Anne-Lise Andresen Poet Free verse

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- Escape From Reality -

To evaluate my own behavior
                                     from an objective angle
                                          How many rooms
                                          has the emperor?
                                      Enthusiasm and passion
                                       an escape from reality

                                      Meditation in a labyrinth
                                   They have fascinated people
                                      ever since ancient times

                                         A place to get lost,
                                   challenges in the uncertain
                                 inner discomfort, self-reflection
                                      and stress management

                                      Wander restlessly around
                                 in a comprehensive trail system
                                          Trying to find focus,
                                      turn the loss into victory

                                    It's not as easy as it sounds
                                       Fear, swirling and sweat
                               You live but are not completely sure
                                              how or why

                                            To be deprived
                                        all free tickets in life

                                     The entrance is our birth,
                                            the walk is life
                                             exit is death





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                                               01.11.2020
                                        Sun :) - A-L Andresen :)
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                                       Ambedo Poetry Contest
                                      Sponsored by: Silent One
                                       2nd place in the contest

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Sand Blown February 28, 2021 at 12:45 PM ...nicely writ....meditation reflects not just the self but the world of the self too....its like temporarily set aside : ) stan sand Anne-Lise Andresen March 1, 2021 at 1:43 AM - Many thanks for visiting and comment, Stan :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Aamena Kazi November 23, 2020 at 9:52 AM I LOVED UR POEM. IT HAS DEEP MEANING Anne-Lise Andresen November 24, 2020 at 11:52 AM - Many thanks for visiting and comment, Aamena :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Newton Ranaweera November 6, 2020 at 2:04 AM Congratulations, Anne-Lise, on your excellent placement in the contest!! Anne-Lise Andresen November 6, 2020 at 2:52 AM - Many thanks for the congratulations, Newton :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Anitha Jayasankar November 5, 2020 at 11:47 PM Back here to congratulate on your win dear Anne! You did a wonderful job... Hugs.. ~ Ani Anne-Lise Andresen November 6, 2020 at 2:52 AM - Many thanks for the congratulations, Ani :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Unseeking Seeker November 5, 2020 at 7:38 PM Wow! Superb imagery and perfect conclusion! Congrats! :) Anne-Lise Andresen November 6, 2020 at 2:51 AM - Many thanks for the visit and congratulations, U.S. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

John Watt November 5, 2020 at 6:39 PM So thought-provoking and an intriguing image as well. Congrats on your win. Hugs ~ John Anne-Lise Andresen November 6, 2020 at 2:51 AM - Many thanks for the visit and congratulations, John :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Rasitha Ranasinghe November 5, 2020 at 1:57 PM It's a great writing Anne. Enjoyed very much. congratulations on your placement Anne-Lise Andresen November 6, 2020 at 2:50 AM - Many thanks for the visit and congratulations, Rasitha :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Gary Smith November 5, 2020 at 1:53 PM Excellent Anne-Lise, congrats. :) Anne-Lise Andresen November 6, 2020 at 2:50 AM - Many thanks for the visit and congratulations, Gary :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Silent One November 5, 2020 at 6:23 AM You did this really well, profound and philosophical and full of wisdom my friend.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest.. Anne-Lise Andresen November 5, 2020 at 6:30 AM - Thank you very much for my place on your winning list, S.O. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Akkina Downing November 4, 2020 at 2:46 PM This is a WOW, it’s a great write, and I enjoyed it a lot :) Anne-Lise Andresen November 5, 2020 at 6:31 AM - Akkina, many thanks for visiting and your WOW comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Anitha Jayasankar November 4, 2020 at 1:53 AM So well penned dear Anne... and an amazing picture too.. hugs..:) ~ Ani Anne-Lise Andresen November 4, 2020 at 1:56 AM - Ani, many thanks for visiting and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Joanna Daniel November 4, 2020 at 1:06 AM Thought provoking write, Anne-lise:) Anne-Lise Andresen November 4, 2020 at 1:48 AM - Many thanks for visiting and comment, Jo :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Angela Crabtree November 3, 2020 at 7:17 PM Great verse, Anne-Lise. The last three lines ends it perfectly :) Anne-Lise Andresen November 4, 2020 at 1:48 AM - Angela, many thanks for visiting and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Newton Ranaweera November 3, 2020 at 12:15 PM An excellent write, Anne-Lise, for Silent One's Ambedo contest!! Anne-Lise Andresen November 4, 2020 at 1:47 AM - Many thanks Newton, for visiting and comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Gordon Mcconnell November 3, 2020 at 11:01 AM Good write Anne-Lise, full of superb imagery and insightful thought too. Trust you're well , blessings always,Gordon Anne-Lise Andresen November 4, 2020 at 1:47 AM - Many thanks for visiting and comments, Gordon :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Caren Krutsinger November 3, 2020 at 4:41 AM Succinct and beautiful; makes me want to read the masters again. Anne-Lise Andresen November 3, 2020 at 5:42 AM - Caren, many thanks for visiting and comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Patricia Opel Jaye November 2, 2020 at 6:37 PM Wow Sun Shine I love reading this that's just what life is about to enter it's free and the exit is death but what goes on between life and death is the whole web we weave. I really enjoyed the illustration I will plan on reading more of your poetry have a good evening stay safe Patricia. Anne-Lise Andresen November 3, 2020 at 1:54 AM - Many thanks for visiting and comments, Patricia :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Kim Rodrigues November 2, 2020 at 6:19 AM Great! Love the ending...life as a maze! Anne-Lise Andresen November 3, 2020 at 1:53 AM - Many thanks Kim, for visiting and comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Victor Buhagiar November 1, 2020 at 11:30 PM We all have a beginning and an end, except for our souls. That would live forever. ~~ Anne-Lise Andresen November 3, 2020 at 1:52 AM - True, Victor :) - Many thanks for visiting and comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham November 1, 2020 at 3:24 PM Interesting verse Anne, the ending is perfect, good luck Tom Anne-Lise Andresen November 3, 2020 at 1:51 AM - Many thanks for visiting and comments, Tom :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

David Mchattie November 1, 2020 at 3:22 PM A real thinkr'. Well penned. I love it. Stay well my friend. Anne-Lise Andresen November 3, 2020 at 1:51 AM - David, many thanks for visiting and comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

W.A. Cholt November 1, 2020 at 2:35 PM A very interesting poem.I can relate to the thoughts, ideas and feelings that you express in such a clear and cogent fashion. Best wishes for the contest. Anne-Lise Andresen November 3, 2020 at 1:51 AM - Many thanks W.A., for visiting and comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Vijay Pandit November 1, 2020 at 1:56 PM So much peace and serenity in this escape from reality. Well done, Anne-Lise. Anne-Lise Andresen November 3, 2020 at 1:50 AM - Many thanks for visiting and comments, Vijay :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Ilene Bauer November 1, 2020 at 1:01 PM ooh - a very interesting poem, anne-lise! the ending is wonderful... Anne-Lise Andresen November 3, 2020 at 1:50 AM - Ilene, many thanks for visiting and comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Mystic Rose Rose November 1, 2020 at 12:19 PM What a lovely introspective poem dear Sunshine, hope all is well, winning wishes being sent , xo Anne-Lise Andresen November 3, 2020 at 1:50 AM - Many thanks for visiting and comments, Pixie :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)