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- Dappled -

- the mirror shows time of age
... the truth gives a bitter taste - Quote by the poet


They said she ate children and
the kids in the street called her the witch

She can't bear to look at herself in the mirror
stopped participating in social events

The body was aged and dappled
suspicious moles examined
it was cancer

A photograph hangs on the wall
she was radiantly pretty 
- as in a fairy tale
A long time ago

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Constance La France Date: 2/21/2023 2:15:00 PM Sunshine, a sad poem beautiful penned and congratulations on your win in my Writing Challenge - D Forms, well done, I like the image and quote also, blessings, Constance Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 3/9/2023 8:10:00 AM - Thank you very much, Constance :) - hugs

Peter Rees Date: 2/15/2023 12:56:00 AM So difficult to accept the ageing process without a degree of bitterness. So sad but true are your sentiments expressed so succinctly. One has good memories - and then even memories fade ! Oh dear. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 3/9/2023 8:10:00 AM - Thank you very much, Peter :) - hugs

Valsa George Date: 2/12/2023 8:08:00 PM Time leaves such sad changes ! Now looking at her dappled face, what all conclusions are made while her mind is getting dappled with scars of pain seeing the sad changes that have come over her once beautiful face. Moving poem. Congratulations Smile on your first place win. Love and hugs Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 3/9/2023 8:09:00 AM - Thank you very much, Valsa :) - hugs

Sotto Poet Date: 2/11/2023 4:44:00 PM Back with congratulations on taking first place; this is a really well-written piece that demonstrates both skills and knowledge...dear friend. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 3/9/2023 8:09:00 AM - Thank you very much, Las :) - hugs

Sara Kendrick Date: 2/11/2023 2:01:00 PM Ahhh!! Sad!! Congratulations on this winning work. Way to go. Sara Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 3/9/2023 8:09:00 AM - Thank you very much, Sara :) - hugs

Linda Alice Fowler Date: 2/11/2023 11:59:00 AM Hi Anne-Lise. This is a poignant write on the effects of growing old, physically and mentally. Nicely done! Congratulations on your win! :) Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 3/9/2023 8:09:00 AM - Thank you very much, Linda :) - hugs

Ann Peck Date: 2/11/2023 10:52:00 AM So sad and lovely, Sunshine! And so very true. We find old buildings beautiful, but we seldom look for the beauty in lined faces. Congratulations on your win! Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 3/9/2023 8:09:00 AM - Thank you very much, Ann :) - hugs

Beryl Edmonds Date: 2/11/2023 9:04:00 AM An excellent write Anne-Lise, it’s so sad that when someone grows old they’re judged on their looks when on the inside a beautiful soul is stood. Congratulations on your win in Constance’s contest… Belle Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 3/9/2023 8:08:00 AM - Thank you very much, Belle :) - hugs

Hilo Poet Date: 2/11/2023 8:20:00 AM Cheers, Anne-Lise, for the powerful impact of your interpretation, and also for your take-a-bow 1st Place win at the podium, Aloha, William Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 3/9/2023 8:08:00 AM - Thank you very much, William :) - hugs

Gershon Wolf Date: 2/9/2023 8:06:00 PM These transformations are heartbreaking, aren't they? They change not just the outer beauty, but the inner beauty as well. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 2/10/2023 7:01:00 AM - Beauty fades with age... we all understand that... but the inner beauty will always be there... thank you, Gershon :) - hugs

Fin Chuuk Date: 2/9/2023 6:46:00 PM Although it’s a sad piece, but beautifully written and touched my heart. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 2/10/2023 6:58:00 AM - Many thanks for your comment, Fin :) - hugs

Victor Buhagiar Date: 2/9/2023 2:04:00 AM A person dying of cancer should not be called a witch. Alas, so many unkind people. Loved your poem. Hugs xx Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 2/10/2023 6:58:00 AM - Unkind people indeed, Victor - Many thanks for your comment :) - hugs

Joanna Daniel Date: 2/9/2023 1:15:00 AM Such a sad poem, Anne-lise, hard to live such a socially excluded life... Cruel indeed Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 2/10/2023 6:44:00 AM - Many thanks for your comment, Jo :) - hugs

Harry Horsman Date: 2/8/2023 5:40:00 PM A double dose of sadness here, Anne-Lise the aging and the cancer, you've done this so well, all the best, in the contest. Harry. , Login to Reply

Deb M Date: 2/8/2023 3:16:00 PM Excellent poem Sunshine….sad! Debx Login to Reply

Sotto Poet Date: 2/8/2023 2:25:00 PM Enjoyed reading this beautiful and sad poem, Anne-Lise! Your great imagery sheds more beauty on this poem. Good luck with the contest. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 2/10/2023 6:36:00 AM - Children learn from adults... many thanks for your comment, Las :) - hugs

Speaks Volumes Date: 2/8/2023 2:13:00 PM What an amazing poem for this contest Anne-Lise. So deeply sad, yet so true to life. There are times when ugly should be seen as beautiful. Your poem is extraordinary. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 2/10/2023 6:44:00 AM - Yes, it's deeply sad... people can be really insensitive - Many thanks for your comment, Wendy :) - hugs

Ilene Bauer Date: 2/8/2023 1:52:00 PM wow! excellent poem, anne-lise! best of luck in the contest... Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 2/10/2023 6:42:00 AM - Thank you for your comment, Ilene :) - hugs

Stephan McBride Date: 2/8/2023 1:20:00 PM Oh what this world can do to one : ) hugs Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 2/10/2023 6:42:00 AM - You should always think before you speak... words and behavior hurt, Stephan - Thanks - hugs

David Kavanagh Date: 2/8/2023 1:09:00 PM The ravages of time and disease can take a terrible toll on the body, but it’s only childish people that rub salt in the wounds, a sad and poignant piece Anne-Lise, cheers David Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 2/10/2023 6:39:00 AM - Many thanks ... yes, really salt in the wounds ... bad behavior, David - hugs

Vijay Pandit Date: 2/8/2023 12:55:00 PM So sad--the reader is left with the angst she felt. Well depicted--people make judgements even when they don't have the facts. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 2/10/2023 6:37:00 AM - Judging before you know the facts... unfortunately people do that, Vijay - Thank you very much :) - hugs