Anne-Lise Andresen Poet Free verse

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01.07.2023

Anne-Lise Andresen
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- H - Words - Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Constance La France 

1st place in the contest

- Human -

                         "Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud"
                                           - Maya Angelou -                                  

                                              Bless us now 
                                       with thy purifying tears
                                       Speak the truth clearly 
                                  before the judgment is written
                               that is what’s expected from above
                                 can you handle it ... your choice

                                            Few hands as his
                                       with virtue and warmth
                                   through arcs of truth or fiction
                            Fed through the mother's umbilical cord
                                     recurrent in muddy dark soil

                              All the battles that have been fought
                                         many ups and downs
                                              We are human
                                         in life’s short comedy

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Constance La France July 21, 2023 at 1:58 PM Anne-Lise, beautifully penned and congratulations on your win in my Writing Challenge H Words and I love the image and quote !

Jan Allison July 7, 2023 at 3:50 PM Dropping back with many congrats on your win sweet Anne-Lise:-) hugs Jan xx

Nancy Kaufman July 4, 2023 at 3:50 PM We are aren't we with all of our foibles? I love the , "can you handle it" line, and agree it is a short comedy. Congrats.

Paula Goldsmith July 4, 2023 at 10:37 AM Back with Congratulations on your win. A wonderful write/picture. Love It. I enjoyed reading it again. Have a blessed/great day................. Anne-Lise Andresen July 4, 2023 at 10:42 AM - Thanks for the congratulations, Paula :) - hugs

Valsa George July 4, 2023 at 8:59 AM Life is full of ups and downs, but we should act our parts well in life's comedy. Thought provoking poem. Congratulations on your great win, dear Anne. Hugs ! Anne-Lise Andresen July 4, 2023 at 10:42 AM - Thanks for the congratulations and comment, Valsa :) - hugs

Maria Fernandez-Garcia July 4, 2023 at 8:01 AM Thank you Anne-Lise and Congratulations to you too. That' s a wonderful poem. Love it. Hugs Anne-Lise Andresen July 4, 2023 at 10:41 AM - Thanks for the congratulations and comment, Maria :) - hugs

Sotto Poet July 4, 2023 at 7:11 AM Back with heartfelt congratulations on your well-deserved win in the contest. Anne-Lise Andresen July 4, 2023 at 10:41 AM - Thanks for the congratulations, Las :) - hugs

Mystic Rose Rose July 3, 2023 at 2:13 PM you say it well when you place that last line on the poem like a jewel, we are truly human, coming back every time to make things right. Only with God's help can we grow wise and not make the same mistakes, again, :) Anne-Lise Andresen July 4, 2023 at 10:43 AM - Thanks for the lovely comment, Vie Rose :) - hugs

Joanna Daniel July 3, 2023 at 1:39 AM Philosophical thoughts here, Anne-lise:) Anne-Lise Andresen July 4, 2023 at 6:44 AM - Jo, many thanks for the lovely comment - hugs

Robert Lindley July 2, 2023 at 4:03 PM Beautiful poetry my good friend. We all face obstacles in life. Main thing is how we deal with them- by human reasoning or else by faith. God bless.. Anne-Lise Andresen July 4, 2023 at 10:43 AM - Thanks for the lovely comment, Robert :) - hugs

Jay Narain July 2, 2023 at 10:42 AM Great philosophy. I have to write one sometime. It is getting late, Anne-Lise Andresen July 2, 2023 at 12:53 PM - These contests are filled quickly ... hurry up, Jay :) - hugs

Frederic Parker July 2, 2023 at 9:45 AM yes life is short and filled with comedy and sadness...and yet we fight among ourselves as if our lives are eternal...not the short comedy your poem speaks of...good luck in the contest Anne-Lise Andresen July 4, 2023 at 10:58 AM - Nothing lasts forever... but life is worth fighting for, Frederic :) - Thank you for visiting my poem :) - hugs

Victor Buhagiar July 2, 2023 at 8:34 AM Dear Anne Lise, may you see a rainbow every day. Rainbows don't judge. They send bliss to those who are prepared to accept the good and the bad. Cute and charming poem. Anne-Lise Andresen July 4, 2023 at 10:55 AM - Rainbows don't judge and it never lies, Victor :) - Many thanks for the lovely comment :) - hugs

Jan Allison July 2, 2023 at 7:14 AM ooh maybe I have a role in life after all as a clown trying to make folk smile with my poetry! a very insightful poem Anne-Lise:-) hugs jan xx Jan Allison July 2, 2023 at 7:53 AM aww thank you and to be honest I dont like clowns lol:-) hugs jan xx Anne-Lise Andresen July 2, 2023 at 7:19 AM - Certainly you have a role...but, not as a clown ... a clown has a sad face, Jan - Thank you for visiting my poem :) - hugs

Speaks Volumes July 2, 2023 at 7:02 AM Maybe not at the time, but after the fact, if we look back, like is a comedy, It is short and it sure does have its ups and downs. An observant insight Anne Lise and a lovely quote. Truth and honesty is paramount. I read recently that the dishonest man, you know he will be untruthful. Its the honest man you have to watch ! An excellent poem for the contest BOL. Anne-Lise Andresen July 4, 2023 at 10:54 AM - "An honest man is God's noblest work," wrote Alexander Pope - Many thanks for your lovely comment, S.V. - hugs

Regina Mcintosh July 2, 2023 at 3:31 AM Yes. We are human, but He is divine and He can change our hearts so we touch on the music of a hope that is beyond our comprehension, a love that is more beautiful than any human feeling! I love your words sweet friend. God bless you again and again. Love, Gina Anne-Lise Andresen July 4, 2023 at 10:49 AM - Yes, we are human beings with all our sins ... the best we can do is to be there for each other, see each other, remember to give each other the kind words in everyday life ... thank you for the lovely comment, Gina :) - hugs

Sotto Poet July 1, 2023 at 3:14 PM What a beautiful piece of writing, and picture. I really like this one. And the motivational quote from Maya Angelou Anne-Lise Andresen July 4, 2023 at 10:45 AM - A beautiful quote from Maya Angelou, Las :) - Glad you enjoy this poem... many thanks :) - hugs

Vijay Pandit July 1, 2023 at 2:34 PM I like your photo and your inspiring quote from Maya Angelou. Bless us now with thy purifying tears Speak the truth clearly before the judgment is written... a lesson for humanity, Anne-Lise. Anne-Lise Andresen July 4, 2023 at 10:44 AM - Thanks for the lovely comment, Vijay :) - hugs

Paula Goldsmith July 1, 2023 at 2:31 PM What a lovely write/ending/picture. Love This One. Have a blessed weekend.................. Anne-Lise Andresen July 4, 2023 at 6:44 AM - Paula, many thanks for the lovely comment :) - hugs