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Post by Lisa Arnold on Jun 1, 2010 23:28:50 GMT -5
Hello Echoes...This poem best expresses how I feel about emerging from a very tumultuous 2010 and embracing the glorious light of 2011...hope you all like it 
THE URGENCY
My hands are raw
from clawing at the arms
of those trying desperately
to hold and keep me down.
I will myself to defeat
this coward embedded
deep inside me and struggle
to resist the urgent urge
to cower from those
longing to suffocate
and drown me.
No longer will I allow
myself to be held down
by the malicious hands
of anything or anyone.
From the clutches
pulling me under,
I struggle against
and, finally, break free.
I pray I become
stronger than
the frail depiction
of the woman
I am today.
As I rise
to the surface,
I swallow the sickening
taste of self-doubt
wedged in the thick
of my throat
and will myself
to savor essence
of life again.
©2003 Lisa Arnold
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Post by trina on Jun 1, 2010 23:36:22 GMT -5
great write Lisa!
I feel this way often...Your poem has lifted my spirits, thank you!
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Post by Lisa Arnold on Jun 1, 2010 23:52:01 GMT -5
thanks Trina, I appreciate you stopping by for a read!
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Post by Reggie on Jun 2, 2010 0:06:08 GMT -5
oh yes dear Lisa, you cannot ever allow anyone or anything tie you down...marvelous message and great poem  |
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Post by Sierra on Jun 2, 2010 0:18:11 GMT -5
Lisa, I am so glad I stopped by before going to bed. I have always loved this poem by you and it was great to read it again! This is a slightly different version than the one I read on you other site, but I like it these lines speak to my soul: "As I rise to the surface,
I swallow the sickening
taste of self-doubt
wedged in the thick
of my throat and will myself
to savor the essence
of life again." |
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Post by Tamika on Jun 2, 2010 6:57:10 GMT -5
a very well-crafted poem Lisa it shows the beauty of strength and inner will. I feel empowered after  it  thanks for these passages: "I will myself to defeat this coward embedded deep inside me and struggle to resist the urgent urge to cower from those longing to suffocate and drown me. No longer will I allow myself to be held down by the malicious hands of anything or anyone. From the clutches pulling me under, I struggle against and, finally, break free." |
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Post by bridge on Jun 2, 2010 7:08:06 GMT -5
wonderful message in this well-penned write...thanks for the post!
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Post by Sara on Jun 2, 2010 7:16:28 GMT -5
inner strength is a beautiful thing to behold, and you have epressed it very well here Lisa
thanks for the uplifting post  
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Post by Bob on Jun 2, 2010 7:41:25 GMT -5
excellent write dear Lisa!
thanks for the great post!
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Post by Reggie on Jun 2, 2010 7:58:11 GMT -5
this is such a fantastic wite Lisa that I came back for another peek  many of your writes always have a positive message, enjoyed the read dear Lisa |
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Post by Lisa Arnold on Jun 2, 2010 8:25:21 GMT -5
oh yes dear Lisa, you cannot ever allow anyone or anything tie you down...marvelous message and great poem  Reggie |
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Post by Lisa Arnold on Jun 2, 2010 8:26:16 GMT -5
Lisa, I am so glad I stopped by before going to bed. I have always loved this poem by you and it was great to read it again! This is a slightly different version than the one I read on you other site, but I like it these lines speak to my soul: "As I rise to the surface,
I swallow the sickening
taste of self-doubt
wedged in the thick
of my throat and will myself
to savor the essence
of life again." many thanks Sierra, your warm comments made my day |
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Post by Lisa Arnold on Jun 2, 2010 8:27:21 GMT -5
a very well-crafted poem Lisa it shows the beauty of strength and inner will. I feel empowered after it thanks for these passages: "I will myself to defeat this coward embedded deep inside me and struggle to resist the urgent urge to cower from those longing to suffocate and drown me. No longer will I allow myself to be held down by the malicious hands of anything or anyone. From the clutches pulling me under, I struggle against and, finally, break free." hey Tamike, glad you enjoyed...thanks for me |
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Post by Lisa Arnold on Jun 2, 2010 8:28:38 GMT -5
wonderful message in this well-penned write...thanks for the post! Dan, I always love to hear your input |
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Post by Lisa Arnold on Jun 2, 2010 8:29:30 GMT -5
thanks so much Sara, your nice comments made me very happy |
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Reggie 
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echoes, hope you all are doing well 
