Anne-Lise Andresen Poet Free verse

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- I Feel Empty -

The discouragement
                                            do not let go
                                              Every step
                                          on this journey
                                         feels unbearable
                                        The mountains rise
                                        - give me strength
                                         Saints and justice
                                         salvation and love
                                        Crawl for the truth
                                        settlement with sin
                                          a face - a facade
                                           My body hurts
                                        - but I do not care
                                        One of the weapons
                                            looked innocent
                                        But, price very high
                                          an inner struggle
                                            The heavy air
                                        must be blown away
                                      Empty gloomy thoughts
                                        - discouraged to fall
                                          A place to breathe
                                          my "reset" button





                                             10/04/2021
                                     Sun :) - A-L Andresen :)
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                                Anacreontic Verse Poetry Contest
                                    Sponsored by: Silent One
                                      1st place in the contest

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Paula Goldsmith August 1, 2021 at 10:23 AM Congratulations on your win. What a creative story/write. I need a "reset" button. Do you have an extra one???? Have a blessed day with your win...............

Alexis Y. July 29, 2021 at 3:06 PM Hi Anne-Lise, I'm just coming back to say congratulations on a well-deserved win:-) Alexis

Michelle Faulkner July 29, 2021 at 12:18 PM Recovery can be a long and painful path but when you find that place to breathe it can reset everything - congratulations on your win~

Marilene Evans July 29, 2021 at 9:44 AM Yes, sometimes we fall, only to gain more strength to get back up and face whatever we are going through. Wonderful message for the ones needing strength and encouragement. Congratulations.

Silent One July 29, 2021 at 6:51 AM Sorry, I've not been around.. Not much free time at the moment, and that means not enough time for Poetry Soup... Thank you for writing for my contest and apologies it took so long to judge.. Congratulations on your placement...

Phyllis Babcock April 19, 2021 at 2:01 PM Think I totally need that reset button and send in that fresh air without all the clowns. love phyl Anne-Lise Andresen May 10, 2021 at 2:57 AM - Many thanks Phyllis, for the lovely comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Beryl Edmonds April 12, 2021 at 7:00 PM Really good Anne-Lise, there’s times we all need a place to breathe and a reset button to press. Best wishes for the contest... Belle :-) Anne-Lise Andresen April 13, 2021 at 1:51 AM - Many thanks Belle, for the lovely comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Kim Rodrigues April 11, 2021 at 7:01 PM A place to breathe my reset button! Anne-Lise Andresen April 12, 2021 at 1:12 AM - Many thanks for the comments, Kim :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Victor Buhagiar April 11, 2021 at 10:11 AM This is one of my favourite poem for the contest. You'll do better than me. Anne-Lise Andresen April 11, 2021 at 1:09 PM - Victor, thank you very much :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis April 11, 2021 at 8:17 AM Agony and despair hand in hand but the human spirit will withstand all adversities and emerge victoriously! Fine writing that reveals the inner struggle at moments of uncertainty! Hugs, my dearest friend, Anne-Lise! xxx Anne-Lise Andresen April 12, 2021 at 1:11 AM - Many thanks Demetrios, for the lovely comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Mystic Rose Rose April 11, 2021 at 4:43 AM we all need a place to breathe, and so press that reset button for me too lovie, together we can go visit the high mountains and the seas, even if its only through poetry, Much love dear Sunshine, xo Anne-Lise Andresen April 11, 2021 at 7:48 AM - Many thanks for the lovely comments, Vie Rose :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

David Kavanagh April 11, 2021 at 4:23 AM Beautiful writing Anne-Lise, I don’t believe there is a reset button, but definitely we can sit back and take stock, Cheers David Anne-Lise Andresen April 11, 2021 at 7:47 AM - Many thanks David, for the lovely comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Eve Roper April 10, 2021 at 8:43 PM Deep yet peaceful when you reset. Love the verse, Anne-Lise. Hugs Eve Anne-Lise Andresen April 11, 2021 at 7:47 AM - Many thanks for the lovely comments, Eve :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Harry Horsman April 10, 2021 at 8:07 PM Wow, powerful poetry here. LOve it Anne-lise. Anne-Lise Andresen April 11, 2021 at 7:47 AM - Harry, many thanks for the lovely comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Sara Kendrick April 10, 2021 at 3:52 PM Sometimes we all need to set our reset button by doing whatever we need to do to rest from everyday life. I enjoyed reading your contest entry. Reads like a good contender to me ..Way to go. Sara Anne-Lise Andresen April 11, 2021 at 7:46 AM - Many thanks for the lovely comments, Sara :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham April 10, 2021 at 2:21 PM Be great if we could just do that, reset. But we must never give give up hope. Tom Anne-Lise Andresen April 11, 2021 at 2:56 AM - Never, Tom :) - Many thanks for your comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Vijay Pandit April 10, 2021 at 2:07 PM Introspective write Anne-Lise. You painted emotions wonderfully. I like the turn your poem takes towards the end. Anne-Lise Andresen April 11, 2021 at 2:54 AM - Many thanks for your lovely comments and friendly visit, Vijay :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Ilene Bauer April 10, 2021 at 1:01 PM well done, anne-lise! i love the hopefulness at the end. best of luck in the contest... Anne-Lise Andresen April 10, 2021 at 1:09 PM - I try to make it look bright in the end ... there is always a hope, Ilene :) - Thank you very much for your comments and wishes :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Alexis Y. April 10, 2021 at 12:59 PM WoW! Anne-Lise, I've seen good entries for the contest; yours was no exception. I have no clue what to write for this contest. Best wishes in the contest. Have a great day and weekend:-) Alexis Anne-Lise Andresen April 10, 2021 at 1:08 PM - I had to google some Examples of Anacreontic verses, Alexis ... have never heard of this form - Thank you very much for your comments and wishes :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)