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Lee Echoes Family Member Lost and Found Friend of Echoes Posts: 580	THE URGENCY Jun 3, 2010 0:43:05 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lee on Jun 3, 2010 0:43:05 GMT -5 very stirring and inspirational write told from within, excellent job as always Lisa!
	seeking to believe

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	THE URGENCY Jun 3, 2010 1:48:16 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lisa Arnold on Jun 3, 2010 1:48:16 GMT -5 many thanks Kristi, Percy, Sharon and Lee!
	dreams echo within...

icee Echoes Family Member Veiled Emotions Friend of Echoes striving and reaching Posts: 661	THE URGENCY Jun 3, 2010 2:44:01 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by icee on Jun 3, 2010 2:44:01 GMT -5 love this Lisa! I can relate, love the ending!
	give of your soul

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	THE URGENCY Jun 3, 2010 3:00:11 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lisa Arnold on Jun 3, 2010 3:00:11 GMT -5 thanks so much icee!
	dreams echo within...

Dana Echoes Family Member Friend of Echoes beginning again Posts: 983	THE URGENCY Jun 3, 2010 8:44:54 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Dana on Jun 3, 2010 8:44:54 GMT -5 a true gift to the soul! lovely write dear Lisa!

Charles Echoes Family Member Friend of Echoes It's me "blue" Posts: 605	THE URGENCY Jun 3, 2010 9:21:46 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Charles on Jun 3, 2010 9:21:46 GMT -5 a wonderful and inspiring write!

Joan Echoes Family Member Friend of Echoes Posts: 863	THE URGENCY Jun 3, 2010 9:38:23 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Joan on Jun 3, 2010 9:38:23 GMT -5 excellent write and the picture further enhances the meaning and message of your well-crafted poem, enjoyed
	Last Edit: Jun 3, 2010 9:39:12 GMT -5 by Joan

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	THE URGENCY Jun 3, 2010 9:56:29 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lisa Arnold on Jun 3, 2010 9:56:29 GMT -5 bunches Dana, blue and Jaan...I much appreciate the reads and nice comments...love you guys
	dreams echo within...

trina Echoes Family Member Barely Surviving Friend of Echoes Ntozake Shange Posts: 802	THE URGENCY Jun 3, 2010 11:21:57 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by trina on Jun 3, 2010 11:21:57 GMT -5 Jun 1, 2010 23:52:01 GMT -5 Lisa Arnold said: thanks Trina, I appreciate you stopping by for a read! you are very welcome my friend
	there is no greater power than love of oneself

Eddie Echoes Family Member Friend of Echoes Am I here? Posts: 860	THE URGENCY Jun 3, 2010 11:57:48 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Eddie on Jun 3, 2010 11:57:48 GMT -5 wonderful write!

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	THE URGENCY Jun 3, 2010 13:56:34 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lisa Arnold on Jun 3, 2010 13:56:34 GMT -5 thanks againTrina and many thanks Eddie!
	dreams echo within...

Rose Echoes Family Member Posts: 562	THE URGENCY Jun 3, 2010 14:38:17 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Rose on Jun 3, 2010 14:38:17 GMT -5 Jun 2, 2010 21:59:09 GMT -5 Lisa Arnold said: Jun 2, 2010 13:52:27 GMT -5 Rose said: outstanding Lisa! Rose your most welcome, it's a great feel-good poem

ken
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THE URGENCY Jun 3, 2010 15:52:04 GMT -5

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Post by ken on Jun 3, 2010 15:52:04 GMT -5

what a strong write, love these passages:

"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."

:-[

excellent write dear one

Last Edit: Jun 3, 2010 15:53:06 GMT -5 by ken

rico Echoes Family Member Friend of Echoes Posts: 542	THE URGENCY Jun 3, 2010 21:41:19 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rico on Jun 3, 2010 21:41:19 GMT -5 wonderful poem Lisa! it was a great pleasure to read ya!

Brian Echoes Family Member LonePoet Friend of Echoes Searching for my mind Posts: 1,140	THE URGENCY Jun 4, 2010 15:19:05 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Brian on Jun 4, 2010 15:19:05 GMT -5 excellent dear lady it's always a great pleasure to read you !
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