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16.10.2023

Anne-Lise Andresen
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Halfway Through October: Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Andrea Dietrich

2 place in the contest

- Halfway Through October -

                                           orange sherbet sun
                                      prepare your jack-o'-lantern -
                                            a toothless monster
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Empress Avatar
October 29, 2023 at 3:26 AM
Back with heartfelt wishes, congratulations
Andresen Avatar
November 27, 2023 at 3:11 AM
- Many thanks for congratulations, Ink :) - hugs
Dietrich Avatar
October 28, 2023 at 10:14 AM
that sure is cute. Congrats in my contest
Andresen Avatar
November 27, 2023 at 3:11 AM
- Many thanks for your comment, Andrea :) - hugs
Fowler Avatar
October 24, 2023 at 8:41 AM
Teehee Anne-Lise my friend. This one is so cute! Love it! :)
Andresen Avatar
November 27, 2023 at 3:11 AM
- Many thanks for your comment, Linda :) - hugs
Kauffman Avatar
October 18, 2023 at 11:11 AM
Love it, Anne-Lise! Your haikus are always a fresh creation from your creativity! I always enjoy reading them and savoring your poetic spirit! Blessings and hugs!
Andresen Avatar
November 27, 2023 at 3:10 AM
- Many thanks for your comment, Sam :) - hugs
Sharma  Avatar
October 17, 2023 at 7:07 AM
Oh my, this gives me Halloween vibes so impeccably, I love your ' orange sherbet sun" especially, that's so unique and profound, dear Anne-Lise! I absolutely enjoyed reading this, a captivating senryu indeed!!
Andresen Avatar
November 27, 2023 at 3:10 AM
- Many thanks for your comment, Hiya :) - hugs
Daniel Avatar
October 17, 2023 at 5:36 AM
Brilliant one, Anne-lise:)
Andresen Avatar
November 27, 2023 at 3:10 AM
- Many thanks for your comment, Jo :) - hugs
DiMino Avatar
October 16, 2023 at 2:31 PM
Love it! Love Halloween -- some of my best friends have eyes just like those...with stubble left of teeth.
Andresen Avatar
November 27, 2023 at 3:09 AM
- Many thanks for your comment, Joe :) - hugs
Allison Avatar
October 16, 2023 at 1:39 PM
lol this one is fun Anne-Lise, I especially love the final line:-) hugs Jan xx
Andresen Avatar
November 27, 2023 at 3:09 AM
- Many thanks for your comment, Jan :) - hugs
One Avatar
October 16, 2023 at 12:07 PM
oooh this one is clever.. nice arrangement of words..
Andresen Avatar
November 27, 2023 at 3:09 AM
- Many thanks for your comment, S.O.:) - hugs
Narain Avatar
October 16, 2023 at 10:57 AM
Nice Senyru. GL in contest.
Andresen Avatar
November 27, 2023 at 3:09 AM
- Many thanks for your comment, Jay :) - hugs
Goldsmith Avatar
October 16, 2023 at 10:45 AM
A creative/fun~write/picture. "Good Luck" Hugs... Have a fun day writing away......................
Andresen Avatar
November 27, 2023 at 3:08 AM
- Many thanks for your comment, Paula :) - hugs
Poet Avatar
October 16, 2023 at 8:11 AM
Anne-Lise, your entry for the contest theme is truly remarkable. The way you have eloquently expressed your thoughts and ideas is nothing short of awe-inspiring. Great picture too. BOL with the contest
Andresen Avatar
October 16, 2023 at 10:02 AM
- I have hardly seen a pumpkin, Las ... not so common in Norway ... but, it would be fun to make a "jack-o'-lantern" :) - Many thanks for your lovely comment :) - hugs
Y. Avatar
October 16, 2023 at 7:41 AM
Hi Anne-Lise, You have penned a good entry for the contest theme. Nice photo too. Best wishes in the contest. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis
Andresen Avatar
October 16, 2023 at 9:57 AM
- Never good to know what the sponsor of the contest wants ... but, like to participate :) - Have a wonderful day to you too, Alexis :) - Many thanks for your comment :) - hugs
Empress Avatar
October 16, 2023 at 5:51 AM
“Orange sherbet sun” wow i love that so creative and so well written! One of the most prettiest halloween poems iv read. Love this
Andresen Avatar
October 16, 2023 at 9:53 AM
- Glad you liked my suggestion for this contest, Ink ...it just popped out of thin air :) - Many thanks for your comment :) - hugs
Buhagiar Avatar
October 16, 2023 at 5:40 AM
My monster is at my hospital as I have a few tests to do. A lovely "scary" haiku. Loved it. Hugs and blessings.
Andresen Avatar
October 16, 2023 at 9:50 AM
- Creepy monster at the hospital ... be careful, Victor :) - Many thanks for your comment :) - hugs
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