Anne-Lise Andresen Poet Rhyme

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16.01.2025
Anne-Lise  Andresen 
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11th place in the contest

- Accept The Things You Can’t Change -

    When the seconds don't flow with energy.
    Don't wish to fight for the space, to be seen.
    Essence doesn't fetch you double jeopardy.
    Thoughts break through their own fences on the screen.

    When I connect through pages of aged time.
    My limbs that have run wild, now siesta.
    The years lullabies and nursery rhyme,
    being snapped away by an orchestra.

    Tomorrow's melody, melting away.
    Connect often with family and friend.
    I admit my hair has turned silver gray.
    Life's last journey - we will meet at the end.



    
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Andrea Dietrich January 24, 2025 at 11:38 AM You approached the theme very well Congrats

Sara Kendrick January 21, 2025 at 2:58 PM Congratulations on your winning work in my contest. Way to go. Thank you for your participation. I see I had read this one before it was entered in the contest. I like the picture. Sara K

Duke Beaufort January 21, 2025 at 1:42 PM Anne-Lise, Cute this is! Reminds me that being able to daydream is really a luxury I love to experience without regret. There's really no rush to do anything other than connecting with people. Love the phrase about thoughts breaking through their own fences.... You have a wonderful and pleasant way to put things! Smiles!

Paula Goldsmith January 21, 2025 at 8:35 AM Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful write again. Hugs... Have a blessed day with your win as you write away................... Anne-Lise Andresen January 21, 2025 at 9:42 AM - Thank you, Paula :) - hugs

Valsa George January 18, 2025 at 3:32 AM When we grow old, some changes occur naturally. But they can't be helped. We have to accept what we can't change. What we can do is connect more with family and friends. Enjoyed this poem of great flow and rhythm. Love and hugs, dear Anne. Anne-Lise Andresen January 19, 2025 at 3:08 AM - Thank you, Valsa :) - hugs

Gary Radice January 17, 2025 at 9:28 AM I found your poem at first to be poignant Anne-Lise, but by the time I had read it fully I felt it to be uplifting and warm too. (Self) acceptance and awareness is certainly key to enjoying later years. There’s great advice here wrapped up in a beautifully written piece. Cheers - Gary Anne-Lise Andresen January 19, 2025 at 3:07 AM - Thank you, Gary :) - hugs

John Read January 17, 2025 at 8:35 AM Hi Anne, all we can do is enjoy what is left of our lives, as you say, accept the things you cannot change. xx Anne-Lise Andresen January 19, 2025 at 3:07 AM - Thank you, John :) - hugs

Ink Empress January 17, 2025 at 4:19 AM Beautiful rhythm to your deeply moving poem dear anne lise, low the depth and flow of what youv expressed here about time and aging, and how with time sometimes we stop more to reflect and appreciate simple and little things that weigh more for us: pleasure reading this gem: sending you light today and always Anne-Lise Andresen January 19, 2025 at 3:07 AM - Thank you, Ink :) - hugs

Tom Cunningham January 17, 2025 at 12:53 AM Sadly time marches on and our youth slowly disappears, it bring its fair share of woes. Tom Anne-Lise Andresen January 19, 2025 at 3:06 AM - Thank you, Tom :) - hugs

Paige Hind January 16, 2025 at 8:33 PM Very wise- I liked the lesson and flow of words <3 Anne-Lise Andresen January 19, 2025 at 3:06 AM - Thank you, Paige :) - hugs

Akham Nilabirdhwaja Singh January 16, 2025 at 8:14 PM True.At old age we must act according to our physical and mental conditions Anne-Lise Andresen January 19, 2025 at 3:06 AM - Thank you, Akham :) - hugs

Eve Roper January 16, 2025 at 8:13 PM Age has a way of slowing us down. To have the energy restored would be nice. Love the way you've made the scene flow. Anne-Lise Andresen January 19, 2025 at 3:06 AM - Thank you, Eve :) - hugs

Abdullah Alhemaidy January 16, 2025 at 4:50 PM Both gold & silver are beautifully lovely colors! Best wishes for more good years! Have a nice day ~ AA hugs. Anne-Lise Andresen January 19, 2025 at 3:05 AM - Thank you, Abdullah :) - hugs

Darlene De Beaulieu January 16, 2025 at 3:50 PM Hello sunshine s mile, yes life is just a journey and we will meet at the end. Hugs. /Darlene/ Darlene De Beaulieu January 20, 2025 at 10:53 AM Hello Sunshine Smile, Your welcome. Hugs. /Darlene/ Anne-Lise Andresen January 19, 2025 at 3:05 AM - Thank you, Darlene :) - hugs

Jan Allison January 16, 2025 at 2:17 PM fabulous poem on aging Anne-lise the opening line is just spot on... but lets hope we both have many years left to enjoy the music of life my friend hugs jan xx Anne-Lise Andresen January 19, 2025 at 3:04 AM - Thank you, Jan :) - hugs

Sara Kendrick January 16, 2025 at 2:10 PM Ahh!! True, we will meet in the end. Lovely picture of a happy grandmother. The lines are deep upon her face, but they are from smiling. Thanks for sharing. Sara K Anne-Lise Andresen January 19, 2025 at 3:04 AM - Thank you, Sara :) - hugs

Sotto Poet January 16, 2025 at 12:59 PM Your views on becoming older, Anne-Lise, are absolutely correct. A poignant and wrenching poetry. Your beautiful poetry is always a delight to read. Anne-Lise Andresen January 19, 2025 at 3:04 AM - Thank you, Las :) - hugs

Frederic Parker January 16, 2025 at 11:47 AM Anne your thoughts on aging are spot on, I really like the line "My limbs that have run wild, now siesta" It is a perfect description, dear poet Anne-Lise Andresen January 19, 2025 at 3:03 AM - Thank you, Frederic :) - hugs

Jay Narain January 16, 2025 at 10:03 AM Nice poem on aging. The beauty of heart and soul do not deteriorate with age. Anne-Lise Andresen January 19, 2025 at 3:03 AM - Thank you, Jay :) - hugs

Marilene Evans January 16, 2025 at 9:36 AM Beautifully penned. Gray hair is beautiful, my aunt's hair turned gray when she was in her 30s and looked good with it. She's now 88 with that silvery hair and still looks good. And if you resist, you'll just get a headache, stomach ache, body ache! Hugs, Marilene Anne-Lise Andresen January 19, 2025 at 3:03 AM - Thank you, Marilene :) - hugs

I Am Anaya January 16, 2025 at 8:36 AM I found this quite peaceful, Lise. Siesta and orchestra rhymed . Mellowing :) Anne-Lise Andresen January 19, 2025 at 3:02 AM - Thank you, Anaya :) - hugs

Paula Goldsmith January 16, 2025 at 8:00 AM I enjoyed reading your wonderful write. What a great picture. Hugs... Have a fun day as you write away.................. Anne-Lise Andresen January 19, 2025 at 3:02 AM - Thank you, Paula :) - hugs

Deb M January 16, 2025 at 7:45 AM Both funny and beautiful Sunshine….made me smile! Debx Anne-Lise Andresen January 19, 2025 at 3:02 AM - Thank you, Deb :) - hugs