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- Earth - Air - Water - Fire -

                                    God created the earth
                                    everything has a logic
                                    A gorgeous place, but
                            affected by blameworthy choice

                                       Lend us clean air
                                       its touch so light
                               Breathe... the lungs satisfied
                                         a gift so dear

                                  Life-giving water stream
                                       You fill your glass
                                      a matter of course
                              Several different water qualities

                                      The red fire blazes
                                           is it for love
                                          or is it hate ?
                                    Eyes with tender tears

Copyright © Anne-Lise Andresen | Year Posted 2024

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Nancy Kaufman Date: 2/28/2024 3:05:00 PM Dear Anne-Lise, Congratulations on winning your contest with this heartful and worthy poem. Enjoyed reading it.. Login to Reply

Bj Legros Kelley Date: 2/27/2024 11:24:00 PM This is beautiful Anne-Lise. I see why it won first place. I also love the image you shared with your lovely poem, perfect <3 Login to Reply

Joe Maverick Date: 2/26/2024 9:35:00 AM Congratulations on the 1st place Anne-lise Also I found it a thoughtful read ' Login to Reply

Duke Beaufort Date: 2/26/2024 6:33:00 AM The environmental message comes through and the spiritual quality you create makes this a thought provoking read. Indeed the world could be a great place if we’d only take the trouble to understand our surroundings. Login to Reply

Yolanda Nicholsen Date: 2/24/2024 12:29:00 PM This is such a beautiful write many blessings sweetie. Login to Reply

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 2/23/2024 8:14:00 PM Sunshine smile do you mind if I call you this sometime I have always thought of you as rays of sunshine as you spread your light over your answer this one being no exception . Stupendous poetry. Congratulations on your win dear friend. Lots of of love and hugs Jennifer Login to Reply

Ink Empress Date: 2/22/2024 2:13:00 AM What a soulful take on the seasons. Very well written in such a deeply moving manner dear anne lise. I loved this. Well deserved win really, congratulations Login to Reply

Hilda Greenhough Date: 2/21/2024 7:00:00 PM Thanks for this poem of environmental issues. Good luck with the contest. Login to Reply

Unseeking Seeker Date: 2/21/2024 5:38:00 PM Beautiful poem and a lovely picture to go with it ~ warmest congratulations on your win, Anne Lise Login to Reply

Kim Rodrigues Date: 2/21/2024 3:20:00 PM Congratulations, dear one! Login to Reply

Speaks Volumes Date: 2/21/2024 2:37:00 PM A terrific poem on the essentials of life Anne-Lise. A worthy winner. congratulations. Hugs Login to Reply

Marilene Evans Date: 2/21/2024 1:49:00 PM The four elements of nature, so vividly described... with a twist of contrast on fire. Excellent. Congratulations. Login to Reply

Silent One Date: 2/21/2024 12:24:00 PM An excellent take on the contest.. Congratulations on your win.. Login to Reply

Paula Goldsmith Date: 2/21/2024 8:36:00 AM Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your creative, Earth-Air-Water-Fire write again. Love your great picture/ending. Have a blessed day............. Login to Reply

Mystic Rose Rose Date: 2/21/2024 5:37:00 AM You create magic so easily dear friend, hope you have a fantastic day with much more poetry and love in it. Congrats on a job well done. :) Login to Reply

Tom Cunningham Date: 2/21/2024 12:50:00 AM Quite a thought provoking verse Anne-Lise, you rose well to the challenge. Congratulations to you on your win. Tom Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 2/20/2024 9:08:00 PM Nicely done. Not many poets went with this theme. Congrats Login to Reply

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 2/20/2024 4:50:00 PM This is a reminder to Man to mend his ways to avoid hubris. Thank you for sharing such a poetic composition, dearest Anne-Lise. Blessings. Login to Reply

Abdullah Alhemaidy Date: 2/20/2024 3:43:00 PM Wonderful write! Login to Reply

Kim Rodrigues Date: 2/20/2024 3:09:00 PM Very nice pic and poem! Login to Reply

Joseph May Date: 2/20/2024 2:59:00 PM Very nicely done Anne, Congrats on your win Login to Reply

Sotto Poet Date: 2/20/2024 2:15:00 PM Anne, This poem is exquisitely crafted, filled with vivid imagery that effortlessly captures the divine essence present in nature. The portrayal of earth, water, air, and fire as the fundamental life forms is an impressive feat, showcasing a profound understanding of creation. Exceptional work indeed. Login to Reply

Sara Kendrick Date: 2/20/2024 12:57:00 PM Yes, a fire in the fireplace can be romantic and then a fire can be to kill or cover up a murder. Thanks for sharing this one with us and for dropping by my page. Sara K Login to Reply

Paula Goldsmith Date: 2/20/2024 12:39:00 PM I enjoyed reading your creative, Earth-Air-Water-Fire write. Great picture/ending. "Good Luck" Hugs... Have a wonderful/blessed day writing away.......... Login to Reply