And it went like this:
You gave me flowers,
I wanted a garden instead.
You cooked me spaghetti,
I was too hungry to eat.
There was sauce on your shirt
from your labor.
The untouched plate
was the sky. The sky was
a blessing unnoticed.
I wanted to be your center,
your four-leaf clover,
the wishbone split.
But even though I came
to you with open hands,
I didn’t know it then, but
the emptiness wasn’t
yours to fill.
Then everything wasn’t enough.
Now I sow regret into a dress
of deep blue and remember
when you offered me needle
and thread. You tried to stitch
me a pocket of self esteem.
I tore the stitch into.
The tear became the lesson.
Now I long to open my lips
and breath you in,
to hold you without
chains or cheap a cliché
Knowing now that enough
was everything.
-Tosha Michelle
Everything I Never Told You 
Really felt this. Just beautiful, Tosha.
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Thank you. xx
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Wow. This is really amazing.
We never smile to see the expected treats lining our world. And then one day, when our expectations shatter, the world goes black.
I can relate to this poem.
It’s really good!
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Thank you. And so it goes xo
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Amazing! You never disappoint, Tosha.
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Thank you.
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Superb. ‘Enough was everything,’ if only more people realised this, the world would be a better place.
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It truly would be.
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Fills my heart with sympathetic understanding. This is a lovely collection of words, Dear Tosha. ❤ all my best.
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Thanks. I appreciate the understanding. Lots of love.
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Self-live can be a difficult lesson to learn. It seems to be a lesson that repeats itself in many levels. I love how you’ve expressed this here. ❤️
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Very true. I’ve come a long way but still have the occasional setback. I hope you are well and still in a positive state of mind.
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Thank you! Yes, mostly. Haunts still bubble up. 🙂❤️ I hope you are also well!
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I’m glad. I’m striving along xo
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Glad to hear! ❤️
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Thank you xx
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Tosha, beautiful write, lovely imagery. “Enough” much to think about…
Have a lovely day! ~ Mia XO
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Thank you. You too. xo
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You’re welcome and thank you.
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Perfect symbolism. Love. xo
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Thanks. Love ya
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Beautifully said in a journey to discover that you don’t have to be given the world to feel that you’re special in the world.
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Thank you. Exactly. One just has to grow up and get passed the princess mentality.
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I always get sauce on my shirt. A good write full of your great imagery. Let’s get you all stitched up.
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Thank you, sir. Hands you the needle and thread.
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lol
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I’m shaking my head in awe, and deep admiration.:)
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You’re so kind. Thank you. xo
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Hits me hard. Holding without chains. Learning what is enough IS everything! Perfect.
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Thank you!
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Thank you!
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You’re welcome Tosha:)
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xoxo
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🙂
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Beautiful, Tosha.
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Eliza, thank you.
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Of course. Thank you.
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Thank you lovely 🙂
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You’re welcome xx
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Ool-la-la:
“The untouched plate
was the sky. The sky was
a blessing unnoticed.”
Beautiful!
Is this your artwork, Tosha?
Very nice!
🙂
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Thanks. Yes, it is. Hope you’ve had a good day.
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I did have a good, productive day — thanks! 🙂
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I’m glad. Here’s to another one
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Exquisite work!
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Thank you. 🙂
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So much truth beyond measure. Finding the emptyness can everything. Enough can be much less. Beautiful & real. 🙂
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Thank you!
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For a dingbat you can’t half write some seriously good stuff!!
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And for a moron you……
I got nothing.
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Haha! I’m sure that’s not true!
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OK. I’ve got plenty but none of it is suitable for a public forum.
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ain’t that the truth!? x
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Love this Song,.. .
and Yes, your Poetry.. .☺
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Thanks xx
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. ..☺♫♪.. . .
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Its such a beautiful poem. Loved it 🙂
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Thanks!
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Tosha is great a under discover talent
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Powerful stuff ❤️
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Thank you
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“But even though I came
to you with open hands,
I didn’t know it then, but
the emptiness wasn’t
yours to fill.” What a great line. Beautiful words……so true. We have to stop trying to build our own self-esteem with others…even significant others!!!!! Thank you for sharing
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Thank you for reading and your thoughtful comment
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You are so welcome.
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Definitely
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