Imagine discovering a box
of old love letters.
At first glance the language
is hard to decipher,
written in the secret code
of lovers.
A past you can barely
recall. The girl
you were long since gone.
You marvel at his
dotted Is and counterstrokes,
knowing now he had
something to hide, that he
left no clues.
But now you know to read the
movement, the pattern
of his hands. You’ll trace
the beauty and betrayal
of young love by
the placement of
the periods, the allusions
and faulty script.
The blueprint of heartache
and blue eyes.
-Tosha Michelle
Ok so here’s a confession. Whenever I see a post by you I guess which Taylor Swift song it might be 😀
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Haha! Hilarious. I tricked you today 😊 Hope you are well
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I know. I was kinda going with “Tim mcgraw” 😀 I’m fine. Weekend :))
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that would have been a good choice. Darn it. Glad you’re well 💕
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Haha I’ll be your Taylor Swift song adviser 😀 how are you?
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You’re hired! I’m well. Tired but well
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I need a new job anyway 😀 long week?
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Yes. Glad it’s Friday!
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Me too!
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😜😊
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Hi Tosha, that was beautiful. Sadly, handwritten love letters might be a thing of the past, though, like cursive writing. Strange to think it’s no longer taught!
I do have some special letters I’ve saved over the years, maybe I’ll get them out and give them a read, since you’ve inspired me. Hope you are well. 🙂
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It’s very sad along with all the acronyms and abbreviations. I’m glad I could inspire you though! Happy reading
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Thanks! Yes, I think communicating through emojis is coming!
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Haha or gif
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Right!
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“The blueprint of heartache
and blue eyes….” Nice!!!
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Thank you. 💕
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Another amazing write. This was a masterpiece.
I was never lucky enough to receive love letters or poetry from anyone. Perhaps, there are former girlfriends who still have the letters I wrote them. Make you wonderful.
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I’m sure there are! Thank you so much. You’re definitely poem and love letter worthy
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*sigh*…..pencil.
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Aww 💕
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Reminds me of my box that I keep hidden from prying eyes. Absolutely beautiful Tosha, you captured something I never thought could be put in words. 🙂
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Thank you. 😊
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Ha! Very clever! If I was a handwriting expert, I could probably never read anything the same way again. I’m sure a lot of love letters are written on the computer now.
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Yeah, I think you’re right. I hope you have a great weekend
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Tosha, this is so beautiful. I think it captures exactly the essence of emotion as one revisits love letters written decades ago. This is one of your best pieces ever. I love it. I’m going to put it on my blog site.
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Thank you. You are always so kind
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Lovely! I only have beautiful cards from hubby — he’s an engineer, so the romantic written word escapes him 😉
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Ha! It’s still lovely he gives you cards 💕
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He tries… ❤
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That means a lot. Some don’t 😊
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Reblogged this on O LADO ESCURO DA LUA.
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Every time I read one of your poems it’s like the words are floating on clouds or soft feathers. Can’t explain it, but I like it.
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Aww thanks so much my Canadian friend.
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I absolutely love this – this might be my favorite I have read of yours so far – just gorgeous!
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I’m so glad you liked it. Thank you
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Memories of old love in the way he wrote his love letters, and the memory of his eyes. Also, love this Adelr song. Although, I actually love the Jimmy Fallon version with classroom musical instruments better lol.
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Mw too! Jimmy Fallon is a God ha
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Lol. I agree. He puts me in a good mood every time 🙂
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He’s a hoot
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Beautiful poem Tosha. Love the song too! I just saw Adele in concert…!! She is amazing.
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Oh, wow! Jealous!💕
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Tosha, I love this poem! It’s so evocative and beautifully crafted. I especially love the last 2 sentences, the idea of detecting the elusive truths between the lines. <3.
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Thank you so much
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That was certainly worth the wait.
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Aww thank you
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You’re welcome.
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Reblogged this on wwwpalfitness.
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Thank you 💕
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You’re welcome 😜
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I love your old love letters.
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Thank you 😊
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You are so very welcome.
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Reblogged this on John Cowgill's Literature Site and commented:
By the very great and lovely Tosha Michelle.
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Thank you so much
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You are very graciously welcome so much.
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Simply love this !
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Thank you 😊
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Not the first time i’ve said this (and not the last), but this really is one of my favourites of yours.
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Thank you. Funny A few others have said the same. Perhaps, this could be my swansong. Ha ha
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Ok I’ll pretend it’s amongst your second best then haha.
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Haha!
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dear. i remember an old shorty story of a person who found by chance a pack of love letters on the sidewalker written by unknown somebody. i dont’remember how the story ends, anyway i wish sharing this to you.
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Thank you for sharing. It sounds like a wonderful story.
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