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- Haiku X 47 - Is Life Just a Door -

The end of the road When a man grows old and gray Picture of life cracks End of dignity No bright lights in the tunnel Tower at world's end When life's sun goes down Thoughts on life diversity Stand fast when it storms 20.02.2015 A-L Andresen :) Copyright © All Rights Reserved

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Phyllis Babcock

Date: 3/6/2015 1:52:00 PM

Stand fast when it storms says a lot about life on the whole. Nicely done on this series of haiku. love phyl

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/6/2015 2:08:00 PM

-Thanks, Phyllis for the nice visit and comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Laura Leiser

Date: 3/2/2015 10:52:00 AM

Wonderful poetry, Anne Lise! Beautiful :)

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/2/2015 12:04:00 PM

-Thanks, Laura for the nice visit and comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Janet Eaton

Date: 2/26/2015 6:09:00 AM

Powerful words Anne Lise. Great write Hugs Janet

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/26/2015 7:28:00 AM

- Janet, thanks for the nice visit and comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

M. L. Kiser

Date: 2/25/2015 5:05:00 PM

Sad...we often feel that sun go down, but inside we know that in truth...it's just rising. Souls are eternal and simply migrate to their next task.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/26/2015 2:55:00 AM

- The thought of getting old and helpless scares me M.L. - thanks for nice visit and lovely comments - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Poesy Relish

Date: 2/24/2015 8:53:00 AM

A lovely Haiku my friend, ... old or young, life is to be lived...

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/24/2015 11:57:00 AM

- Thanks for nice visit and lovely comments, Nadiya - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Dorian Petersen Potter

Date: 2/23/2015 5:31:00 PM

Very powerful pen, Anne- Lise! Your haiku suit is very heart-felt and full of so much caring, my dearest friend. I know so many of the elderly don't receive the proper care anywhere that they're entitled to. Some stories are so very sad it breaks my heart and brings tears to my eyes just to hear about them. I wish you a very lovely day! Truly golden pen! A 7+ from me! In his light! God bless!:) Love n' hugs! xxx D.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/24/2015 11:57:00 AM

- Thanks for nice visit, a 7 and lovely comments, Dorian - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Shane Cooper

Date: 2/23/2015 1:01:00 AM

A beautiful Haiku Anne Lise. Though i do not think that dignity must come to an end "when life's sun goes down." I believe that dignity lives within a persons soul and cannot be affected by the outside world. A poem by Dylan Thomas comes to mind, "Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rage at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light." This is so poignant. Life should not be surrendered meekly that is the true loss of dignity. love Shane xxx

Shane Cooper
Date: 2/23/2015 8:20:00 AM

:-) stay safe my dear friend.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/23/2015 8:17:00 AM

- Thank you my friend, Shane :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Shane Cooper
Date: 2/23/2015 8:11:00 AM

Dearest Anne-Lise I am sorry for your anguish, it is so hard to be able to do what you have done. The wish to keep ones parents with you when they become so dependant is something that most people cannot achieve. I understand how difficult it must be for you, I can see it in your words. Please take care of yourself my friend. All my love Shane xxx

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/23/2015 7:37:00 AM

- Dear Shane - Yes, you're right - (I have worked as a nurse for 36 years) - However, it is very much about: "time" - money - care - I have seen this for many years, and it's not just my father .... . there are those who have it much worse than he has - Politics and responsibilities ..... - I have "nursed" my father for 4 years now, I'm tired ...... so tired - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Shane Cooper
Date: 2/23/2015 4:06:00 AM

I do understand what you are saying. I spent a lot of time at the nursing home my grandmother was in, I used to chat with many of of the residents and help out where i could. My wife is also a nurse who does home care respite nursing mostly with the elderly. It is a hard job when you grow fond of people knowing full well that the next time you go to see them they may no longer be alive. love Shane xxx

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/23/2015 3:24:00 AM

- Sick and old people can not stand the storm alone ..... it is not "beautiful" or dignity ... it becomes a "struggle" to survive from day to day .............. from hour to hour - Thanks for nice visit and lovely comments, Shane - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

James Peranteau

Date: 2/22/2015 10:24:00 PM

Your writes aren't even thought provoking.....they are just down-right the TRUTH ! Dang......one of the classes in school should teach the progression of age...heck, they prepare us for college; for jobs....dang, even sex education........you mean they can't squeeeeeeze a little ol' man course in there...or two...hehehe ! Great write Anna Lise. Have a blessed week.........much love, james

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/23/2015 3:13:00 AM

- I mean, even if you are sick, helpless and old, all people have rights in life - even if it is the last journey of life - dignity! - Do not be left lonely with diapers - be left in the their own feces to it suits someone come to help them in the toilet ...... it is one example .... but much more, James - // Anne-Lise :)

David Meade

Date: 2/22/2015 5:18:00 PM

When our usefulness is used up . . . even then, we still have value. Outstanding write dear friend.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/23/2015 3:18:00 AM

- We have ..... but will not be treated with dignity by society ...... - Thanks for nice visit and lovely comments, David - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 2/22/2015 3:07:00 PM

the golden path of light shines beautifully in this pen anne lise wisdom beams in lifes storms wishing you a blessed beautiful day pal

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/23/2015 3:16:00 AM

- One must have strong back and legs to be able to stand - a hard time! - Thanks for nice visit and lovely comments, Liam - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus

Date: 2/22/2015 2:18:00 PM

Getting old can't just be pushed under the carpet! The most we can do is face up to it. This is what you have done with this string of haiku. Hopefully we'll get there with dignity:) hugs /x/ paul

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/22/2015 2:44:00 PM

-SO TRUE !!! : "Getting old can't just be pushed under the carpet!"

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/22/2015 2:36:00 PM

- Dignity is so important! - Thanks for nice visit and lovely comments, Paul - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 2/22/2015 7:45:00 AM

Excellent. Deep write with well penned. Enjoyed. Tfs

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/22/2015 12:21:00 PM

- Ravi, thanks for nice visit and lovely comments - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Len Gasun

Date: 2/22/2015 5:17:00 AM

An excellent poem with words of wisdom you've lovingly shared to us my very dear friend, Anne Lise. I love it and so enjoyed. Thanks a lot for sharing. Have a great weekend my very dear friend! love lots and biggest hugs, Leonora

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/22/2015 12:20:00 PM

- Dear friend Leonora, thanks for nice visit and lovely comments - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 2/22/2015 12:14:00 AM

you uplift me thus sunday, anne.. yes, I was drowsy for days--had pharyngitis.. beautiful verse.. huggs

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/22/2015 4:32:00 AM

- Nette, thanks for nice visit and lovely comments - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

David Mohn

Date: 2/21/2015 9:30:00 PM

lovely honesty...nicely written Anne Lise

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/22/2015 4:32:00 AM

- David, thanks for nice visit and lovely comments - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Bl Devnath

Date: 2/21/2015 11:43:00 AM

Extreme point of life's philosophy beautifully done, my lovely friend. Insightful poem. Loved always, my lovely friend,bl

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/22/2015 4:31:00 AM

- Bl, thanks for nice visit and lovely comments - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/20/2015 3:13:00 PM

Interesting work about aging..Growing old is not for sissies for sure...Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/22/2015 4:30:00 AM

- The thought of getting old and helpless scares me Sara - thanks for nice visit and lovely comments - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Emile Pinet

Date: 2/20/2015 11:36:00 AM

Your descriptive flow of words gave light to the thoughts conjured up by this poem. Emile. #7

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/22/2015 4:29:00 AM

- Emile, thanks for nice visit, a 7 and lovely comments - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Harry Horsman

Date: 2/20/2015 10:56:00 AM

Oh so scary, Anne Lise. but this kind of poetry makes one think hard about life,,,that's the power of your poetry

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/22/2015 4:28:00 AM

- Yes, the thought of getting old and helpless scares me Harry - thanks for nice visit and lovely comments - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison

Date: 2/20/2015 9:32:00 AM

such a deep write Anne Lise - makes me think of my lovely dad - he retains his dignity - that to me is the most important thing - I know dark days are ahead for me soon:-) this poem touched me deeply my friend:-( Hugs jan xx 7 xx

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/20/2015 12:17:00 PM

- How is it in Norway too - This time (yesterday) he came home by ambulance - Can not imagine getting old, sick and helpless ....... a scary thought - Warmed thoughts to you and your - yes, I think both you and me have a sad time ahead for us :( hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison
Date: 2/20/2015 12:07:00 PM

Oh Anne lise that is so so heartbreaking -my heart goes out to you and to him :-( There are so many lessons they could learn regarding the care of the elderly - when she had a fall in 2009 and was 3 months in hospital I got a call to say they wanted to send my mum home in a taxi - she was aged 86 with a brain injury - it beggars belief they can do these things:-( Hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/20/2015 11:58:00 AM

- Right, it is the life of my father who is ebbing away - Transported home from hospital without clothes and teeth, completely helpless - Dignity ??? - Thank you for friendly visits and comments dear Jan - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jenny Jae

Date: 2/20/2015 9:00:00 AM

" Tower at world's end " Great lines Anne Lise :) Your comments are very supporting too :) Hugs // Jenny

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/20/2015 12:31:00 PM

- Jenny, thanks for nice visit and lovely comments - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 2/20/2015 8:26:00 AM

inspiring though Anne Lise.. :) thanks much for sharing.. :) hugs and hugs.....//olive eloisa

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/20/2015 12:31:00 PM

- Olive, thanks for nice visit and lovely comments - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty

Date: 2/20/2015 7:01:00 AM

Loved the second one so much "Tower at world's end" ha..love Anne Lise...

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/20/2015 12:08:00 PM

- Rajat, thanks for nice visit and lovely comments - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 2/20/2015 6:59:00 AM

Life, at any age, has its beauty to offer! Very profound and well- expressed Haiku, dear Anne-Lise! Life is eternal for one never stops existing! Have a wonderful weekend my friend!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/20/2015 12:24:00 PM

- Yes, I know my friend Demetrios .... older and wiser! - (Read my comments at Jan) - hugs

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 2/20/2015 12:15:00 PM

Beauty of the soul and of the spirit! I am older than you, dear Anne-Lise!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/20/2015 12:07:00 PM

- Unfortunately, no beauty in this picture dear Demetrios - Thanks for nice visit and lovely comments - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Eileen Manassian

Date: 2/20/2015 6:34:00 AM

Deep questions, Sunshine. Yes...we do need to contemplate where life is taking us....Hugs!!!! Stand fast when it storms....lovely line

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/20/2015 12:02:00 PM

- Thank you for your words and visits, Eileen - hugs // Anne-Lise :)