Anne-Lise Andresen Poet Free verse

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25.09.2023

Anne-Lise Andresen
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Autumnal Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Sotto Poet

1st place in the contest

- Autumnal -

  Feel free to call me an ostrich
  not because I'm an omnivore
  We recognize the story of the ostrich
  that sticks its head in the sand
  when something happens
  - something we don't wish to acknowledge
  or look in the eyes
  Pathos and ethos in a deeper dimension
  It's easier to look down on your own shoes,
  than to look up and look out

  Listen to my thoughts, unfiltered
  Can we find peace in this time of year
  when the branches are exposed to wind and cold
  - screams in a clear and distinct voice
  Have eyes for the beauty of the rain and withered leaves
  Follow the scents as a blood dog
  taste the fruits of autumn with a pale mouth
  "Light in the dark" is a fine expression, even if it is worn out

  A colorful clown without laughter
  heady phase of confidence and views
  - straight in the back to the last
  The air tastes of cool iron and salt
  when the sea shows muscles
  Life's canvas on an easel
  hold your senses on alert
  A time to identify that which was lost
  - rest in the warmth of the past
  as the wrinkles in my grandmother's fair face

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Beryl Edmonds October 6, 2023 at 12:25 PM A lovely autumnal free verse poem Anne-Lise. Congratulations on your first place win… Belle Anne-Lise Andresen October 7, 2023 at 9:39 AM - Belle, many thanks for the lovely comment and congratulations :) - hugs

Sotto Poet October 5, 2023 at 10:07 AM Anne-Lise, congratulations on your win in my contest. This exquisite piece of poetry is a true feast for the senses, overflowing with an abundance of vivid and captivating imagery. Your mastery of language is evident in the flawless composition of this well-crafted poem. Within its verses, you skillfully portray the transitions with such intricate precision, I also like the picture Anne-Lise Andresen October 6, 2023 at 4:38 AM - Many thanks for my win, the lovely comment and congratulations, Las :) - hugs

Paula Goldsmith October 5, 2023 at 8:19 AM Congratulations on your win. Summer is over/autumn is coming fast. I enjoyed your wonderful write/picture. Hugs... Have a blessed day writing away.................... Anne-Lise Andresen October 6, 2023 at 4:37 AM - Many thanks for the lovely comment and congratulations, Paula :) - hugs

Anisha Dutta September 27, 2023 at 9:08 PM So deep insight on a different angle. I am charmed. Blessings Anne-Lise Andresen October 6, 2023 at 4:39 AM - Thank you very much for your comment, Anisha :) - hugs

Deb M September 27, 2023 at 8:15 AM Awww such a moving poem Sunshine….love it! Debx Anne-Lise Andresen October 6, 2023 at 4:39 AM - Deb, thank you very much for your comment :) - hugs

Bill Baker September 26, 2023 at 9:27 PM A touching and personal view of Autumn in your poetry, Anne-Lise. The scope of your thoughts on Autumn is illuminating. This is the time of year here in Texas, that we can get outside and enjoy nature and the temperature. After a scorching Summer it is a great time of relief. This is a good entry for the contest. Good luck! Have a great week, my friend. Bill Anne-Lise Andresen September 27, 2023 at 1:45 AM - "A scorching summer" ... we never have that in Norway, Bill ... this year we had a miserable summer ... autumn is "our last chance" before a long and dark winter ... and autumn has been much better than the summer ... and beautiful ... I enjoy every day ... the temperature a not high ... but the sun is shining :) - Many thanks for your comment :) - hugs

David Fisher September 26, 2023 at 5:14 PM Enjoyed your poem and all its thoughts about Autumn. It's great that a poet can reflect in words, and we can join along in the reading with our own reflections. Anne-Lise Andresen September 27, 2023 at 1:38 AM - My poems are not always about my feelings ... an alternative /different from the usual or conventional, David - Many thanks for your comment :) - hugs

Joseph P. DiMino September 26, 2023 at 5:13 PM " hold your senses on alert A time to identify that which was lost - rest in the warmth of the past as the wrinkles in my grandmother's fair face" -- keeping faith or hope is not always easy...but it is better than the alternative. If one does not keep head erect, eyes focused outward, no need for the sun to rise nor the moon bare her loving charm -- life stops having meaning. Let the joy of the past be a roadmap for a bright again future, no matter the dire present. Anne-Lise Andresen September 27, 2023 at 1:30 AM - Autumn is not my favorite time, Joe... but, I enjoy the beauty of the colors... summer is short (and often wet and cold)... autumn is our last chance before winter comes :) - Many thanks for your lovely response :) - hugs

Frederic Parker September 26, 2023 at 4:29 PM Wrinkles on your grandmother's face were well-earned through the many autumns spent where the limbs are exposed as are your thoughts and insights, for life as autumn can be cold and rainy yet beautiful if one takes the time to look and not bury their head in the sand Anne-Lise Andresen September 27, 2023 at 1:23 AM - The summer has been wet and cold, Frederic ... the autumn has been sunny and beautiful ... I enjoy the colors and the air ... many thanks for your lovely comment :) - hugs

Yann Rolland September 26, 2023 at 4:27 PM beautiffully written and emotionnal, i adore the expression, a light in the dark thanks poet Anne-Lise Andresen October 6, 2023 at 4:40 AM - Thank you very much for your comment, Yann :) - hugs

Sara Kendrick September 26, 2023 at 10:18 AM Those wrinkles were lovely to you though not unsightly. Thanks for sharing this touch one with us. I appreciate you stopping by with all the comments. Sara Anne-Lise Andresen October 6, 2023 at 4:40 AM - Thank you very much for your comment, Sara :) - hugs

Joseph May September 26, 2023 at 9:51 AM Colorful reflections on an autumn day, Very nicely penned Anne Anne-Lise Andresen October 6, 2023 at 4:40 AM - Joseph, thank you very much for your comment :) - hugs

Victor Buhagiar September 26, 2023 at 8:44 AM Magnificent poem, so many memories evoked tinged with imagery and the dear wrinkles of your grandma. Deserves great praise. Hugs. Anne-Lise Andresen October 6, 2023 at 4:41 AM - Thank you very much Victor, for your lovely comment :) - hugs

Heidi Sands September 26, 2023 at 8:37 AM So beautiful. Well written Anne-Lise :) Anne-Lise Andresen October 6, 2023 at 4:41 AM - Thank you very much for your comment, Heidi :) - hugs

Maria Williams September 26, 2023 at 4:03 AM A stunning piece Anne . I love the season myself. Such wonderful colours. You've taken your poetic words to a different dimension though. Material to ponder, which I love. Just beautiful. Love and hugs Anne-Lise Andresen October 6, 2023 at 4:42 AM - Maria, thank you very much for your lovely comment :) - hugs

Regina Mcintosh September 26, 2023 at 2:49 AM Absolutely stunning - a breathe of fresh air against a backdrop of illusive autumn stirrings. I love this so. A fave. God bless you, Love, Gina Anne-Lise Andresen October 6, 2023 at 4:43 AM - Thank you very much for your lovely comment and the fave, Gina :) - hugs

Valsa George September 25, 2023 at 9:23 PM This is quite a different take on the subject. Autumn is not that colorful in our life as it is in Nature. In life, it is 'like a cilorful clown without laughter.' It is the time to rest in the warmth of the past. So rightly said. A poem of true substance. Sending love on your way dear Anne. Anne-Lise Andresen October 6, 2023 at 4:43 AM - Valsa, many thanks for your lovely comment :) - hugs

Liam Mcdaid September 25, 2023 at 2:39 PM You paint such a beautiful picture in words it reflects sparkling in your pen dearest friend Anne-Lise Andresen October 6, 2023 at 4:44 AM - Many thanks for your lovely comment, Liam :) - hugs

Jan Allison September 25, 2023 at 11:29 AM what a wonderful unique take on the autumnal theme Anne-Lise, it is so refreshing not to see a poem dripping with colours of the autumn leaves:-) hugs Jan xx Anne-Lise Andresen September 25, 2023 at 11:42 AM - I have written many of them, Jan - Had to try something "out of the box" ... glad you liked it, many thanks :) - hugs

Jay Narain September 25, 2023 at 10:00 AM Very nice poem. Nice concluding similarity to Grandma's fair face. We all wrinkle with age. Anne-Lise Andresen September 25, 2023 at 11:08 AM - Lines of wisdom... yes, they come with the years... thank you, Jay :) - hugs

Kim Rodrigues September 25, 2023 at 9:36 AM rest in the warmth of the past as the wrinkles in my grandmother's fair face! Anne-Lise Andresen September 25, 2023 at 11:06 AM - Thank you for your comment, Kim :) - hugs

Nancy Kaufman September 25, 2023 at 6:35 AM Dear poetess, "taste the fruits of autumn with a pale mouth", and "A colorful clown with out laughter", may I have the audacity to ask for a brief explanation, especially the colorful clown with out laughter reference? It's so emotive and visual. I liked the ending about resting in the warmth of the past and the metaphors. Anne-Lise Andresen September 25, 2023 at 6:43 AM - Many feel autumn as a sad season, Nancy ... although it is beautiful in its colors .... but difficult to find joy in the death of nature ... the clown is colorful ... and will try to evoke a smile ... this clown is just sad… :( - hugs

Vijay Pandit September 25, 2023 at 4:51 AM Original and reflective write my friend. Enjoyed the weaving of feelings as nature's beauty makes us think of life. Anne-Lise Andresen September 25, 2023 at 5:43 AM - All autumn poems are not always about the beauty of the colors ... we have read many thousands of that theme, Vijay - Thank you very much for your comment :) - hugs