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Realizing this with everyone who has passed away lately. It is so sad and tragic. My hope is that we, the ones left behind, as well as those we morn for have no regrets and know without a doubt just how much love is there...in life, in death and forever in our souls.

- In a Few Seconds -

I've seen death today
From one moment to the next
Smooth roads ... life ended










11.11.2017
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Phyllis Babcock

November 21, 2017 at 1:24 PM

A good point we should tell someone we love them because you never know what the future holds. love phyl

Anne-Lise Andresen

November 21, 2017 at 2:12 PM

- Tomorrow it may be too late, Phyllis - - Thank you for visiting - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Christopher Bunton

November 18, 2017 at 11:11 PM

Sad places on those roads.

Anne-Lise Andresen

November 19, 2017 at 1:57 PM

- Thank you for visiting, Christopher - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

November 18, 2017 at 1:18 PM

Indeed, it can be so sudden and those left behind struggle to make sense. A poignant but sensitive write, Anne-Lise. Regards, John.

Anne-Lise Andresen

November 19, 2017 at 1:56 PM

- Thank you for visiting, John :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Andrea Dietrich

November 15, 2017 at 3:26 PM

It's so true how life can be this way, and so sad.

Anne-Lise Andresen

November 16, 2017 at 4:28 AM

- Thank you for visit and comment, Andrea :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

November 14, 2017 at 10:21 PM

Indeed, we are but light switches. A sad, lovely piece. Viv x

Anne-Lise Andresen

November 15, 2017 at 4:18 AM

- Nobody knows tomorrow - Thank you for visiting, Viv :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

November 13, 2017 at 2:03 PM

such a deep write i am speechless and uplifted at the same time, anne... much enjoyed..huggs

Anne-Lise Andresen

November 13, 2017 at 2:28 PM

- Thank you for visiting, Nette - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

November 13, 2017 at 6:23 AM

It's horrible to witness an accident, Anne-lise, three lines say so much:)

Anne-Lise Andresen

November 13, 2017 at 8:15 AM

- It is like a movie that plays over and over in my head - Thank you for visiting, Jo - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

November 13, 2017 at 3:02 AM

I came to read again, in three lines you spoke volumes, that resonate with me.

Anne-Lise Andresen

November 13, 2017 at 8:13 AM

- Always welcome, Arthur :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

November 12, 2017 at 3:39 PM

A heart touching my dear. Nicely done! Hugs and smiles :)

Anne-Lise Andresen

November 13, 2017 at 2:34 AM

- Thank you for visiting, Akkina - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

November 12, 2017 at 1:39 PM

I didn't know you were a nurse... But it makes so much sense that you are...

Anne-Lise Andresen

November 12, 2017 at 1:51 PM

- I'm :)

November 12, 2017 at 1:14 PM

Life can be lost without a moment's notice... lovely A-L

Anne-Lise Andresen

November 12, 2017 at 1:30 PM

- So true ... and sad, Tim - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

November 12, 2017 at 12:44 PM

Hello Dear Anne-Lise, This one hits home with me too!! I've had my own experiences over the years, and my sister's family underwent a like tragedy earlier this year that is very well epitomized by the "blink of an eye" image you mention above. Extraordinary heartfelt and heart-rendering at that same time!! Ingrid and I hope all is well you!! Best Always, Gary

Anne-Lise Andresen

November 12, 2017 at 1:29 PM

- Yes, I remember that tragedy ... so terribly sad, dear Gary and Ingrid - Like a seed that never gets the chance to become a beautiful flower - hugs // Anne-Lise :) ... (I'm ok)

November 12, 2017 at 8:56 AM

This is really deep, from someone that has experienced close calls with death, this really appeals to me...

Anne-Lise Andresen

November 12, 2017 at 1:20 PM

- In my profession as a nurse I "know death" ... but this is so bloody and cold ... meaningless - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

November 12, 2017 at 6:19 AM

That is such a sad write, to see a life cease is a very traumatic event, no matter who you are and who the deceased is! Like you said, it's even worse when it is a child that dies! That is so terrible, I will pray for the families! Great Work my friend!!

Anne-Lise Andresen

November 12, 2017 at 1:17 PM

- In one second ... everything was changed ... a happy day becomes terribly sad, Russell - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Ravi Sathasivam

November 12, 2017 at 5:32 AM

Excellent. Very sad but Well said. Hope you are OK. Thanks for sharing it.

Anne-Lise Andresen

November 12, 2017 at 6:16 AM

- I'm okay, Ravi - My thoughts go to their families - Thank you for visiting - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

November 11, 2017 at 8:50 PM

hope you are ok, Sunshine,, nicely done Hugs

Anne-Lise Andresen

November 12, 2017 at 6:13 AM

- Thank you for visiting, Eve - I'm okay - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

November 11, 2017 at 7:44 PM

this is so true, anne-lise! we never know what's going to happen right around the corner. well said!

Anne-Lise Andresen

November 12, 2017 at 6:13 AM

- Nobody knows tomorrow, Ilene - Thank you for visiting - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

November 11, 2017 at 7:43 PM

I hope you are well, nice poem!

Anne-Lise Andresen

November 12, 2017 at 6:11 AM

- Thank you for visiting, Arthur - I'm okay - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Dale Gregory Cozart

November 11, 2017 at 5:23 PM

Aw, so sad. I hope everything is okay.

Anne-Lise Andresen

November 12, 2017 at 6:10 AM

- I'm okay, Dale - My thoughts go to their families - Thank you for visiting - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

November 11, 2017 at 4:10 PM

oh what a tragedy Anne-Lise - life is so fragile:-)( hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

November 12, 2017 at 6:08 AM

- Special when children are involved - My thoughts go to their families - Thank you for visiting, Jan - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

November 11, 2017 at 3:29 PM

Life is so fragile--you captured the incident well in your poem Anne-Lise!

Anne-Lise Andresen

November 12, 2017 at 6:07 AM

- A cruel way to die - I'm okay - My thoughts go to their families - Thank you for visiting, Vijay - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

James Marshall Goff

November 11, 2017 at 2:02 PM

Nicely done AL..I would add guilt in reference to myself, but all apply....worthless quotient reaching fever pitch...need to shake it off, sorry so negative AL, not like me, just hitting a lot of frame crunching potholes lately...jimbo

Anne-Lise Andresen

November 11, 2017 at 2:12 PM

- Words to think about ... it applies to all of us, Jimbo - I'm there myself, lately - hugs //Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis

November 11, 2017 at 1:39 PM

How divine my friend, Anne-Lise! Hugs! Much enjoyed! Today I posted as well!

Anne-Lise Andresen

November 11, 2017 at 2:50 PM

- A tragedy - Many thanks for your comment, my friend Demetrios - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

November 11, 2017 at 1:28 PM

I saw death too...and he is an unbelievable inspiration to live after, if you survive... All the best Anne

Anne-Lise Andresen

November 11, 2017 at 2:55 PM

- I witnessed death ... a human being was lost - Thank you for visiting, Arturo - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

November 11, 2017 at 1:12 PM

Life is very fleeting...Well said Anne...

Anne-Lise Andresen

November 11, 2017 at 1:24 PM

- A terrible car crash ... nobody I knew ... but it led to death - Thank you for visiting, Joseph - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

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