The self always strikes
dissonant chords,
the world of her mind
never quite at peace.
More often, the self walks
along imagination’s street.
Here she is free from
monotony and fear.
The self wants? What?
A freezing shot of clarity?
The pulse and throb
of a sexy life?
The bruised scent of strawberries?
Piano keys and satin sheets,
a world free from hate?
The sweet salt of a lover’s skin?
The self never can seem
to get it right.
She offers herself to pen and paper.
Writing her rebellious truths.
She travels along on words
in moonlight visions,
casting a poetic sheen.
Plunging toward that place
you aren’t allowed to dive,
but the self does anyway.
Here she comes alive.
Here there’s no bottom.
No end. Here the self can
tell you anything.
Watch the self
spilt herself open.
times three.
-Tosha Michelle
“Everything that drowns me, makes me wanna fly”
“She travels along on words
in moonlight visions,
casting a poetic sheen…” Nice!
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Thank you!
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She’s a cool rebel. Love. xo
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Ha-ha. Thanks. Love you
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🙂 Love you, too. xo
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Cor cupit quod cupit cor….
Lovely, Tosha…and very true indeed.
stupid self needs to get with the program!!
😉 ❤
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I know!😠 😂 xx
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😉❤
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Great piece, near perfect. I learn a lot from you. 🙂
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Aww. You’re so kind. I’m learning a lot about love from you and your Jersey girl xx
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Like, have the good sense to fall in love with someone who lives in the same country as you?
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Ha-ha Nah. How boring and practical is that?
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Very.
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💕
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Ah, so beautiful.
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Thank you xo
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Another great poem
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I love this. Almost feels like suicide.
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It’s sort of is xx
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Pretty Tosha, Subterranean! 🙂 I love it, must be the moon? XX
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Yes, let’s blame the moon 😉 Thank you xx
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well written
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Thank you xo
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Awesome post
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Thank you
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Another one I love! all of it. 😀
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Aww. Thanks. I’m glad to have the Peter Pan stamp of approval x
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Tosha, you don’t need my approval! But I’ll recommend your works to anyone! Words, songs, podcasts & sass!
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That’s so kind. Thank you. You’ve been so supportive
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Tosha, you’re acting like you’re not wildly talented! it’s easy to be supportive when I enjoy all facets of your work!
(Now, if you were illiterate and trying to push a novel, then it would be difficult to keep being a cheerleader.)
(Speaking of cheerleaders – I think I could pull off a really good curtsey in one of those skirts! 😉)
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Ha-ha. I’d pay good money to see that!!
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I’ll see what I can do!
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😂
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I expect you to remain supportive when I post a video of it!
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Are you kidding. I would make sure it went viral.
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There’s some junk in my trunk. It might take a minute to find one…. Would you settle for a kilt?!
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Sure. Are you going to play the bagpipes too?
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If I could play the bagpipes, or at least get my hands on a set, I’d be playing them on every post! (seriously, that goes for any musical instrument)
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OK. Fair enough. The kilt will suffice. 😉
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Ha ha! You might be motivating me to finally get a kilt! I’ve always wanted one. hmmm…
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Do it! Breaking the pom poms out. Okay, in actuality, I was a nerd in highschool so maybe I can enlist our buddy Rachel to break hers out. I’m holding a kazoo. Ha
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I’d love to see Rachel do a cheer!!! Ha ha ha! Maybe we’ll have to get all of us together for joint post! Carisa is on your side, trying to get me to shake my tush in a skirt. What is going on around here?!
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Girl power at work, I’d say. Time to kilt shop, friend
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Yes, ma’am! You’ve had more than adequate chances to take this back! Don’t say that you weren’t forewarned!
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Don’t sing it. Bring it!!!!😭😂
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Well, I’m not sewing it myself!
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I’d pay extra to see that xx
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Ha ha ha! I’m quite domestic, you know! But I won’t be trying to impress anyone with my sewing skills. The seams would rip & be real awkward mid-curtsey!
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OK. I would say something about paying triple to see that but that’s inappropriate and wrong. I’ll just leave it with my sewing skills leave a lot to be desired too
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Ha ha ha! Noted! 😉 You’re going to be surprised once this kilt shows up at my door!
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I’ll be waiting!
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Oh, this is gonna be good!
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(taps foot impatiently) ha-ha. Good morning. Happy one more day until Friday!
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I hope your Thursday was a good one! A few more hours until Friday!!!
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It was so so. Ready for the weekend!
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I’ll toast you & hope you have a marvelous & inspirational finish to the day!
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Thank you kindly, C-man.
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You’re welcome, Tosha!! 🙂🍷 (I’m not sure what your drink of choice is…)
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I only like the hardcore stuff like sweet tea and diet dr.pepper 😉
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Noted, but that’s a weird combination…! 😉
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Ha-ha. OK, funny guy, don’t you have a skirt to shop for?
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That depends on how much you want me emasculated. If you’d kindly call it a kilt, I’d be able to retain a little dignity! 😉💚
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Fine, a kilt that looks like a….
😂
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Ha ha ha ha! Jerk!
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That’s meee!!!😂
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The jerk & the freak!
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😋😎
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I certainly relate to your sentiment and cherish the feminine, lyrical beauty in which you express it.
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Thank you!
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My pleasure. Sorry to be absent for several days.
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No worries. Life gets busy. I hope all is well
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Ha! You see. All caught up. What great writing. This one will go down as one of your best sine it is so relatable. An introspective write. The self seeks clarity, often clouding herself in the process. Amazing words Tosha. I bow to thee.
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Thanks so much for all the lovely comments. I really appreciate you taking the time to read. It’s always lovely to feel your presence around here
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I saved your notifications to make sure I didn’t miss any. You are a wonderful writer. I admire your talent. Wishing all the best to you and yours.
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Likewise, sir. Could you remind me of which post you wanted the graphic from? Sorry to be a pest
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Graphic?? Now you lost me. lol
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Sorry. Photography. Didn’t you want to use a photograph as a screensaver? I might be confusing myself though. It’s been a long day ha-ha
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Hahaha…you must have me confused with one of your other fans. Wink. Have a great day.
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Ha-ha. The only fans I have are the ones that oscillate and keep me cool. Haha
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Hahaha
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😃
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Most hopeful, I especially like the following,
“Plunging toward that place
you aren’t allowed to dive,
but the self does anyway.”
Wonderful, always! ~ Mia
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Thank you. You’re always so kind
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You’re welcome and so are you. 🙂
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Fabulous poem and one republic are one of my favourite groups!😃
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Thank you. Their music always puts me in a happy place
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Yes me too ! 😉
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Can so relate to this. Just beautiful (and love One Republic as well)
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Thank you. Hope you’ve had a great day
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Thanks Tosha. Just back from a very energetic Zumba class, so yes, going well.
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That’s wonderful
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Reblogged this on wwwpalfitness.
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Thanks xx
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You’re welcome:) xox
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Great words and thoughts. Some deep self reflection here.
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Thank you.
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That favorite topic- self! 😀
Beautiful!
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Thank you. Happy Wednesday xx
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xx
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My Self leads to write as well as you and all the drunken poets all over the World. The poet exhales a smell of conflict, and an agony-like ecstasy for this conflict. Jung perfectly understoofd the poets: Shadow only can be overwhelmed and shut off by the Self if this absorbes that one.
Poetry prevents our shadows to rip us in two, Mates in one.
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I like how you paired the image and music with your words – it really adds a dimension.
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Thanks so much
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You are always rebelling and hitting the right chords in your poetic vision.
There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that’s your own self. – Aldous Huxley
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I’m always trying! xx
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You do such good work, Tosha.
🙂
Say, when are you having your blogtalkradio open mic?
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Thanks. You are the true poet though! We’re having another one in June. No date set yet but I’ll let you know
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Awesome. I can’t wait til you have your open mic on Blogtalkradio. 🙂
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Me either. Looking forward to hearing from you.
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Reblogged this on Art by Rob Goldstein and commented:
From Tosha Michelle
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Thank you!!
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You’re Welcome, Tosha!
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To Thine Own Self Be True. Sir William S.
Somedays I feel more apt to fly. Lol
I ♡ this, Your honest soul seeking methods, always make me rethink, my own on mind’s intentions.
Well, someday I will fly like the dust in the wind.
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Yes, you will!
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“Never quite at peace,” caught my eye and resonates. Well done, Keith
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Thanks x
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Another great piece, liking the last stanza big much.
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Thank you!
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By the time I made it down here, I’ve completely lost my reply. What great distractions up there! Tosha, this is excellent, and so many of us can relate. The way you express yourself always opens up new windows in my mind.
The self wants all of these things, and sometimes, just sometimes, she gets it right. 🙂
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Awww. Thanks. Means a lot coming from you
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You are seriously one of the best I’ve ever read! You are so consistently amazing. ❤
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That’s so kind. I think you’re very talented so I’m honored you see something in my words.
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“The sweet salt of a lover’s skin” – yes please. Could you gift wrap that for me? 🙂
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I suppose. You’ll have to pay for shipping though😂
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Oh man – yeah – that’s one parcel I would take my time unwrapping! 🙂
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😉😂
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Bonjour TOSHA la plume et le papier est là pour écrire ses ressenties belle poésie
L’amitié est un sentiment fort
Il est beau de la découvrir
Sur ton blog je peux lire tes poèmes , tes créations
Les messages de tes amis (ies)
C’est une appréciation forte
On peux y trouver toutes sortes d’amis Français ou étrangers
Quelle partage
Sur nos blogs on vit un monde de paix
Ce serait si beau que sur terre règne la paix règne
Passe une belle journée , prends soin de toi
Bernard , bises
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😃😍
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Love it.
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Thank you x
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So. Good.
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Thanks xx
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