- Break Not a Flower Nor Inscribe a Stone -

I feel it so strongly deep inside the cry of your heart
It but echoes my souls endless fear of being apart 

Use your strength to go on with life even though it is hard
Where is life’s joy when treated with such reckless disregard?

I wonder can I ever free you from this endless pain?
My body and soul are laden with such cold heavy chain

Lead me through the maze of your mind, let me break down the wall
The donjon has been built of adamant and shall not fall!
 
I will rend the dark veil and bright starlight will fill your soul 
The battlements long secure crumble, your love makes me whole! 



Written by Shane Cooper & A-L Andresen 25.03.2015
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Macfarlane Avatar
April 14, 2015 at 1:10 PM
A great collaboration, powerful words. Excellent write and title. Hugs
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April 14, 2015 at 1:12 PM
- Cecilia, thank you for the lovely words and visit at our poem - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Yvonne Avatar
April 1, 2015 at 6:04 AM
A passionate colaberation an enjoyable read.
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April 1, 2015 at 8:04 AM
- M.Y.A., thank you for the lovely words and visit at our poem - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Thirtyseven Avatar
March 31, 2015 at 1:11 PM
Wonderful collaboration. The love shines through every word.
Andresen Avatar
March 31, 2015 at 1:25 PM
- Yes, a write from our hearts Scott - I'm glad you enjoy this co write - Thanks :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Breidenthal Avatar
March 30, 2015 at 12:19 PM
This is a remarkable poem. :D Wonderful job! -DAY_Vid
Andresen Avatar
March 30, 2015 at 1:14 PM
- J.W.M., thank you for the lovely words and visit at our poem - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Breidenthal Avatar
March 30, 2015 at 12:20 PM
Great collab I meant to say! OOps
Duggan Avatar
March 30, 2015 at 2:22 AM
Lovely colaberation Anne Lise, hope you are well, beautiful words my dear, take care..............Vera...........
Andresen Avatar
March 30, 2015 at 6:26 AM
- Dear Vera, thank you for the lovely words and visit at our poem - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Lindley Avatar
March 29, 2015 at 8:30 PM
A7 and adding this one to my fav poem list.. Bravooooooo, huge congrats to both poets!!!!!
Andresen Avatar
March 30, 2015 at 6:25 AM
- Robert, thank you for the lovely words, a 7, fav. and visit at our poem - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Leake Avatar
March 29, 2015 at 4:15 PM
What a lovely collaboration Anne, Both your words are truly beautiful!! Best Wishes Kevin
Andresen Avatar
March 30, 2015 at 6:24 AM
- Kevin, thank you for the lovely words and visit at our poem - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Peranteau Avatar
March 29, 2015 at 12:27 PM
I noticed this write earlier, and my eeeebrain took a slight pitzzz for the second ! Very moving write dear poet ! What men and women need desperately to embrace ! Awesome Anna Lise ! Have a good one......much love, james
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March 30, 2015 at 6:23 AM
- James, thank you for the lovely words and visit at our poem - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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March 28, 2015 at 2:16 PM
Terrific verse. Well done, both of you. Regards, Viv
Andresen Avatar
March 28, 2015 at 2:22 PM
- Viv, thank you for the lovely words and visit at our poem - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Sirak Avatar
March 28, 2015 at 8:10 AM
Beautiful! It is like a romantic quest of old where the knight undertakes to rescue his fair lady.
Andresen Avatar
March 28, 2015 at 9:04 AM
- Monterey, thanks for visiting and lovely comments - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Nance Avatar
March 28, 2015 at 8:05 AM
Oh great collaboration both of you! ;)
Andresen Avatar
March 28, 2015 at 9:04 AM
- Thanks Casarah, for visiting and lovely comments - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
May Avatar
March 27, 2015 at 10:08 AM
Excellent collab Anne...love it.... 7
Andresen Avatar
March 27, 2015 at 12:46 PM
- Joseph, thank you for the lovely words a 7 and visit at our poem - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Roper Avatar
March 27, 2015 at 9:52 AM
Sad, but loving write with emotions of the heart between two souls. A wonderful Collaboration , Anne-Lise and Shane, A 7 ++Blessings and hugs to both of you Eve
Andresen Avatar
March 27, 2015 at 12:46 PM
- Eve, thank you for the lovely words a 7 and visit at our poem - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Kendrick Avatar
March 27, 2015 at 9:43 AM
Enjoyed your collaboration..Thanks for stopping by.Sara
Andresen Avatar
March 27, 2015 at 9:54 AM
- Dear Sara, thank you for the lovely words and visit at our poem - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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March 27, 2015 at 9:11 AM
A great collaboration! I hope you have a nice weekend as well. Hugs Rick.
Andresen Avatar
March 27, 2015 at 9:13 AM
- Richard, thank you for the lovely words and visit at our poem - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Nunez Avatar
March 27, 2015 at 5:09 AM
Love brought out open in the light gives the lovers such wondrous pleasure as spoken of in your collab, my dear friend. Congratulations on such wonderful artistry. A 7. Here' to a great new day! Hugs and smiles! Kim :)
Andresen Avatar
March 27, 2015 at 7:31 AM
- Dear Kim, thank you for the lovely words, a 7 and visit at our poem - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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March 26, 2015 at 5:23 PM
A beautiful credit goes to you both the nice friends for the nice collaboration. 7++ i feel here. Loved always, my lovely friend,bl
Andresen Avatar
March 27, 2015 at 3:33 AM
- Dear Bl, thank you for the lovely words, a 7 and visit at our poem - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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March 26, 2015 at 1:11 PM
Beautiful pen Anne Lise! A nice poem filled of much love friendship caring,my dear friend.A 7++!I really hope that everything is better for you today Anne.Honestly just truly worried concerned.I pray for your dad too.I'm always keeping you and all in my prayers.smiling.I'm always here if you ever need me for anything.Wishing you a very lovely day!In his light!God bless you!:)Love and hugs! xxx D.
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March 26, 2015 at 1:49 PM
- Much love back and thank you for the beautiful words from you my dear friend Dorian :) - hugs and <3 // Anne-Lise :)
Pinet Avatar
March 26, 2015 at 8:40 AM
Wonderful poem filled with love and happy thoughts. The author used superb imagery and gentle words to bring her feelings to the page and into our hearts. Emile.
Andresen Avatar
March 26, 2015 at 1:50 PM
- Emile, thank you for the lovely words and visit at our poem - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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March 26, 2015 at 4:15 AM
wonderful words of light and inspiration, and a collab that truly uplifts.. i hope you are doing self-care, anne.. a happy friday with huggs
Andresen Avatar
March 26, 2015 at 4:52 AM
- Thank you for the lovely words and visit at our poem, dear Nette - (no time for "self-care" :)) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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March 26, 2015 at 3:34 AM
Sweet Anne Lise my amiga, :)! your heart and soul is as gentle as how you inscribe these words together with Shane Cooper.. :) I hope all is well with you... with your father and you are coping well.. :)! I esp like the 2nd to the last set.. :)! The lines are filled with some sadness yet there there a shun of light...love.. :)! hugs!//olive eloisa
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March 26, 2015 at 4:12 AM
- You're right - sadness .... but, we got "the sun" back - All "flowers" need to be watered :) - (my father: no improvement) - thanks for many pleasant visits, dear friend Olive - hugs and <3 // Anne-Lise :)
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March 25, 2015 at 10:27 PM
This is an excellent and uplifting poem my very dear friends, Anne Lise and Shane! I love and enjoyed so much. Hugs to both of you. Thank you! love lots, Leonora
Andresen Avatar
March 26, 2015 at 4:34 AM
- Much love back and thank you for the beautiful words from you my dear friend Leonora :) - hugs and <3 // Anne-Lise :)
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March 25, 2015 at 8:19 PM
A wonderful collaboration from the two of you...passionate and powerful! Hugs, Rhonda
Andresen Avatar
March 26, 2015 at 4:29 AM
- Thank you for the lovely words and visit at our poem, Rhonda - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Cooper Avatar
March 25, 2015 at 5:09 PM
Sweet lady, Thank you for sharing your words with me when I had ran out of my own. You are an Angel. All my love Shane xxx
Andresen Avatar
March 26, 2015 at 4:22 AM
- Sometimes we need to "nursing" our "flowers" (friends) we are all flowers that need love and caring ..... even the dandelion :) - Thank you my friend, Shane - hugs and <3 // Anne-Lise :)
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March 25, 2015 at 4:01 PM
dropping back to comment on your write with Shane - brilliant collaboration it flows so beautifully:-) hugs jan xx 7 xx
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March 26, 2015 at 4:27 AM
- Thank you for the lovely words, a 7 and visit at our poem, dear Jan :) - hugs & <3 // Anne-Lise :)
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