Anne-Lise Andresen Poet Free verse

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- Forgiveness Feels Like a Rotted Grave -

For the person who waived
and lost something that was of value: forgiveness
Is it easier to get forgiveness than permission?
Admittedly, ghosts are also seen by highlights
Forgiveness requires a lot, it is a virtue to be able to forgive
Some have wandered around the earth like roaring lions

I refused to let myself be called coward without reason
But, no reconciliation without truth
do not give me an undeserved bad reputation
Lying, bitterness, nag, revenge smells dead and rotting flesh 
All my expectations fade away
I disappear in the night's blackness
Losing contact with everything surrounded -  by injustice













30-05-2018
Sun :) - A-L Andresen :)
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3rd place in the contest

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Line Gauthier June 16, 2018 at 11:15 PM Congrats on your podium finish, Sunshine. Well done. Anne-Lise Andresen June 17, 2018 at 12:55 PM - Thank you very much for congratulations, Line :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Gary Bateman June 10, 2018 at 11:04 AM Hello Dear Anne-Lise!! Congratulations on your win here. "Forgiveness" and all of the contradictions surrounding it are always laden with past emotions and ghost-like memories which always makes things challenging. A potent, powerful, and passionate write for sure!! Marvelous Work!! Best Sunday Wishes from Ingrid and me!! Gary Anne-Lise Andresen June 10, 2018 at 11:58 AM - Many thanks for great comment and lovely congratulations, Gary :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Curtis Moorman June 9, 2018 at 12:09 AM Anne-Lise, you so vividly point out how forgiveness is a virtue. Not many possess it. Congratulations on your win. Anne-Lise Andresen June 9, 2018 at 8:26 AM - Thank you very much for your kind congratulations, Curtis :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

James Inman June 8, 2018 at 4:26 PM This is great Anne-Lise. A profound write, your line, "Is it easier to get forgiveness than permission?" rings with the truth of Corporate America. Many major companies even outside of the US knowingly engage in actions that are at times not only immoral but criminal. Anne-Lise Andresen June 9, 2018 at 8:26 AM - Unfortunately, it happens in most countries James - Many thanks for great comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Eve Roper June 8, 2018 at 10:37 AM Back with congratulations on your win :) Hugs Eve Anne-Lise Andresen June 8, 2018 at 11:57 AM - Thank you very much for your kind congratulations, Eve :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

John Gondolf June 8, 2018 at 9:04 AM Congrats on your win, Anne-Lise. John Anne-Lise Andresen June 8, 2018 at 11:56 AM - Thank you very much for your kind congratulations, John :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Heidi Sands June 8, 2018 at 9:03 AM Congratulations for your win Anne-Lise :) Anne-Lise Andresen June 8, 2018 at 11:56 AM - Thank you very much for your kind congratulations, Heidi :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Fauxcroft Wade June 8, 2018 at 8:13 AM Amazingly heartfelt words of strength and truth. Congratulations on your well deserved placement. :) Faux Anne-Lise Andresen June 8, 2018 at 8:21 AM - Thank you very much for your kind congratulations, Faux :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Joseph May June 8, 2018 at 8:12 AM Congrats on your win Anne Anne-Lise Andresen June 8, 2018 at 8:20 AM - Thank you very much for your kind congratulations, Joseph :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Faraz Ajmal June 8, 2018 at 8:10 AM Itms a really powerful write, you are absolutely right that it requires alot of strength to forgive, sometimes we just tell the person that ya man we have forgive you but deep at heart we remember what he did and may never forgive him, a great write and many congratulations on your placement Anne-Lise Andresen June 8, 2018 at 8:20 AM - Thank you very much for your kind congratulations, Faraz :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Beautiful Scars June 8, 2018 at 7:53 AM there's nothing worse than injustice. great poem sweet Sunshine :) thank you and congratulations on your placement :)-luloo Anne-Lise Andresen June 8, 2018 at 8:00 AM - Many thanks for my 3rd place in your contest, Laura :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart June 2, 2018 at 8:21 AM Powerful penning Anne-Lise! I love it, a fave for me. My best to you in the contest! xomo :) Anne-Lise Andresen June 2, 2018 at 9:16 AM - Many thanks for great comment and the "fave", Maureen :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Chris Hagy May 31, 2018 at 10:08 PM Great write Sunshine...forgiveness is such a struggle, especially when offenders have no remorse or repentance. I pray for a stronger heart myself :) Anne-Lise Andresen June 1, 2018 at 6:51 AM - Thanks for your visit and comment, Chris :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Eve Roper May 30, 2018 at 3:47 PM Great verse, Sunshine, sometimes not even forgiven , , Hugs Eve Anne-Lise Andresen June 1, 2018 at 6:50 AM - Thanks for your visit and comment, Eve :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham May 30, 2018 at 1:16 PM Thought provoking verse Sunshine, forgiving makes you a better person and takes weight off your shoulders. Tom. Anne-Lise Andresen June 1, 2018 at 6:50 AM - Thanks for your visit and comment, Tom :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Daniel Turner May 30, 2018 at 9:19 AM Well said, Anne-Lise. Forgiveness is the ultimate revenge. Good luck:) Anne-Lise Andresen June 1, 2018 at 6:50 AM - Thanks for your visit and comment, Daniel :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tim Smith May 30, 2018 at 8:59 AM I love it A-L...we never forget Anne-Lise Andresen May 30, 2018 at 1:07 PM - Many thanks for great comment, Tim :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Richard Lamoureux May 30, 2018 at 8:22 AM Not forgiving causes us more pain than the other person. Often the other person is completely oblivious or wise yet doesn’t care. This is a good contemplative Write. Thanks for sharing. Anne-Lise Andresen May 30, 2018 at 1:06 PM - Some do not care ... that's for sure :) - Many thanks for great comment, Richard :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Arturo Michael May 30, 2018 at 8:12 AM Speak it out...light exposes darkness...All the best Anne-Lise Anne-Lise Andresen May 30, 2018 at 11:29 AM - Many thanks for visit and great comment, Arturo :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Joseph May May 30, 2018 at 7:25 AM Very nicely written Anne, I especially liked the 2nd stanza...best wishes in the contest...hugs Anne-Lise Andresen May 30, 2018 at 11:29 AM - Many thanks for visit and great comment, Joseph :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Vijay Pandit May 30, 2018 at 6:28 AM A potent message in your words Anne-Lise. Forgiveness is hard to achieve, but for those who can, it is a sense of relief on higher grounds. Well written. Anne-Lise Andresen May 30, 2018 at 11:28 AM - It's really a heavy bag to carry with you for the rest of your life ... easier to make up "old dirt" ... and move on with life, Vijay - Many thanks for great comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis May 30, 2018 at 5:06 AM A very clear and loud message that one has to pay attention to! Excellently developed and written dearest friend, Anne-Lise! Loved it! Hugs xxx Anne-Lise Andresen May 30, 2018 at 11:24 AM - I'm sorry, should be easy to say :) - Many thanks for great comment, Demetrios :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Silent One May 30, 2018 at 5:04 AM A sad reality of life, I think many can relate to your words... Some people find it difficult to forgive, but what is worse is they go around spreading lies and hate... Sad... You described it very well.. Anne-Lise Andresen May 30, 2018 at 11:20 AM - ... and some may never forgive, it's sad - Many thanks for great comment, S.O. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison May 30, 2018 at 4:20 AM powerfully penned Anne-Lise,the title pulled me in to read sadly some injustices against us can never be forgotten and as we both know they can have an impact on us for the rest of our lives:-( hugs jan xx Anne-Lise Andresen May 30, 2018 at 11:19 AM - It will always affect us, Jan - Many thanks for great comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)