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11.10.2023

Anne-Lise Andresen
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The Unsupervised Stop Sign Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: craig cornish

10th place in the contest

Purple spots buzz by Chatter inside his head The air is quivering and thick - no rush "Stretch out your tongue" "why, give me seven reasons" Blessed cogs on the grandmother clock a legacy from the age of the fathers Every heartbeat, clock ticks on Searching for connection screaming mayhem in the hospital Deep coma, these locks he's afraid of Red stop sign ... foolhardiness the smoke of zeal sound exploding launches fireworks Nothing could stop him Perseverance, trying to map the unknown Nuns in freshly ironed uniforms washing his face he can't move a single muscle Childhood memories, smell of warm sheets When the forsythia produces buds - maybe, his second chance

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Date: 11/1/2023 12:26:00 AM
Wow! Congrats! Thank you for sharing this. God bless you.
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Date: 10/29/2023 2:23:00 PM
Very well written. Congratulations on a win!
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Date: 10/18/2023 9:32:00 PM
Superb poetry here. Such a creative take on the topic of an unsupervised stop sign - something halting + controlling to a troubled soul. Congratulations on the write! Brian
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Date: 10/13/2023 11:32:00 AM
A story skillfully told, Anne-Lise, through powerful, evocative images. It is haunting and so well done flowing easily through many transitions like a series of waterfalls! Best wishes for the contest! Blessings and hugs!
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Date: 10/12/2023 6:07:00 AM
Skillfully rendered piece. I expect it will do well in The contest. Thanks for visiting this morning. Hugs Rick.
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Date: 10/12/2023 2:29:00 AM
This is brilliant! What a picture to go with your write. I found this prompt very interesting but wasnt sure what to come up with for that. But yours is excellent! I love it! Deep and intriguing! And your words flow very well too! Poignant poem that i think craig will like. Goodluck for the contest dear talented soul! You are so creative!
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Date: 10/11/2023 6:16:00 PM
Such a wonderful poem my friend. Filled with so many memories.
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Date: 10/11/2023 12:33:00 PM
Chaos, mutilation, great sadness, each human being has a story to tell brilliant poetry Anne-Lise. Hugs and blessings Jennifer
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Date: 10/11/2023 11:56:00 AM
Such a wonderfully crafted poem brimming with heartfelt emotions and memories about parents that have been in similar situation. Aging is not always a good idea, better for me to leave before causing devastating damage to loved ones. Hugs dear friend
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Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 10/11/2023 12:23:00 PM
- Always think positively, Las :) - What old age does to us...we don't know, my friend :) - Many thanks for your sensitive comment :) - hugs

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