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- Field Of Forgiveness -

    The badger entering the underground labyrinth
    it is impossible to discover the stars at night
    In the drowsy dark caves of the mind
    trying to maintain the truth safe in the memory
    Clouds, slowly suffocate my courage
    While sipping the liqueur of bitterness
    Unspoken words die on the tongue, as seasons come and pass

    Ghosts in dirty rags
    Wounded feelings, in the shadow of the evening

    Forgive me, with the scent of lilies to sweeten the path of life
    The future belongs to those who believe in their dreams
    Field of forgiveness gives love renovated splendor
    From darkness, to flower - in the embrace of harmony

Copyright © Anne-Lise Andresen | Year Posted 2024

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Ink Empress Date: 12/17/2024 9:30:00 AM Dear anne lise, this is so well written with such exquisite wordplay and depth in what youv woven throughout! I love the picture youv used and also love how youv written “ In the drowsy dark caves of the mind trying to maintain the truth safe in the memory” somehow those words hit deep. Youv expressed so well and is such a heartfelt manner. Thank you for sharing. Congratulations on your well deserved win Login to Reply

Duke Beaufort Date: 12/7/2024 12:49:00 PM Anne-Lise, we do know that forgiveness ends the destructive cycle of anger and the ruinous thoughts that intrude on our daily lives. You're spot on with this thinking. How we can bring ourselves to enter the path of forgiveness requires reshaping how we think, which requires a considerable effort. This poem helps think about what we need to do. It does make life much sweeter for sure!!! Smiles! Login to Reply

Regina Elliott Date: 12/5/2024 7:42:00 AM A quite beauteous forgiveness poem, Anne-Lise. A resounding FAV! Especially in the Christmastide season, forgiveness is such a Christian virtue. My very best wishes for the contest with this worthy entry. Blessings xox x Login to Reply

Paige Hind Date: 12/4/2024 6:47:00 PM A beautiful perspective. You had some dark images....but you had a light ending. Login to Reply

Paul Callus Date: 12/4/2024 10:26:00 AM The poem as a whole is beautiful, Anne-Lise, and the metaphorical aspect of it appeals to me. Of course, the main topic is 'forgiveness'; without it we are condemned to darkness and bitter moments devoid of love. ~ Warm regards & hugs my friend // paul Login to Reply

Hilda Greenhough Date: 12/3/2024 6:26:00 PM Words speak a truth. Forgive with patience. The meter of this poem ties the metaphors into a story. A very clever style. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 12/4/2024 12:40:00 AM - Thank you very much Hilda, for your comment :) - hugs

Sotto Poet Date: 12/3/2024 3:20:00 PM Holding onto grievances really takes a toll on you over time. Forgiving can be difficult, but once you do, it feels great and helps you proceed forward. Wishing you all the best in the contest! Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 12/4/2024 12:39:00 AM - Thank you very much for your comment, Las :) - hugs

Andrea Dietrich Date: 12/3/2024 2:02:00 PM Wow you used a style that I think should be impressive to Ink. So lovely, Anne Lise Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 12/4/2024 12:39:00 AM - Thank you very much for your comment, Andrea :) - hugs

Beryl Edmonds Date: 12/3/2024 1:53:00 PM Forgiveness is good for your soul and the soul of the one you forgive too. Lovely poetry and picture… Beryl Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 12/4/2024 12:39:00 AM - Beryl, thank you very much for your comment :) - hugs

Paula Goldsmith Date: 12/3/2024 1:23:00 PM WOW!!! I enjoyed reading your creative write. Great Flower/Heart Picture...  It is always best to have Forgiveness. Thanks for writing on my write. "Good Luck" Hugs... Have a fun day writing away................ Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 12/4/2024 12:38:00 AM - Thank you very much Paula, for your comment :) - hugs

Tom Cunningham Date: 12/3/2024 1:03:00 PM Bearing grudges eats you up in the long run forgiven isn't easy sometimes but you feel good afterwards and able to move on. Good luck in the contest. Tom Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 12/4/2024 12:38:00 AM - Thank you very much for your comment, Tom :) - hugs