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Looking into this child's eyes you can tell they have been through a lot of pain suffering lose and terror. You can also see their hopefulness. #peoplephotography #sad #people #photography

Globe witness hunger others lick honey My hunger is justice Save them from suffering Dry weeds in the cracks on the sidewalk tears, which give the flower power to rise again The stomach is empty and rumbles all the time I'm begging 23.07.2019 Sun :) - A-L Andresen :) Copyright © All Rights Reserved Hunger Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Silent One 2nd place in the contest Poem of the Day : 25.07.2019

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Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 8/19/2019 5:05:00 AM

You chill my heart with this hunger poem Sunshine, if it was up to me no child would ever go hungry. Congrats on your win, dear friend, have a wonderful day.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/19/2019 2:00:00 PM

- Thanks for your kind visit and congratulations, Pixie :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jean Murray

Date: 8/19/2019 4:29:00 AM

Wow! Powerful one this Anna-Lise. Well done in the contest.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/19/2019 2:00:00 PM

- Thanks Jean, for your kind visit and congratulations :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Sandra Adams

Date: 8/18/2019 5:49:00 PM

i guess i missed this gem while i was away....powerful, poignant poem Anne-Lise, congrats on your win my friend :) hugs

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/19/2019 1:59:00 PM

- Sandra, thanks for your kind visit and congratulations :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Silent One

Date: 8/18/2019 2:43:00 PM

Heart wrenching entry for this contest... makes me sad and angry... how unfair life is.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/19/2019 4:59:00 AM

- Life is not fair, S.O. ... thanks for my place on your winning list :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Charlie Knowlton

Date: 8/13/2019 6:39:00 AM

So well said Sunshine…Cograts on your placing.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/13/2019 11:50:00 AM

- Thanks again for congratulations, Charlie - // Anne-Lise :)

Quoth Theraven

Date: 8/4/2019 12:16:00 PM

Anne-Lise, I like this poem. Brings back memories from a distant past, denied now that my choices overflow in a cornucopia of daily Thanksgiving. So I fast now, and remember. I hope the lesson wasn't lost. -Richard

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/6/2019 11:44:00 AM

- Many thanks for visit and comment, Richard :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/28/2019 10:49:00 PM

This is heartbreaking to know how terribly many children of this world suffer. Congratulations on your POTD honor with this very deserving beautiful poem Anne-Lise. xxoo : )

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 7/29/2019 4:39:00 AM

- Thanks Connie, for visiting and congratulations on my p.o.t.d. poem :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Susan Ashley

Date: 7/28/2019 8:18:00 PM

Your potent and compassionate pen spilled emotive and evocative ink in your exceptional poem, Anne-Lise. A haunting and heartbreaking piece. Congratulations on your wonderful and well deserved recognition with POTD honors. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 7/29/2019 4:38:00 AM

- Thanks for visiting and congratulations on my p.o.t.d. poem, Susan :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Eve Roper

Date: 7/28/2019 3:51:00 PM

very powerful poem, Sunshine.. nicely done.. belated Congratulations on POTD..

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 7/29/2019 4:38:00 AM

- Thanks Eve, for visiting and congratulations on my p.o.t.d. poem :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 7/27/2019 12:48:00 PM

My dearest Sunshine Smile, I scan your page almost daily and yet I missed this gem that got POTD - congratulations dear Anne-Lise - such a well deserved honour. Hugs, Jennifer.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 7/27/2019 12:50:00 PM

- Many thanks dear friend, better late than never :))) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Sandra L. Weiss

Date: 7/27/2019 12:26:00 PM

Congratulations on your POTD, Anne-Lise with this emotional, compassionate plea. That the innocent know such pain is tragic.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 7/27/2019 12:39:00 PM

- Thanks Sandra, for visiting and congratulations on my p.o.t.d. poem :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Maria Williams

Date: 7/26/2019 6:30:00 AM

A sad state of affairs when children are in hunger. Congratulations on your well deserved POTD Anne-Lise, a beautiful poem written with a compassionate pen. Best of luck in the contest as well my dear friend....Maria Hugs

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 7/27/2019 12:38:00 PM

- Thanks for visiting and congratulations on my p.o.t.d., Maria :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 7/26/2019 3:39:00 AM

Coming back to congratulate you my dearest friend Anne-Lise for your POTD well- deserved honor! Hugs xxx

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 7/27/2019 12:38:00 PM

- Thanks again, Demetrios :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 7/25/2019 6:22:00 PM

A perceptive heart of a poetess who feels the sufferings of humanity and render it in the beauty of poetry! Congratulations, Anne-Lise, on Your POTD! A well earned recognition! My warmest wishes and blessings.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 7/26/2019 1:53:00 AM

- Thanks for visiting and congratulations on my p.o.t.d., Besma :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Charles Messina

Date: 7/25/2019 4:22:00 PM

Wow Anna-Lise, this is a great write. It is a shame what's become of this world. We need more people like yourself in it. Well done and Congratulations on POTD. Hugs // Charlie xx

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 7/26/2019 1:53:00 AM

- Yeah, it's a shame Charlie - Thanks for visiting and congratulations on my p.o.t.d. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Brandy Nicole

Date: 7/25/2019 2:51:00 PM

It breaks my heart knowing that many are in need, and those that have much- share little. It is very frustrating too. Praying for those begging and for those being stingy. Your thoughts hold me so close. Congratulations Anne-Lise, on Poem of the Day. ~ Brandy

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 7/26/2019 1:51:00 AM

- It is very frustrating and sad, Brandy - Thanks for visiting + congratulations on my p.o.t.d. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Alexis Y.

Date: 7/25/2019 1:46:00 PM

Wow! Anne-Lise, Good take on the contest theme. It moved me and I share your feelings. I wish you the best of luck in the contest. Congratulations on getting the poem of day. It was well deserved- Alexis

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 7/26/2019 1:49:00 AM

- It touches many ... but, what are we doing - Sitting on our own property ... many have tremendous opportunities to share - Thanks for visiting and congratulations on my p.o.t.d., Alexis :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Daniel Turner

Date: 7/25/2019 10:11:00 AM

Congratulations on POTD Anne Lise. A very touching poem. It is almost unfathomable to think, with all of this world's bounty, people are still starving.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 7/25/2019 1:14:00 PM

- It's a shame ... - Thanks for visiting + congratulations on my p.o.t.d., Daniel :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 7/25/2019 9:47:00 AM

Really touching!! Congratulations!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 7/25/2019 1:13:00 PM

- Thanks Sunlite, for visiting and congratulations on my p.o.t.d. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 7/25/2019 9:34:00 AM

WoW! Potent truth message, Anne-Lise. The Hunger Games continue unabated. Kudos on POTD! Splendid poem. Love and more love always.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 7/25/2019 1:12:00 PM

- Thanks for visiting and congratulations on my p.o.t.d., Freddie :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 7/25/2019 9:16:00 AM

Such a powerful packed piece Anne-Lise telling it as it truly is in this selfish world, Congrats on the POTD!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 7/25/2019 1:09:00 PM

- Thanks Gordon, for visiting and congratulations on my p.o.t.d. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Warren Doll

Date: 7/25/2019 9:10:00 AM

A powerful poem about a subject that shouldn't exist in todays world. With all of the wealth in the world today, no one should be hungry. Anne-Lise, Congratulations on POTD. Sending a big hug your way~ Warren

Kurt Ravidas

Date: 7/25/2019 8:48:00 AM

On this gloomy morning I'm begging for a sunshine smile) Congrats on POTD, Anne-Lise.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 7/25/2019 1:08:00 PM

- ... I'm begging for justice, Kurt :) - Thanks for visiting + congratulations on my p.o.t.d. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison

Date: 7/25/2019 8:10:00 AM

powerfully penned Anne-Lise congrats on POTD:-) hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 7/25/2019 1:07:00 PM

- Thanks Jan, for visiting and congratulations on my p.o.t.d. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 7/25/2019 7:45:00 AM

Back with congrats Anne-Lise on poem of the day..a well deserving theme and write.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 7/25/2019 8:40:00 AM

- Thanks again, Vijay :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)