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My Emma I remember so well - an old lady with roses on her cheeks Lived in a cozy little white house with a garden so beautiful - flowers, berries and fruit Emma was old with a bad back and her feet were weak - but she was never grumpy The winter was hard for old Emma - lonely - no husband - no kids - no family When spring came - Emma came out to the garden - she loved it When neighbors or children came by - she waved and shouted "Come into my garden and pick yourself a big bouquet of flowers" When summer came - she waved and shouted "Come into my garden and pick yourself some berries - they are red and nice" In the autumn the same - "Come into my garden and pick yourself some fruit" * Emma died many years ago - but the memories I have cherished in my heart - * From reality :) 09.02.2014 A-L Andresen :)

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Leo Larry Amadore

Date: 3/25/2014 10:55:00 AM

Very nice....a competently presented slice of life, remembering a valuable and loving person who had a considerable impact on those around her simply by being her caring and generous self. I enjoyed your direct and pleasing portrait....

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/25/2014 12:01:00 PM

- Thanks for the nice visit and comments, Leo. - Have a lovely day. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison

Date: 3/24/2014 4:52:00 PM

she may be gone but here memory will forever be in your heart - lovely poem Anne Lise Jan xxx

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/25/2014 3:15:00 AM

- Yes, she really was a lovely lady - but lonely ... - Thank you for visiting "my" old, smiling Emma, Jan. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 3/24/2014 3:00:00 AM

What a beautiful memory and written so well in this lovely poem. I have known people like this, and sure there is a place in Heaven waiting for them with no stops. Blessings

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/24/2014 4:37:00 AM

- Yes, she really was a lovely lady - but lonely ... - Thank you for visiting "my" old, smiling Emma, Connie. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Rob Carter

Date: 3/10/2014 5:45:00 PM

What a nice old lady. Your words invoke a great picture I can see, a kind tribute. RobB

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/11/2014 3:51:00 AM

- Emma was a special lady - could tell a lot about her - but not at 10 lines :)) - Thank you for visiting old, smiling Emma, Rob. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Joseph May

Date: 2/23/2014 1:37:00 PM

A heartfelt tribute Anne...hugs

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/23/2014 2:48:00 PM

- Thanks for the nice visit and comments, Joseph. - Have a lovely day. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 2/19/2014 12:35:00 PM

Nice thoughts about some one you cared and thought a lot of your dear Emma. A nice tribute to your friend. love phyl

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/19/2014 1:58:00 PM

- Emma was a special lady - could tell a lot about her - but not at 10 lines :)) - Thank you for visiting old, smiling Emma, Phyllis. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Cecilia Macfarlane

Date: 2/18/2014 12:09:00 PM

A touching story and so sweet of you to write about her beautiful soul. Hugs

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/18/2014 12:54:00 PM

- Thanks for the nice visit and comments, Cecilia. - Have a lovely day. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Andrew Crisci

Date: 2/17/2014 2:04:00 AM

Emma had a beautiful heart : full of generosity and kindness. I can picture her garden in those three seasons...even in winter she must have peaked and seen snow flowers and wanted to give them one. I love the way you penned your Narrative describing this wonderful lady, perhaps she was your neighbor. Best wishes in the contest. Thanks for your comments, Anne Lise. Have a blessed day. Hugs, Andrew.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/17/2014 2:40:00 AM

- Emma was a special lady - could tell a lot about her - but not at 10 lines :)) - Thank you for visiting old, smiling Emma, Andrew. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 2/12/2014 12:44:00 PM

visiting to say the olympics is making everyone excited.. go norway, anne..huggs

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/12/2014 3:36:00 PM

Robert Pettit

Date: 2/12/2014 9:22:00 AM

Reminded me of a deceased neighbor from years ago. Good write Anne Lise.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/12/2014 11:48:00 AM

- Emma was a special lady - could tell a lot about her - but not at 10 lines :)) - Thank you for visiting old, smiling Emma, Robert. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Robert Rogers

Date: 2/11/2014 1:05:00 PM

Touching, very poignant...got me all choked up with memories of my own... Wonderful write Anne-Lise! xoxoxo//Sinclair

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/11/2014 1:38:00 PM

- Emma was a special lady - could tell a lot about her - but not at 10 lines :)) - Thank you for visiting old, smiling Emma, Robert. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Tim B

Date: 2/10/2014 3:53:00 PM

A beautiful tribute to Emma. It really shows the kind and welcoming nature of some people. You capture the warmth she surely shared. Thanks for sharing Anne.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/10/2014 4:37:00 PM

- Emma was a special lady - could tell a lot about her - but not at 10 lines :)) - Thank you for visiting old, smiling Emma, Tim. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Kim Van Breda

Date: 2/10/2014 12:10:00 PM

What a wonderful tribute and write. Really enjoyed this Anne Lise. Have a beautiful week xxx

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/10/2014 1:41:00 PM

- Emma was a special lady - could tell a lot about her - but not at 10 lines :)) - Thank you for visiting old, smiling Emma, Kim. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 2/10/2014 11:56:00 AM

this may be say but smile, anne.. norway has lots of gold in the olympics... happy day..huggs

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/10/2014 12:03:00 PM

- You know,Nette .... It is said that "Norwegians are born with skis on their feet" .... lol! - Happy day... and huggs back !!! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Jayne Eggins

Date: 2/10/2014 7:35:00 AM

Good Luck in the comp Anne-Lise, I thoroughly enjoyed the read love Jayne x

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/10/2014 7:37:00 AM

- Thank you for visiting old, smiling Emma, friend Jayne. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Shyama Bas

Date: 2/10/2014 5:41:00 AM

thank you for taking us to her garden.. beautiful poem

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/10/2014 5:56:00 AM

- Thank you for visiting Emma's beautiful garden, Shyama :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Toquyen Harrell

Date: 2/10/2014 5:35:00 AM

It's nice that you have those memories like that, Anne-Lise - someone who touches us in a good way. Love it, my friend :). Have an awesome week!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/10/2014 5:54:00 AM

- Thank you for visiting old, smiling Emma, friend Toquyen. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Ralph Sergi

Date: 2/9/2014 5:44:00 PM

Hi Anne Lise: A beautiful endearing poem. As a child, I knew someone such as he rbut I imagine there are many Emmas like this in the world. Thank you for YOUR comment on my EMMA.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/10/2014 3:49:00 AM

- Emma was a special lady - could tell a lot about her - but not at 10 lines :)) - Thank you for visiting old, smiling Emma, Ralph - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Shi Ricks

Date: 2/9/2014 2:45:00 PM

Very lovely!!!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/9/2014 2:48:00 PM

- Thank you for visiting old, smiling Emma, Shi - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

David Williams

Date: 2/9/2014 2:31:00 PM

Anne Lise this is a beautiful write...heartfelt....David

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/9/2014 2:40:00 PM

- Emma was a special lady - could tell a lot about her - but not at 10 lines :)) - Thank you for visiting old, smiling Emma, David - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Ken Carroll

Date: 2/9/2014 1:24:00 PM

Wonderful tribute write Anne..

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/9/2014 1:28:00 PM

- Emma was a special lady - could tell a lot about her - but not at 10 lines :)) - Thank you for visiting old, smiling Emma, Ken - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Kayod5 Kayode

Date: 2/9/2014 11:11:00 AM

A touchy one Anne,you have what to say and words to say them;gl in the contest.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/9/2014 12:06:00 PM

- Emma was a special lady - could tell a lot about her - but not at 10 lines :)) - Thank you for visiting old, smiling Emma,Kayod5 - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 2/9/2014 9:07:00 AM

awwwh, this is touching, the sentiment is beautiful, anne... 'an old lady with roses on her cheeks.' that's my favorite part about emma...you lift me up this sunday.... huggs!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/9/2014 10:08:00 AM

- Emma was a special lady - could tell a lot about her - but not at 10 lines :)) - Thank you for visiting old, smiling Emma,Nette - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Kathryn Collins

Date: 2/9/2014 8:54:00 AM

Dear Anne Lise - Absolutely breathtaking. Hopefully we all have our ever positive Emma's. love, Kathy

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/9/2014 10:08:00 AM

- Emma was a special lady - could tell a lot about her - but not at 10 lines :)) - Thank you for visiting old, smiling Emma,Kathryn - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Bl Devnath

Date: 2/9/2014 8:32:00 AM

Very nice poem of your Emma. She had a beautiful heart to love all in all seasons. Good luck in the contest. Loved always, bl

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/9/2014 10:08:00 AM

- Emma was a special lady - could tell a lot about her - but not at 10 lines :)) - Thank you for visiting old, smiling Emma,bl - oxox // Anne-Lise :)