Anne-Lise Andresen Poet Rhyme

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- Bite the Bullet -

Exhaust filled alleyways cracked and torn
                            the wide green parks frail and worn
                      The factories spew out toxins day and night
                     winding through the air and blinding my sight
                          Paint me a picture of petals on flowers
                       as childhood mica and the glory was ours



14.05.2023
Anne-Lise Andresen
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I Am Anaya May 30, 2023 at 10:25 AM I had to look up Mica, a metallic material which contains reactive element metals like potassium, lithium and aluminium,then I remembered they used it for non-stick pans! Smog a lethal haze-The US reduced smog in the 70’s when the Clean Air Act Amendment passed and established air quality standards, I think that’s when our factories moved to China. Great reminder and Bitesize, Anne-Lise, b0l

Jay Narain May 23, 2023 at 5:53 PM A short rhythmic poem with deep thoughts.

Alexis Y. May 16, 2023 at 6:00 AM Hi Anne-Lise, You painted such a grim vivid picture with your words. Well done. Best wishes in the contest. Have a great day-Alexis Anne-Lise Andresen May 18, 2023 at 11:29 AM - Alexis, many thanks for your comment and good wishes :) - hugs

Regina Mcintosh May 16, 2023 at 2:40 AM Love this. A great write. God bless you always. Love, Gina Anne-Lise Andresen May 18, 2023 at 11:28 AM - Many thanks for your comment, Gina :) - hugs

Panagiota Romios May 15, 2023 at 2:48 PM For me, media loves painting a grim picture. Always forecasting our end, I lived in many cities across the USA. Man is grim. Killing each other~ A culture of death. I never saw ugly …it exists in the soul. I disagree with the premise but none these, it does not matter. The …The poem is well done as the image. Excellent. Pangie Anne-Lise Andresen May 16, 2023 at 2:04 AM - We all have different opinions .... but not everyone dares to say it ... many thanks for your comment, Pangie :) - hugs

Tom Cunningham May 15, 2023 at 7:58 AM A scene you often find in big cities Anne. Best move I made 30 odd years ago was moving to the countryside. Good luck in the contest. Tom Anne-Lise Andresen May 16, 2023 at 2:02 AM - I could never live in a big city ... many thanks for your comment, Tom :) - hugs

Vijay Pandit May 15, 2023 at 5:24 AM I like the touch of aspiration and hope in this line: Paint me a picture of petals on flowers... Anne-Lise Andresen May 16, 2023 at 2:00 AM - ... maybe just a dream ... Vijay - Many thanks for your comment :) - hugs

Victor Buhagiar May 14, 2023 at 11:20 PM Though sad your poem is splendid. Anne-Lise Andresen May 16, 2023 at 1:59 AM - Many thanks for your comment, Victor :) - hugs

Daniel Turner May 14, 2023 at 8:25 PM Pretty grim imagery, Anne. The innocence is gone. Anne-Lise Andresen May 16, 2023 at 1:59 AM - True ... I must have sunlight and the scent of flowers, Daniel - Many thanks for your comment :) - hugs

Lin Lane May 14, 2023 at 7:17 PM It's sad to think such places exist, but there are far more than we dare imagine. A stark reminder that we should be grateful for the light in our lives instead of dark alleyways. Anne-Lise Andresen May 16, 2023 at 1:57 AM - Yes, a dark place ... some like it, others hate it ... many thanks for your comment, Lin :) - hugs

Jan Allison May 14, 2023 at 1:57 PM such vivid imagery Anne-Lise, i hope this does well in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx Anne-Lise Andresen May 16, 2023 at 1:55 AM - Many thanks for your comment, Jan :) - "Bitsize contest" has never been a win for me... :) .... but miracles can happen :) - hugs