a rough way to start a New Year.” I said a prayer for that family and am sure they are doing what you suggest in your words above.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I hope so. I hope they find solace.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Such a beautiful presentation!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Robert, thank you.
LikeLiked by 1 person
To be remembered in our finest hour would be the greatest of gifts to us in the afterlife. Well written!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks, Rob xx
LikeLiked by 1 person
A lovely and heartfelt eulogy. Well done, Tosha. Love.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks. Love ya.
LikeLiked by 1 person
You’re welcome.
LikeLiked by 1 person
My heart can see every inch of that place. What a beautiful setting to memorialize someone special. When it’s my time I hope that I have such a place. Beautiful, Tosha.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you. I’ll meet you there.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Deal! X
LikeLiked by 1 person
😉
LikeLiked by 1 person
Wow this is really beautiful.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you xx
LikeLiked by 1 person
I know so many people said beautiful but I have to say the same because that is the perfect word for this. Thanks for sharing!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you for reading!
LikeLiked by 1 person
This was absolutely beautiful. It is always best to remember someone in their best times.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you. xx
LikeLiked by 1 person
Gorgeousness personified.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you. xo
LikeLiked by 1 person
This is so lovely, Tosha — I’m really enjoying these longer lines for some reason — pushin’ the prose, 🙂 And this music — can’t tell you how many times I’ve played this soundtrack as I write; it’s gorgeous. Beautiful indeed. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you. Experimenting a bit. I appreciate you reading. Hope kitty is feeling better.
LikeLike
Well, I like the experiment! 🙂
Kitty is doing much better, for now. Thanks for asking. 😉
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you. Glad to hear your doll baby is feeling better
LikeLike
You’re most welcome … And so am I glad about my kitty, who’s sitting on my lap even as I type these words 🙂 Have a great evening, Tosha!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m glad too
LikeLiked by 1 person
Your writing is lovely, full of magnificent imagery. The video choice perfect to accompany your words. The entire post is quite emotional and heartfelt, wonderful!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you for your lovely comment. Much appreciated. x
LikeLiked by 1 person
You’re most welcome, enjoy your day!
LikeLiked by 1 person
“Relaxing under a cerulean sky, blue winged birds soaring.” I love this, Tosha. x
One with altitude and unbridled speed
Adrenaline and immortality
Metamorphic rock is candy glass
Trepidation, a weakness; fear, a misguided mindset.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you, Wingsuit man. Love!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Though a lot times I forget what I am about to say. People never really leave, never really die, there thoughts actions words painting have an effect on me, and that is how there is always life.. Yup, I say that, and also I seem to forget that a lot too. I really like this one!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you. Could you do me a favor? Please send me a link to your music. You can find my contact info on my site.
LikeLike
Hey , I sent you 2 emails with attachments of my songs. There are six songs written by me and 1 song by R.E.M. Sent them to your tmwoody90@gmail.com address.. I do not have my new stuff anywhere on the web other than my site
http://www.tedgiffin.com Lemme know if you get the emails..thank for listening..
LikeLike
Thanks so much. I look forward to listening!
LikeLiked by 1 person
It’s just lovely.Every thing else I wanted to say has been said by everyone before me really.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Alex, thank you.
LikeLike
Very thought provoking. Nice!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you. 🙂
LikeLike
Tosha, I read it first and then read it again with music. I some water in my eyes on the second read. Is this your happy place…a space you visit when meditating perhaps? Is it how you would want to be remembered? No need to answer…just sharing where your art took me.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Michael, yes, it is how I’d like to be remembered, and how I like to remember. Hope that makes sense.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Tosha I love your writings. This one is very beautiful ❤
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you. I’m so glad you enjoy my musings.
LikeLiked by 1 person