He’s somewhere between a
brother and a lover.
But not my brother or lover.
He says my sighs say broken.
And because he’s near I’m
transformed somehow.
The words sound different
when they come out of
my mouth.
My form has changed, even
the evergreens take notice.
I bathe in the dappled light
between the trees.
He takes my hand and leads
me down an uncharted road,
where no one has thought of easy.
He says December is the perfect month
for skinny dipping in Minnesota.
-Tosha Michelle
OMG, I am such a Meghan Trainor fan that I embarrass my kids! I work out to her music nearly everyday. I am girl crushing on this song…Love it!
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Me too.
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Sounds like a terrific friend to have, Tosha! (Hm. I suddenly can’t comment on any WordPress blogs. I sure hope this one appears!)
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I found your comment im the spam folder. Sorry you’re having issues
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Thanks, Tosha. I really appreciate it! 🙂
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You’re welcome x
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XY 😊
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xx
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I love this. It just flows so nicely
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Thanks, Todd xo
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This reminds me of when I met my husband. I was going through a divorce, mad at the world, a 3 year old child and determined to survive.
When I met my husband, I didn’t see him as more than a friend. We dated, and I kept him at arms length.
But he was always there. He was the friend I always needed, and we grew into a 22 year marriage.
Great memories your work brought back for me today.
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Aww. I’m glad my poem sparked some happy memories. Congratulations on 22 years together.
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I always say that Minnesota would be great to take a dip, especially in December (wink)…I might go for bathing in the dappled light, though. Beautiful poetry as always 🙂
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Thank you. Winking back at you. xx
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Love it
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Thank you. 🙂
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Welcome
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Lovely… and the end left me with a smile… 🙂
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Yes, that was the effect I was hoping for! 🙂 xx
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Success!
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😉
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Perfect imagery and word choice, Tosha. Love. xo
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Thanks, Niles. Lots of love
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Yikes! Sounds cold to me! Ha, ha, another great one Tosha!
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Me too, actually. 😉 Thanks, Marissa
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Go dip in Minnesota. rsrsrs Love! Kisses! ❤
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Love and kisses back xo
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Great title “The Day After”, wonderful poem as always! Terrific line, “where no one has thought of easy”, is there such a thing? Love the music! Please enjoy your evening. ~ Mia
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Hell no. Not in my world anyway. Thanks, Mia. Lots of love xx
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You’re most welcome! Much love to you! ❤
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For some reason I didn’t see this post earlier, but your writing is absolutely vivid and beautiful. I will definitely be visiting more often 🙂
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Thank you. I just got through reading your latest post on sexual assault and victim blaming. It was interesting reading your perspective.
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Thanks Tosha!
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You’re welcome.
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Well the lakes are frozen in December but we do have an annual polar plunge for charitable reasons. You could come skinny dipping in July though!!! I have a very nice boat. Lol
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Ha-ha. I’ll keep that in mind. 🙂
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xo
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There’s so much to like about this, that includes the song. The line that drew me in was this one:
“He says my sighs say broken.”
Beautiful.
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Thank you so much, Robert.
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Lovely. And you know “you have to purify yourself in Lake Minnetonka” 😆
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😉 x
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Great poem Tosha. But brrrrrrrrrr, skinny dipping in December in Minnesota? Lol.
😦
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Is not meant to be easy.:) xx
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Hahahahaha. In New Years day in Vancouver, people run into the ocean for a polar bear swim. 🙂
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Brrr. Hope you have a wonderful day. xx
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🙂
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So much love, Poetess. I feel this one deeply. All my best. ❤
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Thank you, Eric. Lots of love back xx
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Wonderful… The comforts of a trusted freind, bring out the best in us.
One a little on the crazy side? A bonus of endless laughter.
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Yes, crazy friends are the best!
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Having a trusted friend such as this is indeed a treasure. I loved your poem and am curious as to your inspiration for your musings. Care to share? I had visions of the Polar Bear Club skinny dipping. Sending lots of love your way, dear friend. :)xo
Ellie (Elena M)
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Thank you. I have a few muses that spark different emotions in me.. I’ll tell you about them sometime soon.
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You delivered so many perfect images as you described the hero. One thing that separates you from other writers is that your work consistly evoke emotions. Many write pretty verses, but yours can tweak a heart, amuse, or inspire.
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Thank you. That’s truly such a wonderful compliment.
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This is beautiful, and even my cat Dapple thinks so, but mainly because you used a form of her name in the poem.
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Love to you and your cat.
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You had sunglasses on this morning.
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I know. I fickle. Should I bring them back?
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Maybe you wear the sunglasses until 5pm, then change it up
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Ha-ha. OK. 😉
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Beautiful write Tosha. When you’ve got the warmth inside you could probably make the ice melt so what^s with skinny dipping, piece of cake 😀 Much love to you
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Darn straight, Geetha. Love ya xx
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Love ya too lovely lady xoxo
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Thank you 🙂
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Welcome 🙂
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This friend of yours sounds amazing and wonderful!
Your poetry makes me smile.
And on that note the title is brilliant almost to something like this song:
Just for you.
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Charlie, thank you. You always pick the best songs. 🙂 xx
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My pleasure. I figure you could use a smile. And as always your poetry brings me hope right in my heart. 🙂
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Thank you. It’s been a long day. A smile was needed. 😉 xx
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🙂
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This one captured something in me. It fits so well in my life right now. Like any kind of art, I’m in awe when it reflects right where I am at that (this) precise moment. Thank you for sharing this poem.
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Thank you for reading. I’m happy it resonated.
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Great words. If I’m ever in the US of A I’ll test his Minnesota theory out.
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I have no doubt. Thanks, creepo.
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Don’t mention, scabby Annie!
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Leave your first girlfriend our of it. I’m sure she’s happily married now with scabby children.
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You take her crown, hands down torrid Tosha!
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Ha-ha. You and your alliteration can kiss my ass. 😉
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Oh, you’d like that wouldn’t you, you sicko!? Mwah 😀
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Probably. We’ll leave it at that. Off to have breakfast for supper. Later, you weirdo
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Enjoy, mi lovely loonie!
Oops! There’s alliteration nonsense once again.
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Cool, CP. Can CP cook? CP can. Can CP court Carolina. CP can’t. Can CP cuddle cats. CP can. CP’s critter cam. What the heck did I just type? Time Toshie the terrific toddled to bed
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Tatty bnoo to Troubled Toshie
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CU next Tuesday to CP
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That doesn’t make sense! I will leave you to work out why, termagant Tosher! 😉
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Gosh darn you. It does make sense but you know I’m not going to type out that word on WP. Take the cu and add the nt
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I’m aware what that means, potty mouth. It’s the “to” that makes no sense. Why must I teach you all the time? Hahahaha 😉
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Because the master of everything? I’m thinking that’s that can’t be right.
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Have you been on the vodka again?!
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No. Tequila.
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Then get guzzlin’, honey!
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Yes sir!
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Good gal.
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Oh my god. You did not just gal me. Bar fight time. Anyway, you cheeky git. I need to work out. See ya on the black eye side.
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Is gal not good? Yay! Inadvertently spiked ya! Lol
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It’s not my favorite thing to be called. You just stick with calling me God and we’re good.
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After all the things we’ve called each other, the least I can do is refrain from gal.
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Thank you, Coco
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COCO?!
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I’m running out of things to call you. I’m just going to start calling you random names and things, Lollipop man
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