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Lisa Arnold
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OTHER SIDE Jan 17, 2005 23:20:08 GMT -5

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Post by Lisa Arnold on Jan 17, 2005 23:20:08 GMT -5

Hello All I came across this poem while searching the site and thought I would bring it up for you all to read again...I do not think I have read this poem since 2005 [/size][/color]

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I sense snapping jaws
of weighted darkness
trying, relentlessly to devour
the essence of my fatigued soul.

Its wretched arms squeeze tightly
around my weakened body
longing to grasp the lasts
breaths from me.

I twist and try to run
but fall deeper
into its greedy pits
and sink into the belly
of its entrapment.

Its hands are cold
and thieving. Desiring
to possess the whole
of who I am as it craves
all I have ever been.

It scratches and claws
trying to pull me down
to where it can steal
my precious life.

I am almost smothering.
I struggle and resist
praying I can remember
how to turn the key
to set my soul free.

Mercifully, I find
that little part of me
in time
which loosens this vise.

And push myself against its will,
breaking through the darkness
before me and embrace the glorious light
waiting for me on the other side.

©2004 Lisa Arnold

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Last Edit: Jan 21, 2012 4:14:01 GMT -5 by Lisa Arnold

dreams echo within...

countrygalcc Echoes Family Member According to laughter, life's bitter greed gripping waves. Love was the need in death. His bone????? Posts: 1,857	OTHER SIDE Jan 18, 2005 0:13:42 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by countrygalcc on Jan 18, 2005 0:13:42 GMT -5 Lisa, Wonderful write. Loved it!
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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	OTHER SIDE Jan 18, 2005 0:30:46 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lisa Arnold on Jan 18, 2005 0:30:46 GMT -5 Thanks so much Misty
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Sharon Assistant Administrator[/size] Believe and Achieve Posts: 2,430	OTHER SIDE Jan 18, 2005 0:48:39 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sharon on Jan 18, 2005 0:48:39 GMT -5 very well expressed Lisa Thanks for sharing
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Tina Lounge Moderator[/size] Finding Inner Peace Chasing Echoes Posts: 1,142	OTHER SIDE Jan 18, 2005 6:28:44 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tina on Jan 18, 2005 6:28:44 GMT -5 Great poem, Lisa congrats on the award
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survivingmylife Guest	OTHER SIDE Jan 18, 2005 8:03:14 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by survivingmylife on Jan 18, 2005 8:03:14 GMT -5 Congratulations.. Great write!!

Seashellstarz Echoes Family Member If youth is supposed to be of passion and dreams, then I hold somewhat of my youth. Posts: 755	OTHER SIDE Jan 18, 2005 9:15:55 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Seashellstarz on Jan 18, 2005 9:15:55 GMT -5 :)CONGRATS for the Poem of the Day!
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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	OTHER SIDE Jan 18, 2005 20:21:00 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lisa Arnold on Jan 18, 2005 20:21:00 GMT -5 thanks everyone thanks for the award Bri, Sharon and Tina
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OTHER SIDE Jan 19, 2005 6:20:33 GMT -5

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Post by Dana on Jan 19, 2005 6:20:33 GMT -5

great flow to this one Lisa, I love the theme

these sections I like the best

Mercifully, I find
that little part of me
in time
which loosens this vise.

And push myself against its will,
breaking through the darkness
before me and embrace the glorious light
waiting for me on the other side.

nicolelavonne Echoes Full Member Posts: 209	OTHER SIDE Jan 19, 2005 21:48:47 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by nicolelavonne on Jan 19, 2005 21:48:47 GMT -5 Whew. So, of course, I love the tone and the images that you've cast in this poem. I love the darkness and your form and linebreaks are great as well. The subject works well, too. Great work.
	I don't create poetry, I create myself, for me my poems are a way to me. ~Edith Södergran

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	OTHER SIDE Jan 20, 2005 4:29:21 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lisa Arnold on Jan 20, 2005 4:29:21 GMT -5 thank you very much Dana and Nicole Nicole, welcome to the board
	Last Edit: Jan 20, 2005 4:30:21 GMT -5 by Lisa Arnold dreams echo within...

Joy Echoes Family Member Posts: 510	OTHER SIDE Jan 21, 2012 2:35:11 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Joy on Jan 21, 2012 2:35:11 GMT -5 Hey Lisa I was not even a member of Echoes when you first posted this poem in 2005...fantastic stuff Lisa I love the ending I am glad you pulled this one up

Kristi Echoes Family Member Friend of Echoes Posts: 677	OTHER SIDE Jan 21, 2012 2:55:08 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Kristi on Jan 21, 2012 2:55:08 GMT -5 oh my Lisa, I do not think I have read this one either...excellent write and I love the way it ends! thanks for sharing!
	looked within liked what I found

Lola Echoes Family Member Friend of Echoes Michelle Obama Posts: 753	OTHER SIDE Jan 21, 2012 3:55:19 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lola on Jan 21, 2012 3:55:19 GMT -5 Hi Lias, I remember this one from another site...it is a very well-crafted and written poem, I just love the ways it turns out!

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	OTHER SIDE Jan 21, 2012 4:08:49 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lisa Arnold on Jan 21, 2012 4:08:49 GMT -5 Jan 21, 2012 2:35:11 GMT -5 Joy said: Hey Lisa I was not even a member of Echoes when you first posted this poem in 2005...fantastic stuff Lisa I love the ending I am glad you pulled this one up thanks Joy
	dreams echo within...