Anne-Lise Andresen Poet Free verse

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- Because It Is -

Be careful because it is
  my memories you step on

  Once upon a time
  two small children's feet in white shoes
  A little girl of only two
  today with a different point of view
  We all have our moments
  a time we could wish relive

  I had almost forgotten
  all the rabbits that once jumped around
  on this open and free landscape
  Smoke no longer rises from the chimney

  The light floods in through the windows,
  cobwebs hanging like a fishing net
  in the living room
  Angel dust; leave it alone,
  it falls down with time

  Diving for seahorses
  to ride on old memories
  Where the grain gently bent in the wind
  I was too curious to walk by
  The roof succumbs to the ravages of time
  A old childhood home
  so many memories come to mind
  The stairs are worn and
  the moss has been allowed to grow

  The child was a flower bud with wings



  

  31/07/2020
  Sun :) - A-L Andresen :)
  Copyright © All Rights Reserved

  Dusty Old Memories Poetry Contest
  Sponsored by: Constance La France 
  1st place in the contest

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Mark Koplin August 9, 2020 at 3:22 PM I love the picture, what a fantastic touch. It looks like North Dakota where I live. Congratulations on your win Anne-Lise Andresen August 10, 2020 at 10:16 AM - Maybe it's North Dakota ... I do not know ... it's not my childhood home ... just an illustration image :) - Thank you very much for your visit and congratulations, Mark :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Aditi Mishra August 8, 2020 at 3:57 AM This is such a beautiful poem Anne. It took me on a ride of nostalgia, memories with innocence and a world I'd want to live in again. Congratulations on your win! :) Anne-Lise Andresen August 9, 2020 at 11:28 AM - Thank you very much for your lovely comment and congratulations, Aditi :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Regina Mcintosh August 6, 2020 at 8:26 PM Your memory enchants and charms with it's poetic way of remembering. I love your words and will always recall, with admiration, your inspiration. God bless you and congrats!!! Anne-Lise Andresen August 7, 2020 at 1:03 PM - Thank you very much for your visit and congratulations :) - Have a wonderful weekend, Gina :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

John Watt August 6, 2020 at 4:49 PM Back to congratulate you for you win with this lovely write, Anne-Lise. Hugs ~ John Anne-Lise Andresen August 7, 2020 at 1:01 PM - John, thank you very much for your visit and congratulations :) - hugs // Anne-Lise:) - Have a wonderful weekend :)

Jennifer Proxenos August 5, 2020 at 11:44 AM Hi Sunshine Smile I remember our first home in Cyprus and could describe it to anyone in detail - I loved your description, a wonderful place to grow up in as a child as was Cyprus, I remember shepherds herding their flocks of sheep in the fields behind us. Great imagery dear Sunshine Smile. Blessings and hugs Jennifer. Anne-Lise Andresen August 5, 2020 at 12:40 PM - A safe and beautiful place ... no cars ... but maybe one horse or two ... :) - Many thanks for visiting and your supportive and lovely comment, my friend Jenny :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Vladislav Raven August 3, 2020 at 7:58 AM Hi Anne-Lise, it can be so wonderful to look back at those old memories we carry. Another wonderful, creative, poetic write flows from your golden pen. The memory that comes from the soul is the ever memory. May your memories ever sing Anne-Lise. Have a wonderful monday. Love and Hugs....Mike. Wishing you luck in the contest. Anne-Lise Andresen August 3, 2020 at 1:45 PM - I do not remember much from when I was only two years old, Mike ... but, I remember the place where we lived ... maybe because I've seen it in photographs - Many thanks for visiting and your supportive and lovely comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Gershon Wolf August 2, 2020 at 1:53 PM I just love the first two lines, especially, of this superb contest entry, Anne-Lise. G.L. in the contest! :) gw Anne-Lise Andresen August 3, 2020 at 1:08 AM - Thank you so much for your visit & comments, Gershon :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Joseph P. DiMino August 2, 2020 at 7:34 AM Very beautiful! We are as much our memories as our future. The separation is only time...but the heart's memory is immortal. Great read. Thank you for sharing. Anne-Lise Andresen August 2, 2020 at 10:13 AM - A pleasure to share with you, Joe :) - Many thanks for visiting and your supportive comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

John Watt August 1, 2020 at 5:59 PM Lovely, wistful, and nostalgic. Enjoyed the read, Anne-Lise. Hugs, John Anne-Lise Andresen August 2, 2020 at 5:42 AM - John, many thanks for your visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Eve Roper August 1, 2020 at 12:55 PM A bite of nostalgia in your beautiful poem, my friend, just lovely. Good luck in the contest. Hugs Eve Anne-Lise Andresen August 1, 2020 at 1:18 PM - Many thanks for your visit and lovely comment, Eve :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Silent One August 1, 2020 at 9:06 AM A sentimental poem with a deeper personal feeling to it.... Anne-Lise Andresen August 1, 2020 at 12:50 PM - Always special to travel back in time of memories, S.O. :) - Many thanks for your visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis August 1, 2020 at 7:59 AM Wonderfully written poems concerning memories dearest, Anne-Lise. Good luck my friend. Hugs xxx Anne-Lise Andresen August 1, 2020 at 12:49 PM - And precious luggage, my friend :) - Many thanks for your visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham August 1, 2020 at 5:22 AM Its lovely to look back at old memories, you wonder where the years have gone. Good luck in the contest and enjoy your weekend. Tom Anne-Lise Andresen August 1, 2020 at 12:47 PM - The years fly by ... way too fast, Tom :) - Many thanks for your visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Vijay Pandit August 1, 2020 at 4:40 AM Such wonderful recall of special memories--lovely write, Anne-Lise. Anne-Lise Andresen August 1, 2020 at 12:47 PM - Many thanks for your visit and comment, Vijay :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Ilene Bauer July 31, 2020 at 5:13 PM this is just lovely, anne-lise! i love the "two small children's feet in white shoes..." Anne-Lise Andresen August 1, 2020 at 2:37 AM - Many thanks for your visit and comment, Ilene :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Caren Krutsinger July 31, 2020 at 3:20 PM Pretty poem that reminded me of my own memories. Anne-Lise Andresen July 31, 2020 at 3:52 PM - A childhood home is a house full of memories ... for most of us ... some have sad memories others have happy memories ... mine were warm and good :) - Many thanks for your visit and comment, Caren :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)