He gives me a love story
for the underworld.
A tale with holes in the
pockets, and cracked mirrors
Serenades me with songs that
could kill spiders in frequency.
Revealing ardor distilled.
Solid? Vapor?
He forges a bridge,
spins me around.
I find breath in the
centripetal force.
We’re always lost somewhere
between either and neither,
between criss and cross
He jumps.
I fall.
Eyes closed,
following in his wake.
He makes a path
for me into
desirable delectable
or delectable destruction.
I sink, under and under,
inside a paradox.
I become the dark residue of
the earth on a moonless night,
where the sky doesn’t exist.
And still I don’t think
I’m there yet.
I’m still holding stones
between my teeth
Grasping for the promise of-
something sinful, after-
-Tosha Michelle
I have no words…
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I do. Hi Dustin! π xx
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Hi, good day, Tosha!
I am sure you have words enough for us all.βΊ
How are you?
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Ha-ha. I’m well. Just in go mode.
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I’m happy to hear it.βΊ
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,;) xx
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Delectable destruction. Very powerful.
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Thank you, Miss. Wendy. Hope you’re having a great weekend.
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One can get absorbed by these words!
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Thank you.
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I love the duality in your lines. HELL! (no pun intended) even your choice of image, with the checkered floor is an artistic representation of your words.
Brilliant piece.
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Thank you.
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There was once a woman who brought out these same emotions in me. I’ve taken to calling her Cleopatra. π Love. xo
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You’re amazing, Tosh xy σΎ΅
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Not really but thanks for thinking so xo
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The lure of evil has a very strong appeal.
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That it does.
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“Dark residue. .on a moonless night…” amazing, powerful, potent..we can just go with amazing π
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Thank you!
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I want to put this one into a bowl and scoop it out like ice cream. So yummy.
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Thank you!
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There are some people who love living in between everything, be it worlds, opinions or lives. Others like living a square life with everything neatly defined. Somehow I see this poem as some sort of a counter thesis to your poem Only One for some aspects. This is really a strong write. I loved it beautiful lady. xoxo π
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Thanks. I’ve lived both ways. I always find more joy in the murky, cloudy, areas where there’s always a chance of stormy weather. It’s build character and tolerance. I know you understand. Lots of love.
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I do. If we do not delve into darkness we can never truly see the light anyway. Lots of love to you too
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Exactly xx
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The following is perfect,
βWeβre always lost somewhere
between either and neither,
between criss and crossβ
A terrific poem Tosha! ~ Mia
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Thank you!
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You’re welcome!
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Such a beautiful poem, I’m still speechless π±
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Thank you. Very kind.
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So beautiful β€
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Thank you.
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You’re welcome π
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Your words always make me smile. Thank you for sharing them. Thank you for your support of my own words. Thank you for being you.
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Thank you, C. The feeling is mutual!
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π
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Power full. You never cease to amaze me.
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Thank you, sir. xx
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This image is so simple and gritty and true: “Iβm still holding stones/between my teeth.” Great piece!
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Thank you.
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Your words are alluring and I am drawn with each one, further and further down until I crave more. Beautiful poetry filled with stunning imagery. I love your command of language.
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Thomas, you’re always so kind. Thank you
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You are kindly welcome, Tosha π
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Kriss Kross really does make you jump, jump…..
Had to make the reference.
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Ha-ha. Kriss kross..applesauce
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….mmmm. ..applesauce
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Creepysauce π
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………well.
See if I share with you now
…..it it was cinnamon flavored, too.
π
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Gosh darnit! Did I type creepy? I meant sleepy or handsome. Yeah, let’s go with handsome.
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Uh huh…..
Handsomesauce. Lol
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Ha-ha. There ya go! Now gimme some of that applesauce. Please and thank you.
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I guess you can have one spoonful….
But only one.
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You stingy little bastard! How rude! π OK, I’d love to stay and try and steal your applesauce but sadly, I have more packing to do. Yay! See ya.
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Have fun, hun. π
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Thanks, sug π
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I say god damn. This be good. Really damn good. Well done
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Well..
Thank you! xx
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fo sho.
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Reblogged this on wwwpalfitness.
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Thank you.
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You’re quite welcome:)
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I love this!!
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Thank you.
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Great post and a great song to go with it to. Thank you π
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Thank you for reading. Hope you’re having a good day.
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Always better when I have read your posts. V v tired today in and out of sleep. Even so keeping a positive mind set. How are you?
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I hope the rest helps. Sleep is good. Your body needs it. I’m well. Preparing for a move here. Packing and taking the small stuff over to the new place. The official move happens a week from tomorrow when the movers come for the big stuff.
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Awe yes. Powerfully mind numbing. The end draws me back to the beginning, over & over again.
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π
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So powerful. Well you’re on a different plane than the rest of us. I guess I will have to continue to fill my twitter with your posts. Remarkable writing.
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You’re being much too kind but it is greatly appreciated.
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Reblogged this on sherriemiranda1 and commented:
Tosha has done it again. I can’t thank her enough for her gorgeous posts! ππππβΊοΈπ
Peace, love & poetic justice to all.
Sherrie
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Thank you!
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“Grasping for the promise of something sinful”…a dark poem with a devilish ending π Great Adam Lambert tune. I am pleasantly stuck in another generation of music but I always like him from American Idol. Looks like he is still creating amazing art.
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Yes, he’s still around. He’s great.
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