Anne-Lise Andresen Poet Free verse

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- Blood Under the Nails of the Martyrs -

Sunset, before dark ... you broke your promise
Forging a Japanese sushi knife ready for attack
Days which is controlled by negative conventional thinking
It does not work to knock on every door when you fall
Fear and suffering, human threat is not necessarily death

When the wind blows, hungry wolves respond
But the wolf shall not be killed with a lie or broken promises

In the dark a shadow of a face of misery
It makes me doubt what you're thinking
When bitterness becomes your best friend
The black sun is an overwhelming image
Like the ocean in the storm with foam of transparent suffering
No one has the right to kill "in the name of religion"











17-04-2018
Sun :) - A-L Andresen :)
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Faraz Ajmal May 7, 2018 at 4:20 AM Ahh it s a really powerful poem, I really enjoyed reading it especially the last stanza, you re right that nobody has the rigt to kill in the name of religion, Anne-Lise Andresen May 8, 2018 at 2:56 PM - Thank you very much, Faraz :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Gershon Wolf April 24, 2018 at 11:11 AM Powerful poem! Riveting title! Riveting write! A message the world needs to see, hear and heed more and more each passing decade. :) gw Anne-Lise Andresen April 24, 2018 at 12:32 PM - Many people with blood on their hands and under the nails (:), but they have no right - Many thanks for your friendly visit and comment, Gershon :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jerry T Curtis April 20, 2018 at 8:45 AM Unfortunately, This is a accurate depiction of our world ---not one I thought would come from someone called "Sunshine-Smile" just kidding, Well Done and your choice of picture is awesome, Take Care GB Anne-Lise Andresen April 20, 2018 at 11:37 AM - The sun does not shine all the time, Jerry :) - Many thanks for your friendly visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus April 19, 2018 at 3:57 PM A beautiful, heartfelt and expressive poem, Anne-Lise. Senseless killing is murder, and as such must be condemned. Using religion as an excuse makes it even worse! Hugs // paul Anne-Lise Andresen April 20, 2018 at 4:26 AM - Many thanks for your friendly visit and comment, Paul :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Kyle Kriticos April 19, 2018 at 12:22 PM Absolutely riveting and of course I agree that no one has a right to kill! One thing I will say though is that particularly with the New Testament, the fact that I am reading words that the writers died for proves to me they were sincere . They were actually willing to suffer for Jesus and shed blood for their testimony! I am sure they will be honoured in heaven Anne-Lise Andresen April 19, 2018 at 12:37 PM - To sacrifice his life for another human life (Jesus) ... a completely different theme, Kyle (but I understand what you mean :) - Murder, terror and bombing ... every day innocent people die - Many thanks for your friendly visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Eve Roper April 19, 2018 at 11:11 AM Powerful write, Sunshine Hugs Eve ~`* Anne-Lise Andresen April 19, 2018 at 11:12 AM - Many thanks for your friendly visit and comment, Eve :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham April 18, 2018 at 7:19 AM Powerful words Sunshine, I wonder what God they worship, it can't be the same as ours who is forgiving and preaches love to all. Tom. Anne-Lise Andresen April 18, 2018 at 7:38 AM - I'm not an expert in religion, Tom ... but common sense says this is wrong - Many thanks for your friendly visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis April 18, 2018 at 6:19 AM Profound and inspiring poem expressed in powerful and elegant language dearest, Anne-Lise! Bravo! Hugs xxx Anne-Lise Andresen April 18, 2018 at 7:41 AM - No God teaches humans to kill - Many thanks for your friendly visit and comment, Demetrios :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Joseph May April 17, 2018 at 9:34 PM Very deep and write Anne.. Nicely expressed..hugs Anne-Lise Andresen April 18, 2018 at 3:31 AM - Joseph, many thanks for your friendly visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Sunlite Wanter April 17, 2018 at 6:27 PM I can't say I fully understand it, but it is such good reading. Anne-Lise Andresen April 18, 2018 at 3:26 AM - Our world is full of fear and suffering, Sunlite - Many thanks for your friendly visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jean Murray April 17, 2018 at 4:54 PM Chilly. I hope that black soon turns to yellow Sunshine. Anne-Lise Andresen April 18, 2018 at 3:28 AM - Wish the world was yellow, Jean :) - Many thanks for your friendly visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Vijay Pandit April 17, 2018 at 2:28 PM Intriguing thoughts Anne Lise..I gather the feeling of suffering captured in your words...misery, bitterness..a dark experience! Anne-Lise Andresen April 18, 2018 at 3:30 AM - The world is full of suffering, Vijay - Many thanks for your friendly visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)