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- A Simple Rusty Gate -

                            Some gates are difficult to open
                            while others are open all the time
                            Tall, low, simple or elaborate
                            and someone who needs a tightener
                            To make the path narrow and the gate high
                            or was it the other way around ... (?)

                            The grass is not always greener
                            on the other side
                            The gate is for the initiates only
                            so has been,
                            since other generations passed by ...
                            When the gate was closed,
                            it was closed forever
                            I hear the hum of lazy bumblebees 



                                            21/07/2021
                                  Sun :) - A-L Andresen :)
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                                     DOORS Poetry Contest
                                Sponsored by: Anthony Biaanco
                                      9th place in the contest

Copyright © Anne-Lise Andresen | Year Posted 2021

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Caren Krutsinger Date: 8/3/2021 4:44:00 AM You drew me in immediately with " Some gates are difficult to open while others are open all the time" and you did not let me go. The ending is classic! Login to Reply

Paula Goldsmith Date: 8/1/2021 10:55:00 AM Congratulations on your win. "A Simple Rusty Gate" is a creative story/write. Love your line "The grass is not always greener on the other side." So True. What if gates could talk, what would they tell??? Have a blessed day with your win............... Login to Reply

Alexis Y. Date: 7/30/2021 5:16:00 AM Hi Anne-Lise, I’m just coming back to say congratulations on your win. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis Login to Reply

Christuraj Alex Date: 7/29/2021 8:44:00 PM It was closed forever. Involves lacking communication. Congratulations on your win! Login to Reply

Quoth Theraven Date: 7/24/2021 7:40:00 PM Anne-Lise, For want of a little WD40 from heaven's tool kit, love. To save all who have been left the wrong side of the gate. Lovely your path narrow and gate high, truly. -Richard Login to Reply

Heidi Sands Date: 7/22/2021 5:27:00 PM Well written Anne -Lise. I hope all is well :) Login to Reply

Gordon Mcconnell Date: 7/22/2021 1:50:00 PM Nice pen Anne-Lise, lovely imagery, and insightful thought throughout. Hope all is well, it's a red hot down here. Gordon Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 7/22/2021 2:08:00 PM - Welcome to my home ... here it is 14 c and blue cold wind from the north ... Stay cold ... drink water, Gordon :) - Thank you very much for your valuable comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 7/22/2021 11:13:00 AM Gates would likely tell fascinating tales, if they could talk. The past is like the gate-of much of it, present and future generations will remain unaware. An awesome poem for the contest, and I love the picture, too. Hugs, Evelyn :) Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 7/22/2021 11:35:00 AM - "if they could talk", Evelyn ... an interesting story from ancient times ... who made the path ... where did it go ... - Thank you very much :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Alexis Y. Date: 7/22/2021 10:50:00 AM Hi Anne-Lise, What a good take on the contest theme. Your well-written lines gave the reader things to ponder. Best wishes in the contest. Have a great day:-) Alexis Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 7/22/2021 11:38:00 AM - Exciting to wonder ... small footprints from a long time ago, Alexis :) - Thank you very much :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Denise Retro Date: 7/22/2021 4:19:00 AM This poem somehow took me on a journey through immigration and realization. Thanks nice one. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 7/22/2021 11:29:00 AM - Let the imagination fly, Denise :) - Thank you very much :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Victor Buhagiar Date: 7/22/2021 3:59:00 AM Oil can make a gate open easily but you have to be careful which to open, which to close. Well-planned poem, dear Anne Lise. Hugs. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 7/22/2021 11:28:00 AM - I climb above or below ... if I have to go through ... but, I see the beauty from a distance, Victor :) - Thank you very much :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Joanna Daniel Date: 7/22/2021 1:44:00 AM Great thoughts, Sunshine:) Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 7/22/2021 11:17:00 AM - Thank you very much, Jo :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Delice Arleen Skelly Date: 7/21/2021 11:07:00 PM A lone rusty gate generates questions, what was its purpose? Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 7/22/2021 1:50:00 AM - It can be marking between properties ... or to keep the animals within the grazing area - This has not been used for many years ... I think - but still stands there - A memory from ancient times, Delice :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Rama Balasubramanian Date: 7/21/2021 9:45:00 PM Great metaphorical write Anne, got me thinking, so true and can be applied to many situation. Should submit this to doors contest. Well penned friend. Thanks for brightening my Potd with your wonderful comments Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 7/22/2021 11:23:00 AM - I have posted it to contest now, Rama ... but, do not know if it will fit ... doors ... or a gate ... but, have nothing to lose :) - Thank you very much :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Eve Roper Date: 7/21/2021 6:41:00 PM Love the verse, Anne-Lise, especially , other generation pass by. Hugs Eve Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 7/22/2021 11:20:00 AM - Eve, thank you very much :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Sandra Adams Date: 7/21/2021 5:35:00 PM love the thoughts in this one, it made me stop and think, a rusty gate perhaps but still so much beauty around... good write! hugs Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 7/22/2021 11:20:00 AM - Beauty on both sides, Sandra ... if we take the time to stop for a moment :) - Thank you very much :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Vijay Pandit Date: 7/21/2021 3:57:00 PM Much to gleam from your words. Your thoughts resonate in this poem, Anne-Lise. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 7/22/2021 2:08:00 AM - Thank you very much, Vijay :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 7/21/2021 3:26:00 PM Hello Sunshine Smile, I can hear the bumble bee passing bye. Some of those gates are heavy to open. Enjoy your evening my friend. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 7/22/2021 11:16:00 AM - That is for sure, Darlene :) Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 7/22/2021 10:39:00 AM Hello Sunshine Smile too bad that the next generation passes by without seeing the gates. They miss a lot of the beauty in front of their eyes. Hugs Darlene. Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 7/22/2021 2:06:00 AM - This is closed for forever, Darlene and the next generation passes by ... without seeing it - Thank you very much :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Arturo Michael Date: 7/21/2021 2:34:00 PM Food for thought...Especially when the grass has grown tall...Nice one. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 7/22/2021 1:59:00 AM - A forgotten gate, Arturo ... and path ... let the bumblebees buzz :) - Thank you very much :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Sotto Poet Date: 7/21/2021 2:31:00 PM A very well-penned poem, Anne-Lise, with many interesting thoughts and imagery, gates can be easy to open, and sometimes whatever you try, it won't. I wish you good luck with the contest// many hugs Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 7/22/2021 1:56:00 AM - Maybe we meet gates that should not be opened ... (not written for contest ... but I can check if it will fit) - Thank you very much, Las :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)