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- Rusty -

~ Bygone beauty - the spark still pulsates ~
                                                             - quote by poet


                                             Antique and retro
                                              junk or culture?
                                                 I bought it 
                                      way too expensive at auction
                                              Aging and rusty  
                                                    Useless  
                                         you're probably thinking
                                               A rustic lantern
                                  from the time when kerosene lamps
                                            was the best one had
                                            Timeless design with
                                       soul, charm and uniqueness
                                                Brush and rub

                                           Of sentimental virtues
                                             the need for mercy,
                                               nursing and care
                                             in the hands of love
                                    The beauty is temporarily hidden
                                     will soon regain its former glory
                                           The history of the lamp,
                                           - the unvarnished truth
                                                 Brush and rub


                                                   03.04.2023
                                           Sun :) - A-L Andresen :)
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                                       - 'R' Words - Poetry Contest -
                                    Sponsored by: Constance La France
                                               1st place in the contest

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Jennifer Proxenos Date: 4/10/2023 4:10:00 AM dear friend and poetry sis Sunshine Smile, How i am remain in total awe and amazement of your talented ability to approach any and whatsoever subject and create and weave your electric eloquent style into a winning poem, Kudos my friend. I hope your Easter was and still is blessed and peaceful and hope you were and are, surrounded by love. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. Login to Reply

Speaks Volumes Date: 4/7/2023 12:46:00 PM Congratulations on your win in the contest for this lovely poem Anne-Lise Login to Reply

Abdul Malik Date: 4/7/2023 8:33:00 AM Ha, had you found an Aladdin Lamp instead of a Lantern. With a brush and rub you would have gotten a Genie out of it. lol. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 4/7/2023 1:33:00 PM - ... lol ... not everything in a fairy tale is true, Abdul - One never knows where Aladdin is ... maybe in this lantern ... brush and rub ...

Linda Alice Fowler Date: 4/7/2023 7:55:00 AM Anne-Lise, I am taken by this poem. The last stanza is sweet. Congratulations on your win! :) Login to Reply

Valsa George Date: 4/7/2023 4:23:00 AM I knew this would be a first place winner. Congratulations Smile on your well deserved win. Love and hugs Login to Reply

Constance La France Date: 4/6/2023 8:19:00 PM Sunshine, outstanding writing and thank you for sharing your poem in my Writing Challenge congratulations. ! Login to Reply

Sotto Poet Date: 4/6/2023 8:11:00 PM Anne-Lise your thoughts are profound and uplifting. Back Congratulations on your podium win. Login to Reply

Christuraj Alex Date: 4/6/2023 8:11:00 PM " the need for mercy, nursing and care", "Brush and rub" - Very beautiful writing. Congratulations! Login to Reply

Unseeking Seeker Date: 4/6/2023 7:18:00 PM Pick them up for free in India! Enjoyed your musings, Sunshine, warmest congratulations on your win Login to Reply

Valsa George Date: 4/4/2023 10:08:00 PM A beautiful antique piece. Though rusted it once shone bright. Its beauty and shine can be retrieved through love and care. Great piece and poem dear Smile. Hugs Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 4/5/2023 10:58:00 AM - Thanks for the lovely comment, Valsa :) - hugs

Joe Dimino Date: 4/4/2023 6:25:00 PM Light never loses its shine. Shadows can cover it, rust can temper presence and time, but love will not forget -- inside ever so bright once realized. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 4/5/2023 10:58:00 AM - Many thanks for reading and your comment, Joe :) - hugs

Sara Kendrick Date: 4/4/2023 1:33:00 PM Reads like a good contender to me for the contest. Way to go. Thanks for sharing these lines and for dropping by my page. Sara Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 4/4/2023 1:38:00 PM - Thank you for your kind comment, Sara :) - hugs

Sotto Poet Date: 4/4/2023 12:53:00 PM Anne-Lise, you have done an outstanding job. The observer creates their own unique interpretation of what constitutes attractiveness. A pleasure to read. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 4/4/2023 1:08:00 PM - Recycle ... I like it ... we throw away far too much today ... and buy new things - Thanks for the lovely comment, Las :) - hugs

Mystic Rose Rose Date: 4/4/2023 11:59:00 AM I so love antiques dear friend, they are a mystique in the room of our desires, enjoy the amulet of your heart my friend, :) Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 4/4/2023 1:05:00 PM - Old treasures are exciting, Vie Rose ... many thanks for your comment :) - hugs

Daniel Turner Date: 4/4/2023 8:34:00 AM This is excellent, Anne. Beauty is truly in the eyes of the beholder. A joy to read. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 4/4/2023 1:03:00 PM - It's worth watching twice... and maybe more... to discover the beauty... many thanks, Daniel :) - hugs

Joanna Daniel Date: 4/4/2023 1:57:00 AM Beautiful, you seem to weave your words with magic, Anne-lise:) Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 4/4/2023 1:01:00 PM - Thank you for your warm and friendly comment, Jo :) - hugs

Stephan McBride Date: 4/3/2023 5:59:00 PM This is great, love it, we all need those hands of love to restore us to glory: ). Hugs Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 4/4/2023 1:00:00 PM - Love is important for everyone, thank you very much Stephan :) - hugs

Vijay Pandit Date: 4/3/2023 1:14:00 PM Your quote resonates with me, Anne-Lise. Some old things of the past are precious! Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 4/4/2023 12:59:00 PM - Many thanks for reading and your comment, Vijay :) - hugs