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

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 Aug 11, 2010 8:40:37 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lisa Arnold on Aug 11, 2010 8:40:37 GMT -5 Aug 6, 2010 17:00:30 GMT -5 icee said: super fine write Lisa I toast you my dear friend CONGRATS on the TOTW ;D Donna
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STRENGTH (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 8-6-2010 Aug 11, 2010 8:44:00 GMT -5

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Post by Lisa Arnold on Aug 11, 2010 8:44:00 GMT -5

Aug 7, 2010 8:51:59 GMT -5 b4sunset said:

I hail you, lisa... a very compelling gift i can always re-read for its theme and powerful imagery! CONGRATS on the award with all my hugggs!! :-\

Hello Nenette

thank you so much...your kind words have warmed my soul's core

dreams echo within...

Helen Echoes Family Member Friend of Echoes Bright and Polite Posts: 565	STRENGTH (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 8-6-2010 Aug 12, 2010 12:39:10 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Helen on Aug 12, 2010 12:39:10 GMT -5 wonderfully done! congrats Lisa!
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rico Echoes Family Member Friend of Echoes Posts: 542	STRENGTH (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 8-6-2010 May 21, 2011 4:35:35 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rico on May 21, 2011 4:35:35 GMT -5 awesome poem for your birthday Lisa, you are the definition of strength Queen!

mark Echoes Senior Member Friend of Echoes Posts: 416	STRENGTH (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 8-6-2010 May 21, 2011 6:40:48 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mark on May 21, 2011 6:40:48 GMT -5 oh yeah Lisa, feeling you on this one, you are a strong lady, good read
	Last Edit: May 21, 2011 6:41:32 GMT -5 by mark my past is my business!

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 May 22, 2011 15:35:08 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lisa Arnold on May 22, 2011 15:35:08 GMT -5 many thanks Helen, Rico and Mark!
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STRENGTH (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 8-6-2010 Apr 8, 2013 12:36:15 GMT -5

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Post by Alicia on Apr 8, 2013 12:36:15 GMT -5

Lisa, I love all of your poems in "Echos of My Soul" and wherever you post, but "Strength" holds a special place in my heart....just beautiful writing

great book, girl...I can't wait to read your next book

love ya

trina Echoes Family Member Barely Surviving Friend of Echoes Ntozake Shange Posts: 802	STRENGTH (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 8-6-2010 May 30, 2013 7:29:15 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by trina on May 30, 2013 7:29:15 GMT -5 love this one, makes me feel good...great writing Lisa hope you have a great day
	Last Edit: May 30, 2013 7:30:16 GMT -5 by trina there is no greater power than love of oneself

Reggie Writing Prompt Moderator[/size] Friend of Echoes Posts: 1,400	STRENGTH (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 8-6-2010 Jun 18, 2013 16:13:10 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Reggie on Jun 18, 2013 16:13:10 GMT -5 Lisa, I needed this one today... I was feeling down, but your wonderful poem lifted my spirits thank you have a great evening
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STRENGTH (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 8-6-2010 Nov 21, 2013 7:19:26 GMT -5

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Post by Dana on Nov 21, 2013 7:19:26 GMT -5

Jul 5, 2010 23:29:34 GMT -5 Lisa Arnold said:

STRENGTH

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

Sensing myself sinking below
earthï¿½s 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.

ï¿½2003 Lisa Arnold

Hi Lisa

this fine poem will always be among my favorites by you

excellent job

take care

bridge Echoes Family Member Friend of Echoes Posts: 883	STRENGTH (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 8-6-2010 Nov 21, 2013 7:30:08 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bridge on Nov 21, 2013 7:30:08 GMT -5 yes Dana, "Strength" is among one of my favorite poems by Lisa Arnold as well..great poem!

Brianna Lounge Moderator[/size] Posts: 1,296	STRENGTH (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 8-6-2010 Nov 21, 2013 13:38:17 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Brianna on Nov 21, 2013 13:38:17 GMT -5 Lisa, this poem will always be my favorite poem by you...I read it aloud every morning to give myself strength...thank you for writing this beautiful and inspiring gift!

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 Nov 22, 2013 10:44:51 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lisa Arnold on Nov 22, 2013 10:44:51 GMT -5 Everyone thanks for the kind words about my poem my mom is doing FANTASTIC have a great weekend Echoes
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Reggie Writing Prompt Moderator[/size] Friend of Echoes Posts: 1,400	STRENGTH (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 8-6-2010 Nov 22, 2013 14:39:38 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Reggie on Nov 22, 2013 14:39:38 GMT -5 hey lady! that is GREAT NEWS to hear, I hope you and your family have a wonderful weekend!

ciara Echoes Family Member Motivated by Passion Friend of Echoes Posts: 821	STRENGTH (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 8-6-2010 Nov 22, 2013 14:41:26 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ciara on Nov 22, 2013 14:41:26 GMT -5 >:(Lisa I am so happy to hear about your mom doing so well LOVE this poem have a great weekend, love ya
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