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- Escape From Reality -

To evaluate my own behavior
                                     from an objective angle
                                          How many rooms
                                          has the emperor?
                                      Enthusiasm and passion
                                       an escape from reality

                                      Meditation in a labyrinth
                                   They have fascinated people
                                      ever since ancient times

                                         A place to get lost,
                                   challenges in the uncertain
                                 inner discomfort, self-reflection
                                      and stress management

                                      Wander restlessly around
                                 in a comprehensive trail system
                                          Trying to find focus,
                                      turn the loss into victory

                                    It's not as easy as it sounds
                                       Fear, swirling and sweat
                               You live but are not completely sure
                                              how or why

                                            To be deprived
                                        all free tickets in life

                                     The entrance is our birth,
                                            the walk is life
                                             exit is death





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                                               01.11.2020
                                        Sun :) - A-L Andresen :)
                                  Copyright © All Rights Reserved

                                       Ambedo Poetry Contest
                                      Sponsored by: Silent One
                                       2nd place in the contest

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Sand Blown

Date: 2/28/2021 12:45:00 PM

...nicely writ....meditation reflects not just the self but the world of the self too....its like temporarily set aside : ) stan sand

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/1/2021 1:43:00 AM

- Many thanks for visiting and comment, Stan :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Aamena Kazi

Date: 11/23/2020 9:52:00 AM

I LOVED UR POEM. IT HAS DEEP MEANING

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 11/24/2020 11:52:00 AM

- Many thanks for visiting and comment, Aamena :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Newton Ranaweera

Date: 11/6/2020 2:04:00 AM

Congratulations, Anne-Lise, on your excellent placement in the contest!!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 11/6/2020 2:52:00 AM

- Many thanks for the congratulations, Newton :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 11/5/2020 11:47:00 PM

Back here to congratulate on your win dear Anne! You did a wonderful job... Hugs.. ~ Ani

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 11/6/2020 2:52:00 AM

- Many thanks for the congratulations, Ani :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 11/5/2020 7:38:00 PM

Wow! Superb imagery and perfect conclusion! Congrats! :)

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 11/6/2020 2:51:00 AM

- Many thanks for the visit and congratulations, U.S. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

John Watt

Date: 11/5/2020 6:39:00 PM

So thought-provoking and an intriguing image as well. Congrats on your win. Hugs ~ John

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 11/6/2020 2:51:00 AM

- Many thanks for the visit and congratulations, John :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Rasitha Ranasinghe

Date: 11/5/2020 1:57:00 PM

It's a great writing Anne. Enjoyed very much. congratulations on your placement

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 11/6/2020 2:50:00 AM

- Many thanks for the visit and congratulations, Rasitha :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Gary Smith

Date: 11/5/2020 1:53:00 PM

Excellent Anne-Lise, congrats. :)

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 11/6/2020 2:50:00 AM

- Many thanks for the visit and congratulations, Gary :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Silent One

Date: 11/5/2020 6:23:00 AM

You did this really well, profound and philosophical and full of wisdom my friend.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 11/5/2020 6:30:00 AM

- Thank you very much for my place on your winning list, S.O. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Akkina Downing

Date: 11/4/2020 2:46:00 PM

This is a WOW, it’s a great write, and I enjoyed it a lot :)

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 11/5/2020 6:31:00 AM

- Akkina, many thanks for visiting and your WOW comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 11/4/2020 1:53:00 AM

So well penned dear Anne... and an amazing picture too.. hugs..:) ~ Ani

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 11/4/2020 1:56:00 AM

- Ani, many thanks for visiting and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Joanna Daniel

Date: 11/4/2020 1:06:00 AM

Thought provoking write, Anne-lise:)

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 11/4/2020 1:48:00 AM

- Many thanks for visiting and comment, Jo :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Angela Crabtree

Date: 11/3/2020 7:17:00 PM

Great verse, Anne-Lise. The last three lines ends it perfectly :)

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 11/4/2020 1:48:00 AM

- Angela, many thanks for visiting and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Newton Ranaweera

Date: 11/3/2020 12:15:00 PM

An excellent write, Anne-Lise, for Silent One's Ambedo contest!!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 11/4/2020 1:47:00 AM

- Many thanks Newton, for visiting and comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 11/3/2020 11:01:00 AM

Good write Anne-Lise, full of superb imagery and insightful thought too. Trust you're well , blessings always,Gordon

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 11/4/2020 1:47:00 AM

- Many thanks for visiting and comments, Gordon :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 11/3/2020 4:41:00 AM

Succinct and beautiful; makes me want to read the masters again.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 11/3/2020 5:42:00 AM

- Caren, many thanks for visiting and comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Patricia Opel Jaye

Date: 11/2/2020 6:37:00 PM

Wow Sun Shine I love reading this that's just what life is about to enter it's free and the exit is death but what goes on between life and death is the whole web we weave. I really enjoyed the illustration I will plan on reading more of your poetry have a good evening stay safe Patricia.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 11/3/2020 1:54:00 AM

- Many thanks for visiting and comments, Patricia :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 11/2/2020 6:19:00 AM

Great! Love the ending...life as a maze!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 11/3/2020 1:53:00 AM

- Many thanks Kim, for visiting and comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 11/1/2020 11:30:00 PM

We all have a beginning and an end, except for our souls. That would live forever. ~~

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 11/3/2020 1:52:00 AM

- True, Victor :) - Many thanks for visiting and comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham

Date: 11/1/2020 3:24:00 PM

Interesting verse Anne, the ending is perfect, good luck Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 11/3/2020 1:51:00 AM

- Many thanks for visiting and comments, Tom :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

David Mchattie

Date: 11/1/2020 3:22:00 PM

A real thinkr'. Well penned. I love it. Stay well my friend.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 11/3/2020 1:51:00 AM

- David, many thanks for visiting and comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

W.A. Cholt

Date: 11/1/2020 2:35:00 PM

A very interesting poem.I can relate to the thoughts, ideas and feelings that you express in such a clear and cogent fashion. Best wishes for the contest.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 11/3/2020 1:51:00 AM

- Many thanks W.A., for visiting and comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)