Anne-Lise Andresen Poet Narrative

- Emma -

My Emma I remember so well - an old lady with roses on her cheeks 
Lived in a cozy little white house with a garden so beautiful - flowers, berries and fruit 
Emma was old with a bad back and her feet were weak - but she was never grumpy 
The winter was hard for old Emma - lonely - no husband - no kids - no family 
When spring came - Emma came out to the garden - she loved it 
When neighbors or children came by - she waved and shouted 
  "Come into my garden and pick yourself a big bouquet of flowers" 
When summer came - she waved and shouted 
"Come into my garden and pick yourself some berries - they are red and nice" 
In the autumn the same - "Come into my garden and pick yourself some fruit" 

* Emma died many years ago - but the memories I have cherished in my heart

- * From reality :)






09.02.2014
A-L Andresen :)

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Leo Larry Amadore March 25, 2014 at 10:55 AM Very nice....a competently presented slice of life, remembering a valuable and loving person who had a considerable impact on those around her simply by being her caring and generous self. I enjoyed your direct and pleasing portrait.... Anne-Lise Andresen March 25, 2014 at 12:01 PM - Thanks for the nice visit and comments, Leo. - Have a lovely day. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison March 24, 2014 at 4:52 PM she may be gone but here memory will forever be in your heart - lovely poem Anne Lise Jan xxx Anne-Lise Andresen March 25, 2014 at 3:15 AM - Yes, she really was a lovely lady - but lonely ... - Thank you for visiting "my" old, smiling Emma, Jan. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Connie Marcum Wong March 24, 2014 at 3:00 AM What a beautiful memory and written so well in this lovely poem. I have known people like this, and sure there is a place in Heaven waiting for them with no stops. Blessings Anne-Lise Andresen March 24, 2014 at 4:37 AM - Yes, she really was a lovely lady - but lonely ... - Thank you for visiting "my" old, smiling Emma, Connie. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Rob Carter March 10, 2014 at 5:45 PM What a nice old lady. Your words invoke a great picture I can see, a kind tribute. RobB Anne-Lise Andresen March 11, 2014 at 3:51 AM - Emma was a special lady - could tell a lot about her - but not at 10 lines :)) - Thank you for visiting old, smiling Emma, Rob. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Joseph May February 23, 2014 at 1:37 PM A heartfelt tribute Anne...hugs Anne-Lise Andresen February 23, 2014 at 2:48 PM - Thanks for the nice visit and comments, Joseph. - Have a lovely day. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Phyllis Babcock February 19, 2014 at 12:35 PM Nice thoughts about some one you cared and thought a lot of your dear Emma. A nice tribute to your friend. love phyl Anne-Lise Andresen February 19, 2014 at 1:58 PM - Emma was a special lady - could tell a lot about her - but not at 10 lines :)) - Thank you for visiting old, smiling Emma, Phyllis. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Cecilia Macfarlane February 18, 2014 at 12:09 PM A touching story and so sweet of you to write about her beautiful soul. Hugs Anne-Lise Andresen February 18, 2014 at 12:54 PM - Thanks for the nice visit and comments, Cecilia. - Have a lovely day. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Andrew Crisci February 17, 2014 at 2:04 AM Emma had a beautiful heart : full of generosity and kindness. I can picture her garden in those three seasons...even in winter she must have peaked and seen snow flowers and wanted to give them one. I love the way you penned your Narrative describing this wonderful lady, perhaps she was your neighbor. Best wishes in the contest. Thanks for your comments, Anne Lise. Have a blessed day. Hugs, Andrew. Anne-Lise Andresen February 17, 2014 at 2:40 AM - Emma was a special lady - could tell a lot about her - but not at 10 lines :)) - Thank you for visiting old, smiling Emma, Andrew. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Nette Onclaud February 12, 2014 at 12:44 PM visiting to say the olympics is making everyone excited.. go norway, anne..huggs Anne-Lise Andresen February 12, 2014 at 3:36 PM :)

Robert Pettit February 12, 2014 at 9:22 AM Reminded me of a deceased neighbor from years ago. Good write Anne Lise. Anne-Lise Andresen February 12, 2014 at 11:48 AM - Emma was a special lady - could tell a lot about her - but not at 10 lines :)) - Thank you for visiting old, smiling Emma, Robert. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Robert Rogers February 11, 2014 at 1:05 PM Touching, very poignant...got me all choked up with memories of my own... Wonderful write Anne-Lise! xoxoxo//Sinclair Anne-Lise Andresen February 11, 2014 at 1:38 PM - Emma was a special lady - could tell a lot about her - but not at 10 lines :)) - Thank you for visiting old, smiling Emma, Robert. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Tim B February 10, 2014 at 3:53 PM A beautiful tribute to Emma. It really shows the kind and welcoming nature of some people. You capture the warmth she surely shared. Thanks for sharing Anne. Anne-Lise Andresen February 10, 2014 at 4:37 PM - Emma was a special lady - could tell a lot about her - but not at 10 lines :)) - Thank you for visiting old, smiling Emma, Tim. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Kim Van Breda February 10, 2014 at 12:10 PM What a wonderful tribute and write. Really enjoyed this Anne Lise. Have a beautiful week xxx Anne-Lise Andresen February 10, 2014 at 1:41 PM - Emma was a special lady - could tell a lot about her - but not at 10 lines :)) - Thank you for visiting old, smiling Emma, Kim. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Nette Onclaud February 10, 2014 at 11:56 AM this may be say but smile, anne.. norway has lots of gold in the olympics... happy day..huggs Anne-Lise Andresen February 10, 2014 at 12:03 PM - You know,Nette .... It is said that "Norwegians are born with skis on their feet" .... lol! - Happy day... and huggs back !!! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Jayne Eggins February 10, 2014 at 7:35 AM Good Luck in the comp Anne-Lise, I thoroughly enjoyed the read love Jayne x Anne-Lise Andresen February 10, 2014 at 7:37 AM - Thank you for visiting old, smiling Emma, friend Jayne. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Shyama Bas February 10, 2014 at 5:41 AM thank you for taking us to her garden.. beautiful poem Anne-Lise Andresen February 10, 2014 at 5:56 AM - Thank you for visiting Emma's beautiful garden, Shyama :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Toquyen Harrell February 10, 2014 at 5:35 AM It's nice that you have those memories like that, Anne-Lise - someone who touches us in a good way. Love it, my friend :). Have an awesome week! Anne-Lise Andresen February 10, 2014 at 5:54 AM - Thank you for visiting old, smiling Emma, friend Toquyen. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Ralph Sergi February 9, 2014 at 5:44 PM Hi Anne Lise: A beautiful endearing poem. As a child, I knew someone such as he rbut I imagine there are many Emmas like this in the world. Thank you for YOUR comment on my EMMA. Anne-Lise Andresen February 10, 2014 at 3:49 AM - Emma was a special lady - could tell a lot about her - but not at 10 lines :)) - Thank you for visiting old, smiling Emma, Ralph - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Shi Ricks February 9, 2014 at 2:45 PM Very lovely!!! Anne-Lise Andresen February 9, 2014 at 2:48 PM - Thank you for visiting old, smiling Emma, Shi - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

David Williams February 9, 2014 at 2:31 PM Anne Lise this is a beautiful write...heartfelt....David Anne-Lise Andresen February 9, 2014 at 2:40 PM - Emma was a special lady - could tell a lot about her - but not at 10 lines :)) - Thank you for visiting old, smiling Emma, David - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Ken Carroll February 9, 2014 at 1:24 PM Wonderful tribute write Anne.. Anne-Lise Andresen February 9, 2014 at 1:28 PM - Emma was a special lady - could tell a lot about her - but not at 10 lines :)) - Thank you for visiting old, smiling Emma, Ken - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Kayod5 Kayode February 9, 2014 at 11:11 AM A touchy one Anne,you have what to say and words to say them;gl in the contest. Anne-Lise Andresen February 9, 2014 at 12:06 PM - Emma was a special lady - could tell a lot about her - but not at 10 lines :)) - Thank you for visiting old, smiling Emma,Kayod5 - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Nette Onclaud February 9, 2014 at 9:07 AM awwwh, this is touching, the sentiment is beautiful, anne... 'an old lady with roses on her cheeks.' that's my favorite part about emma...you lift me up this sunday.... huggs! Anne-Lise Andresen February 9, 2014 at 10:08 AM - Emma was a special lady - could tell a lot about her - but not at 10 lines :)) - Thank you for visiting old, smiling Emma,Nette - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Kathryn Collins February 9, 2014 at 8:54 AM Dear Anne Lise - Absolutely breathtaking. Hopefully we all have our ever positive Emma's. love, Kathy Anne-Lise Andresen February 9, 2014 at 10:08 AM - Emma was a special lady - could tell a lot about her - but not at 10 lines :)) - Thank you for visiting old, smiling Emma,Kathryn - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Bl Devnath February 9, 2014 at 8:32 AM Very nice poem of your Emma. She had a beautiful heart to love all in all seasons. Good luck in the contest. Loved always, bl Anne-Lise Andresen February 9, 2014 at 10:08 AM - Emma was a special lady - could tell a lot about her - but not at 10 lines :)) - Thank you for visiting old, smiling Emma,bl - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

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