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- If Friends Were Flowers -

I look for many qualities in people 
Being the best version of yourself is number one
Having someone who understands you is a soothing thought
Without doubt or judgment,
because friends are there for us when we need them
A wise bear says a lot about friendship :
“If you live to be a 100, I want to live to be a 100 minus one day
so I never have to live without you.” ( Winnie-the-Pooh)


Friendship is the greatest joy of life
Hydrangeas, roses, carnations and chrysanthemum
Thank you for the flowers, light and warm greetings
God's peace, is the greeting they bring from my friend












11.06.2018
Qualities You Admire in Friends : Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Carolyn Devonshire
English is my second language

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5th place in the contest

Copyright © Anne-Lise Andresen | Year Posted 2018

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Bette Bavington Date: 9/27/2018 6:43:00 PM I think it is quite unique that no one is the same. I find it the same way with flowers. To compare them is to say each in their own way is beautiful. I think this is a hit. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 10/2/2018 12:59:00 PM - Bette, many thanks for visiting my poem :) - Your comment is welcome :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Haley Fisher Date: 7/6/2018 11:44:00 PM Congrats! I really loved the comparison of friends and flowers. All different and beautiful. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 7/7/2018 12:59:00 AM - Many thanks Haley, for congratulations on my contest poem: - If Friends Were Flowers - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Joseph May Date: 6/28/2018 11:59:00 AM Lovely write Anne...Congrats on your win.. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 7/2/2018 2:08:00 PM - Many thanks Joseph, for congratulations on my contest poem: - If Friends Were Flowers - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Susan Gentry Date: 6/27/2018 4:16:00 PM Congratulations on your win with this awesome poem about friendship! A great way to refer to friends as they are flowers. Very creative. :) Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 7/2/2018 2:08:00 PM - Many thanks Susan, for congratulations on my contest poem: - If Friends Were Flowers - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Fauxcroft Wade Date: 6/27/2018 8:25:00 AM Immense, congratulations on your win. Faux Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 7/2/2018 2:07:00 PM - Many thanks Faux, for congratulations on my contest poem: - If Friends Were Flowers - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 6/26/2018 8:57:00 PM What a lovely thought to think of friends as flowers. You would certainly be a 'For-get-me-not' Anne-Lise. I have always marveled at your use of English. Beautiful! Congratulations on your win! : ) xxoo Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 7/2/2018 2:07:00 PM - Many thanks Connie, for congratulations on my contest poem: - If Friends Were Flowers - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

John Gondolf Date: 6/26/2018 3:46:00 PM Anne-Lisa, congrats on your win for this wonderful friendship poem. John Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 7/2/2018 2:06:00 PM - Many thanks John, for congratulations on my contest poem: - If Friends Were Flowers - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison Date: 6/26/2018 2:27:00 PM Dropping back with my congrats Anne-Lise:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 7/2/2018 2:06:00 PM - Many thanks Jan, for congratulations on my contest poem: - If Friends Were Flowers - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Curtis Moorman Date: 6/26/2018 2:16:00 PM Anne-Lise, if you were a flower, you would be the most beautiful rose in a bouquet of flowers mad to adorn the coronation table of a soon to be crowned pageant queen. I love your poem. Congratulations. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 7/2/2018 2:06:00 PM - Many thanks Curtis, for congratulations on my contest poem: - If Friends Were Flowers - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Faraz Ajmal Date: 6/26/2018 2:08:00 PM Ahh, your whole poem was really wonderful but especially the line of winnie the poh, I absolutely love reading it, friends are treasures in life, no matter what problem is, what is the matter, they are always ready for you, everyone deserves good friends in life, right? And many congratulations on your well deserved win in the contest, this poem certainly was a joy to read Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 7/2/2018 2:06:00 PM - Many thanks Faraz, for congratulations on my contest poem: - If Friends Were Flowers - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham Date: 6/26/2018 1:07:00 PM Congratulations Sunshine. Tom Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 7/2/2018 2:05:00 PM - Many thanks Tom, for congratulations on my contest poem: - If Friends Were Flowers - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 6/26/2018 11:46:00 AM Congratulations on your fifth-place win, Sunshine. I absolutely adored the warmth in your poem and the moving quote from Winnie. Thank you for supporting the contest with this lovely poem. Hugs, Carolyn Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 7/2/2018 2:03:00 PM - Thank you for my fifth place in your contest, dear Carolyn - A pleasure to participate :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Phyllis Babcock Date: 6/13/2018 2:30:00 PM So lovely are your words my friend. love phyl Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 6/13/2018 2:34:00 PM - A pleasure you liked it, dear Phyllis :) - Many thanks for your friendly visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Lyric Man Date: 6/12/2018 6:35:00 PM Sunshine, your gentle words bring a lasting smile. Such wisdom in simplicity. Be yourself.. it's truly the secret to abundant joy. I think you probably know that very well! Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 6/13/2018 7:38:00 AM - Many thanks for the feedback on my poem :) - Always a pleasure, Chance Summer :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Warren Doll Date: 6/12/2018 4:14:00 PM Very touching poem, Anne-Lise. Your a true friend to many in Poetry Soup-Thanks! Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 6/13/2018 7:36:00 AM - Many thanks for the feedback on my poem, Warren :) - Always a pleasure :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Sunlite Wanter Date: 6/12/2018 10:45:00 AM Completely beautiful, Sunshine. So hard when you're older and lose your flowers one by one. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 6/12/2018 1:38:00 PM - A heart without flowers ... very sad, Sunlite - Many thanks for your friendly visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Amy Sell Date: 6/11/2018 7:52:00 PM I'm sincerely impressed that English is your second language, yet you have better command of it than a lot of people for whom it is their first and only language (including me)! Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 6/12/2018 1:36:00 PM - A great comment, thank you very much Amy - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Harry Horsman Date: 6/11/2018 2:50:00 PM Oh love this,,amazing poetry. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 6/12/2018 1:35:00 PM - Many thanks for your friendly visit and lovely comment, Harry :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Mike Gentile Date: 6/11/2018 12:22:00 PM Sincerely beautiful, Anne-Lise. Where would we be without friends and they are to be tended just like flowers. xxoo Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 6/12/2018 1:34:00 PM - A world where flowers grow in love and peace, Mike :) - Many thanks for your friendly visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Winged Warrior Date: 6/11/2018 10:45:00 AM Beautiful write on friendship Anne-Lise...anyone would be proud to be your friend...love and light...^WW^ Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 6/12/2018 1:32:00 PM - Many thanks for your friendly visit and sweet comment, W.W. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Vijay Pandit Date: 6/11/2018 5:53:00 AM You describe an ideal friendship Anne-Lise..the world would be such a wonderful place with friends like the ones you portrayed in this poem..best for a win. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 6/11/2018 8:39:00 AM - Welcome back, Vijay - Many thanks for your friendly visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Heidi Sands Date: 6/11/2018 5:48:00 AM Very nice Anne-Lise. I enjoyed this :) Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 6/11/2018 7:26:00 AM - Many thanks for your friendly visit and comment, Heidi :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Arturo Michael Date: 6/11/2018 5:35:00 AM Friends are like flowers...some are sweet others make you bleed from thorns...Nice write Anne-Lise...Have a nice day Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 6/11/2018 7:25:00 AM - I agree, Arturo :) - Many thanks for your friendly visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison Date: 6/11/2018 4:58:00 AM Hope your poem comes up roses and is on the winners list Anne-Lise:-) I've not even had chance to think about the contest yet!:-( hugs jan xx Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 6/11/2018 7:24:00 AM - Always nice with a bouquet of roses, Jan :) - Many thanks for your friendly visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 6/11/2018 3:15:00 AM Being a gardener my friend, Anne-Lise, I wouldn't agree more withh your tender poem! Hugs xxx Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 6/11/2018 3:32:00 AM - A friendship is both valuable and vulnerable - Friendship does not come by itself ... thanks for being my friend Demetrios :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

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