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Betty
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SANCTUARY’S RESCUE May 24, 2010 10:01:58 GMT -5

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Post by Betty on May 24, 2010 10:01:58 GMT -5

(thanks for the picture Lisa!)

SANCTUARY’S RESCUE

sanctuary’s rescue
came today

in his arms
I am safe

worries blanketed
and tucked away

silent cries
vanished and gone

heart caressed
by succulent kisses

sanctuary’s rescue
came for me today

I am safe in his
gentle embrace

©Betty

Last Edit: May 24, 2010 12:11:03 GMT -5 by Betty

Tamika Echoes Family Member Reggie's wife Posts: 858	SANCTUARY’S RESCUE May 24, 2010 10:26:00 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tamika on May 24, 2010 10:26:00 GMT -5 lovely write and wonderful image! this is how I feel everyday with Reggie! you write very well Betty, thanks for allowing me to read you!

Betty Haiku/Short Form Monitor[/size] Posts: 1,477	SANCTUARY’S RESCUE May 24, 2010 10:32:00 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Betty on May 24, 2010 10:32:00 GMT -5 thanks Tamika! you are a real sweetheart...we love Reggie around here! thanks for giving me a read and welcome to the site!

Tamika Echoes Family Member Reggie's wife Posts: 858	SANCTUARY’S RESCUE May 24, 2010 10:33:46 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tamika on May 24, 2010 10:33:46 GMT -5 thanks for the welcome! he told me how nice most of you are here, glad to be a part of this wonderful site for writers! have a good day. I have to get back to work!

Betty Haiku/Short Form Monitor[/size] Posts: 1,477	SANCTUARY’S RESCUE May 24, 2010 10:36:04 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Betty on May 24, 2010 10:36:04 GMT -5 OK Tamika, see ya soon! I have to get back to work too!

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	SANCTUARY’S RESCUE May 24, 2010 10:40:31 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lisa Arnold on May 24, 2010 10:40:31 GMT -5 I love this Betty...glad I popped back in for a minute! the picture looks great! wonderful write dear one!
	dreams echo within...

percy Echoes Family Member Wading Deep Waters Friend of Echoes Posts: 787	SANCTUARY’S RESCUE May 24, 2010 10:45:08 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by percy on May 24, 2010 10:45:08 GMT -5 what a beautiful write about love Betty! a true gem here! Lisa, I see you up here, hurry back dear one!

Reggie Writing Prompt Moderator[/size] Friend of Echoes Posts: 1,400	SANCTUARY’S RESCUE May 24, 2010 10:51:15 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Reggie on May 24, 2010 10:51:15 GMT -5 stunningly beautiful write Betty my dear it is always good to read you, I hope you will post more often Hey there Tamika my love and Lisa my number one poet
	Last Edit: May 24, 2010 10:52:24 GMT -5 by Reggie

Joan Echoes Family Member Friend of Echoes Posts: 863	SANCTUARY’S RESCUE May 24, 2010 11:14:08 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Joan on May 24, 2010 11:14:08 GMT -5 hello Betty, this is a fine write in my book!! thanks for the lovely read!

ken Echoes Senior Member Am I Awake? Friend of Echoes Walter Mosley (writer) Posts: 465	SANCTUARY’S RESCUE May 24, 2010 11:27:35 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ken on May 24, 2010 11:27:35 GMT -5 beauty lies within this write my sister of the pen! excellent job!

Helen Echoes Family Member Friend of Echoes Bright and Polite Posts: 565	SANCTUARY’S RESCUE May 24, 2010 11:35:46 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Helen on May 24, 2010 11:35:46 GMT -5 I love this well-written write Betty!
	"Reaching for my goals"

Sierra Echoes Family Member Posts: 847	SANCTUARY’S RESCUE May 24, 2010 11:51:04 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sierra on May 24, 2010 11:51:04 GMT -5 oh Betty you have penned a most wonderful wirte about finally finding love!

Carin Writer's Resources Monitor Friend of Echoes Angel-Girl Posts: 806	SANCTUARY’S RESCUE May 24, 2010 12:01:04 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Carin on May 24, 2010 12:01:04 GMT -5 beautiful write Betty! I like these parts: "worries blanketed and tucked away silent cries vanished and gone heart caressed by succulent kisses"
	Last Edit: May 24, 2010 12:12:30 GMT -5 by Carin "Looking within to find my soul"

Betty Haiku/Short Form Monitor[/size] Posts: 1,477	SANCTUARY’S RESCUE May 24, 2010 12:12:22 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Betty on May 24, 2010 12:12:22 GMT -5 thanks everyone! I deeply appreciate all the reads and kind comments! love all you guys, back to work I go!

bridge Echoes Family Member Friend of Echoes Posts: 883	SANCTUARY’S RESCUE May 24, 2010 14:06:19 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bridge on May 24, 2010 14:06:19 GMT -5 well-written Betty! love these lines : "sanctuary’s rescue came for me today I am safe in his gentle embrace"