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CHERISH THE CHILD (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 6-3-2011

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	CHERISH THE CHILD (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 6-3-2011 Jun 4, 2011 3:52:07 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lisa Arnold on Jun 4, 2011 3:52:07 GMT -5 Jun 3, 2011 11:49:40 GMT -5 ciara said: CONGRATS Lisa, a wonderfully written poem! thanks so much Ciara
	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	CHERISH THE CHILD (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 6-3-2011 Jun 4, 2011 4:01:49 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lisa Arnold on Jun 4, 2011 4:01:49 GMT -5 Jun 3, 2011 14:02:28 GMT -5 icee said: excellent write, CONGRATS on TOTW! thanks Dianna
	dreams echo within...

trina Echoes Family Member Barely Surviving Friend of Echoes Ntozake Shange Posts: 802	CHERISH THE CHILD (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 6-3-2011 Jun 4, 2011 4:40:12 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by trina on Jun 4, 2011 4:40:12 GMT -5 excellent poem Lisa,it has always been a favorite of mine, CONGRATS on the TOTW!!
	there is no greater power than love of oneself

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	CHERISH THE CHILD (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 6-3-2011 Jun 4, 2011 5:12:41 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lisa Arnold on Jun 4, 2011 5:12:41 GMT -5 thanks so much Trina!
	dreams echo within...

Reggie Writing Prompt Moderator[/size] Friend of Echoes Posts: 1,400	CHERISH THE CHILD (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 6-3-2011 Jun 4, 2011 6:48:47 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Reggie on Jun 4, 2011 6:48:47 GMT -5 CONGRATS to you Lisa, I love this poem from you! keep shining dear lady, your star is BRIGHT!

Joan Echoes Family Member Friend of Echoes Posts: 863	CHERISH THE CHILD (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 6-3-2011 Jun 4, 2011 14:22:46 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Joan on Jun 4, 2011 14:22:46 GMT -5 fantastic Lisa, CONGRATS on the TOAST OF THE WEEK, have a great weekend!

Rose Echoes Family Member Posts: 562	CHERISH THE CHILD (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 6-3-2011 Jun 4, 2011 15:34:27 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Rose on Jun 4, 2011 15:34:27 GMT -5 magnificent write Lisa, told with much meaning CONGRATULATIONS on the TOTW enjoy your weekend

Billy Echoes Senior Member Sara is my Princess! Friend of Echoes Posts: 441	CHERISH THE CHILD (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 6-3-2011 Jun 4, 2011 17:27:19 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Billy on Jun 4, 2011 17:27:19 GMT -5 outstanding poem Lisa, one of my fav's by you, CONGRATS on the TOTW!!
	I love my wife Sara and our two little darlings Samantha and Denise

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	CHERISH THE CHILD (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 6-3-2011 Jun 5, 2011 1:49:19 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lisa Arnold on Jun 5, 2011 1:49:19 GMT -5 Jun 4, 2011 14:22:46 GMT -5 Joan said: fantastic Lisa, CONGRATS on the TOAST OF THE WEEK, have a great weekend! thanks Reg
	dreams echo within...

Sharon Assistant Administrator[/size] Believe and Achieve Posts: 2,430	CHERISH THE CHILD (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 6-3-2011 Jun 5, 2011 13:44:28 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sharon on Jun 5, 2011 13:44:28 GMT -5 beautful message and well-written poem dear Lisa :oCONGRATS on the TOAST OF THE WEEK
	"There's a peace inside us all" - Scott Stapp

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	CHERISH THE CHILD (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 6-3-2011 Jun 8, 2011 3:17:23 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lisa Arnold on Jun 8, 2011 3:17:23 GMT -5 thanks Sharon!
	dreams echo within...

Carin Writer's Resources Monitor Friend of Echoes Angel-Girl Posts: 806	CHERISH THE CHILD (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 6-3-2011 Jun 12, 2013 16:00:54 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Carin on Jun 12, 2013 16:00:54 GMT -5 if only this could be true all the time, dear Lisa...a most heartfelt and excellent write!
	"Looking within to find my soul"

percy Echoes Family Member Wading Deep Waters Friend of Echoes Posts: 787	CHERISH THE CHILD (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 6-3-2011 Jun 12, 2013 16:32:53 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by percy on Jun 12, 2013 16:32:53 GMT -5 you are so right Carin, if only...a wonderful poem Lisa!

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	CHERISH THE CHILD (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 6-3-2011 Jun 13, 2013 7:30:52 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lisa Arnold on Jun 13, 2013 7:30:52 GMT -5 many thanks to you, dear Carin and Percy
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CHERISH THE CHILD (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 6-3-2011 Jun 18, 2013 15:14:32 GMT -5

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Post by ken on Jun 18, 2013 15:14:32 GMT -5

Lisa, this is my favorite poem form your wonderful book!

I cherish these lines:

"Cherish the child
who is encouraged
to use their voice
and imagination.

Pray for the child
who is always silenced
and has never known
the warmth of kindness."