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08.02.2023
Anne-Lise Andresen
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D Words - Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Constance La France

1st place in the contest

- 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

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.

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

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.

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

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! :)

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!

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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. ,

Deb M

Date: 2/8/2023 3:16:00 PM

Excellent poem Sunshine….sad! Debx

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.

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.

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...

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

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

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.

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