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Tamika Echoes Family Member Reggie's wife Posts: 858	Wounded - new poem Jul 14, 2018 13:50:19 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tamika on Jul 14, 2018 13:50:19 GMT -5 well expressed and crafted Lisa!

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Wounded - new poem Jul 14, 2018 19:05:44 GMT -5 Tina likes this

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Post by Joan on Jul 14, 2018 19:05:44 GMT -5

wonderfully penned

"kiss my wounded mind
make it whole again
it's got a bad bruise
that’s festering, so, baby please
treat it kindly

trust in the process and
believe in the impossible
pretend-to-be dream
they always telling me about"

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Bob Moderator[/size] Haiku Enthusiast! Forever hoping Posts: 2,487	Wounded - new poem Jul 14, 2018 19:16:26 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bob on Jul 14, 2018 19:16:26 GMT -5 love the theme and the way it flows to the end, solid writing!
	Last Edit: Jul 14, 2018 19:16:47 GMT -5 by Bob striving to believe in myself

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	Wounded - new poem Jul 14, 2018 19:29:08 GMT -5 Bob and Tamika like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lisa Arnold on Jul 14, 2018 19:29:08 GMT -5 many thanks everyone, I am so happy to have your support, much love to you all
	dreams echo within...

icee Echoes Family Member Veiled Emotions Friend of Echoes striving and reaching Posts: 661	Wounded - new poem Jul 14, 2018 20:12:34 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by icee on Jul 14, 2018 20:12:34 GMT -5 wow, this is great! keep us posted on your new stuff!
	give of your soul

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	Wounded - new poem Jul 14, 2018 21:48:45 GMT -5 icee likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lisa Arnold on Jul 14, 2018 21:48:45 GMT -5 thanks icee!
	dreams echo within...

Cherrie Echoes Family Member Friend of Echoes Loving This Beautiful Life Posts: 1,002	Wounded - new poem Jul 15, 2018 5:58:21 GMT -5 Tina likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cherrie on Jul 15, 2018 5:58:21 GMT -5 excellent write, I love the ending cause we all feel this way from time to time, great job!
	"Trying to step out of my own way"

Tina Lounge Moderator[/size] Finding Inner Peace Chasing Echoes Posts: 1,142	Wounded - new poem Jul 15, 2018 6:02:13 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tina on Jul 15, 2018 6:02:13 GMT -5 beautiful write told from the essence of your soul, fantastic job! thanks for sharing and good luck with the new collection, keep me posted, love ya
	"I'll never long for what might have been..." - Mark Tremonti

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	Wounded - new poem Jul 15, 2018 6:36:27 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lisa Arnold on Jul 15, 2018 6:36:27 GMT -5 many thanks Cherrie and Tina! yes, Tina I will keep you posted, love ya right back
	dreams echo within...

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Wounded - new poem Jul 15, 2018 7:26:32 GMT -5

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Post by Joy on Jul 15, 2018 7:26:32 GMT -5

Jul 14, 2018 6:26:24 GMT -5 Lisa Arnold said:

Wounded

kiss my wounded mind
make it whole again
it's got a bad bruise
that’s festering, so, baby please
treat it kindly

trust in the process and
believe in the impossible
pretend-to-be dream
they always telling me about

soul is running on empty
searching for the unreal
trying to shut out all the clatter
called doubt and embrace faith in self
but it all will only turn around
if my belief is still on the real

I’m through debating
the blatant and the obvious
got to make my life’s work
worth the sacrifice of this
three decade’s long mirage

around my wrists rests these
imaginary rusty chains, got to
shake em loose and so do you
yeah, I see you wearing them
too...the scars and scratches
these wicked chains have left
yes, you are wounded
just like me

©2018 Lisa Arnold

***just wanted to let you peeps know "Wounded" is part of my new collection I am working on

Lisa, I love the whole dang thing, excellent work, my friend

Charles Echoes Family Member Friend of Echoes It's me "blue" Posts: 605	Wounded - new poem Jul 15, 2018 8:50:25 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Charles on Jul 15, 2018 8:50:25 GMT -5 excellent and strong writing, Lisa!

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Wounded - new poem Jul 15, 2018 9:21:42 GMT -5 Carin likes this

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Post by Carin on Jul 15, 2018 9:21:42 GMT -5

Jul 14, 2018 9:06:02 GMT -5 Lisa Arnold said:

thanks so much everyone!

I deeply appreciate the reads and fine comments

I will keep you all updated on the progress

love you all

you are welcome...it was my pleasure to read and comment on this gem, love ya

Last Edit: Jul 15, 2018 9:22:39 GMT -5 by Carin

"Looking within to find my soul"

Bob Moderator[/size] Haiku Enthusiast! Forever hoping Posts: 2,487	Wounded - new poem Jul 15, 2018 10:48:20 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bob on Jul 15, 2018 10:48:20 GMT -5 Jul 14, 2018 19:29:08 GMT -5 Lisa Arnold said: many thanks everyone, I am so happy to have your support, much love to you all Lisa, you know we got your back, love you
	striving to believe in myself

trina Echoes Family Member Barely Surviving Friend of Echoes Ntozake Shange Posts: 802	Wounded - new poem Jul 15, 2018 16:32:13 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by trina on Jul 15, 2018 16:32:13 GMT -5 yes, this is powerful writing...good read and thanks for posting
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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	Wounded - new poem Jul 16, 2018 9:16:28 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lisa Arnold on Jul 16, 2018 9:16:28 GMT -5 thanks Trina!
	dreams echo within...