Guess what? It’s not Sunday. I can’t stay away from you people. I think it’s safe to say I have an addictive personality. Fortunately for me, I’m not much of a drinker and I’ve never tried drugs. I suppose there’s worse things to be addicted to than blogging. Dr. Diva, I’m looking at you.
The following poem is a commentary on politics and politicians in general. I apologize for the bitter tone of the post. I’m just truly fed up with the current political climate.
Amplified darkness.
No music, just noise.
A voice of self, of selfishness.
The handiwork of greed.
This me-ness of rancid meat.
Broken into bitter bits, then
cut into sharper pieces.
No integrity as a whole.
Just hungry overgrown babies
crying and clawing, howling in
the wind, choking; on the last bit
of protein. Washing it down
with well water; trying to soothe
their unwell throats.
We the people become the soil
trying desperately to reabsorb
that which is lost.
Only there’s no pureness left
just toxicity. Acquainted only with squalor
and dehydration. Constricted, but still
we resist and hope for higher ground.
-Tosha Michelle
Love the poem. It reflects my feelings about the current state of affairs too.
And
I can’t say how happy I am that you couldn’t stay away from me. š ā¤
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Ha-ha. Of course, no on can stay away from such a fine pencil wielding poet as yourself. Seriously, I need blogging detox. š
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Xx
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I agree. Who would have thought that past elections would look so promising compared to this one? š
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It’s insanity! I’m truly scared for our country.
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I think most Americans are despairing. We need to do something – not despair, otherwise things could potentially get worse.
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I agree. It’s our duty as citizens to take action.
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Part of me is right there with you. Another part suspects the whole system is rigged & the individual criminals elected don’t matter.
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My friend Todd feels the same way you do. He’s a former Marine by the way
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Once a Marine always a Marine! š
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So I’ve heard š
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what’s the cure for political blues? the cure! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouitmsVcXqY
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Well played, Jason. It’s a cure kind of day
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you just want to avoid disintegration…that is not the cure for anyone’s blues.
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I’m not sure it can be avoided. However, I’m an optimist. I hope for new forms of integration.
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everybody needs to just go outside, play in the sunshine, and listen to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQTzVYHKj1U
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Oh my God! Mad love. However, I feel the need to mess with you. So perhaps we should remember
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goddamn, those boys have some heads of hair…i see your one direction and i raise you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7RPvOOjCvE
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Holy crap! You’re asking for it. https://youtu.be/dQw4w9WgXcQ
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unbeknownst to you, i have those lyrics tattooed on my forearm…
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No way! Are you serious? If so, I guess that’s better than having Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go tattooed on your arm.
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i have wham tattooed on my other forearm. and across my back: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdSmokR0Enk
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Oh geez! I’m not that gullible or am I?
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across my chest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1gbn2vUaBw
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Whatever. You
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that is such a good tune. check out this version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_ohQwY3IGw
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OK. That’s way cool. Check out this strangeness.
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vicious
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OK. I’ll leave you with this. We’ve come full circle. https://youtu.be/X8UR2TFUp8w
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perfect! and that one’s from disintegration so that blows my theory to hell…
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Can’t you stay away from us? Aww… we must be too nice lol
Great poem, I think globally this is the feeling right now.
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No, you people are irresistible.
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That’s nice of you to say. We’ll have to make sure we keep it up! š
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š xx
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Tosha, I feel your pain, both as a writer and as a citizen. I have joked about wanting to leave, but the truth is I love my country. The current political climate is depressing at best. It seems that there is not a good answer with current choices and the tearing apart of flesh that occurs this time of year (and continues ad nauseam) just keeps me away from 99.9% of news sources. It’s repulsive.
Re: WP Detox, I agree, there are worse things to which we can be addicted. I say embrace the connection and run with it. You are a wonderful writer and I always look forward to your posts (though I feel I’ve been missing more than I’ve been hitting, I need to filter through some of my follows…sadly).
May Truth, Love & Light Prevail! Tiffany
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Thank you. I think you and I are on the same page one filled with expletives. Ha-ha. Sending love your way. You truly make my blogging life fun. xo
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Aww! You make my blogging life enjoyable! ā¤ļø love received and sending to you, as well!
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Thank you xo
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You nailed it. I can’t wait for November, when one way or another this circus will be over for a few more years. In the meantime, listening to The Cure helps just about everything.
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Doesn’t it? Happy Friday. November can’t come quick enough.
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Wow. Very nice!
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Thank you.
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Give’em hell Princess sister.
I see higher ground on the horizon.
We missed you too. š
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Hey Dale! Thank you xo
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I can relate to your feelings. Sanders, Clinton, Trump, Cruz, and Kaisch. Five freaking losers. This is what the two parties have to offer. Ugh. Delighted you couldn’t stay away.
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No. I have no willpower. Haha
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lol Is it the same way with chocolates.
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Yes and spaghetti
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That was my lunch today. Aw, Italian food is my weakness.
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Mine too! So yummy.
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I almost didn’t want to like it if that makes sense haha
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Ha-ha. It does x
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A pretty accurate view of the political climate this year. I don’t know if it’s addition of Trump that makes it all seem so elementary school but it’s scary to think this could become our future.
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He certainly doesn’t help. I’ve never seen anything like it. I hope we don’t see anything like it again.
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Me too!
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The video from my childhood
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Absolutely love it!! Mr Poe looking on in judgement could not be more appropriate
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Thank you!
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I couldn’t agree with you more on this subject,.. .
I’m truly fed up with it all.. .!!! Including the Puppeteers behind the scenes.
Somethings got to change,.. . or give.
Well put Tosha.
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Thank you!
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The policies ever since the banking crisis have been sour, and a lot of the people have swallowed the bad medicine, especially when it doesn’t seem to effect themselves directly, its a horrible situation, you’re right of course to call for higher ground, I’m sure its do-able, things will turn around eventually, I just wish they’d hurry up! XX
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Me too!
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First off, I love this song and The Cure. The E.A. Poe image is quite good, too.
I am also fed up with the political climate. It’s not even about the issues anymore, not really. It’s about who can slam whom the hardest and loudest, with the most damage to their character. It’s very childish and I refuse to give them the dignity they desperately need to watching the debates. This is the most that I’ve talked about them, and it’s the most I ever will. Period.
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Understood! Thank you! xx
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Thank YOU for sharing your thoughts on this!
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Thank you for reading.
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Love it!
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Thank you xx
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I think only you could have pulled that off! It was eloquent and truthful – loved it and agree with you! Hope you have a great weekend! xo
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Thanks so much. I hope you have a lovely weekend too.
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Ha, you’re crackin’ me up, Tosha, about not being able to stay away from WP — totally, totally “get that.” š Glad you’re back!
What an apt–read: “perfect”–poem re: politics. My sentiments exactly!
Wishing you a great weekend š
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We are two of a kind. Wishing you a great weekend as well.
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Two peas in a pod, my mom always used to say š
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I use that expression a lot too. š
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A Southern saying? Or a Midwestern one? LOL Either way, it’s a good one. š
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Beats me but agree. It’s a good one š
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Hi Tosha, you shouldn’t apologies for the poem being a bit dark, it is great, and the very corrupt political set up deserves such a poem. Great to here this track again after all these years. I think our politics around the world the world are so bad, because we need a new philosophy and way of thinking of things, the ones that we are using at the moment are over 300 years old, and no longer fit the society we live in. Best wishes and blessings, Charles.
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Charles, thank you. I appreciate your insight and comment. It’s always a pleasure to hear from you
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Thanks, and its great to hear from you, have a great weekend. š
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You’re welcome. You too xo
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Reblogged this on unstilledheart.
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Thank you lovely
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I have seen your 200 strokes to each sides in both color and black and white. Is that your normal style? Nothing wrong with it. I did not know if it was or was not:)
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I’m not sure I have a normal style š
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I just see each side. I have a feeling there is a long way to find your hair pulled back…
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Damn thee all to hell. You aren’t a drinker and despite a hint in mention never thought you were a drug user at all. I too am addicted. I write some great ones and need just one but sometimes need to smooth it out as the day goes my friend:)
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I hear you. I’ve never liked the taste of alcohol. I suppose I might could drink some water down fruity version but I’d rather just drink grape juice. I think being addicted to writing is a positive thing. Write on, my friend
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I do have times I do write often but I have so many methods and reasons I try to be entertaining and I have three people that not only entertain me daily but I learn as I come back to being who I was as a kid first writing. I mentioned to your need a place to hide that I know you do and it seems very true. I will soon once I am able. I am scared a bit.
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You’re definitely entertaining. Don’t be scared! Just be you
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I try to be and reach someone at least a day. I had 4 posts and had 180 likes earlier without going through my list as I was busy the last two days. Afraid is me being me. I am confident but no I am not the straight laced writer with strong ties to any style. I do plan to just take a poetry and advanced computer class and get more in tune with both each summer semester. I have written without any training or writing in 28 years. LOL
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I think you’re doing really well. I especially like your limericks
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I like them too. I never did any form stuff before late September and my first Limerick was November I think and it was a three way combo
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I wrote a quick one for you:)
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Cool. I’ll check it out
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The days of the humorous and entertaining put-downs that politicians flung at each other- those were the days. š Love. xo
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Sigh
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I couldn’t agree more! So frustrated…
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It’s maddening
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It really is…
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Oh and I also know how to make watered down drinks…Skittles Martinis would work for you.
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It just might š
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It’s 5 different types of flavored vodkas with sour mix. So it is citrus and sour. It is very sweet
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That doesn’t sound terrible.
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It isn’t i normally use lemon, raspberry, cherry, lime and orange. The sour take the alcohol flavor out of it.
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OK. That sounds drinkable
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Plus it looks nice in a martini glass.
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Well sign me up
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well it depends on where you are at the time
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True. True
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I should be working both the Kentucky Derby and The Belmont and should be the lead at Belmont making The Belmont Jewel which is strong but sweet. It is Makers Mark and pomegranate and lemonade. Very smooth and a best seller. I had to make over 2000 last year
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Wow. It must be good then
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Yea it is. Last year I was the featured bartender in their magazine. Bastards, no extra…LOL
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Logging off to read. Thanks for the conversation. xo
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No problem:)
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this pic is you…one of my influences banksy did this…your voice in this piece- and by virtue- of what you stand for- connects to me- symbolically with this- and your politics piece…
& out of all of these banksy flower thrower images you can find- and i try to be a student of banksy….i have not seen this before…but-
i love the wheelbarrow underneath- another ode to poetic simplicity in an area surrounded by upheaval- where politics reigns- but the voice of an artist rings true- and is a voice of reason- from a poet who has to be slightly crazy- to challenge and stand for what their lines pen- or colors splash…thanks for keeping the brass knuckles within reach…appreciate the taps of your keys- that they aren’t swing in mourning- but rising those sewn into the soil…
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Thank you. I think we must keep challenging the seemingly unchallengeable. Of course you of all people understand this. Wishing you and yours a happy Saturday. xo
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all true words – hope the day shines on you…
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Likewise!
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For what it’s worth, I think your bitterness is very much warranted here. I’m sick of the current political climate too. Frankly, the whole business of politics disgusts me.
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yes, it’s become a cringe worthy affair. There’s no dignity in it. It’s turned into the worst kind of reality show.
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Spot on. This is what the end of empire tends to look like.
Might as well dance.
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Love!!! Thank you
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You’re most welcome. š
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Really interesting!
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Thank you
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