Anne-Lise Andresen Poet Verse

- Alcoholic -

                                     
                                          He has no
                                          longer his own will
                                          Caught in the lion's caves
                                          dark gray clouds closes sunlight
                                          He wants but can not
                                          nothing to lose,
                                                                 is he a loser?
                                          Thoughts about life
                                                                  worthless
                                          The past, no roses without thorns
                                          A zero
                                          Tomorrow will come
                                          He sits on a bench in the park
                                                                       cold and dirty
                                           a half-full bottle of spirits
                                           This is his life
                                           a day without sunshine
                                           He hears the lions roaring
                                                         trying to block out the sound






19.05.2013
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Vinayak Pratap August 25, 2013 at 11:23 PM nice one anne not good as mine though... jst kiddin wish i could write as well as you.... ~V~ Anne-Lise Andresen August 26, 2013 at 3:23 AM - Vinayak, thank you for nice visit, always pleasant with feed-back on what I post. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Yadhu Babu August 24, 2013 at 4:42 AM GOOD WORK ANNE......... Anne-Lise Andresen August 24, 2013 at 4:49 AM - Thank you for taking the time to read my poem, nice with a comment from you Yadhu. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Karen Anglesey June 15, 2013 at 10:22 AM Anne Lise, the spectacular imagery and metaphor in this evokes the many emotions felt when I see some of these poor souls living on the streets of Las Vegas, Nevada. It puts in perspective how we are kind of helpless to change someone who has chosen these circumstances and lost control of their personal freedom. The sound of the lion roaring is so powerful. Anne-Lise Andresen June 15, 2013 at 10:47 AM - Thank you for taking the time to read my poem, nice with a comment from you Karen. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Andrea Rose June 14, 2013 at 9:13 AM Very well put together with lots of feeling. Anne-Lise Andresen June 14, 2013 at 10:20 AM - Thank you for taking the time to read my poem, nice with a comment from you Andrea. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Carol Eastman June 3, 2013 at 8:25 AM One of your very best... Love the feel you presented with it. Anne-Lise Andresen June 3, 2013 at 9:25 AM - Thank you for taking the time to read my poem, nice with a comment from you Carol. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Zebedee Wilson June 1, 2013 at 1:15 AM This is a very good poem. Beautifully understated and spot on. I have had major problems with alcohol for many years and have been sober for 4 months now. XX Anne-Lise Andresen June 1, 2013 at 1:59 AM - Continue to be sober ..... congratulations on the first 4 months ! - Thank you for taking the time to read my poem, nice with a comment from you Paul. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Debbie Duncan May 31, 2013 at 8:20 PM Love the way you wrote this Anne, ;} Anne-Lise Andresen June 1, 2013 at 1:59 AM - Thank you for taking the time to read my poem, nice with a comment from you Debbie. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Tamara Potter May 30, 2013 at 9:37 AM Anne, You are so talented, I just have my one poem, I feel everyting, inspired thank you Anne. Tamara Anne-Lise Andresen May 30, 2013 at 9:41 AM - Thank you for taking the time to read my poem, nice with a comment from you Tamara. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Karl Nkecha Safindah May 28, 2013 at 10:19 AM Nice one Anne. Insightful! Anne-Lise Andresen May 28, 2013 at 10:20 AM - Thank you for taking the time to read my poem, nice with a comment from you Karl. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Poet Destroyer A May 27, 2013 at 7:43 PM Hi Anne, i guessing he does not want to hear the truth... I'm not sure... this kind of sounds like my brother who's trying to recover from alcohol... this is an awesome one ... thanks for the invite, sorry I'd seen it a little to late. Sometimes my comments pile up. Glad I decided to scroll down all my in coming comments... please do not think I ignored your invitation. Usually I show up right away. always~ Love Linda Anne-Lise Andresen May 28, 2013 at 1:44 AM - Thank you for taking the time to read my poem, nice with a comment from you Linda. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Shadow Hamilton May 27, 2013 at 9:51 AM alcohol a big killer delicately addressed in the super write Linda Anne-Lise Andresen May 27, 2013 at 10:09 AM - Thank you for taking the time to read my poem, nice with a comment from you Linda. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :

Richard D Seal May 26, 2013 at 6:31 PM I'm teetotal so no lions after me, I have seen the results though, was a not so old gentleman just a year ago who sat on a bench close to where I live, no longer with us now. Great write Anne Lise. Take care, Richard Anne-Lise Andresen May 27, 2013 at 1:27 AM - Nice of you visited my poem today - very pleased for your comments, Richard.- oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Kim Morrison May 26, 2013 at 4:51 AM excellent write! Kim Anne-Lise Andresen May 26, 2013 at 9:13 AM - Nice of you visited my poem today - very pleased for your comments, Kim.- oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Carol Eastman May 24, 2013 at 10:47 AM EXCELLENT! My adopted son, both parents are alcoholics... it's sad to watch. The kids became unappreciated parents to them... Finally one had to run away to us... or be hurt. Now he overlooks... that his mom has somewhere to stay... and he makes sure her rent is paid. She was homeless 11 times in less than 3 years... And she spews hate when she's drunk... which is every night... sad... Anne-Lise Andresen May 24, 2013 at 11:00 AM Yes, very sad !! - Nice of you visited my poem today - very pleased for your comments, Carol.- oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Daver Austin May 24, 2013 at 9:12 AM Good work. As a recovered alcoholic I can appreciate how others perceive alcoholics. I was cured one day when I, sober at the time, came in daily contact with a hard core lush. I decided that if I looked like that to others, then I must stop! It took me a few weeks, but I finally licked it. This is some 20 years ago by now. Love, daver Anne-Lise Andresen May 24, 2013 at 10:15 AM - Nice of you visited my poem today - very pleased for your comments, Daver.- oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Len Gasun May 23, 2013 at 9:33 PM This is an amazing write my very dear friend Anne Lise! A brilliant idea on this outstanding peom of yours indeed! A winner for me. I'm going to fave this. Thank you sooo much! love and big big hugs, Leonora Anne-Lise Andresen May 24, 2013 at 2:33 AM - Thank you for your "fave" - a great honor! <3 Anne-Lise Andresen May 24, 2013 at 1:22 AM - Nice of you visited my poem today - very pleased for your comments, Leonora.- oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Karen Anglesey May 23, 2013 at 8:09 PM You have a brilliant mind... Absolutely love your ability to pain the a stunning picture with words........nuff said :) Anne-Lise Andresen May 24, 2013 at 1:21 AM - Nice of you visited my poem today - very pleased for your comments, Karen.- oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Timothy Hicks May 23, 2013 at 12:18 AM Stunning and realistic descriptions, my friend! This reminds me of a verse in the bible that talked about sloths... "going nowhere in a slothful manner, they fear there might be lions on the street"... not word for word, but that was the gist of it. Definitely one of your better ones... you should be proud of this poem! Anne-Lise Andresen May 23, 2013 at 3:10 AM - Nice of you visited my poem today - very pleased for your comments, Timothy.- oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Andrea Dietrich May 22, 2013 at 10:18 AM wow, one of your very best poems, Anne lise. A FAVE Anne-Lise Andresen May 22, 2013 at 10:20 AM - A great honor, thank you Andrea. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Kim Van Breda May 22, 2013 at 9:05 AM This is a wonderful analogy of the prowling dangers of alcohol and the often desperate plight of a street dweller. Great write as always. Thanks for all your ongoing encouragement. Anne-Lise Andresen May 22, 2013 at 9:54 AM - Nice of you visited my poem today - very pleased for your comments, Kim.- oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

David De La Croes May 22, 2013 at 8:09 AM You capture the sadness of the situation very well, Anne-Lise. Stay well, David Anne-Lise Andresen May 22, 2013 at 9:53 AM - Nice of you visited my poem today - very pleased for your comments, David.- oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Watisungla Ao May 21, 2013 at 9:38 PM True indeed..well written :) much love,watisungla Anne-Lise Andresen May 22, 2013 at 1:43 AM - Nice of you visited my poem today - very pleased for your comments, Watisungla.- oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Toquyen Harrell May 21, 2013 at 8:20 PM A life being an alcoholic -it's so sad. I don't think they can do it on their own -kicking the habits. Only God can help. Thanks for putting what they would think into words, Anne-Lise. Great one! Anne-Lise Andresen May 22, 2013 at 1:42 AM - Nice of you visited my poem today - very pleased for your comments, Toquyen.- oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

John Posey May 21, 2013 at 7:28 PM Anyone who has experienced the pain of seeing someone trying to climb out of a hole --- When they haven't reached bottom can truly grasp the meaning of your words. great writing, sweet Anne.... Jake Anne-Lise Andresen May 22, 2013 at 1:42 AM - Nice of you visited my poem today - very pleased for your comments, Jake.- oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl May 21, 2013 at 10:46 AM Wow seriously well done xx Anne-Lise Andresen May 21, 2013 at 10:48 AM - Nice of you visited my poem today - very pleased for your comments, Mandy.- oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

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