I BREATHE (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 6-10-2011

[Lisa Arnold]

"I Breathe" was published at Event's Quarterly in 2004 in a slightly diferent form. It is currently under consideration for publication at another online publication [/color]

I BREATHE


Inhaling deep breaths
of serene morning air,
allowing gentle autumn breezes
to tangle my long silken hair.

Basking gloriously in
the wondrous sensation
of its deep penetrating rays.
My encased being is released.

Walking peacefully alone
under the sun's luminous glow,
letting its warmth
embrace my longing soul.

I stop briefly to taste
delicate breaths
of winds of calm,
and sense the easing
of my inner turmoil.

I stand still,
oblivious to time
and savor life
all around me,
and I breathe.


©2004 Lisa Arnold

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[Reggie]

beautiful, excellent and alluring

breathtakingly good, thanks so much for this one. I am going to share this with my wife

have a great night and day

[Sara]

Hello Lisa,

you take the reader on a special journey with every poem...wonderfully penned and presented

beautiful and inviting picture

I sure understand why this poem was published

I hope it gets published again

have a great day

[Cherrie]

excellent poem

good luck with getting it published again

love this part:

"Basking gloriously in
the wondrous sensation
of its deep penetrating rays.
My encased being is released."


thanks for the great read Lisa and have a wonderful day all

[Alicia]

this is a beautiful and well-written write


these parts speak directly to me:


"I stop briefly to taste
delicate breaths
of winds of calm,
and sense the easing
of my inner turmoil.

I stand still,
oblivious to time
and savor life
all around me,
and I breathe."

I will pray it gets published, Lisa

enjoy your day everyone

it's work time for me

[Betty]

crisp and vivid imagery throughout this fine write such as in the opening stanza:


"Inhaling deep breaths
of serene morning air,
allowing gentle autumn breezes
to tangle my long silken hair."


very nicely written Lisa

have a great day people

[Joan]

a real gem Lisa, you are a "Diamond Diva"

love it

thanks for posting

hey Lisa would you make an avatar out this picture, I love it

[Charles]

First, congrats on the publication

second, you have penned a very beautiful poem

and last, I will put in plenty of prayers for this poem to be published again

have a wonderful day my friends

[Lisa Arnold]

Apr 29, 2010 1:09:07 GMT -5 Reggie said:

beautiful, excellent and alluring

breathtakingly good, thanks so much for this one. I am going to share this with my wife

have a great night and day

Reggie, I hope your wife likes my poem and thank you for sharing it with her...have a wonderful day my friend

[Lisa Arnold]

Apr 29, 2010 2:28:09 GMT -5 Sara said:

Hello Lisa,

you take the reader on a special journey with every poem...wonderfully penned and presented

beautiful and inviting picture

I sure understand why this poem was published

I hope it gets published again

have a great day

thanks so much Sara, you are such a sweetheart, love ya

you have a great day too

[Lisa Arnold]

Apr 29, 2010 5:38:00 GMT -5 Cherrie said:

excellent poem

good luck with getting it published again

love this part:

"Basking gloriously in
the wondrous sensation
of its deep penetrating rays.
My encased being is released."


thanks for the great read Lisa and have a wonderful day all

Cherrie, that is my favorite part too

thanks for stopping by

[Lisa Arnold]

Apr 29, 2010 5:58:05 GMT -5 Alicia said:

this is a beautiful and well-written write


these parts speak directly to me:


"I stop briefly to taste
delicate breaths
of winds of calm,
and sense the easing
of my inner turmoil.

I stand still,
oblivious to time
and savor life
all around me,
and I breathe."

I will pray it gets published, Lisa

enjoy your day everyone

it's work time for me

thanks so much for your warm comments, you made my day shine and sparkle

sorry for your early day, don't work too hard

[Lisa Arnold]

Apr 29, 2010 6:31:56 GMT -5 Betty said:

crisp and vivid imagery throughout this fine write such as in the opening stanza:


"Inhaling deep breaths
of serene morning air,
allowing gentle autumn breezes
to tangle my long silken hair."


very nicely written Lisa

have a great day people

dear Betty, it is always nice to hear from you

have a wonderful day

[Lisa Arnold]

Apr 29, 2010 6:49:18 GMT -5 Joan said:

a real gem Lisa, you are a "Diamond Diva"

love it

thanks for posting

hey Lisa would you make an avatar out this picture, I love it

thanks Joan

yes, I will make an avatar from the pic

[Lisa Arnold]

Apr 29, 2010 7:19:59 GMT -5 Charles said:

First, congrats on the publication

second, you have penned a very beautiful poem

and last, I will put in plenty of prayers for this poem to be published again

have a wonderful day my friends

blue, that is so nice of you, love ya bunches