And these are my flaws
My vices.
Impatience, a tongue
sharp as a guillotine.
Caffeine. Chocolate.
Sarcasm on every occasion.
And unquenchable desire
to be loved.
A heart that is an
exhibitionist who
weeps upon
my sleeve
A fear of monochrome
colors, thunder,
the undone,
petty gossip
and letting go.
A hunger to be kissed
often and with fervor.
An awkward shyness
around new people.
A fascination with
the lure of a snowbound
life.
Not being Christian
enough to turn the
other cheek or Zen
enough to just be still.
The knowledge that my
life is unimportant
in a world with a noose
around its neck but
writing about it
anyway.
I often prefer the company
of books and my cat to
other human beings.
I live nside a cluttered
mind in a pristine house.
And not listening closely
to my Granny and her
treasury of wise words
Most which I have
forgotten, but
I do recall her saying
you must learn
to take what will
be with grace,
that our flaws
bind us
to humanity,
and to never forget
even broken crushed
flowers are beautiful
More fragrant for
their fall.
The infallible blossom
of dtrength and the will
to go
-Tosha Michelle
Love this.
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Thank you. I appreciate you taking the time to read
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Reblogged this on O LADO ESCURO DA LUA.
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Every word so true!
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Thank you xx
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Relatable.
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Welcome back Lady. I love this. It’s very true and full of wisdom at the end. And you should have all of those things you want. ❤
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Thank you. Missed my Louisiana friend
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Missed you too!!! ❤
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Me too! I would choose books and cat above company with a humanbeing! I’ve wondered if I should feel guilty about it…..
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I say no. Books and cats rarely let us down
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I really liked the self-revealing nature of this. Esp this:
“Not being Christian
enough to turn the
other cheek or Zen
enough to just be still.”
That’s my sense of humor.
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Hey Tosha, how are ya?
Great piece. Sooooo very current, the reality of a post-modern world with many going through existential crisis.
Your grandmother had some great words of wisdom.
Have a great day.
🙂 ❤
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She was a truly wise woman. Lots of love
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You are the top-hat when it comes to poets caught in the net ~ despite “not being Christian enough to turn the other cheek or Zen enough to just be still.”
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Thank you kindly
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“you must learn
to take what will
be with grace,
that our flaws
bind us
to humanity,”
Yes.
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Thank you 😊
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You are a gifted writer. You’re so gifted you should write a poem for me…
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In time I will write a letter to all women because I am inspired by your poetic words and if you use google some of the time for assistance I just don’t care….I think the poem will penetrate the hearts of them and I will do so by using words of truth, edification and beauty…
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Very cool. Looking forward to reading
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You betcha!
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There you go buddy.
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Awe Drats
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So many things I love about this poem. “I live inside a cluttered mind in a pristine house.” ❤ Granny was wise, and so are you.
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Thank you so much
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It is nice to hear from you again.
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🙂 A lyrical autobiography if there was one
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Thank you!
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It is funny how poetry can sometimes feel as though somebody is holding up a mirror to you!!! This one certainly felt like it though no wise grandma in my case 😀
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I’m glad it was relatable.
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This is a really stunning self reflection. I can relate to do much. Perfect in all of its imperfections. ❤️
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Thank you!
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Tosha, I still love you!! ❤ 🙂 😉
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You too
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This is one of your best pieces in a while – ok, the only piece in a while, but really, your contribution is both amazing and lovely! ❤
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That’s so kind. Next time I’m in the UK i owe you a pint
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OK, we shall have a few, and sing “Roll out the Barrel!” XXO
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It’s a date
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brilliant…like a racing thought
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Reblogged this on Art by Rob Goldstein and commented:
from Tosha Michelle
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Thanks so much!
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Incredible poem. Love it.
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Thank you so much
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Love your work, such powerful written imagery can only come from a searching mind and an open heart. Imagination & intellect. Thank you. Nigel
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Thsnk you. Great name by the way
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This was so beautiful and relatable. I got it. 🙂
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Thank you so much
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