Anne-Lise Andresen Poet Free verse

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13.03.2024

Anne-Lise Andresen
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- Appreciation, Anger, Air, Angelic -
Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Sotto Poet
Title 3/ Air

1st place in the contest

- Air -

            ~ Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air. ~
                                                      (Ralph Waldo Emerson)


                        The melody of the air plays in our hearts
                                     sailing on the high seas
                              Sailors stories from a bygone era
                                       In lapping ripples
                          to the raging waves of the harbor wind
                                    When the wind is strong,
                                       the light turns white

                        Oh, you blessed air on your sightless wing
                           As a cry capable of proclaiming itself
                                          lethal injections
                                    When air is slowly dying
                               of toxic particles in polluted air
                                Highlights an urgent situation
                                         minute by minute

                                         The lost sunshine
                                           without sparks,
                                       scratches and wounds
                                         Cannot be restored
                                     The disaster is complete
                                      synonymous with death
                                          The air is as kisses
                                 you didn't realize you longed for

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Thompson Emate March 29, 2024 at 6:00 AM A lovely poem, Anne-Lise. It's worthy of a top win. I most especially like the line, "The air is as kisses you didn't realize you longed for." Congratulations.

Tonye George March 29, 2024 at 4:16 AM Congratulations Anne on your win.

Paula Goldsmith March 28, 2024 at 8:53 AM Congratulations on your win. Your "Air" is a powerful write. Great picture. Hugs.... Have a blessed day.............

Duke Beaufort March 21, 2024 at 5:51 AM Anne-Lise, your environmental message is music to my ears! There's a long way to go to get this trodden planet healthy.

Peter Dome March 14, 2024 at 5:36 PM A favourite. Love it. You have always had such a great talent. This one is incredibly artful and poetic. A masterclass. : Well done. Pete. Anne-Lise Andresen March 17, 2024 at 2:17 AM - Peter, many thanks for your comment :) - hugs

Jay Narain March 14, 2024 at 10:51 AM A contemporary poem on preservance of quality of air. Nice poem. Anne-Lise Andresen March 14, 2024 at 10:53 AM - Many thanks for your comment, Jay :) - hugs

Vijay Pandit March 14, 2024 at 6:08 AM The essence of the prompt so well captured, Anne-Lise. Amid nature there is much joy as you so well convey in this poem. Yet, we must be mindful to protect it. Anne-Lise Andresen March 14, 2024 at 7:37 AM - We all have a responsibility for nature, Vijay - Many thanks for your comment :) - hugs

Victor Buhagiar March 14, 2024 at 4:47 AM Well done Anne Lise. A fine poem on the hazards of life. Best for a win. HUgs. Anne-Lise Andresen March 14, 2024 at 7:36 AM - Thank you my friend, Victor :) - hugs

Joseph May March 13, 2024 at 4:38 PM "So many toxic particles in the air'... Very nicely penned Anne Anne-Lise Andresen March 14, 2024 at 7:33 AM - Many thanks Joseph, for your comment :) - hugs

Frederic Parker March 13, 2024 at 4:34 PM really like this poetic message...it's profound in its wisdom Anne-Lise Andresen March 14, 2024 at 7:32 AM - Many thanks for your comment, Frederic :) - hugs