Anne-Lise Andresen Poet Haibun

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- Angels Danced -

   By personal experience, I didn't even know. Based on a memory and I
   fooled myself. Why should I follow a fake dream ? Was put in artificial
   coma for two weeks. I have changed a lot since the accident. Now I 
  know what really matters. Things change so fast, life can suddenly turn. 
  It's a fact I'm paralyzed from the hips down. A settlement without hatred
      and tears. The blood is still pulsing in my veins ... the heart is like  
                            a vibrating rose petal in the wind


                                  new goals to strive for
                           the life was turned upside down -
                                angels danced with pride







28.08.2019
Sun :) - A-L Andresen :)
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Merv Hold February 26, 2023 at 5:29 PM The insight you display in this piece of art is astounding. The realism is undeniable, even if it didn't happen to you, beautiful Sunshine, somewhere it happened to someone, and you have been channeled to pen their inspirational words, their emotions and remarkable fortitude. What a special lady you must be.

Regina Mcintosh November 24, 2020 at 4:03 AM Wow. I love this Lady :) It's incredible. I didn't know you were paralyzed :) WOW.. so much courage in your heart. Love this and you. God bless you Anne-Lise Andresen November 24, 2020 at 12:04 PM - Not a poem from reality, my friend - Many thanks for visiting and comment, Gina :) - hugs and love // Anne-Lise :)

Connie Marcum Wong September 5, 2019 at 2:24 PM This is lovely Anne-Lise. I didn't read the rules correctly either. I am still happy her contest inspired me to write my Haibun as I am sure you are too. xxoo Anne-Lise Andresen September 6, 2019 at 3:37 AM - Yes I'm also glad I wrote this ... my first Haibun, Connie :) - Many thanks for visiting and your comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Reason A. Poteet August 31, 2019 at 12:47 PM Well-written haibun. A true situation for many, I'm sure, your fictional account brings a positive message of new hope and new goals. For a true haiku , you might want to re-word it in the present tense: I really like the thought. new goals to strive for / life turns upside down / angels dance with pride / Anne-Lise Andresen September 1, 2019 at 1:15 PM - Many thanks for visiting and your comments, R.A.P. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Phyllis Babcock August 30, 2019 at 2:22 PM Glad to see that this poem is fiction for a moment you had me worried as I was reading it. Yes we do not appreciate good health when we have it until something happens and we realize how precious it is. love phyl Anne-Lise Andresen August 30, 2019 at 2:47 PM ... life is precious, my friend Phyllis :) - Many thanks for visiting and your comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Sandra Adams August 30, 2019 at 10:16 AM glad to learn this is not your pain though i am sure in your line of work you see this sort of thing often....excellent penning my friend...sometimes we just need to deal with the hand life gives us and have faith in the end, that's the most important part! hugs :) Anne-Lise Andresen August 30, 2019 at 1:06 PM - Always try to take new steps ... strength and courage - Many thanks for visiting and your comments, Sandra/Sandy :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Pashang Salehi August 29, 2019 at 7:57 PM Anne Lise, don't do that to me... for a second you scared the hell out of me... Anne-Lise Andresen August 30, 2019 at 1:03 PM - Sorry ... - Sorry ... - Sorry ... :))) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Ann Foster August 29, 2019 at 4:23 PM Angels that dance before God, never know what it is to sit my friend. Dance on... he watches closely, and cheers... so proud. Hugs and all the flowers that can be sent, virtually, by small birds that love music. Ann Anne-Lise Andresen August 30, 2019 at 1:02 PM - Many thanks for the visit and your lovely comment, Ann :) - o.m.g. ... my house is full of flowers ... please don't send any more today ... wait a week or two to send more :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Richard Lamoureux August 29, 2019 at 7:44 AM I’m glad to learn this is fiction. You made it feel real. Hugs Rick. Anne-Lise Andresen August 29, 2019 at 8:22 AM - Sounds good ... my work is done :) - Many thanks for visiting and your comments, Richard :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Nette Onclaud August 28, 2019 at 6:22 PM this is brave poem hoping it is fiction, anne... a triumph on your way!.. huggs Anne-Lise Andresen August 29, 2019 at 4:55 AM - Fiction, Nette - Many thanks for visiting and your comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Kim Rodrigues August 28, 2019 at 6:14 PM Goals can indeed change. Afterward of my cousin’s brain tumor op...she understood she had been but one of the rat race...now gives hope to the needy. Be blessed! Anne-Lise Andresen August 29, 2019 at 4:53 AM - New strength and new thoughts, wonderful to share Kim :) - Thank you very much :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Vladislav Raven August 28, 2019 at 4:07 PM Hi Ann-Lise, this wonderful write just goes to show us what is truly important, life and health. This piece is written from the heart. As I did read down each line, I took stock of what I found important, LIFE, HEALTH AND LOVE. This write is a fave Ann-Lise. I do hope that it does well in the contest. Have a wonderful Thursday. hugs....Mike. XX Anne-Lise Andresen August 29, 2019 at 4:50 AM - The term "happiness" would lose all its meaning if we did not have the love in our hearts, Mike :) - Many thanks for your lovely comment, the fave and support of my poem, my friend - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison August 28, 2019 at 9:17 AM such a moving poem Anne-Lise makes you realise how fragile life is and how quickly it can change. good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx Anne-Lise Andresen August 29, 2019 at 4:47 AM - Although it is a sad fate ... it is the joy of our achievements to continue living - Many thanks for your lovely comment and support on my poems, Jan - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Heidi Sands August 28, 2019 at 7:56 AM Excellent. A great message with this :) Anne-Lise Andresen August 28, 2019 at 8:28 AM - I can summarize everything I have learned about life: It goes on. ... gratitude and the simple fact that I actually live :) - Thank you very much, Heidi :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham August 28, 2019 at 7:39 AM This verse certainly makes you realise how important your health is Anne. There are others less fortunate. Good look. Tom Anne-Lise Andresen August 28, 2019 at 8:24 AM - Yes, that's for sure Tom - Many thanks for visiting and your words :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Chris Green August 28, 2019 at 7:23 AM I love the feeling of strength in this poem, even with an unexpected disabling situation, the outlook and attitude or uplifting. Beautifully done. Best wishes in the contest Anne-Lise Andresen August 28, 2019 at 8:23 AM - Sometimes we forget to be grateful ... life and health are the most important things we have, Chris :) - Thanks for the support and lovely words from you :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Connie Marcum Wong August 28, 2019 at 6:59 AM A moving haibun that makes me take a moment to be thankful for my health. Well written Anne-Lise. This is sure to do well in the contest! xxoo Anne-Lise Andresen August 28, 2019 at 8:20 AM - Everything can turn around ... in just a few seconds, Connie - Thank you very much :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Vijay Pandit August 28, 2019 at 6:58 AM A life lesson in the ending stanza of your poem..very well articulated story--dream or not..all the best Anne-Lise. Anne-Lise Andresen August 28, 2019 at 8:18 AM - Many thanks for your kind visit and your comment, Vijay - Always uplifting words from you :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Michael Whatley August 28, 2019 at 4:18 AM This gets me thinking, Sunshine. The distance of death and life-changing events, so seemingly far, yet so realistically near. Should tragedy strike, we take a step back and adapt, A wonderful sentiment. Anne-Lise Andresen August 28, 2019 at 7:19 AM - We have a lot to be grateful for, Michael - Many thanks for visiting and your words :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)