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- Teach Me To Understand - Teach Me To Live -

Open the door to your secret kingdom where words have meaning - and hope turns to joy Tears falling on the ground - dries when the sun comes Beautiful snow covered mountains far in the distance A colorful butterfly coming out of its cocoon Finally free to fly - kissing my cheek so weak ... but so strong A half open mussel on the shore ... I glimpsed a gem A rose in my hand ... a leaf are broken ... weeping roses ? A warm gust of wind ... fills me with an indescribable joy Loving truth whispers ... do you understand 12.02.2014 A-L Andresen :) (1st place in the contest)

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Ritika Nehra

Date: 3/15/2014 3:25:00 AM

It strikes a chord in my heart... just as every heart yearns for learning... its like a soothing warm touch on a dark chilly night.. loved it

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/15/2014 7:09:00 AM

- Thanks for the nice visit and a lovely comments from you, Ritika. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Kelly Deschler

Date: 3/7/2014 4:37:00 PM

This secret kingdom that you spoke of would be the ideal place to live. I think that it does exist in our hearts, and it is much easier to find than most people realize! This poem is just beautiful, Anne-Lise! Congratulations on your win, as well! :)

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/7/2014 5:00:00 PM

- Thanks for the nice visit and a lovely comments - so kind of you to congratulate, Kelly. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Debbie Duncan

Date: 3/7/2014 6:40:00 AM

beautiful Anne Lise . I see why you won with it :) I like the way it flows. oxox

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/7/2014 6:45:00 AM

- Thanks for the nice visit and a lovely comments from you, Debbie. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

S.Jagathsimhan Nair

Date: 3/7/2014 1:02:00 AM

Lovely it is, Anne lise, congrats!!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/7/2014 2:34:00 AM

- So kind of you to congratulate, thank you, Jag ... appreciate your visit :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/6/2014 8:36:00 PM

this is simply beautiful, Anne lise.Congrats on a well deserved win.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/7/2014 2:34:00 AM

- So kind of you to congratulate, thank you, Andrea ... appreciate your visit :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus

Date: 3/5/2014 3:09:00 PM

Inspired & beautifully executed. // congrats on top placing /x/ Paul

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/5/2014 3:30:00 PM

- So kind of you to congratulate, thank you, Paul ... appreciate your visit :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Abdulhafeez Oyewole

Date: 3/5/2014 1:11:00 PM

A lovely read! Congrats on the win!!!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/5/2014 3:29:00 PM

- So kind of you to congratulate, thank you, Abdulhafeez ... appreciate your visit :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Aiyah Torres

Date: 3/5/2014 8:34:00 AM

Congratulations, Anne!!! .. =) ..^0^

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/5/2014 11:02:00 AM

- So kind of you to congratulate, thank you, AiyaH ... appreciate your visit :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Sandip Goswami

Date: 3/5/2014 8:31:00 AM

Beautiful dear . I understand your love . Best wishes from India .

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/5/2014 11:01:00 AM

- So kind of you to congratulate, thank you,Sandip ... appreciate your visit :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Roger Horsch

Date: 3/5/2014 7:57:00 AM

Congrats on your win Anne, I loved it......Hugs......Roger

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/5/2014 8:05:00 AM

- So kind of you to congratulate, thank you, Roger ... appreciate your visit :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 3/5/2014 7:35:00 AM

Congrats Anne Lise !!! Well said words well understood !! Extremely beautiful !!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/5/2014 7:39:00 AM

- So kind of you to congratulate, thank you, Dr. Upma... appreciate your visit :)

Monterey Sirak

Date: 3/5/2014 7:00:00 AM

Pure beauty. Congrats on your win.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/5/2014 7:38:00 AM

- So kind of you to congratulate, thank you, Monterey ... appreciate your visit :)

Teddy Kimathi

Date: 3/5/2014 6:29:00 AM

I love your works! Thumbs up for your wonderful piece! :-)

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/5/2014 6:39:00 AM

- So kind of you to congratulate, thank you, Teddy ... appreciate your visit :)

Kayod5 Kayode

Date: 3/5/2014 6:26:00 AM

Congrats on the worthy win Anne.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/5/2014 6:39:00 AM

- So kind of you to congratulate, thank you, Kayod5 ... appreciate your visit :)

Verlena S. Walker

Date: 3/5/2014 5:28:00 AM

Beautifully written A-L and congratulations on the win :)s & hugs... Verlena

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/5/2014 6:38:00 AM

- So kind of you to congratulate, thank you, Verlena ... appreciate your visit :)

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 3/5/2014 5:16:00 AM

Lovely poem. Congratulations on the fine win, anne

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/5/2014 6:38:00 AM

- So kind of you to congratulate, thank you Dr.Ram ... appreciate your visit :)

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 2/19/2014 12:37:00 PM

Beautiful words you have penned. love phyl

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/19/2014 1:59:00 PM

- Thanks for the nice visit and a lovely comments from you, Phyllis. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Donna Jones

Date: 2/17/2014 2:36:00 PM

Finding beauty in these words and life...love your poem Anne Lise

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/17/2014 2:43:00 PM

- Thanks for the nice visit and a lovely comments from you, Donna. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 2/16/2014 1:10:00 PM

A beautiful poem AnneLise. I think we learn to live one day at a time....Lucilla

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/16/2014 1:13:00 PM

- True my friend, Lucilla !!! - Thanks for the nice visit and a lovely comments from you. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 2/16/2014 10:36:00 AM

a rose is given to show respect, not to plead for attention. may your sunday be sweet.. soupie for you, anne.. huggs!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/16/2014 11:02:00 AM

- You make my heart always happy !!!! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Roger Horsch

Date: 2/16/2014 9:16:00 AM

A very nice poem Anne, You taught me to understand. I really enjoyed reading this one.....Hugs....Roger

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/16/2014 9:25:00 AM

- Thanks for the nice visit and a lovely comments from you, Roger. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 2/16/2014 4:05:00 AM

with a rose in hand.. happy sunday to you, anne..huggs

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/16/2014 6:58:00 AM

- Thanks for the nice visit and a lovely comments from you, Nette. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Mustapha Mohammed

Date: 2/15/2014 6:38:00 PM

Beautiful poem AnneLise. Loved everything about this. Thanks for this beauty.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/16/2014 6:58:00 AM

- Thanks for the nice visit and a lovely comments from you, Mustapha. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Cherl Dunn

Date: 2/15/2014 6:18:00 PM

Simply put my gentle lady BEAUTIFUL. Cheri light and love back at you my friend thanks for the congrads

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/16/2014 6:57:00 AM

- Thanks for the nice visit and a lovely comments from you, Cherl. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Erich Goller

Date: 2/15/2014 5:31:00 PM

that;'s a beautiful expressed poem, nice flow, I enjoyed reading it. God bless you,Hugs!Erich

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/15/2014 5:48:00 PM

- Thanks for the nice visit and a lovely comments from you, Erich. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)