Longing befell me on a sharp
right turn, wrong.
A dark disciple rose up in me
I call her nostalgia
Our love is like snow
that refuses to stick.
I am always breathing in want
and exhaling regret
in your icy air.
I take water into my lungs,
and pretend it is you
I measure sugar and salt
in equal cups.
The yearning for both,
making me desperate,
Sugar.
Salt.
Drift.
I keep looking for a blizzard,
but the sidewalk is bare,
and the treacherous sky
swears snow never fell here.
-Tosha Michelle
https://m.soundcloud.com/tosha-michelle2020/the-scientist-coldplay-cover
Reblogged this on The Militant Negroβ’.
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Thank you kindly. Have a wonderful weekend
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You’re very welcome, and you have a safe, fun weekend as well. Your blog is one of my favorites. Thank you for allowing reblogs.
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Aww that’s so kind. Likewise β€οΈ
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Sei un tesoro
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You got me singing along this morning – and thinking about your words, you have a way of getting “the feels” across β€
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Yay! As long as they’re the good kind
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You have a presence which is always welcome π
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Likewise xx
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Reblogged this on John Cowgill's Literature Site.
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Thanks so much
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You are very graciously welcome so much.
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Your poetic beauty is unfailing…thanks for sharing π
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That’s so kind. Thank you!
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My pleasure π
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So many images stand out.
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Thanks. This was written a couple of years ago. Thought I’d bring back a few from that time period
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Hi, Toshaπ
Once again you’ve rang my bell. Deep tones of truth.
“Exhausting regrets.” Brilliant! I couldn’t take my eyes off those two words.
Reflecting back, it sumed up the lesson’s learned. Our choice of expectations, & the disappointments that life sometimes bare.
I hope all is well. π Dale
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Hey there. It’s been ages. I hope you are well. Expectations really match reality
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In time they will.
Yeah, the weather here has been much cooler than normal, so I’ve been keeping the road hot on my bike. Finally Freedom, it’s been years in the making.π
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That’s great. It’s cooler here too. So ready for fall
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Beautiful poem!!! Loved it π
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I’m glad. Thank you. I really like your poetry
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Your poetry is flawless and beautifully like always a treasure to keep in my heart forever. π Tosha my dear, you hold the key and power of truth and heart. π
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That’s one of the nicest compliments I’ve ever received. Thank you so much
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You welcome my friend. π You deserve all the happiness in the world and in your heart. π
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Likewise xo
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π
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