Friday, March 13, 2015

Back To Being Me--By Michael Todd--United States

Back To Being Me (sonnet)

Looking back to a time when you were mine,
Superficial thoughts supposed, I resign.
No fight left in me, don't want to malign,
Conceding, campaign in a state of decline.

For those who don't know me, seems I lack spine;
For those that know me well, it's about time.
Not sure how I got this down, by design?
Comfort zone of late, shadows, time to shine.

Wasted borrowed time, built a hollow shrine;
How two went into one, just can't define;
Clear now, my chosen two can't intertwine.
I might, if asked, like some cheese with my whine.

Go where I'm wanted, things will work out fine;
Stop the world and let me on... my punch line.

Michael Todd aka Myke Todd has been writing and posting stories and poetry on social networking sites since 2006. He can currently be found at his dedicated poetry site... http://myketodd.blogspot.com/
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36 comments:

  1. DeannaMarch 13, 2015 at 1:14 PM

    Very nice Michael
    I think we could rap to this...want to make a video?

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    1. Michael ToddMarch 13, 2015 at 1:25 PM

      Deanna... I was rapping long before I was poming. YES to a video, if you will star in it.

      Oh, and... Nice FRISTING !!!

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    2. DeannaMarch 13, 2015 at 1:53 PM

      I love to be frist! ;)
      And I'd love to star in your video...
      *shaking jewelry box up-side down
      looking for gold chain w/tacky medallion*

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    3. Michael ToddMarch 13, 2015 at 1:55 PM

      Never mind that jewelry box, Deanna. We will go to the mall and hit all the best kiosks, and you can sport all new stuff. That is what budgets are for.

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  2. Debbie D. March 13, 2015 at 1:17 PM

    You're shining quite well with this poem, Michael. ☺ I especially liked this: "wasted borrowed time". Haven't we all been there?

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    1. Michael ToddMarch 13, 2015 at 1:23 PM

      I spend a lot of quality time there, Debbie, in that mode.

      Thanks so much for visiting here. This is a happening place.

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    2. AnonymousMarch 13, 2015 at 1:26 PM

      Nice work, Michael. I enjoyed this. Thank you for sharing and continued blessings!

      -MJ (www.tgbtgpublictions.com)

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    3. Michael ToddMarch 13, 2015 at 1:37 PM

      Thank you for your very kind words, Maurice. Happy TGIF.

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  3. AnonymousMarch 13, 2015 at 1:57 PM

    This is one fine job and I love the wordplay at the cheese line, not cheesy but perfect. Well done again, Myke!

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    1. Michael ToddMarch 13, 2015 at 2:00 PM

      Thank you, oh so much, Alba Leigh. I had to smile at that one, too.

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  4. AnonymousMarch 13, 2015 at 3:22 PM

    This floors Myke. If you are going whine , then shine with a rhyme of beauty in a sonnet so fine
    Stormy

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    1. Michael ToddMarch 13, 2015 at 3:29 PM

      Stormy... You are going to get me started all over again. Good. :)

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  5. Carter ToddMarch 13, 2015 at 4:30 PM

    I rapped this for my kids. They asked me if my brain was hurting. My gosh... it is! Fun read.

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    1. Michael ToddMarch 13, 2015 at 4:45 PM

      Thanks so much, Carter. Even I do not try to speak this one aloud.

      Welcome to Whispers, my home away from home, so to speak.

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  6. Colleen Keller BreuningMarch 13, 2015 at 4:55 PM

    This is an INSTANT classic!!! I am eagerly awaiting the video of you & Deanna, with all that Mr. T gold medallion bling. Bring it, my friend!!! Much love.... and I'll have a little cheese with my whine too please! * wink wink* :)

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    1. Michael ToddMarch 13, 2015 at 5:04 PM

      Colleen... the video will just feature Deanna, brandishing a microphone, in place of her famous iced tea glass. I will just be one of the guys wearing dark robes, chanting a druid bass line, like some sort of human beat box.

      Thanks so much for visiting me here, our on The Moors, on my weekend get away. Now, would you prefer red or white, M'Lady?

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  7. AnonymousMarch 13, 2015 at 5:21 PM

    This is strong and confident poetry, Mike

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    1. Michael ToddMarch 13, 2015 at 5:34 PM

      Thank you muchly, Seb, for your generous overview. I appreciate it, Sir.

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  8. EusthaciaMarch 13, 2015 at 8:55 PM

    as I read, I pictured myself kicking up dust down a winding road, and I could see you walking resolutely, just around a bend, just a breath away

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    1. Michael ToddMarch 13, 2015 at 9:03 PM

      Anna... You have left me breathless. I really need that one you are holding for me. I will be right there. :)

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  9. UnknownMarch 14, 2015 at 11:39 AM

    Ah Myke, you seem to have quite the fan club. Perhaps, whilst thou art basking in the depths of "borrowed time" - thou art submitting to the passions of thy muse. in which case producing magical words and journeys such as "Back To Being Me"...... my final update response is WOW! Sheri

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    1. Michael ToddMarch 14, 2015 at 1:53 PM

      Sheri... I would be lost without my support group.

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  10. UnknownMarch 14, 2015 at 11:43 AM

    ..... and, I might add very clever with the right touch of cynicism and humor. Yes, and life does go on....................

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    1. Michael ToddMarch 14, 2015 at 1:56 PM

      Sheri... I am cynical to a fault and cryptic even in the cold light of day. I do work on spinning all that toward a clever end. Sometimes it works, other times, not so well. ;)

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  11. UnknownMarch 14, 2015 at 1:59 PM

    Isn't it something Michael that we can run from many things but not from ourselves. Clever poem. Enjoyed reading it! Best wishes, ~Chris

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    1. Michael ToddMarch 14, 2015 at 8:46 PM

      Your analogy is spot on, Chris... but still, we run on and on... Thanks for stopping by. That was very sweet of you.

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    2. UnknownMarch 15, 2015 at 3:11 PM

      quite a rhyming rapping right on rite !!! good job ole man!!

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    3. Michael ToddMarch 15, 2015 at 3:32 PM

      Many thanks to the Lovely Linda. :)

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  12. UnknownMarch 15, 2015 at 3:15 PM

    I love it!

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  13. MaureenMarch 15, 2015 at 3:45 PM

    very clever Michael
    Maureen

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  14. CharleneMarch 15, 2015 at 6:43 PM

    Wow! Stop your world and let me on! Loved your poem Michael. Thank you for another great write and for sharing your amazing talent. You are surely "wanted" here on Whispers.
    Charlene

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    1. Michael ToddMarch 16, 2015 at 4:32 PM

      Thanks, Charlene... It is good to feel wanted. I love it here.

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  15. NissmechMarch 16, 2015 at 8:06 AM

    Myke,
    I cannot tell you here in this forum how this hit me.
    Fantastic write this is in so many ways!

    Dave

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    1. Michael ToddMarch 16, 2015 at 4:33 PM

      Dave... since you did tell me off line, let me take this opportunity to wish you nothing but success, as you venture forth.

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