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Below is the poem of the day entitled - Donor - which was written by poet Anne-Lise Andresen.

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- Donor -

                                      The ancient organ groaned
                                             ended the passion
                                          - bitter vinegar tones
                                              pierced the walls
                                           Heart had lost its fire

                                   The prophets rubbed their heads
                                     wisdom at any time and place
                                             Overly high hopes
                                          Resignation found in a
                                             cast iron saucepan
                                     The criteria for organ donors 
                                                    are clear
                                                         ~
                                             Bell tower mourns

Paula Goldsmith Date: 6/2/2024 9:13:00 AM Back with Congratulations on your POTW win. I enjoyed reading your creative/fun "Donor" write again. Have a great/blessed week with your win.............. Login to Reply

Benjamin Bartley Date: 6/2/2024 7:23:00 AM Well-deserved POTW. Thanks for sharing! Login to Reply

Tom Cunningham Date: 6/2/2024 5:43:00 AM Back with congratulations to you Anne-Lise on the honour of POTW, enjoy your weekend. Tom Login to Reply

Yann Rolland Date: 6/2/2024 5:05:00 AM this is so brilliant and clever, organ donor both senses, and the poem works twice, waw, bravo Login to Reply

Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 6/2/2024 4:46:00 AM Dearest Anne-Lise, I am back to say your poem is a haunting masterwork that has rightfully earned POTW. Each line packs a punch, culminating in that chilling final line - a true poetic gut-punch. Congratulations on this exceptional achievement! Your talent for distilling life's deepest truths into exquisite verse is simply breathtaking. - Blessings, My Friend, Daniel Login to Reply

Tania Kitchin Date: 6/2/2024 4:34:00 AM Anne-Lise, a great poem, very creative, congratulations on POTW. -Hugs Login to Reply

Sara Etgen-Baker Date: 6/2/2024 2:31:00 AM returning to congratulate you on your POTW designation for this witty and poignant creation. Applause! Login to Reply

Duke Beaufort Date: 6/1/2024 11:42:00 AM Anne-Lise, A layering of musical instrument and biological item. It's very clever. I'm even wondering if the resignation found in the saucepan means that someone is cooking an organ...they are eaten in some places--liver for example. The high hopes one has as a recipient waiting for a life-saving organ creates hope and suspense as you point out, which sometimes ends without a good outcome. Scientists are trying to use pig organs, which could be another saucepan reference. The ethics are not all that clear. You've cooked up a very thought provoking story with this one. Login to Reply

Joe Dimino Date: 5/31/2024 5:41:00 AM Brilliant poetry! Witty and poignant. You get a FAV from me! Login to Reply

Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 5/30/2024 8:22:00 PM Anne-Lise, your poem is beautiful and witty and funny, too. I love the final note of sadness at the end. Blessings. Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 5/30/2024 1:04:00 PM that's so interesting going along with the funny picture. An enjoyable read. Login to Reply

Paula Goldsmith Date: 5/30/2024 12:19:00 PM I enjoyed reading your creative/fun "Donor" write. What a great/fun picture. Thanks for the laugh.... Hugs...  Have A Fun Day Writing Away.................. Login to Reply

Buhagiar Victor Date: 5/30/2024 2:50:00 AM An organ can produce fabulous music. Lovely poem, hugs xx Login to Reply

Tom Cunningham Date: 5/29/2024 10:27:00 PM Quite thought provoking Anne-Lise, hope you are keeping well, got back from Turkey yesterday. Tom Login to Reply

Sara Etgen-Baker Date: 5/29/2024 5:23:00 PM loved the play on words. I especially liked "The ancient organ groaned..." I appreciate the layering you so beautifully created. A masterpiece in my book. Enjoy your evening, hugs, Sara Login to Reply

Deb M Date: 5/29/2024 11:50:00 AM Lovely poem Sunshine! Debx Login to Reply

Jay Narain Date: 5/29/2024 11:36:00 AM Nice poem on organ. Login to Reply

Hilda Greenhough Date: 5/29/2024 10:05:00 AM It is so fresh to have a poem about a musical instrument. I rarely see one. Your poem appears to be written with great fondness for organs. When in tune, they are magnificent. Thank you for this gem. Login to Reply

Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 5/29/2024 6:12:00 AM Dear Anne-Lise, How hauntingly beautiful. The imagery of the ancient organ's groans and the bitter tones piercing the walls is incredibly well done. You capture a sense of loss and resignation with such depth and emotion. The metaphor of the organ donors adds another layer of complexity to the piece. Your words linger, echoing like the mournful toll of a bell tower. Keep writing, your talent shines through every line. - Blessings, My Friend, Daniel Login to Reply

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