The words you speak
discount my pain.
How your verbs like to
punch and scream.
There’s never any lapse
in your open mic night of the insane.
Your tone sets the mood of us.
A tainted midnight summer’s
nightmare. The nervy syntax
of careless “oh wells”.
Yet our façade of happiness
refuses to be gutted.
We whore out delusions and dine on the revenue
of lack and long lost luster.
The gods of irony mock our names.
I dress my knife wounds up in lace and garters.
Pop a placebo and call it real.
-Tosha Michelle
Oh wow. 😞
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Thank you, Sarah
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“I dress my knife wounds up in lace and garters.
Pop a placebo and call it real.”
stunning. you are amazing, tosha.
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Not really, but thank you for thinking so xx
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yes, really and you’re welcome. x
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You are amazing. Don’t downplay your brilliance. Rachel doesn’t look like a person who gives out false compliments.
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Thank you. Rachel is a total bad ass. You’re right. She is a straight shooter.
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🙂
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Damn they must be some hot looking knife wounds. Another brilliant write. Open mic, placebos, what an imaginative piece. Only you. Only you. Bravo.
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Thank you. That made me chuckle. 🙂
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LOL Chimp being Chimp.
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Ha-ha
Carry on!
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Will do
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Well, she wears them beautiful nothing intrinsically hot about them but yes Tosha is hot as anything 😉
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Blushing
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Well, you are very pretty. You know how to carry yourself pretty well. Unfortunately, I don’t know how to do that. So, I admire anyone who can do this that I can’t do. Also, your skin tone and face is pretty aesthetic 🙂
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I’ll let you in on a little secret. I am awkward as hell. Truly , I trip up the stairs. Just be you, we are all unique and quirky. Embrace your idiosyncrasies and make them work for you.
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It’s okay. Nothing really works for me in that department. But I accepted that. I guess as much as I can.
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You seem pretty terrific to me xo
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LOL Oh yeah, I know this Southern Belle is the ENTIRE sizzling package to the point she can almost be labeled an arsonist. And bursting with amazing talent, too. Be well.
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Y’all are a hoot.
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lol
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It’s great to know the multidimensions of people. That people are so well amazing brilliant in so many ways.
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That Tosha is so well amazing brilliant in so many ways. Sorry, for plagerizing.
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Oh my God you two. Stop before I have to put you on the payroll. 😉 You are both amazing. I’m so happy we are connected.
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LOL Sorry for gushing on your blog. Nice to meet your friend.
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Trust me. I don’t mind 🙂
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hehe
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I F@$%^&# love this one!
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Thank you. I’m f@%%# glad
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Ha! 😃
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Skillfully brilliant poem by Tosha. Love everything about it. It hinges on all the pins and needles of our daily lives. It makes sense and means the best. It’s depiction of sadness is very beautifully done. But also the stamina and endurance of someone who can live with a bastard
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Thank you!
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So imizine poetic
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Love ya Tosha! Great stuff as always 🙂 ❤
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Thank you!
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Words can be deceiving, can’t they. Beautiful writing, Tosha. xo
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They sure can. Thank you. Lots of love.
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Tosha,
Your words are inventive, bold and soulful. I enjoyed the narrative of life riding on a wave that isn’t even there. Always a pleasure to read here.
Peace
Michael
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Thank you. What a lovely insightful comment
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Killer words Tosh. I also am a big fan of the song “Craving” by James Bay
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Thank you. He’s amazing. I want to cover some of his music.
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I’d love to hear that
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I’ll work on something next week.
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Those open mic nights can be powerful stuff! And those poetry groupies?? Relentless!
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Right. How do we manage? It’s really hard being so awesome, isn’t it?
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Oh sistah, you said it!
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“There’s never any lapse
in your open mic night of the insane.”
Great lines! Always wonderful writing! Maybe a nocebo would do the trick! 😉 James Bay a favorite, lovely choice.
~ Mia
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Haha. How devious. Thank you. I’m in love with James Bay’s voice.
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You’re welcome, I hope you’re have a great day!
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You too
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Great one. Love the line: We whore out delusions and dine on the revenue
of lack and long lost luster.
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Thank you!
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You are a tremendous talent. When reading this, I felt compelled to buy a couple a bottles of fine French wine and drink with you in some southern cafe with a piano player and an open mike.
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Thank you. That’s a lovely visual.
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Tosha, this poem is brilliant!
How your verbs like to
punch and scream.
There’s never any lapse
in your open mic night of the insane.
Excellent metaphors and wonderful structure of your work.
What inspired this amazing poem? The ending brought be in wow!
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Every dysfunctional relationship I’ve ever had. Haha. Thank you!
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You’re welcome. 🙂 By dysfunctional relationships, do you mean the guys we’re dysfunctional? or just bad?
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No, just dysfunctional, not bad. I don’t tolerate mean people. I prefer sweet people like yourself.
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awwww….Tosha. You and I both have something in common there. 🙂 Sweet is perfect. 🙂 By the way I’m reading your interview. 🙂
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Truly. Life’s too short to be mean. Thank you for reading the interview. I hope you like it. I really enjoyed reading yours
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Likewise. And on a good note. Here’s a flash-back song that will cheer you up and make you feeling happy. 🙂
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Excellent. Feeling the rhythm.
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🙂 🙂
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🙂 🙂 Tosha read what I wrote on the interview. 🙂
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OK. Will do. 😉
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Aww. Thank you! I’m happy to know you xo
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I’m so happy to be friends and know you as well. 🙂
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You’re a good man, Charlie Brown
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🙂 🙂 🙂
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I got to “like”.
Oh, WP, you finicky bitch!
Good read wingman!
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Yay and thank you wingnut
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My reluctant pleasure. 😉
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This is brilliant Tosha. Love the song too.
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Thank you. 🙂
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You know you are penciling brilliant, right? I mean if I haven’t told you so….but you can penciling listen to it again…Because pencil this was good. ❤
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Yay. I love the pencil stamp of approval!! Thank you.
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Pencil!…
Ok….I’m done…maybe another heart emoji…❤….ok. yep. Done. 😉
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Ha-ha. Thank you. I have no clue how to do emoticons but giving you a heart too.
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Your poetic skill knows no limits, Tosha. Each and every poem you write manages to display your strong command of language (figurative and literal) and flows so perfectly. What a natural you are!! Kudos on weaving metaphor after metaphor in this brilliant piece!
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Thomas, you’re always so kind and generous with your comments. Thank you!
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I love your writing, Tosha, and it always moves me to pen such words. You are welcome! 🙂
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That makes me happy. Thank you. I love yours as well. x
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I know I sound like a broken record, but it’s true 🙂 Thank you, so much for your support as well. 🙂 xo
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You don’t. I really appreciate your thoughtfulness. I doubt myself, your words inspire me to do that less
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I think I just heard my heart sigh as I read your beautiful words. So happy I am that my words can but reduce your doubt. Believe it, my friend, you are one hello of a poet. 🙂
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Thank you. I mean it. Night, my maple leaf friend. I’m off to dreamland. Hope you have a peaceful rest xo
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🙂 Good night, my friend. Thank you and may your dreams keep you safe til morning light. xo
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😉 likewise xx
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🙂 xo
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Call it real….
it’s all just plum purrday. For REAL.
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Thank you!
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Gave me the feels ❤️
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Nice xx
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My pleasure xx love the new pic
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Thank you! Hope you have a great weekend
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Your welcome!! You too 😉
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🙂
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