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Its not too late to fix this up is it?

This photo is one of my favorites Objects which are naturally decaying Have left a rose and a couple of leaves although it reminiscent of dying It show the striking beauty of decay memories that will fall to the bottom In a gray mist of past identities a life's work abandoned and forgotten In folding of the wings over the nest When you awaken in the morning hush Remember the best times, children's laughter Every velvet evening ~ sunset a blush ~~~ 22.09.2020 Sun :) - A-L Andresen :) Copyright © All Rights Reserved - Writing Challenge - Decay - Sponsored by: Constance La France (10 syllables in each line ) 3rd place in the contest

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Gary Smith

Date: 9/30/2020 5:57:00 AM

A lovely poem Anne-Lise, congrats. :)

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 10/2/2020 1:35:00 AM

- Thank you very much, Gary :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Eve Roper

Date: 9/29/2020 9:56:00 PM

Well written, Sunshine, you described it so well. Congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 10/2/2020 1:35:00 AM

- Eve, many thanks for the visit, comments and congratulations :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Sigrid Ermine

Date: 9/29/2020 5:11:00 PM

Oh, darling Sunshine. What a gem you've contributed. Such a true and necessary message, keep our bubbas close... Poetically written, so divine final stanza.... Also great picture, wouldn't you love this cottage... I would restore it..! Congratulations on Win!!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 10/2/2020 1:34:00 AM

- Sad to let it decay, Sigrid - Many thanks for the visit, comments and congratulations :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Constance La France

Date: 9/29/2020 1:56:00 PM

Sunshine, congratulations on your win in my Decay Writing Challenge with this wonderful poem, great pic too _Constance

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 10/2/2020 1:31:00 AM

- Thank you very much for my place on your winning list, Constance :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Newton Ranaweera

Date: 9/29/2020 1:32:00 PM

I am back here to congratulate on your win, Anne-Lise!!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 10/2/2020 1:33:00 AM

- Thank you very much, Newton :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 9/29/2020 12:05:00 PM

Bittersweet remembrance of that which is losing its 'life'. Congratulations on the win Anne-Lise! Linda

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 10/2/2020 1:32:00 AM

- Many thanks for the visit, comments and congratulations, Linda :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 9/24/2020 10:01:00 AM

I really like Jo DiMino's comment - what John Keats said - so so true - I believe do onto others as you would hath them do onto you - the memories you create will never wither and die - physically perhaps, but never in your mind. Beautiful write Anne-Lise. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 9/24/2020 12:56:00 PM

- And we will not forget ... something leaves traces and gives room for reflection :) - Many thanks for the lovely comments, sister Jenny :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Panagiota Romios

Date: 9/22/2020 6:00:00 PM

What a wonderful home, memories_ All in touching lines. Pangie xx

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 9/23/2020 9:56:00 AM

- Panagiota, many thanks for the lovely comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Joe Dimino

Date: 9/22/2020 5:42:00 PM

As John Keats said: his name (life) was writ in water -- to be absorbed back into sky or flow out to sea, to nameless vastness. What matters most, is not what we write or create in a physical sense -- it is the good we do one another...or the bad.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 9/23/2020 9:56:00 AM

- Many thanks for the great comments, Joe :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

V. Deepa

Date: 9/22/2020 12:08:00 PM

Wow..lovely photo with true happy memories connected to it..!!:-)But it shouldn't be left to die ...:-( Anyways you have created a excellent piece dear Anne mam.My best wishes for you to win the contest.:-)Take care.Much love:-)

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 9/22/2020 12:13:00 PM

- The only thing that lives there now ... are frogs in the pond :) - Many thanks for encouraging words and wishes, many thanks, Deepa :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Susan Ashley

Date: 9/22/2020 9:37:00 AM

Such enchantment even more so in decay. Anne-Lise, your wistful poem captures the doomed beauty and my imagination with vivid, exquisite elegance. Best wishes for a win and warmest wishes for you.. ~Susan

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/22/2020 12:24:00 PM

Yes l can hear it Anne-Lise. My spirit relishes such imaginings. I would love to go back in time to when this house was a home. Today, I would love to explore the architecture inside and out and savor stories told of it’s former life. Oh! to have known this home and it’s inhabitants in all its glory...

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 9/22/2020 11:54:00 AM

... if we could take the time back ... shhhh ... they have dinner on the most beautiful porcelain ... (it's Sunday :) ... you can hear it, Susan :) - Many thanks for the lovely comment and support :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham

Date: 9/22/2020 6:43:00 AM

Such a shame its been left to rack and ruin, bet there were many happy gatherings there. Good luck in the contest Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 9/22/2020 11:46:00 AM

... when everyone's dead ... and no one cares, Tom ... it's sad - Thank you very much, my friend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 9/22/2020 5:37:00 AM

This is exquisite. I love it. You've outdone yourself with the last stanze... It's brilliant and such a blessing to me. God bless you sweetly and richly, sweet lady. Thank you for all your kindness. Love, Gina

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 9/22/2020 11:41:00 AM

- Many thanks for the warm words and support, Gina :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 9/22/2020 4:59:00 AM

Very apt photo and write for the contest theme, Anne-Lise. Decaying memories.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 9/22/2020 11:43:00 AM

- Imagine if the walls could talk, Vijay ... thank you very much my friend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jenna Logan

Date: 9/22/2020 4:34:00 AM

It's a fairytale cottage. The stonework and setting are so beautiful. What a shame it's been left for the elements to ruin. Thanks for sharing this photo and your winsome words, Anne-Lise.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 9/22/2020 11:40:00 AM

- A Hansel and Gretel house in the woods, Jenna :) - Many thanks for the lovely comment and support :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Newton Ranaweera

Date: 9/22/2020 4:26:00 AM

A great emblem of decay, Anne-Lise. Words and images all make this soup of decay tastier!! A great craft for the contest!!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 9/22/2020 5:25:00 AM

- Thank you very much for your friendly support and comments, Newton :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 9/22/2020 3:22:00 AM

Such a pity this beautiful house has been left to deteriorate. ~~

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 9/22/2020 3:54:00 AM

- Built with stone after stone ... by hand ... - Thanks for your comments, Victor :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)