Anne-Lise Andresen Poet Free verse

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- Dead Soldiers -

"Dead leaves lay still until the wind takes them
                    here and there:  even the last flower is withered:
                                yet there is a beauty in decay. " 
                               Quote by _Constance La France 


                                  Autumn fell asleep crying
                               everything changed overnight
                                Its love, sold poor happiness
                           passively carried along by the storm
                                   Leaves, as fallen soldiers
                             the jaws of darkness devoured all
                              Even the last flower is withered
                                 sealed in the sleep of grace
                                 It is only when we wake up
                              we realize what beauty is gone



                                          06.06.2023
                                     Anne-Lise Andresen
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                                  - D - Quotes -  Contest
                                  by: Constance La France
                                   1st place in the contest

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Robert Lindley July 5, 2023 at 8:20 AM My friend, great verse . Life and death is a part of our very existence . We love our families and our spouses, And we dread any of their deaths. A fav. This is an important poem., imho.

Joe Maverick June 25, 2023 at 10:24 PM Quite a reflective write Anne-Lise We observe ( life and death ) by Our limited human faculties however I percieve that there is a more radient Life to come that we now catch odd Glimpses of..this being the case, there Must be a deeper death also.? Which Is a most sobering conception.' Well done on the 1st place here.'

Mrs. Yolanda Nicholsen June 21, 2023 at 9:35 AM lovely write

Nancy Kaufman June 12, 2023 at 4:00 PM "Autumn fell asleep crying" WOW. The imagery is powerful in this sad poem.

Constance La France June 12, 2023 at 6:25 AM Anne-Lise, beautiful penned and thank you so much for sharing your poem with us in my Writing Challenge, congratulations on your win and thank you for using my quote as your inspiration and I love your image too !

Alfonso II Warally Ngengethe Mussabwa Chris June 11, 2023 at 10:13 PM Wonderful message.... Congratulations on your top win in the Contest ...Anne.

Malabika Ray Choudhury June 11, 2023 at 2:54 PM Congratulations on your win, Dear Anne-Lise. "Leaves, as fallen soldiers"..what an intriguing image! Deep, and pensive - that's what your poems are!

Paula Goldsmith June 11, 2023 at 1:42 PM Congratulations on your win. A wonderful write/picture. Love It. Have blessed day/week...........

Kim Rodrigues June 6, 2023 at 5:56 AM It is only when we wake up we realize what beauty is gone…poignant though! Anne-Lise Andresen June 6, 2023 at 10:20 AM - Everything has an end ... and death always wins - Many thanks for your lovely comment, Kim :) - hugs

Valsa George June 6, 2023 at 5:05 AM Autumn sees the end of flowers and leaves once healthy and in full bloom. It is the irrevocable law of nature that everything should come to decay. Beautiful poem dear Anne. All the Best. Hugs ! Anne-Lise Andresen June 6, 2023 at 10:17 AM - It feels sad when the last flower withers and dies, Valsa - Many thanks for your lovely comment :) - hugs

Mike Gentile June 6, 2023 at 4:24 AM I hope that we do not wake up too late Anne-Lise!! Your imagery is wonderful and your words haunting!! happy Tuesday xxoo Anne-Lise Andresen June 6, 2023 at 10:15 AM - We have to enjoy the summer first ... and hope that we will have a beautiful autumn ... I don't want to lose any of the seasons ... many thanks for the good day greetings and your comment, Mike :) - hugs

Regina Mcintosh June 6, 2023 at 1:52 AM Beautiful. I love it. LOVE LOVE LOVE autumn... my favorite season. God bless you sweet friend., Love, Gina Anne-Lise Andresen June 6, 2023 at 10:13 AM - Autumn is beautiful ... but it tells me that winter is coming soon ... thank you very much, Gina :) - hugs

Victor Buhagiar June 6, 2023 at 1:12 AM Splendid poem. Death is expressed well at the end of autumn. Hugs. Anne-Lise Andresen June 6, 2023 at 10:11 AM - Victor, I appreciate your words ... thank you :) - hugs

Yann Rolland June 5, 2023 at 11:15 PM a very touching link with soldiers, i always fear automns, thanks for the graceful poem Anne-Lise Andresen June 6, 2023 at 10:10 AM - Thank you, Yann ...your commet is appreciated :) - hugs

Richard Evans June 5, 2023 at 3:12 PM An excellent use of personification Anne-Lise. Thanks for sharing............peace! Anne-Lise Andresen June 6, 2023 at 10:09 AM - Many thanks for reading and your comment, appreciate it Ricky :) - hugs

Panagiota Romios June 5, 2023 at 2:03 PM I was watching a series on TV about the millions killed in Europe. Starved , beaten, shot thrown into the sea Horrendous. Stunning are your last two lines. Wow. Pangie xx Anne-Lise Andresen June 6, 2023 at 10:08 AM - thanks -

Sotto Poet June 5, 2023 at 12:55 PM Anne-Lise, your passionate dedication to soldiers is heartwarming. Both the words and the picture are unforgettable. Anne-Lise Andresen June 6, 2023 at 10:08 AM - Thank you very much for your kind comment, Las :) - hugs

Frederic Parker June 5, 2023 at 12:29 PM having been a soldier I am deeply touched by your poem, Dear poet... Anne-Lise Andresen June 5, 2023 at 12:34 PM - Many thanks for the lovely comment, my friend :) - hugs

Evelyn Judy Buehler June 5, 2023 at 12:15 PM Your stirring tribute to soldiers, is so beautifully expressed, Anne-Lise. The quote and the picture are quite memorable, too. :) hugs Anne-Lise Andresen June 5, 2023 at 12:36 PM - So glad you liked it... many thanks for the beautiful words on my humble poem, Evelyn :) - hugs