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16.01.2025
Anne-Lise Andresen
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11th place in the contest

When the seconds don't flow with energy. Don't wish to fight for the space, to be seen. Essence doesn't fetch you double jeopardy. Thoughts break through their own fences on the screen. When I connect through pages of aged time. My limbs that have run wild, now siesta. The years lullabies and nursery rhyme, being snapped away by an orchestra. Tomorrow's melody, melting away. Connect often with family and friend. I admit my hair has turned silver gray. Life's last journey - we will meet at the end. 10 syllables per line

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/24/2025 11:38:00 AM

You approached the theme very well Congrats

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/21/2025 2:58:00 PM

Congratulations on your winning work in my contest. Way to go. Thank you for your participation. I see I had read this one before it was entered in the contest. I like the picture. Sara K

Duke Beaufort

Date: 1/21/2025 1:42:00 PM

Anne-Lise, Cute this is! Reminds me that being able to daydream is really a luxury I love to experience without regret. There's really no rush to do anything other than connecting with people. Love the phrase about thoughts breaking through their own fences.... You have a wonderful and pleasant way to put things! Smiles!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 1/21/2025 8:35:00 AM

Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful write again. Hugs... Have a blessed day with your win as you write away...................

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 1/21/2025 9:42:00 AM

- Thank you, Paula :) - hugs

Valsa George

Date: 1/18/2025 3:32:00 AM

When we grow old, some changes occur naturally. But they can't be helped. We have to accept what we can't change. What we can do is connect more with family and friends. Enjoyed this poem of great flow and rhythm. Love and hugs, dear Anne.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 1/19/2025 3:08:00 AM

- Thank you, Valsa :) - hugs

Gary Radice

Date: 1/17/2025 9:28:00 AM

I found your poem at first to be poignant Anne-Lise, but by the time I had read it fully I felt it to be uplifting and warm too. (Self) acceptance and awareness is certainly key to enjoying later years. There’s great advice here wrapped up in a beautifully written piece. Cheers - Gary

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 1/19/2025 3:07:00 AM

- Thank you, Gary :) - hugs

John Read

Date: 1/17/2025 8:35:00 AM

Hi Anne, all we can do is enjoy what is left of our lives, as you say, accept the things you cannot change. xx

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 1/19/2025 3:07:00 AM

- Thank you, John :) - hugs

Ink Empress

Date: 1/17/2025 4:19:00 AM

Beautiful rhythm to your deeply moving poem dear anne lise, low the depth and flow of what youv expressed here about time and aging, and how with time sometimes we stop more to reflect and appreciate simple and little things that weigh more for us: pleasure reading this gem: sending you light today and always

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 1/19/2025 3:07:00 AM

- Thank you, Ink :) - hugs

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/17/2025 12:53:00 AM

Sadly time marches on and our youth slowly disappears, it bring its fair share of woes. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 1/19/2025 3:06:00 AM

- Thank you, Tom :) - hugs

Paige Hind

Date: 1/16/2025 8:33:00 PM

Very wise- I liked the lesson and flow of words <3

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 1/19/2025 3:06:00 AM

- Thank you, Paige :) - hugs

Akham Nilabirdhwaja Singh

Date: 1/16/2025 8:14:00 PM

True.At old age we must act according to our physical and mental conditions

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 1/19/2025 3:06:00 AM

- Thank you, Akham :) - hugs

Eve Roper

Date: 1/16/2025 8:13:00 PM

Age has a way of slowing us down. To have the energy restored would be nice. Love the way you've made the scene flow.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 1/19/2025 3:06:00 AM

- Thank you, Eve :) - hugs

Abdullah Alhemaidy

Date: 1/16/2025 4:50:00 PM

Both gold & silver are beautifully lovely colors! Best wishes for more good years! Have a nice day ~ AA hugs.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 1/19/2025 3:05:00 AM

- Thank you, Abdullah :) - hugs

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 1/16/2025 3:50:00 PM

Hello sunshine s mile, yes life is just a journey and we will meet at the end. Hugs. /Darlene/

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/20/2025 10:53:00 AM

Hello Sunshine Smile, Your welcome. Hugs. /Darlene/

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 1/19/2025 3:05:00 AM

- Thank you, Darlene :) - hugs

Jan Allison

Date: 1/16/2025 2:17:00 PM

fabulous poem on aging Anne-lise the opening line is just spot on... but lets hope we both have many years left to enjoy the music of life my friend hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 1/19/2025 3:04:00 AM

- Thank you, Jan :) - hugs

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/16/2025 2:10:00 PM

Ahh!! True, we will meet in the end. Lovely picture of a happy grandmother. The lines are deep upon her face, but they are from smiling. Thanks for sharing. Sara K

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 1/19/2025 3:04:00 AM

- Thank you, Sara :) - hugs

Sotto Poet

Date: 1/16/2025 12:59:00 PM

Your views on becoming older, Anne-Lise, are absolutely correct. A poignant and wrenching poetry. Your beautiful poetry is always a delight to read.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 1/19/2025 3:04:00 AM

- Thank you, Las :) - hugs

Frederic Parker

Date: 1/16/2025 11:47:00 AM

Anne your thoughts on aging are spot on, I really like the line "My limbs that have run wild, now siesta" It is a perfect description, dear poet

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 1/19/2025 3:03:00 AM

- Thank you, Frederic :) - hugs

Jay Narain

Date: 1/16/2025 10:03:00 AM

Nice poem on aging. The beauty of heart and soul do not deteriorate with age.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 1/19/2025 3:03:00 AM

- Thank you, Jay :) - hugs

Marilene Evans

Date: 1/16/2025 9:36:00 AM

Beautifully penned. Gray hair is beautiful, my aunt's hair turned gray when she was in her 30s and looked good with it. She's now 88 with that silvery hair and still looks good. And if you resist, you'll just get a headache, stomach ache, body ache! Hugs, Marilene

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 1/19/2025 3:03:00 AM

- Thank you, Marilene :) - hugs

I Am Anaya

Date: 1/16/2025 8:36:00 AM

I found this quite peaceful, Lise. Siesta and orchestra rhymed . Mellowing :)

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 1/19/2025 3:02:00 AM

- Thank you, Anaya :) - hugs

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 1/16/2025 8:00:00 AM

I enjoyed reading your wonderful write. What a great picture. Hugs... Have a fun day as you write away..................

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 1/19/2025 3:02:00 AM

- Thank you, Paula :) - hugs

Deb M

Date: 1/16/2025 7:45:00 AM

Both funny and beautiful Sunshine….made me smile! Debx

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 1/19/2025 3:02:00 AM

- Thank you, Deb :) - hugs

Tom Woody

Date: 1/16/2025 7:44:00 AM

Such a lovely photo choice. She's come to terms with aging and is content. I think peace comes especially when one is right with the Creator. Knowing there's more

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 1/19/2025 3:02:00 AM

- Thank you, Tom :) - hugs