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- In a Few Seconds -

I've seen death today
From one moment to the next
Smooth roads ... life ended










11.11.2017
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Phyllis Babcock Date: 11/21/2017 1:24:00 PM A good point we should tell someone we love them because you never know what the future holds. love phyl Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 11/21/2017 2:12:00 PM - Tomorrow it may be too late, Phyllis - - Thank you for visiting - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Christopher Bunton Date: 11/18/2017 11:11:00 PM Sad places on those roads. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 11/19/2017 1:57:00 PM - Thank you for visiting, Christopher - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

John Michaels Date: 11/18/2017 1:18:00 PM Indeed, it can be so sudden and those left behind struggle to make sense. A poignant but sensitive write, Anne-Lise. Regards, John. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 11/19/2017 1:56:00 PM - Thank you for visiting, John :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Andrea Dietrich Date: 11/15/2017 3:26:00 PM It's so true how life can be this way, and so sad. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 11/16/2017 4:28:00 AM - Thank you for visit and comment, Andrea :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Viv Wigley Date: 11/14/2017 10:21:00 PM Indeed, we are but light switches. A sad, lovely piece. Viv x Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 11/15/2017 4:18:00 AM - Nobody knows tomorrow - Thank you for visiting, Viv :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Nette Onclaud Date: 11/13/2017 2:03:00 PM such a deep write i am speechless and uplifted at the same time, anne... much enjoyed..huggs Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 11/13/2017 2:28:00 PM - Thank you for visiting, Nette - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Joanna Daniel Date: 11/13/2017 6:23:00 AM It's horrible to witness an accident, Anne-lise, three lines say so much:) Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 11/13/2017 8:15:00 AM - It is like a movie that plays over and over in my head - Thank you for visiting, Jo - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Arthur Vaso Date: 11/13/2017 3:02:00 AM I came to read again, in three lines you spoke volumes, that resonate with me. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 11/13/2017 8:13:00 AM - Always welcome, Arthur :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Akkina Downing Date: 11/12/2017 3:39:00 PM A heart touching my dear. Nicely done! Hugs and smiles :) Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 11/13/2017 2:34:00 AM - Thank you for visiting, Akkina - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Silent One Date: 11/12/2017 1:39:00 PM I didn't know you were a nurse... But it makes so much sense that you are... Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 11/12/2017 1:51:00 PM - I'm :)

Tim Smith Date: 11/12/2017 1:14:00 PM Life can be lost without a moment's notice... lovely A-L Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 11/12/2017 1:30:00 PM - So true ... and sad, Tim - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Gary Bateman Date: 11/12/2017 12:44:00 PM Hello Dear Anne-Lise, This one hits home with me too!! I've had my own experiences over the years, and my sister's family underwent a like tragedy earlier this year that is very well epitomized by the "blink of an eye" image you mention above. Extraordinary heartfelt and heart-rendering at that same time!! Ingrid and I hope all is well you!! Best Always, Gary Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 11/12/2017 1:29:00 PM - Yes, I remember that tragedy ... so terribly sad, dear Gary and Ingrid - Like a seed that never gets the chance to become a beautiful flower - hugs // Anne-Lise :) ... (I'm ok)

Silent One Date: 11/12/2017 8:56:00 AM This is really deep, from someone that has experienced close calls with death, this really appeals to me... Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 11/12/2017 1:20:00 PM - In my profession as a nurse I "know death" ... but this is so bloody and cold ... meaningless - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Russell Sivey Date: 11/12/2017 6:19:00 AM That is such a sad write, to see a life cease is a very traumatic event, no matter who you are and who the deceased is! Like you said, it's even worse when it is a child that dies! That is so terrible, I will pray for the families! Great Work my friend!! Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 11/12/2017 1:17:00 PM - In one second ... everything was changed ... a happy day becomes terribly sad, Russell - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Ravi Sathasivam Date: 11/12/2017 5:32:00 AM Excellent. Very sad but Well said. Hope you are OK. Thanks for sharing it. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 11/12/2017 6:16:00 AM - I'm okay, Ravi - My thoughts go to their families - Thank you for visiting - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Eve Roper Date: 11/11/2017 8:50:00 PM hope you are ok, Sunshine,, nicely done Hugs Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 11/12/2017 6:13:00 AM - Thank you for visiting, Eve - I'm okay - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Ilene Bauer Date: 11/11/2017 7:44:00 PM this is so true, anne-lise! we never know what's going to happen right around the corner. well said! Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 11/12/2017 6:13:00 AM - Nobody knows tomorrow, Ilene - Thank you for visiting - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Arthur Vaso Date: 11/11/2017 7:43:00 PM I hope you are well, nice poem! Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 11/12/2017 6:11:00 AM - Thank you for visiting, Arthur - I'm okay - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Dale Gregory Cozart Date: 11/11/2017 5:23:00 PM Aw, so sad. I hope everything is okay. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 11/12/2017 6:10:00 AM - I'm okay, Dale - My thoughts go to their families - Thank you for visiting - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison Date: 11/11/2017 4:10:00 PM oh what a tragedy Anne-Lise - life is so fragile:-)( hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 11/12/2017 6:08:00 AM - Special when children are involved - My thoughts go to their families - Thank you for visiting, Jan - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Vijay Pandit Date: 11/11/2017 3:29:00 PM Life is so fragile--you captured the incident well in your poem Anne-Lise! Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 11/12/2017 6:07:00 AM - A cruel way to die - I'm okay - My thoughts go to their families - Thank you for visiting, Vijay - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

James Marshall Goff Date: 11/11/2017 2:02:00 PM Nicely done AL..I would add guilt in reference to myself, but all apply....worthless quotient reaching fever pitch...need to shake it off, sorry so negative AL, not like me, just hitting a lot of frame crunching potholes lately...jimbo Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 11/11/2017 2:12:00 PM - Words to think about ... it applies to all of us, Jimbo - I'm there myself, lately - hugs //Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 11/11/2017 1:39:00 PM How divine my friend, Anne-Lise! Hugs! Much enjoyed! Today I posted as well! Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 11/11/2017 2:50:00 PM - A tragedy - Many thanks for your comment, my friend Demetrios - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Arturo Michael Date: 11/11/2017 1:28:00 PM I saw death too...and he is an unbelievable inspiration to live after, if you survive... All the best Anne Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 11/11/2017 2:55:00 PM - I witnessed death ... a human being was lost - Thank you for visiting, Arturo - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Joseph May Date: 11/11/2017 1:12:00 PM Life is very fleeting...Well said Anne... Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 11/11/2017 1:24:00 PM - A terrible car crash ... nobody I knew ... but it led to death - Thank you for visiting, Joseph - hugs // Anne-Lise :)