STRENGTH (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 8-6-2010

Lisa Arnold
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STRENGTH (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 8-6-2010 Jul 5, 2010 23:29:34 GMT -5

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Post by Lisa Arnold on Jul 5, 2010 23:29:34 GMT -5

STRENGTH

From deep beneath
crushing smother,
I pull myself from under.

Sensing myself sinking below
earth’s surface, I grab hold
and push myself on.

Finally, I am coming to realize
I am capable of treading these
many vacant miles.

The depth of my wounds are healing
and my once broken spirit is lifting,
I am a survivor.

Inner wealth, I have gained
and will no longer fall to the knees
of bitter weakness.

The grace of freedom, I embrace
and reject any and all failure.
I will my future to be greater.

Immense strength, I now possess
and have, graciously, found
within my self a savior.

©2003 Lisa Arnold

Last Edit: Aug 13, 2010 7:48:37 GMT -5 by Lisa Arnold

dreams echo within...

Reggie Writing Prompt Moderator[/size] Friend of Echoes Posts: 1,400	STRENGTH (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 8-6-2010 Jul 5, 2010 23:56:01 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Reggie on Jul 5, 2010 23:56:01 GMT -5 love it

Sierra Echoes Family Member Posts: 847	STRENGTH (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 8-6-2010 Jul 6, 2010 0:41:01 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sierra on Jul 6, 2010 0:41:01 GMT -5 and very well written I love the message of these lines: "The grace of freedom, I embrace and reject any and all failure. I will my future to be greater."
	Last Edit: Jul 6, 2010 0:42:28 GMT -5 by Sierra

Cherrie Echoes Family Member Friend of Echoes Loving This Beautiful Life Posts: 1,002	STRENGTH (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 8-6-2010 Jul 6, 2010 0:42:47 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cherrie on Jul 6, 2010 0:42:47 GMT -5 great write
	"Trying to step out of my own way"

Betty Haiku/Short Form Monitor[/size] Posts: 1,477	STRENGTH (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 8-6-2010 Jul 6, 2010 0:57:16 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Betty on Jul 6, 2010 0:57:16 GMT -5 great 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	STRENGTH (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 8-6-2010 Jul 6, 2010 1:17:48 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lisa Arnold on Jul 6, 2010 1:17:48 GMT -5 Jul 5, 2010 23:56:01 GMT -5 Reggie said: love it ;D Reg
	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

STRENGTH (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 8-6-2010 Jul 6, 2010 1:19:00 GMT -5

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Post by Lisa Arnold on Jul 6, 2010 1:19:00 GMT -5

Jul 6, 2010 0:41:01 GMT -5 Sierra said:

and very well written

I love the message of these lines:

"The grace of freedom, I embrace
and reject any and all failure.
I will my future to be greater."

;D very much Sierra :-[

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	STRENGTH (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 8-6-2010 Jul 6, 2010 1:20:47 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lisa Arnold on Jul 6, 2010 1:20:47 GMT -5 Jul 6, 2010 0:42:47 GMT -5 Cherrie said: great write many ;D dear Cherrie
	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	STRENGTH (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 8-6-2010 Jul 6, 2010 1:22:31 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lisa Arnold on Jul 6, 2010 1:22:31 GMT -5 Jul 6, 2010 0:57:16 GMT -5 Betty said: great poem Lisa ;D so much Betty...good to see you here
	dreams echo within...

rico Echoes Family Member Friend of Echoes Posts: 542	STRENGTH (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 8-6-2010 Jul 6, 2010 4:51:49 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rico on Jul 6, 2010 4:51:49 GMT -5 very well-said, great poem

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	STRENGTH (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 8-6-2010 Jul 6, 2010 5:08:39 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lisa Arnold on Jul 6, 2010 5:08:39 GMT -5 ;D dear Rico
	dreams echo within...

Tamika Echoes Family Member Reggie's wife Posts: 858	STRENGTH (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 8-6-2010 Jul 6, 2010 5:18:32 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tamika on Jul 6, 2010 5:18:32 GMT -5 Lisa you have penned a beautiful and feel-good piece ;D for the great uplifting read this morning

Silent-One Echoes Family Member Friend of Echoes Riding The Waves Posts: 659	STRENGTH (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 8-6-2010 Jul 6, 2010 5:32:55 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Silent-One on Jul 6, 2010 5:32:55 GMT -5 a well-expressed poem that is rich in meaning I enjoyed the read dear one
	Remembering where I was, so I will know where I am going...

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	STRENGTH (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 8-6-2010 Jul 6, 2010 5:47:11 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lisa Arnold on Jul 6, 2010 5:47:11 GMT -5 Jul 6, 2010 5:18:32 GMT -5 Tamika said: Lisa you have penned a beautiful and feel-good piece ;D for the great uplifting read this morning ;D Tami...love ya
	dreams echo within...

Sara Echoes Family Member Billy is my Prince! Friend of Echoes Posts: 830	STRENGTH (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 8-6-2010 Jul 6, 2010 5:52:20 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sara on Jul 6, 2010 5:52:20 GMT -5 fantastic poem Lisa!