To Whom it May Concern,
Forgive me for writing unsolicited poetry about you. It’s just you bring out the John Keats in me (some would say without the talent). I know I lack decorum. Is it that insane that I want to buy you flowers? Ruminate on your good looks? Try and capture your wit and grace in mad verse?
I may never walk beside you in the night, but you’re still my favorite scar/ star. My poetry longs to stir your breath, knowing in reality you are an inert thing. I look for any form of self justification to keep holding on. This will only end in tears. But still I turn to pen, to paper, to assuaged you. I hope my words are a benediction to your being. I long to neither save nor condemn you but merely lace your altar with beauty.
Your lightning holds no promise of rain, only frost. Yet, just like a misguided dove, I keep flying in the wrong direction. I’m not concerned with the cold. I’m like the wind, a contradiction. I never can right my mind for long. How do I scourge indecisiveness from my heart? I’m stuck in perpetual twilight. Nothing can be salvaged. My soul should dream no further, but it does, and I do. You’re a part of my weather now. Your humidity is felt inside of me.
I must close this letter and get back to my life. It’s time to dance and stumble around with shadows. But first, I’ll look out the window and see the dry leaves stirring and shaking as they fall to the ground, and imagine you. One last time. One more time.
-Tosha Michelle
One of these days I’m going to run out of adjectives for your poetry. Not today. Superbly engaging.
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Thank you! I hope we both never run out of words xx
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“Stuck in perpetual twilight…” three cheers for that.
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Thank you, Jason
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“I may never walk beside you in the night but you’re still my favorite scar/ star”.
My favorite line. It made me think of a person in my life I could say this about. P.S. I’m pretty sure SN thinks this is about him. 😉 xo
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Ha-ha. Probably but not THE SN or SR. Although, your SN is pretty fabulous. Lots of love.
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Haha. Warning, you may hear from SN soon. Prepare yourself.
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Oh joy?
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Truly beautiful. Your poetry is one I always look foward to reading. Always heartfelt and sincere. And Keats is one of my favorite poets. This to me, brought the same emotions of “When I have fears that I may cease to be”
Thank you for sharing.
Take care Tosha
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Thank you. I always appreciate your feedback and kindness. I’m a fan of yours as well.
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Only frost. You write of my distant pains, & broken promises (as for many others I’m sure) better than a heart can explain to the mind. The world can be so cold.
You always have a way to shine the light of warmth on it. ♡ it….
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Thank you. I’m glad the warmth radiates.
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Ah, a goodbye to winter?
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Yes, Jack Frost had to go.
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Wonderful.
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Thank you!
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I think Keats woulds say, About your words, A thing of beauty is a joy forever. 🙂 Well done, Poetess! Breathtaking, thought-provoking, powerful and sweet. ❤
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Awww. Thank you! xx
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Xx
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Oh, I can so relate! Love to us both, may we find the One worth waiting for, respectively of course! ❤️
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Haha. Lots of love, Tiffany xo
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Glad you got a good laugh, that was almost awkward! ❤️🙂
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You’re a hood. Trust me, I am the Queen of Awkward!
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It doesn’t show in your poetry! My vision of you is very different.
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A lot of my poetry is fictional. It’s based on real emotions, but the scenarios are often bogus. I’m a total nerd. But a nerd that is finally comfortable in her own skin.
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We must connect on the nerd level then.
You’re too gorgeous, would have never thunk it! #nerdsunite
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You know it, sista. Plus, we are both Southern and hate Trump. That’s the makings of a beautiful friendship. Ha
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Yes! I agree. Oh Canada! (I need to learn the rest of the song…and update my passport!)
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Ha-ha. Me too. 🙂
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Me thinks, James Purefoy! Wonderful open letter, I very much enjoyed reading it! Keep the dream alive, always! Terrifically clever write! ~ Mia 🙂
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Oh yeah… It always comes back to my dream man. The safest of Muses. Thank you so much for the kind words. I hope you’re having a lovely Monday
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You’re welcome. I am, thank you, wishing you a lovely day as well.
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Thank you!
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Beautiful emotive writing, every sentence says holds more than it should be capable of doing.
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Thank you!
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STUNNING. When I find your notifications, I just break into a big smile. Such a pleasure to read your words. This is a welcome change from your usual prose. Giving us an opportunity to experience more of your talent.
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Thank you so much. If I ever have a payroll you’re going on it. Ha
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lol To read your stuff I’ll work for bananas.
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Ha-ha. Tossing you one now on my way to bed. Have a peaceful night.
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LOL You too
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You’ve painted a picture with this one Tosha. Great job. Especially like: “you’re still my favorite scar/ star” and “Your lightning holds no promise of rain, only frost”.
Btw, I’m going on a hiatus for about a month. I’m just sooooo busy. Going to get done what I need to get done and then come back with a fresh start.
🙂
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Thank you. Enjoy your time away. I hope it’s productive. Lots of love and light.
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Thanks Tosha. Love and light to you. ♡
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You’re welcome xx
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🙂
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Thanks Tosha. Love and light to you too. ♡
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Thank you xx
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When I reached the part about leaves shaking and stirring, I was incredibly moved. Beautiful wordage, Tosh. Truly.
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Thank you so much.
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You are superb with words. I’m curious of this letter is to someone close you know in reality? or here on WordPress.
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It’s to an old friend of mine. We no longer talk I just use the angst of that friendship to write poetry. I have a fairly happy life. I’m not inspired by the light . I draw on the dark times of my past for inspiration. However, the letter can be about you if you want. Ha.
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I was just curious if something happen to you. Or someone upset you. I worry about my friends, so I just wanted to check up on you making sure you’re okay. 🙂
The dark themes are always the best to write about and expressing all human emotions. 🙂
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Thank you, sweet one. I appreciate it. This happened ages ago. I’m over the sadness just miss my former friend from time to time.
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I hear you. I know exactly how that feels to lose a former friend. 😦 I’m here for you Tosha. 🙂
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Thank you. You’re a dear and so wise for your age. It’s refreshing.
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You’re welcome. I’m here for you if you need a friend to talk to. 🙂
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Thank you. Likewise.
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This is beautiful, poetic prose, Tosha. So lovely indeed. (Sorry I’ve been off in my little writing world for a while. I’m trying to get some fiction done before I start a month-long temp job … which I’m not too thrilled to be doing, frankly, but I need the $.)
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No worries. I always know you’ll pop up again when things slow down. I do miss reading you. Good luck with the temp job. Oh to be independently wealthy. Sigh.
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Double sigh! And get this, I’ll be grading student tests! Yuck! 🙂 But a woman’s gotta earn a living any way she can, right? I just wish it could be writing my own words (rather than reading some kids’ LOL). As that Arnold S. (can’t spell his last name) once said: “I’ll be back!” Well, actually he said “baak,” LOL
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Ha-ha. I love your humor. Sorry about the grading. Ugh! Just fail the bastards. Ha-ha.
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Now, I love your humor — what an excellent idea to fail them! Hahahaha! Have a great evening, Tosha!
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😉 You too. See ya ;(
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That should have been 🙂
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I understood 😉
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🙂
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It is here 2:35 in the morning. Lifted to start the blog.
Good evening to you Tosha.
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Hello there, my French friend xx
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OK. Thank you. I’ll check it out.
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I hope the fool knows how lucky he is to have such written for him. Beautiful piece,
Ya rodent.
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Thank you, fungi
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Anytime, winkle-poop!
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Tatty byeee, dumplings. Off to do stuff before I have a nervous breakdown. Until next time, stay not so classy, San Diego.
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San Diego: the Whale’s Virgina!
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To be no one would be very special with someone like you… 🙂 beautifully captured!
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Thank you!
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☺️
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I hope no one will get these beautiful lines 🙂
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I’m not holding my breath haha
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Girl, your words never cease to amaze me!
Now write a letter to yourself, telling you how much you love & appreciate yourself! 😉 ❤
Peace, love & self-love,
Sherrie
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That’s an excellent idea. Thank you xo
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She is very good writer glad to call her a friend of mine
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