I once sang of faith
with unwavering clarity.
Certainty in every note.
The wild berry of a purple heart,
noble and true until hope unlatched,
fear reaching it’s breaking point.
How quickly the fruit
turnned bitter on my tongue.
Now I struggle to hold on
to the melody,
whispering my song
through broken lungs.
-Tosha Michelle
Stuning image…..
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I forgot to add courtesy of Google. 🙂 xx
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No worry it understand…..
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👌👍👍
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xx
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FANTASTIC 🙂
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Thank you. 🙂
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Beautiful Tosha ! love , megxxx
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Thank you. xx
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Tosha this is fabulous!
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Thank you! xx
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My pleasure
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Lovely poem Tosha!
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Thanks, Geetha
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Welcome Tosha
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I get you, Tosh. xy
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Thanks, Larry xo
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My pleasure. xx
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Oh My good 😯
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Thank you.
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Welcome to getting older. How quickly we become jaded.
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Isn’t that the truth? I miss the days of blind faith and endless hope.
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That’s Beautiful. So real of so many.
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Thanks, Dale
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Well done.
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Thank you!
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Full of melancholic beauty. Love this, Poetess. ♡
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Thank you! xo
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Perhaps in time, the bitter fruit will become fine wine…like yourself. 🙂
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Ha-ha. One can hope xo
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This is a wonderful poem that astutely walks the line between hope and hurt. Thank you.
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Thank you for reading!
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beautiful Tosha, deeply felt
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Thank you.
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I sense a deep sorrow in your words. Hope I’m wrong. Find a place inside your heart where there is joy and love, and it will burn out the pain of disappointment.
I love the Red Sea analogy.
Lots of love,
Ellie
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Thank you, Ellie. I appreciate you.
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oh wow wow wow! Splendid work
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Thank you kindly.
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A sentiment I identify with very much. Wonderfly expressed, Tosha. Love.
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Thanks Niles. Love ya
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Nice work
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Thank you.
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Rather emotive. Well done.
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Thank you
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Powerfully evocative, your words always touch my heart! ~ Mia
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Thank you. I feel the same way about yours
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You’re so very welcome and thank you for the kind words.
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This is truly beautiful, Tosha. I love how you apply such a wonderful line from a great hymn. 🙂
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Thanks, Thomas. 🙂
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You are welcome, Tosha! 🙂
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What a strong poem Tosha.
If I may say that roots never dry. No matter where we are, what will happen to us, whether we are broken or run away, we will all eventually come back to what we know is Truth. May your days be filled with love!
-Dajena ❤
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Thank you, Dajena xx
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You are definitely welcome gorgeous!
-Dajena ❤
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xx
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Good writing and purely remarkable imagery.
for you:
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Thank you. The video is perfect.
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I knew you would like it. 🙂
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Very cool, indeed.
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Gotta love that photo. Hahahaha. Modern day parting of the Red Sea. Just like your poem expresses the heart and thoughts of so many Americans that are frustrated with their faith. And not just Americans, but much of the Western World. Or maybe I’m just totally off base with my interpretation here…?
At any rate, spectacular poem Tosha. Seems so real and honest.
🙂 ❤
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You are spot on. Thanks for getting it!
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Reblogged this on sherriemiranda1 and commented:
That looks like a photo, though obviously can’t be. A modern day story of Moses parting the sea, maybe? Tosha has written another beautiful poem. Enjoy Ya all! 😊😜😉😳
Peace, love & poetry for all,
Sherrie
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Thank you. You’re always so kind.
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Hi Tosha! This is really nice and beautiful! Amazing! ☺
I’m a new blogger and I will be very happy to have your views and suggestions on my blogs! Hope you like them! ☺
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Thank you. Nice to connect.
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Ooo, I like it! Plus, very cool pic.
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Thank you, sir
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You paint such stunning visuals!!
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Thank you.
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