- Silent Death -

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08.01.2025

Anne-Lise Andresen
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         Again the glass has turned.
         Sands of fate carry her feet.
         The silent woman,
         maiden flower.
         Stream of despair.
                            - tried in vain.
         Tearful marbles.
         Drifting fog,
         bottomless abyss,
         ... no pardon.
              - she never looked back.

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Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 1/13/2025 1:24:00 PM

Oh my. Sad to be so forlorn. Picture or not, this is excellent on its own! :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/12/2025 3:34:00 PM

Such a sad poem. I see you won a contest here? Congrats to you

Sotto Poet

Date: 1/12/2025 11:02:00 AM

Back with congratulations on your win, Anne-Lise

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/12/2025 9:20:00 AM

Congratulations on your winning work in Brian's contest. Way to go. Thank you for sharing. Sara K

Valsa George

Date: 1/10/2025 8:50:00 AM

Never looking back, she walked into death. So heart wrenching a poem! Did she plunge herself into the bottomless abyss. Despair can be so haunting. Great image as ever. Love and hugs, dear Anne

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/10/2025 6:43:00 AM

Wow, love the imagery to ponder, drift within…this one’s a fave!

Duke Beaufort

Date: 1/9/2025 2:28:00 PM

Anne-Lise, The poem has a somber tone. The last line is fascinating. Despite the despair, effort without results, tears, obscuration, and depth of the situation, she asks for no pardon and doesn't focus on in all. I guess that's the significance of the title...the punishing life accepted or taken with silence. That speaks a lot about the character of this heroine. How many of us would be able to face these difficulties without complaint? Smiles!!