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BEAUTY OF CALM

Lisa Arnold Administrator Founder Belief is Power! Within a winter's shadow rests mourning's light"...the human soul cannot be permanently chained." - W.E.B. DuBois Believe in You! Posts: 16,456	BEAUTY OF CALM Apr 15, 2010 22:19:52 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lisa Arnold on Apr 15, 2010 22:19:52 GMT -5 thanks Dan and Lee!
	dreams echo within...

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BEAUTY OF CALM Apr 15, 2010 22:22:02 GMT -5

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Post by Lisa Arnold on Apr 15, 2010 22:22:02 GMT -5

Apr 15, 2010 21:48:48 GMT -5 icee said:

oh how do we all long for this:

"Laying in
his protective arms,
feeling no more fear
or uncertainty,
allowing myself
to take pleasure in
the beauty of calm."

great write, Lisa!

Yes Donna we all crave to find that kind of peace and love, thanks for commenting

dreams echo within...

mark Echoes Senior Member Friend of Echoes Posts: 416	BEAUTY OF CALM Apr 15, 2010 23:54:03 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mark on Apr 15, 2010 23:54:03 GMT -5 Lisa, I would have to quote the entire poem to name my favorite parts, simply beautiful!! keep shining and gracing us with the gift of your words, love ya! Mark
	my past is my business!

Cherrie Echoes Family Member Friend of Echoes Loving This Beautiful Life Posts: 1,002	BEAUTY OF CALM Apr 16, 2010 0:38:09 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cherrie on Apr 16, 2010 0:38:09 GMT -5 very lovely write Lisa, I am gonna be whispering this one in my honey's ear tonight Let me get out of here before I get in trouble, take care
	"Trying to step out of my own way"

Treasure Echoes Senior Member Friend of Echoes Lorraine Hansberry Posts: 496	BEAUTY OF CALM Apr 16, 2010 1:10:04 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Treasure on Apr 16, 2010 1:10:04 GMT -5 Cherrie, I agree! this is good stuff dear Lisa! keep em coming, I sure have missed your poetry here...

Lisa Arnold Administrator Founder Belief is Power! Within a winter's shadow rests mourning's light"...the human soul cannot be permanently chained." - W.E.B. DuBois Believe in You! Posts: 16,456	BEAUTY OF CALM Apr 16, 2010 1:23:54 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lisa Arnold on Apr 16, 2010 1:23:54 GMT -5 thanks mark, cherie and treasure...lol cherrie!! have a great weekend everyone!
	dreams echo within...

rico Echoes Family Member Friend of Echoes Posts: 542	BEAUTY OF CALM Apr 16, 2010 6:48:28 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rico on Apr 16, 2010 6:48:28 GMT -5 good wite, I like the quietness of this piece. It's very peaceful and serene. You took me on a journey and I enjyoed the ride!

Lisa Arnold Administrator Founder Belief is Power! Within a winter's shadow rests mourning's light"...the human soul cannot be permanently chained." - W.E.B. DuBois Believe in You! Posts: 16,456	BEAUTY OF CALM Apr 16, 2010 11:37:29 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lisa Arnold on Apr 16, 2010 11:37:29 GMT -5 thanks Rico! That is exactly the emotion I was intending the reader to come away with...peace and serenity.
	dreams echo within...

Jack Echoes Senior Member Friend of Echoes Posts: 468	BEAUTY OF CALM Apr 17, 2010 0:31:56 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jack on Apr 17, 2010 0:31:56 GMT -5 Lisa this is gorgeous writing and has much depth, enjoyed every single word

Lola Echoes Family Member Friend of Echoes Michelle Obama Posts: 753	BEAUTY OF CALM Apr 12, 2011 21:32:35 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lola on Apr 12, 2011 21:32:35 GMT -5 fantastic writing Lisa enjoyed this one again

bridge Echoes Family Member Friend of Echoes Posts: 883	BEAUTY OF CALM Apr 8, 2013 16:36:03 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bridge on Apr 8, 2013 16:36:03 GMT -5 Hi Lisa I read your book from cover to cover and it is AMAZING, POWERFUL and OUTSTANDING you are a talented and gifted writer that I am honored to know, love ya much success to you
	Last Edit: Apr 8, 2013 16:36:58 GMT -5 by bridge

Bob Moderator[/size] Haiku Enthusiast! Forever hoping Posts: 2,487	BEAUTY OF CALM May 20, 2013 8:08:47 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bob on May 20, 2013 8:08:47 GMT -5 one of my favorites, Lisa! it is such a beautiful day here in my hometown and I thoguht of your lovely poem, have a great day, Queen!
	striving to believe in myself

Lisa Arnold Administrator Founder Belief is Power! Within a winter's shadow rests mourning's light"...the human soul cannot be permanently chained." - W.E.B. DuBois Believe in You! Posts: 16,456	BEAUTY OF CALM May 27, 2013 7:51:19 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lisa Arnold on May 27, 2013 7:51:19 GMT -5 thanks so much Jack, Lola, Dan and Bob! Bob, I am so glad you like this poem it is among my favorites as well, love ya!
	dreams echo within...

Joy Echoes Family Member Posts: 510	BEAUTY OF CALM Jun 27, 2013 8:51:16 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Joy on Jun 27, 2013 8:51:16 GMT -5 beautifully written, you always write with such grace and elegance, Lisa!

Reggie Writing Prompt Moderator[/size] Friend of Echoes Posts: 1,400	BEAUTY OF CALM Jul 4, 2013 11:09:37 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Reggie on Jul 4, 2013 11:09:37 GMT -5 wonderful poetry Lisa, HAPPY 4th of July to you and your family!