WOULD HAVE BEEN (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 1-21-2011

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WOULD HAVE BEEN (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 1-21-2011 Jan 21, 2011 1:50:50 GMT -5

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Post by Lisa Arnold on Jan 21, 2011 1:50:50 GMT -5

WOULD HAVE BEEN

dusk reigns down
broken city, death lingers
clenched-fist argument, about what,
no one will ever know
switchblade falls to ground
heavy rains descend from
coal-black sky and washes
young victim’s blood
from cold damp asphalt
who would have been fifteen
today

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Last Edit: Jan 21, 2011 8:35:42 GMT -5 by Lisa Arnold

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Betty Haiku/Short Form Monitor[/size] Posts: 1,477	WOULD HAVE BEEN (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 1-21-2011 Jan 21, 2011 2:08:15 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Betty on Jan 21, 2011 2:08:15 GMT -5 magnificent poem Lisa, it really takes it home for me...solid 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	WOULD HAVE BEEN (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 1-21-2011 Jan 21, 2011 2:11:00 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lisa Arnold on Jan 21, 2011 2:11:00 GMT -5 thanks Betty
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Carin Writer's Resources Monitor Friend of Echoes Angel-Girl Posts: 806	WOULD HAVE BEEN (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 1-21-2011 Jan 21, 2011 2:14:46 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Carin on Jan 21, 2011 2:14:46 GMT -5 wow, this is fantastic, you lay it all out there in this one Lisa the violence that goes on in our city streets is baffling and so sad wonderful writing as always Lisa
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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	WOULD HAVE BEEN (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 1-21-2011 Jan 21, 2011 2:28:46 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lisa Arnold on Jan 21, 2011 2:28:46 GMT -5 thanks so much Carin and yes violence is such a major probem with our youth, I wish soemthign could be done to channge things and help them see how they are ruining their lives...
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percy Echoes Family Member Wading Deep Waters Friend of Echoes Posts: 787	WOULD HAVE BEEN (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 1-21-2011 Jan 21, 2011 2:59:42 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by percy on Jan 21, 2011 2:59:42 GMT -5 poignant, much depth, meaningful and well-written poem, it has it all a very important write you have penned Lisa
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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	WOULD HAVE BEEN (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 1-21-2011 Jan 21, 2011 3:03:19 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lisa Arnold on Jan 21, 2011 3:03:19 GMT -5 tthank you so much for your kind praise about my poem and for stopping by dear Percy
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Dana Echoes Family Member Friend of Echoes beginning again Posts: 983	WOULD HAVE BEEN (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 1-21-2011 Jan 21, 2011 3:19:27 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Dana on Jan 21, 2011 3:19:27 GMT -5 loving this one Lisa, it is sad t think about, but it sadly happens everyday on come city street...

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	WOULD HAVE BEEN (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 1-21-2011 Jan 21, 2011 3:30:25 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lisa Arnold on Jan 21, 2011 3:30:25 GMT -5 thanks Dan, I appreciate your kind words!
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Dana Echoes Family Member Friend of Echoes beginning again Posts: 983	WOULD HAVE BEEN (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 1-21-2011 Jan 21, 2011 3:30:55 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Dana on Jan 21, 2011 3:30:55 GMT -5 you are welcome, enjoy your weekend!

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	WOULD HAVE BEEN (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 1-21-2011 Jan 21, 2011 3:35:58 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lisa Arnold on Jan 21, 2011 3:35:58 GMT -5 thanks and you have great weekend too!
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Brian Echoes Family Member LonePoet Friend of Echoes Searching for my mind Posts: 1,140	WOULD HAVE BEEN (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 1-21-2011 Jan 21, 2011 3:37:44 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Brian on Jan 21, 2011 3:37:44 GMT -5 wow, this is fantastic, love the style and the tone, it is so sad how our youth are sliding into the abyss, great stuff Lisa
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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	WOULD HAVE BEEN (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 1-21-2011 Jan 21, 2011 3:39:21 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lisa Arnold on Jan 21, 2011 3:39:21 GMT -5 thanks so much Brian
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Reggie Writing Prompt Moderator[/size] Friend of Echoes Posts: 1,400	WOULD HAVE BEEN (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 1-21-2011 Jan 21, 2011 4:53:41 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Reggie on Jan 21, 2011 4:53:41 GMT -5 on point write Lisa and well done CONGRATS on the TOTW

Brianna Lounge Moderator[/size] Posts: 1,296	WOULD HAVE BEEN (TOAST OF THE WEEK) 1-21-2011 Jan 21, 2011 5:03:55 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Brianna on Jan 21, 2011 5:03:55 GMT -5 Hello Lisa We picked your wonderfully and poignantly penned poem "Would Have Been" as our TOAST OF THE WEEK ENJOY your award [/color][/size]