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16.11.2023

Anne-Lise Andresen
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- Nameless, Nightmare, Neglect -
Words Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Constance La France

1st place in the contest

~ the nameless ebony bird sings so mournfully - the wind lifts your wings ~ poet's quote A gaping hole in the ground No tombstone or roses White painted tiny coffin angelic hands in prayer A simple metal plate with a number No tolerance for fake tears Justice must be a promise Newborn child with the right to life left under a bridge, naked wrapped in a dirty plastic bag The child didn't have a chance in twenty-three minus degrees A mother and father abandoned his responsibility their horrible secret remains a dark shadow

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Christuraj Alex

Date: 11/26/2023 9:39:00 PM

"A mother and father abandoned his responsibility their horrible secret remains a dark shadow" - Great writing. Sad truths. Congratulations!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 11/27/2023 2:46:00 AM

- Many thanks for your comment and congratulations, Alex - hugs

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 11/26/2023 8:54:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. WOW!!! What an amazing yet very sad "Nameless" write/quote/picture. How could anyone do this but they do??? Hugs... Have a great/wonderful day writing away...........

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 11/27/2023 2:45:00 AM

- Many thanks for your comment and congratulations, Paula - hugs

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 11/23/2023 2:07:00 PM

Dear Anne-Lise, This is horrific. The cruelty of some humans is unbelievable. You have depicted this sad story in such a masterly way. It breaks my heart though. Thank you for your immense talent and your rare ability to paint such a harsh and blatant reality.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 11/24/2023 2:25:00 AM

- A reality in our world... this story was "made" by the poet, Nancy :) - Thank you for your comment :) - hugs

Nancy Kaufman
Date: 11/23/2023 2:08:00 PM

was this a real scenario or a contest of sorts. Either way lady you mastered it.

Bill Baker

Date: 11/21/2023 5:23:00 PM

A tragedy beyond words, Anne-Lise. Thank you for reminding us of the atrocities being committed to helpless children and babies. It may have been a blessing to the child, it would have had those people as parents, terrible situation. It so much better to leave at a hospital or fire station so it can be given new parents. I want to congratulate you on having three poems published in the latest Poetry Soup Anthology, Anne-Lise! YEAH !!! Have a great week, my friend. Hugs, Bill

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 11/27/2023 2:45:00 AM

- Many thanks for your comment, Bill - hugs

Debjani Mitra

Date: 11/21/2023 8:35:00 AM

What a take on the theme...so true, your words are so direct and impactful. your poem leaves us sad and thoughtful.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 11/27/2023 2:44:00 AM

- Many thanks for your comment, Debjani - hugs

Yann Rolland

Date: 11/21/2023 2:41:00 AM

tears me apart, a drama who shoud'nt exist, take care anne lise yann

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 11/27/2023 2:44:00 AM

- Many thanks for your comment, Yann - hugs

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/20/2023 10:37:00 PM

Wow. Very profound.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 11/27/2023 2:44:00 AM

- Many thanks for your comment, Andrea - hugs

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 11/20/2023 2:39:00 PM

So sad when a tiny child is not nurtured, loved and cherished. Truly heartrending. Best wishes and hugs.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 11/27/2023 2:43:00 AM

- Many thanks for your comment, Evelyn - hugs

Hilo Poet

Date: 11/20/2023 1:09:00 PM

OMGoodness, heart-wrenching this is, Anne-Lise. Sadly, still, 'tis a sort of tragedy enfolds much too often, my friend. Aloha, William

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 11/27/2023 2:43:00 AM

- Many thanks for your comment, William - hugs

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/20/2023 11:00:00 AM

I felt like crying along with many others who I am sure have cried when they heard or saw such news. Someone who wanted a child would have loved to give that child a home. Thank you for sharing this one with us and for your nice visits to my page. Sara K

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 11/20/2023 11:15:00 AM

- Many thanks for your comment, Sara - hugs

Sotto Poet

Date: 11/20/2023 10:29:00 AM

It is heartbreaking that a vulnerable baby was abandoned when many could have welcomed an unwanted child. Very well crafted, Anne-Lise, best of luck with the contest

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 11/20/2023 10:50:00 AM

- The right to life is the most fundamental of all human rights, Las ... unfortunately that is not the reality - Many thanks for your comment :) - hugs ?

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 11/20/2023 10:21:00 AM

So sad that a new born child was abandoned that way, there’s so many that would have taken an unwanted baby on. Belle

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 11/20/2023 10:42:00 AM

- True, Belle :) - Many thanks for your comment :) - hugs

Judy Ball

Date: 11/20/2023 10:19:00 AM

You can run but you can't hide. God will get them for that. A fie write my friend. I say if you don't want the baby give it to someone who does. Don't kill it. God Bless, JB

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 11/20/2023 10:41:00 AM

- I agree, Judy.. many people want children but can't have them... the right "paper" is required to be able to give away a child... not all people are able to do it... don't have the resources or knowledge ... (the weakest people in our society) - Many thanks for your comment :) - hugs

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 11/20/2023 2:34:00 AM

This breaks my heart though I am sure it has happened many times. Hugs and blessings

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 11/20/2023 10:35:00 AM

- It happens more often than we realize, Victor - Many thanks for your comment :) - hugs

Regina Elliott

Date: 11/19/2023 6:41:00 AM

Anne-Lise, such a heart-rending poem on a tragedy that was preventable. Bless this newborn baby's soul. You penned this sad story with compassion. Many blessings to you. ~

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 11/20/2023 10:34:00 AM

- I wish the child had a chance at life... terribly sad - Many thanks for your comment, Regina :) - hugs

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 11/19/2023 6:02:00 AM

heartbreaking! Dear Anne-Lise, you have successfully painted a picture of injustice! Your poems are profound!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 11/20/2023 10:54:00 AM

- Many thanks for your comment, Mala - hugs

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 11/17/2023 3:10:00 PM

this is heart breaking to read about Anne :(

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 11/20/2023 10:32:00 AM

- Yes, I know ... but, many thanks for your comment, Vie Rose :) - hugs

Daniel Turner

Date: 11/17/2023 11:15:00 AM

A sad reality, Anne. A dark poem filling a heart with all kinds of emotions.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 11/20/2023 10:31:00 AM

- A cruel fate ... many thanks for your comment, Daniel :) - hugs

Joe Dimino

Date: 11/17/2023 9:01:00 AM

Horrific! But true. Needs telling, such a story...and you shook the foundations. Dark shadows quake with fear and regret, no place to hide from Truth. Great write! You get a FAV! Blessings, Anne.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 11/20/2023 10:30:00 AM

- Many thanks for your comment ... and your fave, Joe :) - So many couples who cannot have children... why is it so difficult to give away their child ... it can mean far too many questions for a mother and a lot of paperwork - hugs

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 11/16/2023 4:52:00 PM

My heart is breaking after reading this 'nameless' poem. The second verse all but brought me to tears--the sadness that broke my heart. I can't imagine someone leaving their child in a bag...can't wrap my head around someone who apparently has no moral compass. Good contest contender. Have a great evening, Sara

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 11/20/2023 10:27:00 AM

- Many thanks for your comment, Sara ... it happens quite often ... heartless :( - hugs

Silent One

Date: 11/16/2023 2:56:00 PM

oh this one is heartbreaking.. especially that second stanza.. what a sad world we live in ..

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 11/20/2023 10:25:00 AM

- Many thanks for your comment, S.O. ... a tragic fate for a newborn child - hugs

Ilene Bauer

Date: 11/16/2023 1:48:00 PM

so sad, anne-lise, but so well described! good luck in the contest...

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 11/20/2023 10:24:00 AM

- Many thanks for your comment, Ilene ... brutal way to start a new life ... born to die - hugs

Frederic Parker

Date: 11/16/2023 11:54:00 AM

dear poet you thought my poem was painful this poem rips the guts out and leaves a deep deep sadness, for that child didn't ask to come into this world...truly a dark shadow

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 11/20/2023 10:22:00 AM

- Many thanks for your comment ... painful but nevertheless a truth, Frederic :) - hugs

Tom Woody

Date: 11/16/2023 11:20:00 AM

Painful to read and yet not scifi horror or fantasy. These things happen all the time. The child and it's parents may be unknown to many, but not to the Creator of man, who takes notice even when a sparrow dies and falls to the ground. I'm not much for contests but this feels like a winner

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 11/20/2023 10:21:00 AM

- Many thanks for your comment ... the real world can be brutal, Tom :) - hugs