Anne-Lise Andresen Poet Free verse

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12.09.2023

Anne-Lise Andresen
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Ethereal or Expedition Words Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Constance La France

1st place in the contest

- Ethereal -

                               The water lily mirror is her window
                                     which she shares with frogs
                       In the woods, where wild flowers and herbs grow
                                      She greets the sun at dawn
                          washing his golden locks in the morning dew

                                            Few have seen her, 
                                    but many had heard about her
                                       The sound of willow whistle
                                  her song in an unfamiliar language
                                      - the same song every night
                            as a ritual perhaps component of a ceremony

                                   During the day she remains silent
                                  Her woven wings in ethereal beauty
                                     supernatural flies with the wind
                                    Nature provides us with answers 
                                        if we listen, look and believe

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Constance La France September 24, 2023 at 7:02 AM Anne-Lise, beautiful, congratulations on your win in my contest, I love your poem, and image, well done.

Joanna Daniel September 14, 2023 at 12:05 AM Beautiful and captivating:) Anne-Lise Andresen September 14, 2023 at 1:02 AM - Jo, many thanks for your comment :) - hugs

Eve Roper September 13, 2023 at 8:45 AM Love the Whimsical story and imagery you have captured in this poem. The photo just perfect. Good luck in the contest. Anne-Lise Andresen September 14, 2023 at 1:02 AM - Many thanks for your comment, Eve :) - hugs

Vijay Pandit September 13, 2023 at 5:54 AM Delightful poem, Anne-Lise. Much enjoyed your descriptions and especially the ending line. Anne-Lise Andresen September 13, 2023 at 5:59 AM - Vijay, many thanks for your comment :) - hugs

Hiya Sharma September 12, 2023 at 7:32 PM "Nature provides us with answers, if we listen, look and believe" Indeed.. Only if we are willing to breathe in the moment, listen to the echoes and believe.. This poem is such a captivating dimension with beautiful word choices "washing his golden locks in the morning dew", "water lily mirror", " Willow whistle" Wow! So gorgeous, best of luck for the contest :) Anne-Lise Andresen September 13, 2023 at 12:48 AM - Many thanks for your comment, Hiya :) - hugs

Jerry Brotherton September 12, 2023 at 6:10 PM Yes, yes. If we listen, look and believe. Anything is possible. Anne-Lise Andresen September 13, 2023 at 12:48 AM - Jerry, many thanks for your comment :) - hugs

Sotto Poet September 12, 2023 at 5:06 PM Anne, I'm so captivated by the ethereal beauty, the voodoo, and the sheer magic that emanated from your enchanting poem. In complete agreement, I firmly believe that nature holds the key to unraveling life's mysteries, should we only embrace its wisdom. Bravo, your exceptional talent shines brilliantly through this masterful creation. Anne-Lise Andresen September 13, 2023 at 12:47 AM - Many thanks for your comment, Las :) - hugs

Yann Rolland September 12, 2023 at 4:21 PM enjoyed the delicacy of your images and words, to be remember, thanks for the beautiful penning Anne-Lise Andresen September 13, 2023 at 12:47 AM - Many thanks for your comment, Yann :) - hugs

Tania Kitchin September 12, 2023 at 4:05 PM Anne-Lise, very enchanting, hugs. Anne-Lise Andresen September 13, 2023 at 12:46 AM - Many thanks for your comment, Tania :) - hugs

Charmaine Chircop September 12, 2023 at 2:01 PM Simply Beautiful! Anne-Lise Andresen September 13, 2023 at 12:46 AM - Many thanks for your comment, Charma :) - hugs

Ilene Bauer September 12, 2023 at 1:08 PM this is very lovely, anne-lise! Anne-Lise Andresen September 13, 2023 at 12:45 AM - Many thanks for your comment, Ilene :) - hugs

Joseph P. DiMino September 12, 2023 at 10:42 AM "She greets the sun at dawn washing his golden locks in the morning dew" -- Superb imagery. The entire poem is beautiful. Not too fantastical for me, for I have seen fairies and angels, have sat with mystical guardians (a spectator only) and believe in their eternal purpose more than the seasonal, time-stamped, so called real around me. k4u Anne-Lise Andresen September 13, 2023 at 12:45 AM - I have seen them too, Joe :) - Many thanks for your comment :) - hugs

Jay Narain September 12, 2023 at 10:23 AM Only poets can hear the silent whispers, Nice poem, Anne-Lise. Anne-Lise Andresen September 13, 2023 at 12:44 AM - Yes, ... because they listen, Jay :) - Many thanks for your comment :) - hugs

Speaks Volumes September 12, 2023 at 8:29 AM A beautiful delicate poem Anne -Lise. Well written, Best wishes from SV Anne-Lise Andresen September 13, 2023 at 12:42 AM - Many thanks for your comment, S.V. :) - hugs