I grasp for infinity
while trying to coax
the pins and needles
from my head.
I long to sleep
and wake up in a new land
where I can ease
into a less chaotic life,
slip into serenity
and under your sleeve.
No ill intent in my trespass
but I do have a plan.
We’ll take over the moon
and force the clock
to surrender.
We’ll live forever on
a daydream and pixie dust.
Dine each night on
wild berries and sunflower seeds.
You there in the leather jacket.
I’m not boastful.
I take no credit for our meal.
I just ask that you consider me
man of wasp and honey,
maze and train whistle.
Feel the softness
under your coat.
Take it off
and let me in.
-Tosha Michelle
Lisdont-know-whyKnow Why by Tosha Michelle 2020 #np on #SoundCloud
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Beautiful imagery
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Thank you!
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My pleasure
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Happt Friday, Tosh. xy š
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Thank you. You too.
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Hi Tosha, this is beautiful. Wanderlust!
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Thank you. š
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So pretty, always look forward to your poetry…
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Thank you. Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
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Thanks, Tosha, you, too
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You’re welcome xx
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I love the pics, the words the sounds….
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Thank you so much.
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Weāll take over the moon
and force the clock
to surrender. ” — This is a wonderful plan! I’m in!
love this, Tosha! š
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Cool! Meet at midnight. I’ll be the one wearing a
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Hmmm….well, I have to say. Wearing a is quite fashionable. š
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Ha-ha. I accidentally hit the reply button too quickly…;)
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beret ask for Pierre
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Lol!!! Ok. š ā¤
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š xx
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Nice. Is the pic from around Charleston?
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Thank you. No. It’s has a more of a European feel to me. Honesty, I don’t know though. It’s an image I’ve had on my laptop forever.
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I love lush and misty so much more than dry and sunny š
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I prefer a mix of both… too much misty makes my already misty soul weep. š
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“Weāll live forever on
a daydream and pixie dust”
You knew I would love that!!!
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Of course, Peter Pan xx
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Sounds like a plan to me!
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Great We’re all meeting at midnight š
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I’ll be there.
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No day but today….
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….sorry…
Went a little Rent on ya.
I feel your pain. The desire is there.
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See….these are the reasons I like ya.
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Aww. I wish I could think of at least one for you. HA-HA
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………………………………….š
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There’s one. You post the best emoticons
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………………………..
You get no ‘moticon
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No. I’m moticonless.
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Open your cold heart to the beauty of emoticon. Lol
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NEVER!!! š
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WELL THEN!!! :^)
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Indeed. Now take your ridiculous emoticons and shove them where . .. .
Ummm š
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……where they go. I’m sure you meant “where they go”. It’s good to put things back when you are finished with them.
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True. Back in the box you go.
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So well crafted! Love the song too, (hands over leather jacket) Wonderful – have a good weekend, thanks for the serenity! ā¤
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Thanks for the compliments and letting me in. š Cheers
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Your spirit swims in such a deeply charming sensuality Tosha. Like syrup to the hummingbird or nectar to the butterfly
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What a lovely comment. Thank you!
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The first four lines are my favorite part of this one. Love. xo
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Thank you. xo
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You’re welcome.
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Thank you!
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Lovely! Thank you for the smile, a true pleasure to read! ~ Mia
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Thank you. Your comments always brighten my day
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You’re welcome and thank you!
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your playful-romantic poem evokes the longing for Geborgenheit, for which I couldn’t find an Englisch equivalent…
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Thank you!
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Making my Friday!! Incredible poetry, amazing voice…
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Thank you. Very kind!
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Lovely write Tosha. I particularly like the pixie dust part š
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Thank you. That’s my favorite part xo
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Welcome š
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Great poetry – I would note any man who wears a proper leather jacket would rarely if ever dine on seeds and berries – think about it. XO
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Thank you. Pondering as I type. x
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Anytime TM. XO
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here – took me a few minutes – for you. Thanks for inspiring Me. XO https://thelighteningandthefire.wordpress.com/2016/03/11/to-dine-on/
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You’re quick!
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Another brilliant write. “Weāll live forever on a daydream and pixie dust.” Also loved your intended diet of wild berries and sunflower seeds.
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Thank you. You are a man of impeccable taste. š xx
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Haha I know a good blog when I see it. lol
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Hell yeah, you do š
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LOL
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Reblogged this on Iconography ā Incomplete and commented:
Beautiful poem.
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Thank you!
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Beautiful is just the start of it. It’s such an intelligent poem. It speaks on so many registers. It has nature, natural elements, alternative and alternate lifestyles, aesthetics of love figured on food and intimacies: clean eating and clean loving. I read the poem a second time. It’s beauty captivated me and taught me things. You are an incredible writer Tosha. Not to mention ingenious in how you write. There were many favourite lines, some are”Weāll take over the moon
and force the clock to surrender.” Keep on writing. I hope I get to see many of you published in my lifetime so I can tell friends and family I know Tosha Michelle I read her work and I can attest she has always been brilliant from that time. Maybe she was still learning as I am but she always put her talent, heart and skills out š
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Wow. Thank you. If I had a payroll, I’d put you on it. š I truly appreciate the encouragement and kindness. I’m honored you like my poetry. Truly.
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Awww, you don’t have to put me on a payroll. We could be partners paying each other; working with each other. What I said was the truth. You are talented and it shows. Don’t let any stupid haters, jealous asshats tell you otherwise. Listen to constructive criticism but like a music piece you must have an ear for criticism too. Pay attention. Select parts or wholes when necessary. With praise the same praxis applies. If you want good feedback ask for it politely when it is required and demand it, also with a suave gentle firmness, when you require it. Challenge yourself at times but also know your comfort zones. I am not a talent. But this something I learned so I shared with you. I want to read more of your poetry and I am sorry if I can’t. I am actually not so free these days as I used to be some months ago. I need to sit down and read things too. But that is not a total excuse as I read stuff in Captain’s blog and Mari’s ā sometimes I procrastinate so forgive me for that. I will hopefully get to read some of your recent work and the new ones you aim to publish here. Keep writing please
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Thank you so much. Wonderful advice. I will take it to heart. I like your poetry as well. xx
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Chapter1:http://wp.me/p7i9o3-4
Chapter 2:http://wp.me/p7i9o3-7
Read them š
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This was lighter than your usual “straight out of the deep dark forest” type of poetry š
Lovely!
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Ha-ha. Occasionally, I wander into a meadow. š xx
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š just be aware of the Big Bad Wolf beautiful Scarlett! š
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š xx
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Oh gosh, when I read poetry like this I want to make the clock surrender, too. You have a way with words that is unlike anyone. Unique in style and filled with pure passion, your writing is often visceral. I love this piece, so much.
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That so lovely of you to say. I’m a huge fan of your work so it means a lot
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I am humbled to be able to read your work and to receive your appreciation in return.
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Thank you!
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You are welcome š
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