EMBATTLED SOUL (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 12-7-2010

Brian
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EMBATTLED SOUL (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 12-7-2010 Dec 20, 2010 6:20:36 GMT -5

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Post by Brian on Dec 20, 2010 6:20:36 GMT -5

EMBATTLED SOUL

tangled
falling
tripping
landing
short of
solid ground
grown man
lost among
the hopeless
working three jobs
barely enough
to cover rent,
food and shoes
for my poor
aching feet
angry man
bitter man
wanting more
society’s hostage
nearly passing
out from the
daily hustle
down beneath
the foot of man
I call on the glory
of my dear God
to rise and rescue
my embattled soul

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Betty Haiku/Short Form Monitor[/size] Posts: 1,477	EMBATTLED SOUL (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 12-7-2010 Dec 20, 2010 6:26:40 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Betty on Dec 20, 2010 6:26:40 GMT -5 fantastic flow Brian, this is a great write, love evey word, great meaning and depth

Rose Echoes Family Member Posts: 562	EMBATTLED SOUL (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 12-7-2010 Dec 20, 2010 6:27:29 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Rose on Dec 20, 2010 6:27:29 GMT -5 gripping write dear Brian, outstanding job

Reggie Writing Prompt Moderator[/size] Friend of Echoes Posts: 1,400	EMBATTLED SOUL (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 12-7-2010 Dec 20, 2010 7:05:18 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Reggie on Dec 20, 2010 7:05:18 GMT -5 wonderful write from your pen Brian!

Eddie Echoes Family Member Friend of Echoes Am I here? Posts: 860	EMBATTLED SOUL (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 12-7-2010 Dec 20, 2010 7:09:17 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Eddie on Dec 20, 2010 7:09:17 GMT -5 Brian this is s stunner, great poem!

Dana Echoes Family Member Friend of Echoes beginning again Posts: 983	EMBATTLED SOUL (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 12-7-2010 Dec 20, 2010 7:15:15 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Dana on Dec 20, 2010 7:15:15 GMT -5 Hey Brian I LOVE this poem this is my favorite part: angry man bitter man wanting more society’s hostage nearly passing out from the daily hustle

Brian Echoes Family Member LonePoet Friend of Echoes Searching for my mind Posts: 1,140	EMBATTLED SOUL (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 12-7-2010 Dec 20, 2010 7:31:52 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Brian on Dec 20, 2010 7:31:52 GMT -5 Dec 20, 2010 6:26:40 GMT -5 Betty said: fantastic flow Brian, this is a great write, love every word, great meaning and depth ;D Betty
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Brian Echoes Family Member LonePoet Friend of Echoes Searching for my mind Posts: 1,140	EMBATTLED SOUL (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 12-7-2010 Dec 20, 2010 7:36:37 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Brian on Dec 20, 2010 7:36:37 GMT -5 Dec 20, 2010 6:27:29 GMT -5 Rose said: gripping write dear Brian, outstanding job thanks Rose [/b[
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Brian Echoes Family Member LonePoet Friend of Echoes Searching for my mind Posts: 1,140	EMBATTLED SOUL (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 12-7-2010 Dec 20, 2010 7:37:22 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Brian on Dec 20, 2010 7:37:22 GMT -5 Dec 20, 2010 7:05:18 GMT -5 Reggie said: wonderful write from your pen Brian! thanks Reggie
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Brian Echoes Family Member LonePoet Friend of Echoes Searching for my mind Posts: 1,140	EMBATTLED SOUL (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 12-7-2010 Dec 20, 2010 7:38:26 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Brian on Dec 20, 2010 7:38:26 GMT -5 Dec 20, 2010 7:09:17 GMT -5 Eddie said: Brian this is s stunner, great poem! thank you so much Eddie
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EMBATTLED SOUL (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 12-7-2010 Dec 20, 2010 7:39:46 GMT -5

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Post by Brian on Dec 20, 2010 7:39:46 GMT -5

Dec 20, 2010 7:15:15 GMT -5 Dana said:

Hey Brian

I LOVE this poem

this is my favorite part:

angry man
bitter man
wanting more
society’s hostage
nearly passing
out from the
daily hustle

thanks so much for your kind words Dana

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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	EMBATTLED SOUL (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 12-7-2010 Dec 20, 2010 7:40:48 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lisa Arnold on Dec 20, 2010 7:40:48 GMT -5 excellent work my friend, beautiful flow
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Brian Echoes Family Member LonePoet Friend of Echoes Searching for my mind Posts: 1,140	EMBATTLED SOUL (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 12-7-2010 Dec 20, 2010 7:42:26 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Brian on Dec 20, 2010 7:42:26 GMT -5 Dec 20, 2010 7:40:48 GMT -5 Lisa Arnold said: excellent work my friend, beautiful flow oh wow, thank you so much for all of the wonderful praise dear lady
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Cherrie Echoes Family Member Friend of Echoes Loving This Beautiful Life Posts: 1,002	EMBATTLED SOUL (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 12-7-2010 Dec 20, 2010 7:59:52 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cherrie on Dec 20, 2010 7:59:52 GMT -5 fabulous Brian!
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trina Echoes Family Member Barely Surviving Friend of Echoes Ntozake Shange Posts: 802	EMBATTLED SOUL (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 12-7-2010 Dec 20, 2010 8:22:19 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by trina on Dec 20, 2010 8:22:19 GMT -5 wonderfully penned dear Brian, I LOVE this write from you!
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