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- Run For Life -

To share a painful dive
deserves credit
I was terrified
Police groped blindly in this chase -
a psychopathic serial killer
A cold knife blade against the body
is in every way a mental abuse
Even if you're trying to gain control on all
the pieces that are missing in the moment
Run ... run ... run for your life

Beads of sweat drip from the forehead
taste of blood in the mouth
I have no idea where the forces came from
had to fight from start to finish
in this life-threatening situation

Run ... run ... run until you are exhausted
I did not have much strength left
But the alternative would have been horrible
The world suddenly turned black
I woke up in the hospital one day later
No one can distance themselves from this feeling
The experience is forever in my backpack






10/08/2020
Sun :) - A-L Andresen :)
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INFLICTIONS Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Silent One
2nd place in the contest


- a fictional poem :)

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V. Deepa Date: 8/26/2020 10:28:00 PM My nerves had goosebumps as I read your fiction dear Anne mam.. Congratulations on your win in the contest.:-) Keep writing and keep inspiring us. Take care.Much love:-) Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 8/27/2020 1:25:00 AM - Deepa, many thanks for the visit, comments and congratulations :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Silent One Date: 8/15/2020 4:00:00 AM A very dark and disturbing take on the contest... Congratulations on your placement in the contest. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 8/27/2020 1:24:00 AM - Thank you very much for my place on your winning list, S.O. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Kai Michael Neumann Date: 8/12/2020 2:15:00 AM What a story. You should write a short story about it ... Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 8/12/2020 4:49:00 AM - ... this is a "short" story, Kai :))) - Many thanks for your comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Panagiota Romios Date: 8/11/2020 9:36:00 AM Great dramatic verse, was running with you all the way. Good luck in the Contet Panagiota xx Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 8/11/2020 12:09:00 PM - Thank you for running with me, Panagiota :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 8/11/2020 4:47:00 AM Captivating writing that keeps the reader's nerves on edge dearest, Anne-Lise. Wonderfully done. Hugs xxx Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 8/11/2020 12:07:00 PM - Murder is undeniably an extreme act, Demetrios - There are many studies that have shown that people with mental illness are overrepresented among the perpetrators - Many thanks for your comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Regina Mcintosh Date: 8/11/2020 4:27:00 AM Wow! Such a expressive and impressive poem. Deserving of a win for sure. God bless you dear friend! Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 8/11/2020 12:03:00 PM - A lot of evil in our world ... it's sad to think about, Gina - Many thanks for your words and visits to my poem :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Joanna Daniel Date: 8/11/2020 2:21:00 AM Could feel the inflicted terror and the threat, Anne-lise:) Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 8/11/2020 12:00:00 PM - A painful feeling, Jo ... something no one can forget - Many thanks for the lovely comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Sam Kauffman Date: 8/10/2020 9:30:00 PM Stunning depiction of a horrific experience, Anne-Lise. Compelling story of survival. I have a friend who encountered a serial killer from Seattle and survived a ride in the famed VW. Best of luck in the contest. Very creative entry! Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 8/11/2020 11:58:00 AM - Surviving is probably all you think about in such a situation ... hope everything goes well with your friend - Thank you very much, Sam - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Frederic Parker Date: 8/10/2020 2:14:00 PM you took a deep dive poet, well done Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 8/11/2020 11:56:00 AM - Jepp ... - Many thanks for your comments, Frederic :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Vijay Pandit Date: 8/10/2020 1:06:00 PM You shine a bright light on what a nightmare event, like the one describe, can be. They make an impact that lasts for ever. Well done, Anne-Lise. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 8/11/2020 11:55:00 AM - Like a wound that will never heal, Vijay ... thank you so much for your support :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 8/10/2020 12:12:00 PM Imagine being followed by a serial killer and you really don't know which way to go, terrifying, but so many women are abused raped and killed, that the situation is quite horrific these days. Well penned Anne-Lise Blessings, Jennifer. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 8/11/2020 11:53:00 AM - I'm glad I have not experienced such things ... I would never dare to go out alone - Many thanks for your comments, my sister Jenny :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 8/10/2020 11:04:00 AM What a nightmare - being chased by a serial killer. Your poem is compelling, Sunshine. Keep running! And best wishes in the contest. Hugs, Carolyn Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 8/11/2020 11:51:00 AM - A real nightmare, Carolyn ... Most of us have experienced it ... waking up with a nightmare ... sweaty and scared :) - Always nice to see you, thank you very much :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Heidi Sands Date: 8/10/2020 10:40:00 AM Very powerful and true how things stay in the backpack as you point out in the last line. Great one Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 8/11/2020 11:43:00 AM - Experiences that leave deep traces, Heidi - Thank you very much for your comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Vladislav Raven Date: 8/10/2020 8:06:00 AM Hi Anne-Lise, the fear resonates through this dark, deep and powerful write you have laid before us. The dark emotions are relished on the tongue as one speaks out the words. The emotions seem to flow so darkly, so easily. This one has to be a fave. Have a wonderful Monday. Love and Hugs....Mike. XX Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 8/11/2020 11:42:00 AM - I'm glad it's a fictional poem ... I'm not that good at running :))) - Many thanks for your support and especially thanks for your fave, Mike :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)