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- Fantabulous -

Being present in the moment
                            When the wind blows from a cloud
                         the trees whisper in the gentle breeze

                                      A blush of poppies
                                as a kiss from wine-red lips
                              Multiple endless paths to walk
                                 between shadowy arches
                                         of velvet moss

                                   A gesticulating cuckoo
                               placed at the top of the trees
                         Poor bird that has no nest of its own
                                       Wish for something
                          ... maybe your wish will come true

Copyright © Anne-Lise Andresen | Year Posted 2023

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Valsa George Date: 6/26/2023 4:46:00 AM Beautiful poem and a lovely image. Altogerher fantabulous ! Congratulations on your first place win, dear Anne. Hugs Login to Reply

Paula Goldsmith Date: 6/24/2023 9:24:00 AM Congratulations on your win. A beautiful write/picture. I love this one. Hugs... Have a blessed day/weekend writing away.................. Login to Reply

Paul Callus Date: 6/24/2023 9:05:00 AM Back with congratulations, Anne-Lise! My neck aches from trying to see you on the top of the podium :) Smiles & Hugs // paul Login to Reply

Christuraj Alex Date: 6/23/2023 9:27:00 PM Very beautiful scenic narration. Congratulations! Login to Reply

Sotto Poet Date: 6/23/2023 7:28:00 PM Back with heartfelt congratulations on your podium contest win with this lovely poem. Blessings Login to Reply

Speaks Volumes Date: 6/23/2023 5:07:00 PM I wished your poem would win, and my wish came true. Such a splendid lilting poem, bringing images of delight yet envy. So well done Anne Lise. Login to Reply

Mystic Rose Rose Date: 6/23/2023 4:42:00 AM ah, a cryptic mystical write with great assimilation and valor Anne, your beauty is unbreakable, so is the bird you speak of, he makes any branch his home, and he is strong, so are you xo Login to Reply

Frederic Parker Date: 6/22/2023 11:14:00 AM To be present in the moment with wine-red lips can cause even the poppies to blush...really nice poetry dear poet...good luck Login to Reply

Sotto Poet Date: 6/22/2023 8:27:00 AM I really like the metaphors you made with your words, Anne-Lise, and I think your poem ended so well. It seems like the cuckoo bird wishes it could make its own special nests like the other birds do. Good luck with the contest Login to Reply

Vijay Pandit Date: 6/22/2023 6:42:00 AM Beautiful poetry, Anne-Lise. Much enjoyed the imagery you convey. Login to Reply

Joe Dimino Date: 6/22/2023 3:23:00 AM Enchanting writing! Your words breathe, are alive with poetic sound and vision. Wonderful creation. Thank you. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 6/22/2023 6:14:00 AM - Many thanks for your lovely comment, Joe :) - hugs

Jan Allison Date: 6/21/2023 12:54:00 PM fantabulous indeed i especially love the blush of poppies stanza the imagery is a joy to read sweet Anne-Lise xx Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 6/21/2023 1:03:00 PM - A blush of poppies in a green forest is a beautiful sight, Jan :) - Many thanks for your comment :) - hugs

Ilene Bauer Date: 6/21/2023 11:46:00 AM A fantabulous poem, Anne-Lise! Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 6/21/2023 12:05:00 PM - Many thanks for your comment, Ilene :) - hugs

Jay Narain Date: 6/21/2023 11:45:00 AM Fabulous lines in poem. Cuckoo does not raise its chicks; the male ones sing well. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 6/21/2023 12:05:00 PM - A bad mother ... lays eggs in someone else's nest - Many thanks for your comment, Jay :) - hugs

Paul Callus Date: 6/21/2023 11:31:00 AM I love you fantabulous imagery, Anne-Lise, and I like how your poem ends. Probably that cuckoo wishes it could built original nests like other birds do :) Regards & Hugs // paul Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 6/21/2023 11:34:00 AM - Under the cuckoo you can make three wishes, Paul - as the old saying goes :) - Many thanks for your comment :) - hugs

Victor Buhagiar Date: 6/21/2023 9:52:00 AM A cuckoo always steals the nests of others. An ingenious poem with plenty of imagery. Hugs Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 6/21/2023 10:52:00 AM - A lazy bird, Victor :))) - Many thanks for your comment :) - hugs