It was weeks of those days
when my head was on fire.
My heart was enclosed by
high gate, overrun by bramble
And even the fabric of my dress
rubbed me the wrong way.
Every one of my fingers longed
for the same thing, a neck to
curl around.
My legs fragile beneath me
knelt in the grass
Clarity came when I lifted my
cloak of blue.
The petty things will mean
nothing when death claims
our last breath.
We’ll lie down in the green
with the ants.
And watch as they tirelessly
push the crumbs around
-Tosha Michelle
My cloak of blue. This simple phrase is so powerful. You’re a true master. ♡
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You’re really kind to think so.
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Wonderful poetry!
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Thank you xx
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Yes, so true, but it all seems so important when you’re in the middle of it!
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That it does.
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Its beautiful, if a bit daunting. Still, have to let the pen flow where it may. Hope you have a great day!
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Thank you. Wish the same for you!
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So many thoughts and images come too my head. I’m relaxed by the thoughts of kneeling in the grass, but it’s erotic to think of the dress rubbing the wrong way (I blame that on me being a dirty old man!). All in all, I really like this one.
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Ha! Leave it to you 😉 Thanks. This was written this morning. I usually mull over my poetry for days but thought “sod it” as the Brits say.
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I’ve been feeling that way, too. I usually have a buffer period before posting myself.
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Buffer or no buffer, your posts are always terrific.
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Thank you. Such support always feels awesome!
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You’re welcome. It’s my pleasure
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This could be about Highgate cemetery in London Tosha, It is totally overrun by bramble, or it was, but I think they sorted it out more recently, amazing place for the melancholic Xx
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I would fit right in there!
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Hopefully not for quite a while tho! 😉 xx
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Let’s hope.
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The ups and downs of life described with beautiful imagery. Love.
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Thank you!
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My pleasure. xo
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Awesome poetry Tosha! You really are something special to the entire world! Keep going on your journey! And thanks for liking my crazy posts. 😉
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You’re very kind. It’s my pleasure.
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Beautiful work here.
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Thank you.
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Beautiful! ❤️ I also checked out your blog and like your taste of music.
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Thank you! It’s lovely to connect.
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It’s fascinating how life balances out, the ants keep moving crumbs even after our own lives have crumbled. Lovely poem!
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Thank you. You totally get it! Hope you’re having a good day.
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Yay! Glad to hear.
Hope you have a great day, too!
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Thank YOU! xx
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🍀absolutely!
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😉
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“The petty things will mean
nothing when death claims
our last breath.”
–Love this.
🙂
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Thank you.
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Welcome. ❤
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this is great, love the imagery 🙂
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Thank you. xx
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This would make a lovely song
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Thank you. 🙂
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Brilliance throughout. The fabric of the dress and pretty things will mean nothing. Bravo.
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Thank you, Andrew. xx
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Oh my dear, how your misty hand speaks to me so. I’ll lie in the grass with you anytime. ❤
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Thank you. I feel the same about your writing.
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This makes me feel great about continuing Tosha, to hear this from you. ❤
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You’re welcome. I mean it xx
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Wonderful, so well written! I LOVE THIS, brilliant! I thought everyone lives like this, endless weeks of “those days”. Beautiful image and “It’s Only Life”, the perfect music video! (For some crazy reason I thought you would pick an image of Forrest Gump, the eternal optimist!) Have a great evening! ~ Mia 😉
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Well my mama always said blogging was like a box of chocolates. Ha. You’re killing me with the movie references 😉 Thank you for reading and always being so kind. It doesn’t go unnoticed. Have a peaceful cinematic night.
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Lovely one, you are so welcome! Thank you, I think I should watch something with Jeremy Irons, you know when he was a bit younger, maybe, “Lolita”. It’s such a feel good movie! Ha-ha! 😉
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Ha-ha I think he’s in the new Batman/ Superman movie. Terrific actor Enjoy. xx
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Thank you! XO
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You’re welcome xo
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Thank you!
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I think my favorite aspect of your poetry is, while it’s visually stunning and rich in character and substance, the big wow factor doesn’t hit me until the last line. It’s like you’re holding back, saving everything for the finale!:)
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Thank you. 😉
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Your words are powerfully moving and inspiring to me. 🙂
This song fits with your work here and you’ll love it. 🙂
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I do. You are the official DJ for this blog thank you
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You are so super welcome. 🙂 I knew you’d love it. 🙂
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Yes, you have great taste in music.
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🙂
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Tosha,
You have so much wisdom for the young woman you seem to be! NEVER, ever stop writing! 😉 ❤
Peace,
Sherrie
Sherrie Miranda's historically based, coming of age, Adventure novel “Secrets & Lies in El Salvador” is about an American girl in war-torn El Salvador:
http://tinyurl.com/klxbt4y
Her husband made a video for her novel. He wrote the song too:
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Thank you so much.
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Yes! Love your message and your imagery. Damn fine writing
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Aww thanks as always
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Nice read to start another day…
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Thank you
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Gorgeous. Love the close.
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Thank you! Happy Wednesday
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I’m already in Thursday. 🙂
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Happy Friday next
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Just “magnifique”
Merci beaucoup
Tony from France
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Thank you ❤️
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Hi Tosha Michelle, nice written poem lady . I am new in WordPress and searching for other writers in order to learn from all of you people.aTake care . Ernesto
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Hey there. Welcome ❤️
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Beautiful 🙂
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❤️❤️
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Absolutely beautiful! The poetry with the music was very refreshing. A wonderful way to spend my morning! I look forward to reading more!
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Cthank you kindly. I appreciate the follow. I have to return the favor
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Lovely
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Thank you x
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Nice poem 🙂
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Thank you kindly
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