Anne-Lise Andresen Poet Free verse

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02.02.2024

Anne-Lise Andresen
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- Emotionally Void -

    P h a n t o m step
    dried clay tracks
    Stage lights
    arching as a bridge
    S e q u i n s
    indifferent
    Dance steps
    sawdust in the shoes
    G l a z e d eyes
    scans razor sharp
    The sound of the blacksmith's anvil
    kills the piggy bank
    S e a g u l l scream
    opens up to fear
    C l a m digging
    in gravel and sand bottoms
    One white shirt
    flutters in the wind
    T r a c k i n g the deer
    knee high boots
    Don't run away
    tax to pay
    A quiet retreat
    soul's goal
    Thoughts and e m o t i o n s
    internal growing stalk
    S i l e n c e speaks in volume
    still roaring
    the tempest

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Joe Maverick February 12, 2024 at 11:53 AM This speaks to me of the driving indiffernce That life pushes at us Anne-Lise..Well put.'

Phyllis Babcock February 7, 2024 at 3:00 PM Silence can be more powerful than words. Nicely done. love phyl

Valsa George February 6, 2024 at 8:21 PM "S i l e n c e speaks in volume still roaring the tempest"...... What a powerful image...! I feel the tempest roaring in silence! It speaks through silence the chaos and turbulence of a heart. Even in the shift from one thought to the other, there is an underlying hint of something so frightening and ominous. Powerful poem dear Anne. Love and hugs

Victor Buhagiar February 6, 2024 at 8:27 AM This is a litany of ideas, going from one vision to another. So interesting. Hugs

Regina Elliott February 6, 2024 at 6:49 AM Hi Anne-Lise, an imagery rich poem of vibrancy. Makes one think. Bravissimo! Many blessings to you. ~

Hiya Sharma February 6, 2024 at 4:54 AM Oh my, dear Anne-Lise, this is an evocative, thought-provoking and soul-moving poem!! Especially, those ending lines are absolutely introspective "S i l e n c e speaks in volume still roaring the tempest" I agree, silence roars in volumes. Your thoughts really jump from one to another in this poem, especially with imagery and metaphors, you've conveyed deep insight. A brilliant write, sending you light and best wishes always ~ keep writing and shining.

Speaks Volumes February 4, 2024 at 11:49 PM Anne Lise this poem takes me from one thought to another, rather chaotically melding ideas. From phantoms leaving tracks through a gamete of visions, culminating in silence speaking volumes and an explosion of a tempest still roaring. Wow I was out of breath just reading it. Its wonderful.. one thing though.. When my dog is silent - I get very suspicious !. Hugs dear one, you did well !

Paul Bell February 4, 2024 at 4:09 AM Thinking Shakespeare, though, Game of Thrones might be in there too. Why does tax evoke such pain? Anne-Lise Andresen February 4, 2024 at 12:21 PM - Nobody loves tax ... a great stew you mean ... :))) - Thank you for your comment, Paul :) - hugs

Silent One February 3, 2024 at 11:28 AM Wow This is a thought-provoking and evocative poem, which reminds us of the richness and complexity of the human experience, where beauty and chaos, silence and noise, converge in a symphony of life. Anne-Lise Andresen February 4, 2024 at 12:22 PM - More chaos than beauty, I would think S.O. :) - Thank you for your comment :) - hugs

Jay Narain February 3, 2024 at 10:24 AM Creative writing on many topics. Nice work. Anne-Lise Andresen February 4, 2024 at 12:23 PM - Thank you for your comment, Jay :) - hugs

Vijay Pandit February 3, 2024 at 6:02 AM Emotional void resonates throughout, Anne-Lise. Ending spells the essence: S i l e n c e speaks in volume still roaring the tempest. Anne-Lise Andresen February 4, 2024 at 12:24 PM - Silence can be overwhelming, Vijay :) - Thank you for your comment :) - hugs

Ink Empress February 3, 2024 at 2:34 AM Ah those last lines hit so strong and is soul stirring. I agree silence speaks volumes of the truth that we endure and walk through everyday. Love how thoughts and emotions that youv delivered here really goes with the picture youv used too. Brilliant. Pleasure reading your work always. Sending you light Anne-Lise Andresen February 4, 2024 at 12:27 PM - A hectic everyday life ... can offer most things in our world ... seconds of many sound effects and images - Thank you for your comment, Ink :) - hugs

Yann Rolland February 3, 2024 at 12:05 AM great writing, and very creative, enjoyed all lines, yann Anne-Lise Andresen February 4, 2024 at 12:33 PM - When everything is mixed in "one pot" it becomes chaos... in our thoughts ... the "carousel" rolls around the clock, Yann :) - Thank you for your comment :) - hugs

Kim Rodrigues February 2, 2024 at 7:47 PM That seagull scream got Me! Great writing! Anne-Lise Andresen February 4, 2024 at 12:32 PM - Thank you for your comment, Kim :) - hugs

Hilda Greenhough February 2, 2024 at 4:18 PM A strong poem and interesting travel. Thanks fr enjoyment. Anne-Lise Andresen February 4, 2024 at 12:34 PM - Thank you for your comment, Hilda :) - hugs