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- On Our Beautiful Earth -

We are part of one endless journey Journey of discovery of our earth We make an impression on mother earth Plants seeds to heal Children's laughter dies Children eyes in grief The human footprint Alone in a bomb shelter in grief and bitter anguish Weapons in small hands Bombs from adult males Dead bodies The hunger Wounds that bleed blood dries on the ground Silence penetrating voice The screams choking Human dignity we thought we were free Free to what .... Fight and kill Destroy the Earth 31.07.2014 A-L Andresen :) Copyright © All Rights Reserved

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Lisa Duggan

Date: 8/21/2014 5:19:00 AM

such a powerful message love your words

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/21/2014 5:21:00 AM

- Dear Lisa, thank you for reading my poem : - On Our Beautiful Earth - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 8/13/2014 11:29:00 AM

A very powerful, strong poem Anne Lise. Mankind must start loving and not hating and working to save the one and only world we have. love phyl

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/13/2014 12:18:00 PM

- There is so much hate in the world - wish love would win !- Phyllis, thank you for reading my poem : - On Our Beautiful Earth - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Faye Gibson

Date: 8/10/2014 12:48:00 PM

This is a powerful poem, Anne Lise. Our world is a beautiful but hurting place and mankind is the author of that pain. There are so many conflicting ideologies for which men are willing to kill and die.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/10/2014 12:50:00 PM

- Faye, thank you for reading my poem : - On Our Beautiful Earth - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 8/9/2014 6:59:00 AM

these words fill me. speaks to my mind and touches my heart. though dark in theme beautifully constructed for my opened ears. drenched in a truth we live these days. thank you i love this poem sad but a joy to read

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/9/2014 7:04:00 AM

- Maurica, thank you for reading my poem : - On Our Beautiful Earth - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 8/6/2014 7:03:00 PM

very powerful heart felt write Anne Lise ty for visiting my page hugs

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/7/2014 4:43:00 AM

- Shadow, thank you for reading my poem : - On Our Beautiful Earth - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Len Gasun

Date: 8/5/2014 1:13:00 PM

Hi, my dear friend Anne Lise. Just stopping by to read one of your precious gems. This is a great write expressing well what we usually hear/read about the earth now. So beautiful though sad feeling in here t my dear friend. Thank u so much for sharing. Hope you're doin well! God bless! love lots, Leonora

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/5/2014 1:32:00 PM

- Dear friend Leonora, thank you for reading my poem : - On Our Beautiful Earth - Bless you - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Harry Horsman

Date: 8/5/2014 5:04:00 AM

Yes Anne, i can see your point here, could have had easily the title 'six 'o' clock news. excellent work here i just love this....oh by the way,, had to log out then log back in again just to leave a comment here......dont know whats going on,,,,?

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/5/2014 1:30:00 PM

- Experiencing a lot of "error" in the last few weeks here at P - Soup - A bloody and terrible time, Harry - Thank you for reading my poem : - On Our Beautiful Earth - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Fabiyas M V

Date: 8/3/2014 10:37:00 AM

This is penned with a powerful message,my poet friend.Well done! Also thanks for your nice words on my poem For Gaza

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/3/2014 11:02:00 AM

- Fabiyas, thank you for reading my poem : - On Our Beautiful Earth - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Monterey Sirak

Date: 8/3/2014 7:25:00 AM

Powerful and emotional. The line 'children's laughter dies' We know we are doing something wrong when the innocent can no longer laugh.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/3/2014 7:29:00 AM

- Young children who experience bombings and death ..... can not laugh :( - Thank you for reading my poem Monterey : - On Our Beautiful Earth - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Jslambert Mister Roboto

Date: 8/2/2014 5:47:00 PM

Indeed a fresh Kill. Plenty of that going on here atop the Mother. SHe is very resilient, as too, we the people are, destroying her. The Mother Earth needs to be respected, been far too long that she's been neglected.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/3/2014 5:22:00 AM

- A bloody and terrible time, we live in JSL - Thank you for reading my poem : - On Our Beautiful Earth - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Jslambert Mister Roboto

Date: 8/2/2014 5:47:00 PM

almost forgot the 7rate

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/3/2014 5:20:00 AM

- Thank you, JSL !! :))

Nette Onclaud

Date: 8/2/2014 12:58:00 PM

how was your birthday, anne?.. happy near sunday and hello to arild. huggs

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/2/2014 1:03:00 PM

- I was sitting on a plane home from Turkey for 5 hours - hot! - And tired .... lol. - 2 huggs back !

Mustapha Mohammed

Date: 8/2/2014 7:49:00 AM

Sublime poem dear AnneLise. Thank you for the weekend wishes and review on my poem my friend....it warms my heart. May you have a wonderful weekend also. Greetings from Trinidad.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/2/2014 7:54:00 AM

- Nice to read from you again, Mustapha :) - Thank you for reading my poem : - On Our Beautiful Earth - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/2/2014 12:56:00 AM

Indeed. to our beautiful earth that we are ruining more each day with our fighting! A poignant poem.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/2/2014 5:18:00 AM

- Andrea, thank you for reading my poem : - On Our Beautiful Earth - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 8/1/2014 11:55:00 PM

So sad... God bless you and happy writing.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/2/2014 5:17:00 AM

- Regina, thank you for reading my poem : - On Our Beautiful Earth - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Robert Nehls

Date: 8/1/2014 7:58:00 PM

What a powerful poem this one is, Anne Lise. There are so many ways that evil plots to destroy our planet and our faith. War and hate seem to be so prominent and the destruction of the young seems to be a big part of it. Free to what? pray, my friend, love Robert.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/2/2014 5:16:00 AM

- Sorry Robert, but I do not think prayer alone will give peace on earth - There is too much hatred among the humans ! - Thank you for reading my poem : - On Our Beautiful Earth - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Vera Duggan

Date: 8/1/2014 7:36:00 PM

Brilliant write Anna, we live in terrible times my dear and there is absolutely nothing we can do about it, so we live our lives the best way we can, you take care my dear and have a lovely peaceful weekend,...........Vera.............

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/2/2014 5:12:00 AM

- A bloody and terrible time, Vera - Thank you for reading my poem : - On Our Beautiful Earth - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus

Date: 8/1/2014 4:47:00 PM

This is what the world has come to! Wars have existed from ages ago, but now they seem to have spread everywhere. Is this what politics is supposed to be?! What is being gained? Why are there religions that support atrocities and hate, instead of love and peace?? I see many dark clouds on the horizon!! Thank you for being another welcome voice against war and evil crimes. /x/ paul

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/2/2014 5:10:00 AM

- Yes, war has been around for many years ...... religion is a part of the blame - But war destroys many innocent people ...... Those who make war survives! - Paul, thank you for reading my poem : - On Our Beautiful Earth - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Tim Ryerson

Date: 8/1/2014 3:46:00 PM

WOW Anne Lise, this poem starts out so peaceful and optimistic then turns on a dime! VERY compelling and heartfelt write my friend - Tim

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/1/2014 3:53:00 PM

- Just the way it is here in the world, from peace to war ..... - Tim, thank you for reading my poem : - On Our Beautiful Earth - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/1/2014 2:55:00 PM

Very touching work about a topic that could disappear from our vocabulary and not be missed by me..Enjoyed reading your work..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/1/2014 3:10:00 PM

- Sara, thank you for reading my poem : - On Our Beautiful Earth - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Saba Khan

Date: 8/1/2014 9:22:00 AM

That's awesome A-L Andresen!! I mean you're right..We're free to nothing! Great write!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/1/2014 11:58:00 AM

- Saba, thank you for reading my poem : - On Our Beautiful Earth - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 8/1/2014 4:25:00 AM

Great introspective write Anne Lise ,, loved the way you say it all !

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/1/2014 4:40:00 AM

- Dr. Upma, thank you for reading my poem : - On Our Beautiful Earth - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

David Brown

Date: 7/31/2014 5:40:00 PM

Sad and beautiful work, very haunting, Anne Lise. David

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/1/2014 4:06:00 AM

- World news on TV makes me so sad - Thank you for reading my poem, David - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Russell Sivey

Date: 7/31/2014 3:29:00 PM

Oh, Happy Belated Birthday my friend! I'm just stopping by these couple of days to say Hi to all my friends and to let you all know that I'm still around! I've got tons of schoolwork to do and that keeps me from enjoying this site! This is an emotional write Anne Lise, full of passion within its confines! I really enjoyed reading this tremendous poem here this afternoon! What a brilliant piece, Great Work!!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/1/2014 4:05:00 AM

- A pleasure to see you, Russell - come on a visit when you have time :)) Thanks for the lovely greeting for my B-day ! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Moein Jr

Date: 7/31/2014 2:15:00 PM

Sorry I didn't know about this especial day!Happy birthday to you my dear Anne-Lise!Hope you enjoy your very own day & Wish you health,wealth & prosperity, Love;Moein

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 7/31/2014 2:30:00 PM

- Thanks for the lovely greeting for my B-day (23 July), my new friend Moein ! - A small sweet bird singing? // huggs :)