AN EXISTENCE

Lisa Arnold
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AN EXISTENCE Aug 30, 2005 3:29:52 GMT -5

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Post by Lisa Arnold on Aug 30, 2005 3:29:52 GMT -5

AN EXISTENCE

Slipping further,
I am immersed
below
the surface,
my hands are
blistered
and bloodied
from the crawl.

Under veil
of darkness,
I wear this
thin smile
hoping to mask
agony of pain
nestled beneath
my soul's essence.

Crystal raindrops
keep in time with
every hurried footstep
as I, frantically, search
for proof of purpose.

Refusing to believe
I have walked
these many
vacant miles
only to discover
my life is, merely,
an existence.

©2005 Lisa Arnold

Hey guys, I do not have a new poem for this morning, soI i brought this one up. It's a favorite of mine and it has been published several times online....hope you like it [/b]

Last Edit: Apr 25, 2010 3:20:41 GMT -5 by Lisa Arnold

dreams echo within...

ciara Echoes Family Member Motivated by Passion Friend of Echoes Posts: 821	AN EXISTENCE Aug 30, 2005 3:38:15 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ciara on Aug 30, 2005 3:38:15 GMT -5 great description and flwo, good use of emotion as well, well done! love these lines: Slipping further, I am immersed below the surface, my hands are blistered and bloodied from the crawl.
	waiting for life to begin

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AN EXISTENCE Aug 30, 2005 4:12:06 GMT -5

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Post by Eddie on Aug 30, 2005 4:12:06 GMT -5

Lisa, your poem is brimming with emotion and detail, wonderful write

CONGRATS on this being recently accepted for publication

I cherish this part:

Under veil
of darkness,
I wear this
thin smile
hoping to mask
agony of pain
nestled beneath
my soul's essence.

Last Edit: Aug 30, 2005 4:13:08 GMT -5 by Eddie

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	AN EXISTENCE Aug 30, 2005 5:22:16 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lisa Arnold on Aug 30, 2005 5:22:16 GMT -5 Ciara, thank your so much, I appreciate your kind words
	dreams echo within...

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	AN EXISTENCE Aug 30, 2005 5:24:00 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lisa Arnold on Aug 30, 2005 5:24:00 GMT -5 Eddie, you are blessing thanks for the wonderful comments and thanks for the congrats on the publication
	dreams echo within...

Daboetry Echoes Family Member Posts: 1,129	AN EXISTENCE Aug 30, 2005 17:28:30 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Daboetry on Aug 30, 2005 17:28:30 GMT -5 Excellent write Lisa...They've said it all
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Cherrie Echoes Family Member Friend of Echoes Loving This Beautiful Life Posts: 1,002	AN EXISTENCE Aug 30, 2005 18:38:16 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cherrie on Aug 30, 2005 18:38:16 GMT -5 WOW you really worte a fantastic poem here! great write:)
	"Trying to step out of my own way"

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	AN EXISTENCE Aug 30, 2005 19:26:31 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lisa Arnold on Aug 30, 2005 19:26:31 GMT -5 thanks so much Dab
	dreams echo within...

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	AN EXISTENCE Aug 30, 2005 19:27:19 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lisa Arnold on Aug 30, 2005 19:27:19 GMT -5 Thanks Cherrie!
	dreams echo within...

rrw Echoes Family Member You gotta move Posts: 5,998	AN EXISTENCE Aug 30, 2005 22:09:45 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rrw on Aug 30, 2005 22:09:45 GMT -5 Lisa, I think this is the first full length poem I've seen from you. I really love it. Wonderful, solid imagery. Great ideas and very personal. Great write.

mark Echoes Senior Member Friend of Echoes Posts: 416	AN EXISTENCE Aug 31, 2005 1:43:35 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mark on Aug 31, 2005 1:43:35 GMT -5 I agree with everyone, this is fantastic writing!
	my past is my business!

Sharon Assistant Administrator[/size] Believe and Achieve Posts: 2,430	AN EXISTENCE Aug 31, 2005 2:38:02 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sharon on Aug 31, 2005 2:38:02 GMT -5 Lisa, your poem embodies great depth and emtoion, well-penned my friend:)
	"There's a peace inside us all" - Scott Stapp

Toni Echoes Family Member Haiku Princess KEEPING PEACE WITHIN Friend of Echoes Seeking and Hoping Posts: 744	AN EXISTENCE Aug 31, 2005 16:28:47 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Toni on Aug 31, 2005 16:28:47 GMT -5 excellent write, Lisa! congrats on your pubilcation! ;D
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jpta56 Echoes Senior Member Posts: 369	AN EXISTENCE Aug 31, 2005 17:16:57 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jpta56 on Aug 31, 2005 17:16:57 GMT -5 WHOAH.....MY OH MY YES INDEED.....
	To sin by silence, when you should speak out, makes cowards of all men.

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	AN EXISTENCE Aug 31, 2005 18:16:47 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lisa Arnold on Aug 31, 2005 18:16:47 GMT -5 thanks so much rrw! I appreciate your kindness:)
	dreams echo within...