Hands Over Eyes
Stand behind me
Take your hands and
cover my eyes, so
I don’t see all
those doubts that
take flight in me,
so I have nothing new
to fear. No new
heartache to blindside me
Loss always coming
unannounced.
Whisper filthy things
in my ear, so I can
breathe deep your words,
drowning out the
voices in my head
screaming “be cautious”
Imploring me to not
be so reckless with
another one so
intoxicating.
Give me new skin
to touch
so I no longer feel
like a castaway
in dark harbor
full of scabs and scales
Let me feel your warmth,
as hope slips inside me.
Face to face now.
You teach me that
everything opens
with time- eyes. minds,
and even a heart damaged
by love undone.
-Tosha Michelle
Beautifully written.
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Thanks so much
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Just, so, amazing! You are something Tosha. So much emotion imbued in your words! 💕
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I really appreciate the sentiment coming for me. Means a lot
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You are gifted but it’s your heart that makes you writing exceptional 😌
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Thank you for getting it ❤️
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It was like a big fluffy purple ball; very easy to catch with outstretched arms 😊
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That’s a creative way of putting it for sure 😃
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Beautiful…. “Love undone” To grasp the wisdom of time, and live for next.☺
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Thank you. It’s always wonderful to hear from you
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Captured the emotions and spirited behind this poem. Love the abstract painting and it flows so well with your beautiful poem. 🙂
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Thanks Mr. Charlie. I have to check out your blog. Sorry I’ve been slacking
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You welcome Tosha.
It’s quite alright…life is busy busy. 🙂
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It sure is ❤️
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🙂
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Tosha,
This is really nice work.
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Thank you so much
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Love this a lot. Love the visual imagery you conjure up through your words 👏
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Thanks so much
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