Anne-Lise Andresen Poet Free verse

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08.02.2023
 Anne-Lise  Andresen 
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D Words - Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Constance La France

1st place in the contest

- Dappled -

- the mirror shows time of age
... the truth gives a bitter taste - Quote by the poet


They said she ate children and
the kids in the street called her the witch

She can't bear to look at herself in the mirror
stopped participating in social events

The body was aged and dappled
suspicious moles examined
it was cancer

A photograph hangs on the wall
she was radiantly pretty 
- as in a fairy tale
A long time ago

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Constance La France February 21, 2023 at 2:15 PM Sunshine, a sad poem beautiful penned and congratulations on your win in my Writing Challenge - D Forms, well done, I like the image and quote also, blessings, Constance Anne-Lise Andresen March 9, 2023 at 8:10 AM - Thank you very much, Constance :) - hugs

Peter Rees February 15, 2023 at 12:56 AM So difficult to accept the ageing process without a degree of bitterness. So sad but true are your sentiments expressed so succinctly. One has good memories - and then even memories fade ! Oh dear. Anne-Lise Andresen March 9, 2023 at 8:10 AM - Thank you very much, Peter :) - hugs

Valsa George February 12, 2023 at 8:08 PM Time leaves such sad changes ! Now looking at her dappled face, what all conclusions are made while her mind is getting dappled with scars of pain seeing the sad changes that have come over her once beautiful face. Moving poem. Congratulations Smile on your first place win. Love and hugs Anne-Lise Andresen March 9, 2023 at 8:09 AM - Thank you very much, Valsa :) - hugs

Sotto Poet February 11, 2023 at 4:44 PM Back with congratulations on taking first place; this is a really well-written piece that demonstrates both skills and knowledge...dear friend. Anne-Lise Andresen March 9, 2023 at 8:09 AM - Thank you very much, Las :) - hugs

Sara Kendrick February 11, 2023 at 2:01 PM Ahhh!! Sad!! Congratulations on this winning work. Way to go. Sara Anne-Lise Andresen March 9, 2023 at 8:09 AM - Thank you very much, Sara :) - hugs

Linda Alice Fowler February 11, 2023 at 11:59 AM Hi Anne-Lise. This is a poignant write on the effects of growing old, physically and mentally. Nicely done! Congratulations on your win! :) Anne-Lise Andresen March 9, 2023 at 8:09 AM - Thank you very much, Linda :) - hugs

Ann Peck February 11, 2023 at 10:52 AM So sad and lovely, Sunshine! And so very true. We find old buildings beautiful, but we seldom look for the beauty in lined faces. Congratulations on your win! Anne-Lise Andresen March 9, 2023 at 8:09 AM - Thank you very much, Ann :) - hugs

Beryl Edmonds February 11, 2023 at 9:04 AM An excellent write Anne-Lise, it’s so sad that when someone grows old they’re judged on their looks when on the inside a beautiful soul is stood. Congratulations on your win in Constance’s contest… Belle Anne-Lise Andresen March 9, 2023 at 8:08 AM - Thank you very much, Belle :) - hugs

William Kelii Kekaula February 11, 2023 at 8:20 AM Cheers, Anne-Lise, for the powerful impact of your interpretation, and also for your take-a-bow 1st Place win at the podium, Aloha, William Anne-Lise Andresen March 9, 2023 at 8:08 AM - Thank you very much, William :) - hugs

Gershon Wolf February 9, 2023 at 8:06 PM These transformations are heartbreaking, aren't they? They change not just the outer beauty, but the inner beauty as well. Anne-Lise Andresen February 10, 2023 at 7:01 AM - Beauty fades with age... we all understand that... but the inner beauty will always be there... thank you, Gershon :) - hugs

Fin Chuuk February 9, 2023 at 6:46 PM Although it’s a sad piece, but beautifully written and touched my heart. Anne-Lise Andresen February 10, 2023 at 6:58 AM - Many thanks for your comment, Fin :) - hugs

Victor Buhagiar February 9, 2023 at 2:04 AM A person dying of cancer should not be called a witch. Alas, so many unkind people. Loved your poem. Hugs xx Anne-Lise Andresen February 10, 2023 at 6:58 AM - Unkind people indeed, Victor - Many thanks for your comment :) - hugs

Joanna Daniel February 9, 2023 at 1:15 AM Such a sad poem, Anne-lise, hard to live such a socially excluded life... Cruel indeed Anne-Lise Andresen February 10, 2023 at 6:44 AM - Many thanks for your comment, Jo :) - hugs

Harry Horsman February 8, 2023 at 5:40 PM A double dose of sadness here, Anne-Lise the aging and the cancer, you've done this so well, all the best, in the contest. Harry. ,

Deb M February 8, 2023 at 3:16 PM Excellent poem Sunshine….sad! Debx

Sotto Poet February 8, 2023 at 2:25 PM Enjoyed reading this beautiful and sad poem, Anne-Lise! Your great imagery sheds more beauty on this poem. Good luck with the contest. Anne-Lise Andresen February 10, 2023 at 6:36 AM - Children learn from adults... many thanks for your comment, Las :) - hugs

Speaks Volumes February 8, 2023 at 2:13 PM What an amazing poem for this contest Anne-Lise. So deeply sad, yet so true to life. There are times when ugly should be seen as beautiful. Your poem is extraordinary. Anne-Lise Andresen February 10, 2023 at 6:44 AM - Yes, it's deeply sad... people can be really insensitive - Many thanks for your comment, Wendy :) - hugs

Ilene Bauer February 8, 2023 at 1:52 PM wow! excellent poem, anne-lise! best of luck in the contest... Anne-Lise Andresen February 10, 2023 at 6:42 AM - Thank you for your comment, Ilene :) - hugs

Stephan McBride February 8, 2023 at 1:20 PM Oh what this world can do to one : ) hugs Anne-Lise Andresen February 10, 2023 at 6:42 AM - You should always think before you speak... words and behavior hurt, Stephan - Thanks - hugs

David Kavanagh February 8, 2023 at 1:09 PM The ravages of time and disease can take a terrible toll on the body, but it’s only childish people that rub salt in the wounds, a sad and poignant piece Anne-Lise, cheers David Anne-Lise Andresen February 10, 2023 at 6:39 AM - Many thanks ... yes, really salt in the wounds ... bad behavior, David - hugs

Vijay Pandit February 8, 2023 at 12:55 PM So sad--the reader is left with the angst she felt. Well depicted--people make judgements even when they don't have the facts. Anne-Lise Andresen February 10, 2023 at 6:37 AM - Judging before you know the facts... unfortunately people do that, Vijay - Thank you very much :) - hugs