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18.05.2025

Anne-Lise Andresen
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- Abandon -

 Poetry Contest

Sponsored by: Constance La France
1st place in the contest

- Abandon Everything And Everyone -

               ~a dark void in the soul - a pain that is difficult to see ~
                                                                         - quote by poet

                             The voice is faded, the gaze blurred
                         Thoughts live dark and senselessly twisted
                          Ghosts rule his psyche when darkness falls
                          He has seen them before, terribly gloomy

                         The butterflies have been replaced by bats
                           No one survived ... why did he survive?
                          - a perpetual stiff shrug with closed eyes
                                    It felt quite unfair and unreal

                                     He had more than enough
                                  to deal with his own memories
                                        - a gust from the past
                                   Every step full of pulsating pain
                                            The psychologist 
                                  has given him breathing exercises,
                                          but he simply can't do it

                                     When the gray morning breaks,
                                         you'll find an empty place
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Date: 5/26/2025 5:00:00 AM
Sad one. Very descriptive and emotion lines penned. Congratulations on your name being on the winners' list. Way to go. Sara K
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Date: 5/24/2025 3:57:00 PM
This is beautifully written. Your win is thus well deserved. Congrats.
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Date: 5/24/2025 1:02:00 PM
Wow photo and poem match perfectly! Congratulations to you as well on your first place win Anne-Lise.
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Date: 5/24/2025 10:51:00 AM
Back with heartfelt congratulations on your well deserved Contest win Anne
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Date: 5/24/2025 9:51:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your powerful yet sad write. Great Picture.... What An Ending. Have a blessed weekend with your win.......
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Date: 5/20/2025 11:38:00 AM
Chilling and, unfortunately, a feel I've witnessed in loved ones, not because of survival guilt, but other. This poem showcases the depth of your talent. CayCay
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Date: 5/19/2025 9:24:00 AM
Abandonment is a profound emotion, and this poem describes it well. Anne Lise, best wishes for the contest
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Date: 5/19/2025 3:50:00 AM
This is a deep poem that captures the feeling of rejection. You did ell Anne Lise. Best for a win. Hugs.
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Date: 5/18/2025 11:27:00 PM
Great writing here. Such poignancy at the end
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Date: 5/18/2025 7:22:00 PM
Well done, Anne, to be the last survivor brings a strong sense of guilt...good luck, dear poet
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Date: 5/18/2025 5:16:00 PM
i feel the same this morning, what a fantastic painting have a nice poetry day
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