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- Old But Still Beautiful -

A garden fence worn by the weather The entrance port screaming in the breeze The paint is peeling off many years ago Inside the port where it grows timothy between weeds and dead roots An old and weather worn houses in the garden The house has its soul, but no people A long time ago, a beautiful home Much joy, laughter and love in this old house and the uncared garden The roses are deep red and is a beautiful sight they creep up the unpainted wall and cover almost the entire house A beautiful carpet of deep red roses There is a forgotten garden that lives its own life 16.08.2013 A-L Andresen :) Copyright © All Rights Reserved

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Robin Davis

Date: 1/20/2014 9:06:00 PM

Anne What a beautifully written poem. The description and imagery paints a wonderful picture. Nicely done Thanks for the congrats on my January poem.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 1/21/2014 6:45:00 AM

- Thank you for your visit and comment my poem, Robin ! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Patrick Nigros

Date: 10/17/2013 7:39:00 AM

image painted by each line,,, one paragraph makes floor for the other... i love it

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 10/17/2013 7:54:00 AM

- Thank you for your visit and comment my poem, Patrick ! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Patrick Boyle

Date: 9/9/2013 6:13:00 PM

Very sweet, I can see the house as you write it. Excellent images.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 9/10/2013 2:01:00 AM

- Patrick, thank you for nice visit, always pleasant with feed-back on what I post. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 9/8/2013 2:24:00 AM

EXCELLENT PIECE OF WRITING

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 9/8/2013 5:40:00 AM

- Liam, thank you for nice visit, always pleasant with feed-back on what I post. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Kelly Deschler

Date: 9/3/2013 2:06:00 PM

So beautiful, yet so sad! But, life seems to be that way sometimes. Nicely written! Excellent imagery in this poem, as well. I think you would enjoy my poem titled, "The Shy Rose"....And, thank you for your kind comments, as always. It is much appreciated!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 9/3/2013 2:33:00 PM

- Kelly, thank you for nice visit, always pleasant with feed-back on what I post. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Arthur Vaso

Date: 8/25/2013 7:32:00 PM

Very beautiful, I can imagine this house in mind!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/26/2013 3:27:00 AM

- Arthur, thank you for nice visit, always pleasant with feed-back on what I post. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Jon A Cavanaugh

Date: 8/24/2013 10:10:00 AM

Beautiful poem you have written here.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/24/2013 10:14:00 AM

- Jon, thank you for nice visit, always pleasant with feed-back on what I post. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Rachel W

Date: 8/22/2013 9:55:00 AM

This poems speaks to me in an amazing way. I was just discussing with my mother that old can be beautiful. I'm so happy I stumbled across your poem today. Cheers, Rach

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/22/2013 10:02:00 AM

- Rachel, thank you for nice visit, always pleasant with feed-back on what I post. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Rachel W
Date: 8/22/2013 9:56:00 AM

*poem

Kim Van Breda

Date: 8/22/2013 8:29:00 AM

There is something so profound and interesting about an old house-- the history of the inhabitants I think. A beautiful write as always. xx

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/22/2013 9:14:00 AM

- Kim, thank you for nice visit, always pleasant with feed-back on what I post. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Eileen Manassian

Date: 8/21/2013 7:40:00 AM

How amazingly beautiful and haunting is this, Anne Lise??? I'm touched...Very very beautiful....To my favorites! :)

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/21/2013 9:52:00 AM

- Eileen, thank you for nice visit, always pleasant with feed-back on what I post. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 8/20/2013 4:28:00 PM

Wonderful description of the old house and gardens. So sad when it becomes empty. Just think of all the memories made there. Beautiful poem my friend. love phyl

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/21/2013 3:09:00 AM

- Phyllis, thank you for nice visit, always pleasant with feed-back on what I post. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/19/2013 3:15:00 PM

reading this one again. It's one of your best!!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/19/2013 3:30:00 PM

- Thank you for visiting my garden, Andrea. - Take along a rose or two ... - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Carol Eastman

Date: 8/19/2013 10:30:00 AM

Beautifully written.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/19/2013 10:30:00 AM

- Thank you for visiting my garden, Carol. - Take along a rose or two ... - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Daver Austin

Date: 8/19/2013 9:01:00 AM

Nature will persist, eh. Enjoyed. Love, daver

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/19/2013 9:10:00 AM

- Thank you for visiting my garden, Daver. - Take along a rose or two ... - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Alozor Michael Ikechukwu

Date: 8/19/2013 4:37:00 AM

Twas like I was looking at the garden. Great imagery.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/19/2013 4:44:00 AM

- Thank you for visiting my garden, Alozor Michael. - Take along a rose or two ... - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 8/19/2013 2:40:00 AM

Excellent. Beautifully painted for your poem. Well done. Enjoyed. Tfs

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/19/2013 2:45:00 AM

- Thank you for visiting my garden, Ravi. - Take along a rose or two ... - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Sandra Adams

Date: 8/18/2013 7:58:00 PM

love the images in this one...the forgotten house came to life...I visit an old house recently abandoned myself...it gives me a sense of peace as your words did... love this one!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/19/2013 2:14:00 AM

- Thank you for visiting my garden, Sandra. - Take along a rose or two ... - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Toquyen Harrell

Date: 8/18/2013 12:15:00 PM

You capture the sentiment there, Anne-Lise. Felt a twinge of sadness. Wonderful partake. Have a great Sunday, my friend!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/18/2013 12:31:00 PM

- Thank you for visiting my garden, Toquyen. - Take along a rose or two ... - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Bl Devnath

Date: 8/18/2013 10:25:00 AM

Unpainted wall covered by beautiful red Roses made a carpet like over it makes the old building beautiful. Nice observation with very sweet imagination. Loved always,my sweet friend, bl

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/18/2013 10:40:00 AM

- Thank you for visiting my garden, bl. - Take along a rose or two ... - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Ravindra K Kapoor

Date: 8/18/2013 10:13:00 AM

Extremely beautiful Anne is the House You have painted with all the soothing Colors and alluring Roses clinging to its Walls. I really enjoyed reading this lovely Piece of your creative writing ‘Old but still Beautiful’ Love and best wishes always.. Ravindra

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/18/2013 10:40:00 AM

- Thank you for visiting my garden, Ravindra. - Take along a rose or two ... - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 8/18/2013 8:43:00 AM

here's to more sunshine this sunday, anne.. thanks for coming by..:) huggs

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/18/2013 10:39:00 AM

- Thank you for visiting my garden, Nette. - Take along a rose or two ... - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Len Gasun

Date: 8/18/2013 7:27:00 AM

Excellent poem and excellent picture you've painted with your creative and lovely words my dear friend Anne Lise. Thank you so much for sharing and your precious time stopping by leaving a nice & inspiring comment on my work. Have a great and blessed wkend! biggest hugs! love lots always, Leonora

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/18/2013 7:30:00 AM

- Thank you for visiting my garden, Leonora. - Take along a rose or two ... - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Saanvi Dua

Date: 8/18/2013 6:38:00 AM

hey there !! lovely and soothing write !! i adore it !! .................... Saanvi :)))

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/18/2013 6:55:00 AM

- Thank you for visiting my garden, Saanvi. - Take along a rose or two ... - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Mustapha Mohammed

Date: 8/17/2013 7:18:00 PM

Dear Anne,you've done an excellent job on this one.Loved it.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/18/2013 5:04:00 AM

-Thanks for the nice visit,Mustapha .... bring a rose on your way. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Pamela-Anne Kinney

Date: 8/17/2013 12:06:00 PM

Lovely poem it reminds me of an old house across the street from mine that has lovely red roses growing right up the side of it. Even though the house is old - beauty is in the eye of the beholder! Thanks for welcoming me to Poetrysoup. Take care pam:)

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/17/2013 12:08:00 PM

-Thanks for the nice visit, Pam .... bring a rose on your way. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)