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- 2016 -

- JANUARY -

A freezing cold evening

Where the stars shining bright

With frost blade flanks

From mouth and nose steam

In the clear silence

White untrodden snows

Nature's frozen pulse

Sleep like a little baby

One gracious moon

After the night the light is shattered into gold

At sunrise raise your heartbeat


- FEBRUARY -

The ground is chained in frozen iron
Snow crystals glued on pine cones
Overhangs embroideries of polished ice
The wind shakes and shatters them into millions of pieces


Slowly more brightness toward longer days
A new light is born across a white landscape
With its beauty and bliss a squirrel in a pine tree
Thoughts and reflections how beautiful it is


- MARCH -

Kong winter resolve his power struggle to live a little longer
Cold soil protects wild modest tiny flowers
March deserve tribute by an dignified pen
A soothing voice whisper in dew wet morning sun
When Spring youthful glory revitalises

With blessed glow in brilliant charm
A soft mother breast for all to be born again
Nature pregnancies seeds of life
Spring unveiled with a colorful smile
We go brighter times ahead, wakes up from beauty sleep
Princess Spring I feel lucky and almighty

- APRIL -

Spring marks the end of winter and start of summer
It is lovely with colorful contrasts
Norway is a long country with a lot of mountains and valleys
Wide variations in climate from south to north and from east to west

Migrant's return, and the first flower is coltsfoot
Both humans and animals awakened by hibernation with new energy
The sun is high, no snow falls and the birds singing
Small downy mouse ears to be leaves on birch tree

- MAY -

May show us how beautiful you are
A Spirea blooms like a beautiful and white cloud in the garden
Beautiful spring bride
Dressed with creation she herself had designed
A golden ring of eternal happiness
The veil thin and beautiful like cobwebs kisses her cheek

May is the month with wonderful contrasts
As sure as the sun rises each morning
When I turn my face toward the warm sun
I feel it gives me new energy

Seventeenth of May is Norway's National Day
We lift up the flag in red, white and blue
Freedom
The sky is blue, as far as the eye can see
A celebration of sun, spring, life and eternal love

- JUNE -

The sun constantly light flickers through the air and brighten up long nights
The summer carnations were Gods flower for the Greeks
They bloom earlier than most other species
A delight to the eye throughout the summer

Midsummer night - Midsummer Celebration 23rd and 24th June
A dear child has many names it is said,
and Midsummer night is no exception
Across Norway celebrated it with large fires
Some placed a rag doll on top of the fire
The witches burnt this night

Dance, music, porridge and flower garlands with carnations
Barbeque, Norwegian strawberries and fireworks all night
If a young girl picks seven or nine various mode herbs that night,
and put them under the pillow, she would dream of her future husband

- JULY -

No doubt that July is a beautiful summer month
It is the year's best month is named after Julius Caesar himself

Summer raindrops pierced by sunbeams
Just think of how precious privilege it is to wake up to bird song

Columbines are still in full bloom, they are charming
Spices herbs for diversity and for flavor

Who would have anything against sitting in the garden all day
and let you tickle a bit of a grape plant in the neck

Flowers and plants are an important part of summer
Enjoy it all with family and good friends

Fair weather clouds that just gives a little variety in all the blue
July is synonymous with holidays for most

The temperature and enthusiasm rises
This summer we will swim in the ocean and eat lots of ice cream

- AUGUST -

Our receptive hearts have allready heard
The breeze reports August

The shadows fall when the day is done
Roving winds and rain are waiting

For every day that passes, the autumn is preparing
Goodbye butterfly, wondering where your journey ends

When that day comes, I will kiss you softly
The painting will change color and give the landscape a blush

We always seek, and new jewels will be found
It hurts to say it, but the summer has an end

- SEPTEMBER -

Let autumn wind whisper its song
Summer sunshine rays from yesterday we remember
After a long and lovely summer,
it often feels like autumn kept going cold and gray
But the truth is that this is one of the most colorful month

Now comes the polar night and the storm's time is near
We celebrated Thanksgiving in connection with the harvest
Autumn is yellow, red and orange
This is perhaps the finest with the autumn
Take a hike and you will see how beautiful it is out there

- OCTOBER -

The life light shimmers in the air
Love and delights

Death and pain
Drowsy in numbness

The leaves have never known
Embalmed darkness with grief

Cold winter is coming soon
Silver bells and white snow

Stardust, northern lights and moonlight
While wonder and guesses

- NOVEMBER -

Daylight change, and go to its winter rest
Night frost drips from the eaves

A cold wind rushed and shoveled his way
Caught your lungs with clear icy air

In this deep cold, it feels just right
Leave the door open to be a part of the season

Human rhythms always searching
The lunar takes its own bath in silver dust

November night will show you: The Milky Way
Keep your senses and soul awake, and enjoy it

- DECEMBER -

Some say they can smell the spring
... Is it possible to smell December?
A scent of something can hit you
anytime and anywhere

The frost sneak up on the night
and color the landscape white
Northern Lights with its spectacular light
dancing in the sky
Beautiful music, has no borders
Creating a sense of meaning

So stop fighting against wind turbines
December is the month for reflection
Joy and peace ~ when darkness falls
  "A child is born in Bethlehem"



  ... ... Au Revoir ... ... Goodbye ... ... Adjø




26.12.2016
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Date: 1/25/2017 5:07:00 AM
The lunar takes its own bath in silver dust , does it for me. This narrative took me on a trip through Norway showing me the changes in weather . Its come-dream- along ride makes me dream of a far away country ive never seen and likely never will . You are an ambassador for Norway Anne-lise. Makes me wish to go there..
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Date: 1/25/2017 1:59:00 PM
- I'm glad you enjoy - Welcome to Norway, Jannie - It's so easy to travel today ... let your dream be realized :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 1/6/2017 7:51:00 AM
Many wonderful lines and expressions in this poem, Anne-Lise. We had our first snow today and I can't wait for the arrival of spring! Thank you for reading my poem on the egg. Enjoy your day. / M
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Date: 1/6/2017 8:01:00 AM
- Winter is long and cold ... snow has come and gone this first week in the new year ... wet and slippery .... storms and thunder ... I'm looking forward to spring - Thank you for friendly visit and lovely comments, Maurice :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 1/2/2017 10:39:00 AM
Hello Dear Anne-Lise!! A most excellent write here indeed. I can tell that you spent some great creative time in putting this labor of true poetic excellence together!! Some many really descriptive narratives. I like this immensely!! TR+++/FAV+++ (absolutely)!! Best Always, Gary
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Date: 1/2/2017 11:35:00 AM
- Your words mean a lot to me, Gary - So glad you enjoyed this :) - Many thanks for tr + fav. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 12/29/2016 8:36:00 AM
If there's always sad goodbye, there's always a happy hello my dear friend, Anne. May I raise my glass and make three cheers for this stunning piece: one, for the best goodbye poem for a year, second, best calendar poem and third, best and first crown of verses I've ever read. Thanks a lot! Advance Happy New Year my dear friend!Best wishes! love lots and hugs, Leonora
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Date: 12/29/2016 1:32:00 PM
- So sweet of you, many thanks Leonora - hugs :)
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Date: 12/29/2016 8:56:00 AM
Best wishes again my dear friend and Thank you so much. Coming back to fav this piece. Thanks a lot. Many hugs!
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Date: 12/29/2016 8:50:00 AM
- When January comes .... we are a little closer to spring .... brighter and longer days ... - I say welcome to 2017 - Memories from 2016 I have in my heart :) - Thank you for friendly visit and lovely comments, dear Leonora :) - Best wishes for a happy new year ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 12/28/2016 9:36:00 AM
What a beauty:) such a perfect way to bid goodbye to 2016:) happy new year, Anne-lise:)
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Date: 12/28/2016 12:02:00 PM
- Always a little sad to say goodbye ... but, there comes a new year :) - Best wishes for a happy new year to you, Jo :) - Thank you for friendly visit and lovely comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 12/28/2016 6:45:00 AM
WOW - What a truly beautiful collection of verse!! A delight to read, A.S. My warmest regards...And have a very happy and fulfilling New Year! :) john P.s An impressive seven...deserves POTW!
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Date: 12/28/2016 11:56:00 AM
- A small bouquet, I share with pleasure John :) - Thank you for friendly visit and lovely comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 12/28/2016 2:36:00 AM
Monumental Calendar, the epitome of year's presentation. A huge SEVEN dearest Anne-Lise! Hugs
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Date: 12/28/2016 11:53:00 AM
- Each month deserves a little verse ... every month deserves a little star :) - Thank you for friendly visit a 7 and lovely comments, dear Demetrios :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 12/27/2016 10:21:00 AM
This has to be the best Calender I've ever seen/read!! Your descriptions of the seasons in Norway makes me want to visit :) Very beautiful!
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Date: 12/27/2016 11:51:00 AM
- Choose your favorite month ... take a vacation ... you are welcome to Norway, Akkina :) - Thank you for friendly visit and lovely comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 12/27/2016 9:09:00 AM
SS. Suppose it never learned to count and what should you have to count on. You can always count on all of us to write poems. jth
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Date: 12/27/2016 11:49:00 AM
- That's good, James :) - Thank you for friendly visit and lovely comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 12/27/2016 8:47:00 AM
What a lovely, delightful tribute to all the months of the year, Anne-Lise!! Your descriptive sensual imagery makes everything look and feel beautiful, even the cold rainy months! In a way, it is somewhat sad to be bidding this past year goodbye. Hugs // paul
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Date: 12/27/2016 11:44:00 AM
- Words and colors of every month, Paul :) ... it's about seeing the beauty in nature and enjoy it :) - Thank you for friendly visit and lovely comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 12/27/2016 8:24:00 AM
Whao! Creativity screaming! Great poem indeed.
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Date: 12/27/2016 11:46:00 AM
- Thank you for friendly visit and lovely "Whao" comments, Adeniji :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 12/26/2016 11:52:00 PM
Oh...What a lovely poem! This is really so cute as you Anne... I really enjoyed it... Beautiful descriptions of the seasons in Norway... A big 7...It deserves POTD,POTW and so on...
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Date: 12/27/2016 11:41:00 AM
- Really glad you enjoy it, Supraja :) - Thank you for friendly visit a "big 7" and lovely comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 12/26/2016 5:24:00 PM
Wow! Just a fabulous read, Anne Lise. I have always wanted to travel to your peninsula. Thank you for the tour through the months. Just excellent reading:)
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Date: 12/27/2016 11:36:00 AM
- Nice that you enjoy 2016 in Norway, Daniel :) - Thank you for friendly visit and lovely comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 12/26/2016 3:03:00 PM
ohh, i'm in a daze with the glory of your seasons, anne... this should win an award--beautiful; love them all!.. happy huggs
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Date: 12/27/2016 8:09:00 AM
- A year is over ... a new will begin :) - Thank you for friendly visit and lovely comments, Nette :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 12/26/2016 2:53:00 PM
WOW Anne lise you took us on an amazing journey throughout the year in Norway .. I would so love to return to your wonderful country once more:-) A remarkable poem !!:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 12/26/2016 2:59:00 PM
- A good advertisement for Norway (?) :))) - Thank you for friendly visit and lovely comments, Jan - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 12/26/2016 2:00:00 PM
Wow, Anne-Lise, I feel as though I have just been on a year long vacation to your wonderful country. This was an amazing journey through the sites and sounds and the seasons of Norway. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.
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Date: 12/26/2016 2:45:00 PM
- A journey through the year 2016 - Thanks for the friendly visit and wonderful comments, Chris :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

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