Anne-Lise Andresen Poet Free verse

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- Bottomless Sorrow -

"a dagger of pain, a tear of grief"
                                              Quote by _Constance La France

                             The grieving soul cannot let go
                             true and unpleasant reality
                             Fear of losing my mind 
                             a bitter nectar that burns the lips
                             Shattered by disappointment and betrayal
                             sharp tinkling shards of glass
                             footprint paints bloody streaks
                             - brushes through the pain 

                             Ceramic tears
                             under merciless screams
                             Weakness as jelly
                             trembling cold breath
                             one feels so insignificant
                             Night's disguise
                             strings for shadowy marionettes
                             - death of the full moon

                         
                             
                             16.05.2023 
                             Anne-Lise Andresen
                             Copyright © All Rights Reserved

                             - A Quotes - Poetry Contest
                             Sponsored by: Constance La France
                             - Poem of the Day : 17.05.2023 -
                             1st place in the contest

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Sam Kauffman July 10, 2023 at 12:05 PM Anne-Lise, this is a remarkable picture of grief in "ceramic tears," "tinkling shards" and "death of the full moon!" Remarkable writing, so impactful like a grey winter day on a f! The marionette image and personification is truly inspired. Can't believe I missed your POTD! Congratulations on your POTD and having this poem among the top BNP's! Hugs and blessings!

Jay Narain June 22, 2023 at 11:51 AM Nice lines. I can not even dream of. Congrats on POTD.

Suzanne Delaney June 3, 2023 at 2:32 AM Belated Congrats, Anne-Lise on your amazing POTD and contest win. A definite FAV for me……”strings for shadowy marionettes” the art work is amazing too. Hugs, SuZ

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri June 2, 2023 at 4:33 AM And congrats on your deep musing sublime poem winning POTD wow! KUDOS!!

Deb M May 25, 2023 at 2:20 AM Congratulations on POTD Sunshine! Debx

Christuraj Alex May 21, 2023 at 10:55 PM "a bitter nectar that burns the lips Shattered by disappointment and betrayal" - Poignantly very beautiful. Congratulations!

Alfonso II Warally Ngengethe Mussabwa Chris May 21, 2023 at 8:20 AM Congratulations on your great win in the Contest ...Anne.

Constance La France May 21, 2023 at 12:12 AM Anne-Lise, thank you so much for sharing your wonderful poem with us in my Writing Challenge congratulations ! I love the image too ! And congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor !

Valsa George May 20, 2023 at 9:06 PM Once again back with Congratulations on your first place win in Constance's contest ! Wish you a beautiful Sunday. Hugs

Sotto Poet May 20, 2023 at 11:54 AM Congratulations on your well-deserved win, Anne-Lise.

Kim Rodrigues May 19, 2023 at 8:30 PM Poignant imagery! Congratulations on POTD!

Valsa George May 18, 2023 at 7:56 PM Strikingly poignant description of the inner landscape of a tortured soul. Very painful as being pierced by a dagger. When even the full moon appears as dead, one can imagine the mental state. Congratulations Anne on your POTD. Hugs !

Regina Mcintosh May 18, 2023 at 4:48 PM Oh - this is amazing. Brilliant writing. God bless you and Congrats on POTD. Love, Gina

Susan Lawrence May 18, 2023 at 8:27 AM So deep powerful and filled with amazing imagery dear Anne-Lise ! Ceramic tears … love it ! A bitter nectar that burns the lips . Intense poignant feelings . Belated Congratulations on your POTD. Hugs, Susan :)

I Am Anaya May 18, 2023 at 7:48 AM Consumed by emotional distress, dead ends. Every line is filled with metaphors of a tortured soul, brilliantly woven. Congratulations on your POTD Anne-Lise! Stunning image of marionette. Xhugsx~Anaya

Joanna Daniel May 18, 2023 at 5:18 AM Tugging the soul, congratulations on POTD:) Anne-Lise Andresen May 18, 2023 at 7:54 AM - Jo, thank you very much for your visit and congratulations :) - hugs

Victor Buhagiar May 17, 2023 at 9:13 PM My congratulations, dear Anne Lise. Anne-Lise Andresen May 18, 2023 at 7:54 AM - Thank you very much for your visit and congratulations, Victor :) - hugs

Brandy Nicole May 17, 2023 at 8:34 PM Grief is such a powerful emotion, and it will control us, if we let it. Letting go is very difficult, indeed. Your thoughts touch my heart so deeply. Congratulations Anne-Lise, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy

Sotto Poet May 17, 2023 at 12:38 PM Anne-Lise my heartfelt congratulations o your well-deserved POTD. You penned such a wonderful masterpiece. Enjoy your honor

Alexis Y. May 17, 2023 at 11:37 AM Wow! Anne-Lise, The quote inspired you to pen “a masterpiece” of pain, grief, and sorrow. Best wishes in the contest and Congratulations on getting the poem of the day. It was well deserved:-) Enjoy the rest of your day:-) Alexis

Sam Kauffman May 17, 2023 at 10:29 AM Anne-Lise, congratulations on your POTD honor. This poem has such impactful and intense imagery that easily flows from one line to another as your images drip with sorrow ands grief. So happy for your honor. Blessings and hugs!

Joseph May May 17, 2023 at 9:27 AM Congrats on POTD Anne, Well penned Anne-Lise Andresen May 18, 2023 at 7:55 AM - Thank you very much for your visit and congratulations, Joseph :) - hugs

Valsa George May 17, 2023 at 9:16 AM Intensely poignant. Sorrow in its deepest form. Piercing images....! Congratulations Anne on your POTD. All the Best in the contest

Heidi Sands May 17, 2023 at 8:13 AM Congratulations for POTD :) enjoy ! Anne-Lise Andresen May 18, 2023 at 7:53 AM - Heidi, thank you very much for your visit and congratulations :) - hugs

Bill Baker May 17, 2023 at 7:35 AM Congratulations on your POTD, Anne-Lise. It was a poetic extension of the introductive quote. Your imagery and choice of adjectives was exquisite. Enjoy your day of recognition my friend. Bill

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