Anne-Lise Andresen
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- It Is To Be -

  I burned for my book
  Sentence formation is complete
  From idea to finished script,
  first sprout came several years ago
  Editing and rewriting
  changes over and over again
  My goal is to stand tall

  To develop a strong plot
  the structure is essential
  Must grab the reader, reason to read on
  Is my work satisfactory?
  Emotions commit abuse
  motivation and self-confidence needs a boost
  The path to self renewal to conquer

booksemotionsworkwritingfree verse

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Duke Beaufort

Date: 5/2/2025 10:33:00 AM

Anne-Lise, works about writing are particularly welcome on this site. You capture some of the issues we face when going through the writing process. I do like how it starts with an idea that held true for years. That is always something special. Smiles!!

Sotto Poet

Date: 4/30/2025 7:15:00 PM

Anne Lise, you must persevere through all the difficulties you will face. We all need that confidence lift since we recognize that periods of insecurity may hit anyone. I wish you the best of luck,

Valsa George

Date: 4/30/2025 4:52:00 AM

So, the major work is done. What remains is some polishing...! It needs perseverance and determination. Also some confidence. Never let self doubt take over you. We have to keep boosting ourselves. Well written, dear Anne. Hugs!

Akham Nilabirdhwaja Singh

Date: 4/29/2025 7:49:00 PM

Yes, hard work and patience necessary to write beautiful pcs of poetry. it is really encouraging and inspiring poem.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/30/2025 1:36:00 AM

- This poem is about writing a book, Akham... a book that doesn't necessarily contain poems... a long and exciting process - hugs

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 4/29/2025 3:25:00 PM

Hello Sunshine smile, yes the path to self renew is to conquer. Hugs. /Darlene/

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 4/30/2025 6:11:00 AM

Hello Sunshine smile, You are very welcome. Hugs. /Darlene/

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/30/2025 1:32:00 AM

- Thank you very much for your comment, Darlene :) - hugs

Oliver Mckeithan

Date: 4/29/2025 2:43:00 PM

You are a good poet Anne-Lise. I know that moments of self doubt seize us all so we need that boost. Good poem. Good luck in the contest

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/30/2025 1:25:00 AM

- The poem is not about writing poems... but about writing a book... it is not about my knowledge because I have never written a book, Oliver - hugs