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- Friendship I Really Appreciate -

Three different countries, a warm friendship
More than I could dream about
Our friendship has blossomed 





- Dedication for : Gary Bateman and Liam McDaid

Gary Bateman has published a wonderful book February 19. 2015 : A book of selected poetry // "CONVERSATIONS WITH MY MUSE"
I am so lucky, I have it here in my hand :)



12.05.2015 A-L Andresen :)
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Julia Ward Date: 9/5/2015 4:52:00 PM I liked your warm tribute to Gary and Liam. Kind regards, Julia Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 9/5/2015 5:28:00 PM - My good friends :) - Thanks for visiting and comments, Julia - hugs // Anne-Lise :

Phyllis Babcock Date: 6/1/2015 3:20:00 PM Nice for friendships around the globe. I think I need to have a serious conversation with my muse very soon. lol love phyl Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 6/2/2015 4:11:00 AM .... something we all need, now and then :))) - Thanks for visiting and comments, Phyllis - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Vera Duggan Date: 5/28/2015 7:40:00 PM This is a lovely tribute to these two great poets, so very well written Anne Lise, yes it is great when you can form a great relationship without any expectations, so very well put my dear, Take care...........Vera..... Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 5/29/2015 2:48:00 AM - The longer we live and the more we think, the better price we learn to put on true friendship - Thanks for the nice visit and comments, dear Vera :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Angie Thomas Date: 5/19/2015 8:31:00 AM It's a very nice tribute to a wonderful friendship :) Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 5/19/2015 11:45:00 AM - Thanks for visiting and comments, Angie - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Sneha Rv Date: 5/15/2015 9:44:00 AM That's wonderful!! :D :D Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 5/15/2015 10:45:00 AM - Thanks for the nice visit and comments, Sneha :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Peter Dome Date: 5/15/2015 3:48:00 AM Such a great tribute, sure they will be pleased. well done. best wishes. Pete. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 5/15/2015 3:53:00 AM - Sorry Peter :) - Thanks for the nice visit and comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 5/15/2015 3:51:00 AM - Dear Kim, in the book to Gary you will find fellow poets: Ingrid Krukenberg Bateman (Garys wife) - Liam McDaid - Michael Clarke and (me) Anne-Lise Andresen - Thanks for the nice visit and comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Kp Nunez Date: 5/15/2015 3:43:00 AM Beautiful thoughts on friendship, dear Anne. I'm happy for you. This is a very good tribute for the two gentlemen. Hugs! Kim :-) Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 5/15/2015 3:52:00 AM - Dear Kim, in the book to Gary you will find fellow poets: Ingrid Krukenberg Bateman (Garys wife) - Liam McDaid - Michael Clarke and (me) Anne-Lise Andresen - Thanks for the nice visit and comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Andrea Dietrich Date: 5/14/2015 3:57:00 PM It's so nice the friendships we can make here. I find myself blessed as well, Anne lise. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 5/15/2015 2:15:00 AM - Share beautiful words, thoughts and friendship ........ it makes everyone happy - Thanks for the nice visit and comments, Andrea :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Bl Devnath Date: 5/13/2015 10:47:00 AM May God bless you all every time and bless you to keep wonderful friendship relationship sound. Beautifully done. Loved always, my lovely lovely friend,bl Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 5/13/2015 12:58:00 PM - The longer we live and the more we think, the better price we learn to put on true friendship - Thanks for the nice visit and comments, my friend Bl :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Liam Mcdaid Date: 5/13/2015 6:06:00 AM reading all the wonderful comments brought such a warm smile glowing deeply in the heart thank you everyone and anne lise for being such a beautiful friend and gary love the book it has brought me so much joy reading pieces to my family bless you all Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 5/13/2015 12:53:00 PM - I was surprised by the poem on page 115 in the book :) - I'm really proud of that poem !!!! - Thanks to you both Liam and Gary - <3 & hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Hannington Mumo Date: 5/13/2015 2:46:00 AM I'm in love with your short nifty pieces. I think I'll start professing this sub-trade of haikus and kimos. 7++!! Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 5/13/2015 12:45:00 PM - I like to write both Haiku and Kimo - Thanks for the nice visit and comments, Hannington :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser Date: 5/12/2015 11:10:00 PM :) so nice to have friends all over the world.. :) Im glad you consider me one.. hugs Nd hugs.. ~olive eloisa Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 5/13/2015 12:43:00 PM - Olive dear, yes you are a great friend ..... a smiling young lady with a big heart :) - Thanks for the nice visit and comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Emile Pinet Date: 5/12/2015 3:11:00 PM A delightful poem full of joy filled energy. Emile. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 5/13/2015 12:40:00 PM - A great pleasure to share :) - Thanks for the nice visit and comments, Emile :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tim Smith Date: 5/12/2015 1:54:00 PM A terrific dedication to some beautiful poets...lovely Tim Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 5/13/2015 12:39:00 PM .... yes, some beautiful poets !! - Thanks for the nice visit and comments, Tim :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Eileen Manassian Date: 5/12/2015 12:49:00 PM I'm so happy for you, Sunshine. These are true gentlemen, indeed. :) Lovely piece you've written here. I've written a poem about a mutual friend of ours. It's my latest poem. Hugs Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 5/13/2015 12:38:00 PM - I knew who you meant before I read the poem, dear Eileen - I'm glad there are great friends here at "soup" - Thanks for the nice visit and comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Corrina Leblond Date: 5/12/2015 10:03:00 AM The best of friendships often withstand miles and oceans, so nice to hear how you have been lucky this way :) Hugs Corrina Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 5/13/2015 12:35:00 PM - Some friends I wish was closer,so I could give them a properly hug :) - Thanks for the nice visit and comments, Corrina :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Gary Bateman Date: 5/12/2015 8:44:00 AM Hello My Dear Anne-Lise, You really surprised me with this one!! (I will let Liam know as he is away for the day from his home in Ireland, and will see your "Kimo" write here later PM.) And, I'm both very thankful and overwhelmed with your endorsement of my new book. (What better advertisement could I possibly ask for??) This is a tribute that makes me blush and leaves me quite humbled too. I'm sure that Liam will feel that same. A three-country friendship for sure! 7 + FAV! Best Always, Gary Login to Reply Gary Bateman Date: 5/12/2015 3:10:00 PM With you in my court on my behalf Dear Anne-Lise, I could not ask for a better friend or cheerleader for my new book, other than Liam who is the very same way, ditto . . . ditto, 100 Percent!! I really do appreciate all that you've said and done on my behalf. I'm glad you like the book!! Best!! Gary Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 5/12/2015 2:47:00 PM - I'm so glad you liked my little thank you (for lovely friendship), dear Gary - Best of luck with your book, hope that other here at "soup" want to own this magnificent book !!! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Nandita Das Date: 5/12/2015 7:53:00 AM How truly lovely friendships blossom here at poetrysoup. Feel blessed to be a part of this group. Very beautiful kimo...7 Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 5/12/2015 8:10:00 AM - I'm glad you enjoy my little kimo poem, thanks for nice visit and comments Nandita - I can recommend Gary's book .... A wonderful book !!! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

David Meade Date: 5/12/2015 7:51:00 AM A rich and wonderful blessing -- friends! All three of you are such a delight to read . . . a hint at what is possible between countries. Write on!! Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 5/12/2015 8:08:00 AM - Thanks for the nice visit and comments David, I can recommend Gary's book .... A wonderful book !!! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison Date: 5/12/2015 7:42:00 AM That my friend is the beauty of soup bringing us together with people we would never have met if it wasn't for poetry bringing us together:-) A lovely tribute to two wonderful writers:-) Hugs jan xx Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 5/12/2015 8:06:00 AM - Yes, if one meets "the right people" - The world may be "cold" ..... but there is still love and friendship - Thank you my friend Jan, I can recommend Gary's book .... A wonderful book !!! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)