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I value the ability to live independently Most sacred to me is the freedom and my health - every breath of dawn, is like a diamond I open the window ... just for a little while - no children are out playing the sun is shining and the lilies are blooming Spring sings its first greeting Nothing is so beautiful as the first coltsfoot Our world today ... lockdown and isolation Freedom has got a bad friend and its name is: FEAR Fear of getting sick ... Infection and illness can hit quite randomly A good saying goes: // it's hard to define an elephant, but, you recognize it when you see it // This is a time and a reminder about we are all equally vulnerable ... and mortal // Dear Father in Heaven, protect us in battle and sickness Give us hope when it seems hopeless // - Don't fear ... but cheer Spring is my happy time ... it tingles in the stomach - // (not in the throat) I want my freedom back 27.03.2020 Sun :) - A-L Andresen :) Copyright © All Rights Reserved What Matters Most To You Sponsored by: Chantelle Anne Cooke 2 place in the contest

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/19/2020 11:53:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. I love the little girl with your poem. You had the perfect ending with your, "Dear Father in Heaven," prayer. I guess more people are praying now than ever before. Enjoy your day and win............

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/2/2020 10:04:00 AM

- Thank you very much for visiting and your supportive comment, Paula :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Beata Agustin

Date: 4/13/2020 10:26:00 PM

Good day to you from the Philippines. With this, may I share these thoughts in response to your piece. First, thanks for sharing this poem, and the lovely photo that goes with it. 2nd, congratulations. 3rd, I'm with you in your prayer: "Dear Father in Heaven, protect us in battle and sickness Give us hope when it seems hopeless..." God bless you.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/17/2020 1:45:00 PM

- Thanks for visiting and congratulations, Beata ... much appreciated :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Mark Peterson

Date: 4/7/2020 11:27:00 AM

Indeed, how precarious and threatening, as inalienable rights are one by one set aside, allowing the entry of persons and things that have no business here. Knowing w who we are and what we stand for inoculates us these travesties: whether human or inhuman. Your poem expresses your higher minded self quite artfully.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/8/2020 6:33:00 AM

- We all want freedom back, Mark ... but, are worried about the future - Many thanks for your comments and visit :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 4/5/2020 12:03:00 PM

Hi my dear friend - congratulations dear soul sister on your very deserved win. Stay safe, we all hope and pray for a vaccine in less time than a whole year ahead - living has become survival! Blessings my friend. Jennifer.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/8/2020 6:14:00 AM

- Many thanks for visit and congratulations, Jenny :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jc Hawkens

Date: 4/5/2020 7:04:00 AM

You talked about the elephant in the room, so to say without calling it by name. I Love the narration, and you ended it so beautifully. Congratulations on your win, and blessings to you. JC Hawkens

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/8/2020 6:14:00 AM

- Many thanks for visit and congratulations, JC :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Eve Roper

Date: 4/4/2020 1:42:00 PM

Back with big congratulations on your win. Hugs

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/8/2020 6:13:00 AM

- Many thanks for big congratulations, Eve :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Judy Ball

Date: 3/30/2020 10:09:00 PM

As do we all dear Anne -Lise. Well said Keep the faith. With God all things are possible and The Great Physician will tend to those who love Him. Great job. God Bless, JB Sorry I'm so on again off again due to health issues but am battling back again. Smiles

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/8/2020 6:12:00 AM

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

John Watt

Date: 3/30/2020 12:41:00 PM

Such heartfelt words Anne-Lise, as we all cling to hope and to each other - through poetry and social media. Your poem speaks for so many of us. Hugs ~ John

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/8/2020 6:30:00 AM

- Many thanks for visit, comments and congratulations, John :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

John Watt
Date: 4/4/2020 8:27:00 PM

Congrats this time for your win in the What Matters Most contest! Happy to see this in the winners' circle Anne-Lise!

Eve Roper

Date: 3/29/2020 4:59:00 PM

Superb write, Sunshine. who is it harder for children or adults. I too, value the ability to live independently. Now that I am truly independent, it's lonely. Good luck in the contest,

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/8/2020 6:29:00 AM

- A lonely time for many, dear Eve - Many thanks for your comments and visit :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Heidi Sands

Date: 3/29/2020 2:55:00 PM

Excellent poem. Very well written. Thanks for sharing :)

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/8/2020 6:28:00 AM

- Many thanks for your comments and visit, Heidi :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Quoth Theraven

Date: 3/29/2020 2:37:00 PM

Anne-Lise, I feel less ashamed, less afraid knowing someone is writing the triumph of today in pages that future eyes already know. I only hope and pray they're ours as well. -Richard

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/8/2020 6:27:00 AM

- We all are well, Richard ... hope you are well too :) - Many thanks for your comments and visit :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 3/29/2020 9:26:00 AM

True, fear becomes a weapon in the hands of the aggressor therefore, I agree with you that we should cheer. Cheer for life and all those good people who sacrifice themselves for others. A very good writing dearest, Anne-Lise. Hugs xxx

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/8/2020 6:25:00 AM

- Demetrios, many thanks for your visit and lovely comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jenish Somadas

Date: 3/29/2020 2:04:00 AM

A combination of Spring, Fear and Prayer.. And you ended with a powerful statement.. I want my freedom back.. But if we are not feeling free in our own homes where else we could be free.. Good luck in the contest..

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/8/2020 6:24:00 AM

- Freedom to live normally, Jenish :) - Many thanks for your comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 3/28/2020 4:37:00 PM

Love the picture! Love your poem!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/8/2020 6:22:00 AM

- Many thanks for your comments, Kim :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Silent One

Date: 3/28/2020 9:21:00 AM

You are right fear is making things worse... Let's hope it get better..

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/8/2020 6:22:00 AM

- Many thanks for your comments and visit, S.O. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Eileen Manassian

Date: 3/28/2020 7:35:00 AM

I so resonate with this poem, dear. Yes, I want my freedom back as well. That was a lovely poem and prayer. May God have mercy. Thanks for sharing.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/8/2020 6:21:00 AM

- Many thanks for your lovely comments, Eileen :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 3/28/2020 6:55:00 AM

Such a lovely piece penned so eloquently Anne-Lise, you speak for many in this piece. Keep safe and well, Blessings, Gordon

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/8/2020 6:21:00 AM

- Gordom, many thanks for your visit and lovely comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 3/28/2020 6:08:00 AM

A very special write--you spoke for the world, Anne-Lise. Kudos for a wonderful poem. A winner in every way.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/8/2020 6:20:00 AM

- Many thanks for your comments, Vijay :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 3/27/2020 10:56:00 PM

Your poem expresses what many are feeling right now, Ann-Lise. We just need to replace fear with faith and hope. Great poem!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/8/2020 6:19:00 AM

- Evelyn, many thanks for your comments and visit :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Sandra Adams

Date: 3/27/2020 9:44:00 PM

we can all relate to this...my fears I carry with me, at night my prayers I send, my rosary I sleep with in my hands... I pray he keeps us all safe and helps to end this beast stalking the lands... stay safe my friend... hugs and blessings.. love this write!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/8/2020 6:18:00 AM

- Many thanks for your comments, Sandra :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)