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- Don'T Fear, But Cheer -

I value the ability to live independently
Most sacred to me
is the freedom and my health
- every breath of dawn, is like a diamond
I open the window ... just for a little while
- no children are out playing
the sun is shining and the lilies are blooming
Spring sings its first greeting
Nothing is so beautiful
as the first coltsfoot

Our world today ... lockdown and isolation
Freedom has got a bad friend
and its name is: FEAR
Fear of getting sick ...
Infection and illness can hit quite randomly
A good saying goes:
// it's hard to define an elephant,
but, you recognize it when you see it //
This is a time and a reminder about
we are all equally vulnerable
... and mortal

// Dear Father in Heaven,
protect us in battle and sickness
Give us hope when it seems hopeless //
- Don't fear
  ... but cheer
Spring is my happy time
... it tingles in the stomach
- // (not in the throat)
I want my freedom back






27.03.2020
Sun :) - A-L Andresen :)
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2 place in the contest

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Paula Goldsmith Date: 4/19/2020 11:53:00 AM Congratulations on your win. I love the little girl with your poem. You had the perfect ending with your, "Dear Father in Heaven," prayer. I guess more people are praying now than ever before. Enjoy your day and win............ Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 8/2/2020 10:04:00 AM - Thank you very much for visiting and your supportive comment, Paula :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Beata Agustin Date: 4/13/2020 10:26:00 PM Good day to you from the Philippines. With this, may I share these thoughts in response to your piece. First, thanks for sharing this poem, and the lovely photo that goes with it. 2nd, congratulations. 3rd, I'm with you in your prayer: "Dear Father in Heaven, protect us in battle and sickness Give us hope when it seems hopeless..." God bless you. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 4/17/2020 1:45:00 PM - Thanks for visiting and congratulations, Beata ... much appreciated :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Mark Peterson Date: 4/7/2020 11:27:00 AM Indeed, how precarious and threatening, as inalienable rights are one by one set aside, allowing the entry of persons and things that have no business here. Knowing w who we are and what we stand for inoculates us these travesties: whether human or inhuman. Your poem expresses your higher minded self quite artfully. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 4/8/2020 6:33:00 AM - We all want freedom back, Mark ... but, are worried about the future - Many thanks for your comments and visit :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 4/5/2020 12:03:00 PM Hi my dear friend - congratulations dear soul sister on your very deserved win. Stay safe, we all hope and pray for a vaccine in less time than a whole year ahead - living has become survival! Blessings my friend. Jennifer. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 4/8/2020 6:14:00 AM - Many thanks for visit and congratulations, Jenny :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jc Hawkens Date: 4/5/2020 7:04:00 AM You talked about the elephant in the room, so to say without calling it by name. I Love the narration, and you ended it so beautifully. Congratulations on your win, and blessings to you. JC Hawkens Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 4/8/2020 6:14:00 AM - Many thanks for visit and congratulations, JC :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Eve Roper Date: 4/4/2020 1:42:00 PM Back with big congratulations on your win. Hugs Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 4/8/2020 6:13:00 AM - Many thanks for big congratulations, Eve :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Judy Ball Date: 3/30/2020 10:09:00 PM As do we all dear Anne -Lise. Well said Keep the faith. With God all things are possible and The Great Physician will tend to those who love Him. Great job. God Bless, JB Sorry I'm so on again off again due to health issues but am battling back again. Smiles Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 4/8/2020 6:12:00 AM - Many thanks for comment and friendly visit, Judy :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

John Watt Date: 3/30/2020 12:41:00 PM Such heartfelt words Anne-Lise, as we all cling to hope and to each other - through poetry and social media. Your poem speaks for so many of us. Hugs ~ John Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 4/8/2020 6:30:00 AM - Many thanks for visit, comments and congratulations, John :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) John Watt Date: 4/4/2020 8:27:00 PM Congrats this time for your win in the What Matters Most contest! Happy to see this in the winners' circle Anne-Lise!

Eve Roper Date: 3/29/2020 4:59:00 PM Superb write, Sunshine. who is it harder for children or adults. I too, value the ability to live independently. Now that I am truly independent, it's lonely. Good luck in the contest, Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 4/8/2020 6:29:00 AM - A lonely time for many, dear Eve - Many thanks for your comments and visit :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Heidi Sands Date: 3/29/2020 2:55:00 PM Excellent poem. Very well written. Thanks for sharing :) Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 4/8/2020 6:28:00 AM - Many thanks for your comments and visit, Heidi :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Quoth Theraven Date: 3/29/2020 2:37:00 PM Anne-Lise, I feel less ashamed, less afraid knowing someone is writing the triumph of today in pages that future eyes already know. I only hope and pray they're ours as well. -Richard Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 4/8/2020 6:27:00 AM - We all are well, Richard ... hope you are well too :) - Many thanks for your comments and visit :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 3/29/2020 9:26:00 AM True, fear becomes a weapon in the hands of the aggressor therefore, I agree with you that we should cheer. Cheer for life and all those good people who sacrifice themselves for others. A very good writing dearest, Anne-Lise. Hugs xxx Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 4/8/2020 6:25:00 AM - Demetrios, many thanks for your visit and lovely comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jenish Somadas Date: 3/29/2020 2:04:00 AM A combination of Spring, Fear and Prayer.. And you ended with a powerful statement.. I want my freedom back.. But if we are not feeling free in our own homes where else we could be free.. Good luck in the contest.. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 4/8/2020 6:24:00 AM - Freedom to live normally, Jenish :) - Many thanks for your comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Kim Rodrigues Date: 3/28/2020 4:37:00 PM Love the picture! Love your poem! Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 4/8/2020 6:22:00 AM - Many thanks for your comments, Kim :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Silent One Date: 3/28/2020 9:21:00 AM You are right fear is making things worse... Let's hope it get better.. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 4/8/2020 6:22:00 AM - Many thanks for your comments and visit, S.O. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Eileen Manassian Date: 3/28/2020 7:35:00 AM I so resonate with this poem, dear. Yes, I want my freedom back as well. That was a lovely poem and prayer. May God have mercy. Thanks for sharing. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 4/8/2020 6:21:00 AM - Many thanks for your lovely comments, Eileen :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Gordon Mcconnell Date: 3/28/2020 6:55:00 AM Such a lovely piece penned so eloquently Anne-Lise, you speak for many in this piece. Keep safe and well, Blessings, Gordon Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 4/8/2020 6:21:00 AM - Gordom, many thanks for your visit and lovely comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Vijay Pandit Date: 3/28/2020 6:08:00 AM A very special write--you spoke for the world, Anne-Lise. Kudos for a wonderful poem. A winner in every way. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 4/8/2020 6:20:00 AM - Many thanks for your comments, Vijay :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 3/27/2020 10:56:00 PM Your poem expresses what many are feeling right now, Ann-Lise. We just need to replace fear with faith and hope. Great poem! Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 4/8/2020 6:19:00 AM - Evelyn, many thanks for your comments and visit :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Sandra Adams Date: 3/27/2020 9:44:00 PM we can all relate to this...my fears I carry with me, at night my prayers I send, my rosary I sleep with in my hands... I pray he keeps us all safe and helps to end this beast stalking the lands... stay safe my friend... hugs and blessings.. love this write! Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 4/8/2020 6:18:00 AM - Many thanks for your comments, Sandra :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Arturo Michael Date: 3/27/2020 7:43:00 PM I agree, I want mine back too...Fighting an invisible enemy ain't easy...I can imagine you in the pic...All the best Anne-Lise Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 4/8/2020 6:18:00 AM - Many thanks for your comments, Arturo :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Alexis Y. Date: 3/27/2020 4:36:00 PM Hi Anne-Lise, You have penned such a heartfelt poem and prayer. Thank you so much for penning such a write. Have a wonderful and day :-) Alexis Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 4/8/2020 6:17:00 AM - Alexis, many thanks for your comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Ilene Bauer Date: 3/27/2020 4:17:00 PM i think everyone can relate to this one, anne-lise! beautifully written! Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 4/8/2020 6:17:00 AM - Many thanks for your comments, Ilene :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Charlie Smith Date: 3/27/2020 3:07:00 PM This is a terrific write and sincere prayer Anne-Lise, so very well done My Dear... Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 4/8/2020 6:16:00 AM - Many thanks for your comments, Charlie :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)