Anne-Lise Andresen Poet Free verse

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- Dot To Dot -

   When she takes her life into her own hands
   with fingers that read braille
   from dot to dot
   Refuse to live in the void of darkness
   between A-Y

   No boat was built
   to stand on shore
   She wants to remove the writing itch
   from dot to dot
   Soft words that tickle the tongue
   Let light shine in all lighthouses
   over the seven seas

   Read all favorite books
   over and over again
   creating images
   sprinkled with angel dust
   free rein to your imagination

   For those who are blind
   or visually impaired
   a brilliant invention
   Read and write
   from dot to dot
   to a flood of experiences




   15.11.2022
   Sun :) - A-L Andresen :)
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Charles Messina November 19, 2022 at 3:54 AM Great thinking on this dot-to-dot contest. And written so well...Best wishes in the contest Anne-Lise...hugs//Charlie

Mystic Rose Rose November 16, 2022 at 6:08 PM They rely on their dots, very ingenious invention, these dots, with their sensitive fingers they can decipher so much, very creative way of doing the contest gl Sunshine

Andrea Dietrich November 16, 2022 at 1:04 PM some of your lines (for me) were describing parts of the life of Helen Keller and her writings. Did I get that right? Especially her metaphor for the lighthouse on the stormy sea before she understood sign language. Very good! Anne-Lise Andresen November 16, 2022 at 1:15 PM - I had to google Helen Keller ... maybe I should know who she was ... but, never heard of her ... I don't know the history of Braille ... these were the only "dots" I could think of ... pure imagination, Andrea :) - hugs

Demetrios Trifiatis November 16, 2022 at 10:26 AM This is an outstanding tribute to our brothers and sisters that lack the ability to see with their eyes but whose souls are illuminated by God's light! Superbly written, my dearest, Anne-Lise. Be blessed! Anne-Lise Andresen November 16, 2022 at 1:17 PM - An amazing tool ... imagine reading with your fingers ... -Many thanks for your comment, Demetrios :) - hugs

Vijay Pandit November 16, 2022 at 5:36 AM Brilliant take on the contest theme, Anne-Lise. A FAVE from me for the awesome message you convey. I see a winning poem. Anne-Lise Andresen November 16, 2022 at 1:19 PM - Thank you very much, Vijay ... greatly appreciate your comment and especially your fave - hugs

Daisy Meadows November 16, 2022 at 4:19 AM A lovely poem. Well done. Anne-Lise Andresen November 16, 2022 at 1:20 PM - Thank you very much, Jeanette :) - hugs

Gary Radice November 16, 2022 at 2:35 AM Good luck in Kim's contest. A clever take on a tricky theme. I enjoyed reading it. Cheers - Gary

Kai Michael Neumann November 16, 2022 at 1:10 AM Brilliant. Thank you for sharing this. I enjoyed the read. Kind wishes, Kai

Victor Buhagiar November 16, 2022 at 12:58 AM An intelligent and happy poem Sunshine. You did well. Hugs.

Joanna Daniel November 15, 2022 at 7:19 PM What an awesome poem, Anne-lise, you have such a kind heart:) i never thought of Braille, but somehow, it fits:)

Malabika Ray Choudhury November 15, 2022 at 4:23 PM How lovely, Anne-Lise! Very creative, and poignant. You have created a great poem!

Tom Cunningham November 15, 2022 at 2:32 PM Great entry for the contest Anne I have nothing but admiration for disabled people who live life to the full not letting their disability get in the way. Good luck in the contest. Tom

Ilene Bauer November 15, 2022 at 1:19 PM anne-lise - i like your take on the "dot to dot" theme. very creative!

Jenna Logan November 15, 2022 at 12:48 PM Good write, Anne-Lise. Without those little dots, so many would not see through their fingers, all the things we are privileged to observe. Anne-Lise Andresen November 16, 2022 at 1:22 PM - How lucky we are, who can see ... Braille is a wonderful invention ... a new world for the blind and partially sighted - Many thanks, Jenna :) - hugs

Eve Roper November 15, 2022 at 11:49 AM Great write, Sunshine, braille , I would have never thought of that. Good luck in the contest. Blessing my friend. Anne-Lise Andresen November 15, 2022 at 11:56 AM - That was the only thing I could think of, Eve :) - Many thanks for your lovely words :) - hugs