Anne-Lise Andresen Poet Free verse

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- Hydra and Kharybdis -

When the waves break and

                                     the sky is being torn up

                               The foam splashed through the air

                            In the cracks of the rawness of reality

                          You respect it and think you understand it

                            forces that surpass every single master

                      The light from the lantern hit the neck of the rock

                        Tried to breathe with saline water in the lungs

                   Soaking in the chest sounds like a old coffee machine

                             The scream of pain, which crushes stone

                                    in the heavy moment of death

                                     Let Hydra and Kharybdis rest

                                        and clutching at straws
 
                                      Because the knife felt cold

                                       against the skinny throat






* Hydra ("The Monster of Lerna"), a giant sea monster with nine heads 
   in Greek mythology

* Kharybdis, a sea monster in Greek mythology
   that creates a life-threatening maelstrom



   15.09.2020
   Sun :) - A-L Andresen :)
   Copyright © All Rights Reserved

   Clutching at Straws Poetry Contest
   Sponsored by: Kai Michael Neumann
   5th place in the contest

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Kim Rodrigues March 5, 2021 at 6:58 AM Definitely a fave for me, Sunshine! The sea and its danger! Respect it? Absolutely! God bless you, dear one! Anne-Lise Andresen March 5, 2021 at 7:30 AM - The sea fascinates me ... but we must always have respect for the power of the sea ... many thanks for your fave and comments, Kim :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

L. J. Carber October 6, 2020 at 3:17 PM Congrats Anne-Lise! Anne-Lise Andresen October 7, 2020 at 2:17 AM - Many thanks for congratulations, L.J. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Linda Alice Fowler October 6, 2020 at 6:08 AM Beautiful Anne-Lise! Congratulations! Linda Anne-Lise Andresen October 7, 2020 at 2:16 AM - Many thanks for the comment and congratulations, Linda :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Newton Ranaweera October 6, 2020 at 5:55 AM Congratulations, Anne-Lise, on your Great Win in this contest!! Anne-Lise Andresen October 7, 2020 at 2:15 AM - Many thanks for the comment and congratulations, Newton :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Regina Mcintosh October 6, 2020 at 5:12 AM Congrats, dear lady. Lovely write :) God bless you and keep you. Happy writing and keep up the wonderful words Anne-Lise Andresen October 7, 2020 at 2:15 AM - Many thanks for the comment and congratulations, Regina :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison September 22, 2020 at 12:32 PM such vivid imagery, i am not a good sailor in the stormy seas:-) hugs Jan xx Anne-Lise Andresen September 22, 2020 at 1:01 PM - Not me either, Jan :) - Thank you very much for your great comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Judy Ball September 17, 2020 at 4:50 PM Nothing scarier than a storm at sea. Never been on a boat when the weather was was and never intend to be on one. I figure if God wanted me to be in the ocean I'd have gills. Good job here and the pic is awesome. God Bless, JB Anne-Lise Andresen September 20, 2020 at 1:53 AM - Judy, many thanks for the lovely comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Joseph P. DiMino September 17, 2020 at 12:47 PM Wow! Next installment please! So much like a spiritual representation of the physical battles the world must deal with daily. Very exciting! Anne-Lise Andresen September 20, 2020 at 1:53 AM - Many thanks Joe, for the lovely comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Newton Ranaweera September 17, 2020 at 5:48 AM This piece dramatically represents a tempestuous scene!! I can hear panic-stricken voices amidst. A great one for the contest, Anne-Lise!! Anne-Lise Andresen September 20, 2020 at 1:52 AM - Many thanks for the lovely comments, Newton :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Gershon Wolf September 16, 2020 at 7:54 PM Whoa! This is an epic entry for the contest, Anne-Lise. It seems you have quite a yen for tales of the sea. G.L! :) gw Anne-Lise Andresen September 17, 2020 at 2:20 AM - I have great respect for the forces of the sea, Gershon - the sea is right outside my window ... - Thank you very much for your lovely comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Kim Rodrigues September 16, 2020 at 6:48 PM Wow! This is impressive, Anne-Lise! Fave! Anne-Lise Andresen September 17, 2020 at 2:12 AM - Thank you very much for your Wow comments and your valuable fave, Kim :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Nette Onclaud September 16, 2020 at 2:11 PM goodness, action-packed with tremendous imagery, anne...stay safe!...huggs Anne-Lise Andresen September 17, 2020 at 2:15 AM - Thank you very much Nette, for your lovely comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

V. Deepa September 16, 2020 at 12:47 PM Such a terrific write with splendid imagery dear Anne mam..loved the last 2 lines.It's spine-chilling..!! I believe your doing well. Best wishes for the contest.Take care.Much love:-) Anne-Lise Andresen September 17, 2020 at 2:14 AM - Deepa, thank you very much for your lovely comments and good wishes :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jack Horne September 16, 2020 at 11:31 AM wow, i really love this exciting piece Anne-Lise Andresen September 16, 2020 at 12:15 PM - A pleasure to share with you, Jack ... thank you very much :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Victor Buhagiar September 16, 2020 at 1:37 AM I learned from mythology that one often has to choose the lesser of two evils. Lovely poem. ~~ Anne-Lise Andresen September 16, 2020 at 5:01 AM - On the open sea, no one knows what one will experience ... I do not think we have a choice, Victor - Thank you very much :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Gary Bateman September 15, 2020 at 2:24 PM Dear Anne-Lise, Fantastically and wondrously articulated!! Mythology wins the day!! Most Excellent Work!! I wish you the best of luck in the poetry contest too!! Cheers and Best Wishes, Gary Gary Bateman September 16, 2020 at 11:53 AM Dear Anne-Lise, You know that I always enjoy/love your poetry very much!! The second book will be coming in the future. I think that you and Liam will like the final published book. Keep writing and doing all of the magnificent things that you do. Best Greetings too from Ingrid!! Cheers and Best, Gary Anne-Lise Andresen September 16, 2020 at 4:57 AM - Hi Gary, thank you very much for your support and lovely comments ... nice to see you :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Mark Koplin September 15, 2020 at 1:45 PM I love it! Great job on this poem! Anne-Lise Andresen September 16, 2020 at 4:56 AM - Thank you very much for your support and lovely comments, Mark :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Arturo Michael September 15, 2020 at 11:56 AM Nice action and imagery...to the wild wild Sea.. Anne-Lise Andresen September 15, 2020 at 12:10 PM - Thank you very much for your comments, Atruro :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)