I wish I could look through fog,
live the serene life
be content to catch
the sun I can.
I, who’ve been pressed
and molded into
some American dream,
feel more confined
than liberated.
The back story- I’m more
a wanderer than a watcher
More enticed by the exotic
than familiar. I confess.
I’m unsettled.
Today’s wind tugs at me.
The sky urges me to fly.
My mouth hungry for the nectar
of fallen fruit
Inside my heart, an escape plan.
Outside my body glued
to habit and structure.
Rebellion turns my head.
It clings to me like mist.
Briefly, my ribs expand and
I flutter before reality
pulls me back.
Heaving then settling.
Leaving me with
the sticky aftereffects
and in that interlude,
I know my soul would soar
if my mind would only
let it.
-Tosha Michelle
My cover of “Underneath” by Adam Lambert. This song has so much meaning for me. (Dedicated to Heather, Niles, Jane, Terry, Larry, Jennifer,Ian, Diane and all my lovely friends. Thanks for putting up with me.
This just amazing
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Thank you.
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“Not all those who wander are lost…”
Very well done
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Thank you, Purefoy hater 🙂 xx
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I don’t hate sushi….that’s a Purefoy, right?
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I will direct you to my last tweet to you sir. 🙂 xx
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Can I respond with an obxnoxious poem?
X4H
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Ha-ha. 🙂
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I love putting up with you, as you exhale the things you’ve never told. Petal by petals like a flower unfolds.
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Thank you for always being so lovely and poetic.
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You are very welcomed Tosha. Thank-you for being you. 🙂
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Likewise x
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This is absolutely gorgeous and you are so good at pulling heart strings but mostly at the end.
❤️ so good
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Thank you, Eric xx
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Xxx
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“Inside my heart, an escape plan…” I really enjoy “reading you grow”…
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Thank you. I really appreciate you reading me grow, sweet lady
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Tell you the truth, you do seem like “all american girl”
and if you don´t feel it, i can see it
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I’ve felt it all my life. It’s a blessing and a curse, Charlie.
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No, if that is true what I read, trust me it is a blessing if you copare to others, and don`t argue with that!!!
anyways still love ya
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You too! I always appreciate your quirkiness.
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thank you, quirkeness……
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xx
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hold on, i´m not quirky, i´m sexy!!
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Pardon, of course. Sexy, that’s what I meant to type 🙂
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I knew it
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😉
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This is a brilliant poem, with incredible depth, especially for those of us that are familiar with the feelings of being unsettled. Have a great Sunday. ~ Mia
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Thanks, Mia. Wishing you a lovely Sunday as well, my soul blogging sister.
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You’re so very welcome and thank you. Ha-ha, I’m laughing, I was just thinking about that the other day after reading one of your poems, definitely “soul sister” but I think I’m the “evil twin”!
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I think you might be right. I’m hoping some of your evil ways rub off on me. 🙂
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Ha-ha, thank you. You say that now, how do you look in an orange jumpsuit? You’re probably the only one that could pull that look off, of course all the while looking great no doubt!
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Ha-ha. Orange is definitely not my color Maybe, you could just teach me The Art of Evil 101 I don’t think I’m ready for an advanced course.
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*Laughing* of course we can start with remedial evil, but I think 101 will be too easy for you, it’s just like riding a bike!
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Ha-ha. I always did excel at learning. I look forward to being your pupil 🙂 xx
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You American dream you! Well it all seems quite enthralling to me! I listened to this book club reviews program earlier this week, it was so interesting now I’m playing it back again! You might enjoy dipping into it, they talked about 3 books, it just went so well!! XX
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b06z2pmt
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It’s not. Ha! Thanks so much for the link. I will definitely give a listen. xx
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WOW! How do you it?
It’s like an inexhaustable spring, flowing of every feeling, I’ve never known.
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Really? Thank you. It always feels more like winter to me. I appreciate your comments, Dale
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Oh, how relatable this all it. She was…an American Girl.
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Thank you. It’s not all it’s cracked up to be, is it? Hope you are well xo
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Beautiful – both words and voice! 🙂
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Thank you!
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Wow, this is amazing, I feel like Ivan really create to it, too!☺
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Thanks so much, Dustin
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You’re most welcome!
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*can*
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Yeah, I was thinking of water, & your talents of no limits.
My bad…
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You’re so kind
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Oh, I love both the poem and the cover, Tosha. You are so multi-talented. Words, music — so beautiful!
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Thanks, Deb. Hope you are enjoying the Super Bowl. Yippee 🙂 xx
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Survived Super Bowl 50, lol
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Ha-ha. There’s only a few things I can name that I’ve enjoyed less. 🙂
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Reblogged this on wwwpalfitness.
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Thanks, Paul
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Good night Tosha, here Monday 05:11 am…
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Good morning to you xx
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Fascinating write Tosha. I wonder how many women feel this tug o war going on inside them and not just Americans. Your writing always delivers the message in waves which are both intriguing and compelling. Really loved this one. xoxo
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Thanks. I think a lot of women do especially as we get to a certain age, and start thinking how we want to spend the rest of our lives. I think the restlessness can be healthy if it inspires us to grow and become better.
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Very true. You are a very wise lady 🙂
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So are you. 🙂
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We are at least two then 😀
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Love your new display pic btw ❤
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Thank you! xx
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Welcome 🙂
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You sang like a angel. A beautiful song.
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Thanks, John x
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I listen to your songs for a hour now. I went to Youtube and I couldn’t find you. You are amazing. I would love to hear you sing the classic. “Perhaps, perhaps”. Perfect for your voice.
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I’m not familiar with that song, but I will certainly try and learn it for you. I have a youtube channel but the only video I have is of my cat. Ha-ha
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It a beautiful song. Very sexy. Done by the Europe singers with skill.
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I listened to it. It’s beautiful!
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A french singer sang it the best. One of the great songs.
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I’ll try and learn it this week
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Yay!! I get to like a post.
A brief Fanks to WP for not being a twot today!
As for your mind letting your soul soar: if it let it soar any higher we wouldn’t be able to read your words.
Aaaaarrrrrrgggggghhhhhh! I’m being nice. Freaky.
Change is as good as a rest.
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I’m swooning.
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Don’t bang your head!!!
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Would you be quiet. You’re so distracting. I’m trying to do things here… Important things like fit your voodoo doll with a hat of nails.
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You be quiet!
I was being nice, you over beaten bag of lima bollocks!
Now look at what you’ve made me go and do!?
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I was testing you to see if you were being genuine. You failed. HA!
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Fail schmail! I come, I see, I conquer!
Not necessarily in that order.
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Until next time not so dear one 🙂 xx Love, light, and lots of cold tea.
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Right back at ya, my dark and wonderful shadow. X
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very very stupend tosha
marcello
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Thank you so much
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kiss tosha
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xx
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Since, I’ve known you……you have soared like a bird….and am so proud of you xo
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Thanks, my Janie. I love you. You are constantly evolving too. We are women, hear us f****** roar.
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yeah…hear us roar haha
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Us and Katy Perry
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Love this Tosha! You are an all-American girl! 🙂 So filled with wanderlust and curiosity…the urge to set out to explore and know the great unknown. I hope you are always able to find and embrace those moments that feed your soul in the midst of the responsibilities that also make you adorable! 🙂
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Thank you, Michael. What a sweet comment. 🙂 xx
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A sweet comment for a sweet spirit! Hope you have a wonderful day. 🙂
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Thanks. Likewise!
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Great poem and your voice is incredible and daring! Love it. 🙂
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Thanks, sweet and eclectically awesome friend
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Why you are welcome. 🙂
Say, have you read the new poem I posted? I had to change the first name of the character. It’s a weird name and never been heard of before…I think.
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I have. I just haven’t had a chance to comment. Let me go do that now
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Your words ring true to so many people I imagine, they certainly do to me. There is this great dream society places in front of us all – and it is inspiring – but sometimes there are these little paths along the way that are way more enticing and we are lost forever 🙂 Those places need to be celebrated as well – so thank you for your voice once again!
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Thank you for reading. I knew you would understand
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Incredible song as well ~ beautiful voice…
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Thanks, Randall xx
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Beautiful, Tosha!
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Bravo. Seriously, WordPress should pay you for blogging. You are becoming one of my favorite reads. I love everything about you!!!
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Thanks, Andrew. I love your blog as well. You’re one of my favorite Yankees xx
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That makes me feel special. Thanks
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You’re welcome xx
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You write eloquently and artistically
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Thank you, Yvonne. You do too.
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Reblogged this on sherriemiranda1 and commented:
Tosha is such a talented young woman. Her poem reminds me so much of my youth & other stages of my life. It is so calming when you finally find a life that fits you like a glove. I wish that life for her and all who are wandering through life trying to find something, but unsure what they are looking for.
Tosha, thanks for the poem, as well as the art & video. 😊😜😉😳😘
Peace, love & real living to all,
Sherrie
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Tosha, Gorgeous as usual. Thought you might like to hear a song from another beautiful, this time Aussie Belle, who is also an actor, and who happens to be my cousin (1x removed). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtErKUVUfvU&sns=em
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Wow! What talent. Love the song. Thank you for sharing. You must be so proud.
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love the poem
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Thank you!
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you beautifully articulate your inner conflict
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Thank you, John
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Beautiful ! Absolutes beautiful, magical.
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Thank you! xx
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Im glad i discovered love for poetry untill i read tosha poems i thought poetry was a joke but tosha has made me see the light poets are amazing writers to
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I’m glad you like poetry now
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