Anne-Lise Andresen Poet Free verse

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12.04.2025

Anne-Lise Andresen
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- Pick-A-Title, Vol 50 -

Poetry Contest

Sponsored by: Edward Ibeh

3rd place in the contest

- In Playground Of Imagination -

                A vivid imagination
                Build a castle in top of a tree
                Pirates and jungle animals
                Pink elephants and hungry crocodiles
                Princesses and trolls
                Floating paper boats,
                huge ship sailing on the ocean
                Bringing life to children's play
                Without specific props,
                free and unstructured

                The result of natural curiosity
                a fictional and incredible world
                Fighting a dragon
                among ivy in arches
                Simple serving,
                in the shade of the mulberry tree

                Creates fascinating stories
                A silk thread that sews a seam, pluck from the skies
                Mud play, freshly baked chocolate cookies
                Would you wish to taste the success?
                Expands the palate's taste buds ... undoubtedly
                Coming home with red apple cheeks
                A healthy development and 
                precious childhood memories
                Tired toddlers
                                 -  sleeps through the night

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Krishnanand Guptar April 20, 2025 at 1:14 PM Congratulations, dear poetess on your win in this poetry contest with a skilfully crafted poem on the range of delights that filled the old youthful days , many of which have disappeared now. Wish you a pleasant and auspicious Easter and a delightful forthcoming new week.

Christuraj Alex April 20, 2025 at 9:06 AM "free and unstructured", "Fighting a dragon among ivy in arches" - Fantastic memories. Congratulations!

Terry Miller April 20, 2025 at 8:25 AM Ah life before/without a smartphone, lovely poem, congratulations Anne-Lise Andresen April 20, 2025 at 11:05 AM - Yes, really... when play... was play... and the children got dirty... and were tired when the evening came, Terry :) - Thank you very much :) - hugs

thriveni c mysore April 20, 2025 at 3:58 AM beautiful write. Congratulations on your win dear poet. Cheers!!!

Margaret Foster April 20, 2025 at 3:46 AM When children use their imagination in their games it is a joy to behold. Before something can be created it has to be imagined. I love this poem. Cheers..

Edward Ibeh April 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM Anne-Lise, heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest with this beautiful, heartwarming poem. I loved it and it brought a smile to my face

Duke Beaufort April 19, 2025 at 12:12 PM Anne-Lise, sounds like this kid has been raised properly. All good dreams and thoughts, sleeping, and no nightmares! That's a wonderful sign!! Smiles!!

Sotto Poet April 19, 2025 at 12:04 PM Back with heartfelt congratulations on your contest win with your outstanding poem, Anne-Lise

Mike Bayles April 15, 2025 at 10:13 AM Vivid poem. It does a great job painting a picture, and it captures my imagination.

Akham Nilabirdhwaja Singh April 14, 2025 at 7:37 AM Very nice Wish you the best.

Joseph P. DiMino April 14, 2025 at 5:53 AM Wonderful, enchanted summery! Too much done for children, that destroys their natural imaginations, makes them mindfully lazy. This poem would make an interesting illustrated children's book. You had my mind joyfully playing. Well done!

Duke Beaufort April 13, 2025 at 4:37 PM Anne-Lise, I'm told that in some countries youth are allowed and encouraged to play on their own. It does sound good and has to develop more character than smart phone life. I loved..."would you like to taste the success?" I suppose a mud pie is interesting, but I'll pass on that one! Smiles!!

Mystic Rose Rose April 13, 2025 at 4:19 PM A silk thread that sews a seam, a gold one to make us dream, your poetry is supreme Anne :)

Silent One April 13, 2025 at 1:05 PM Hello my friend.. Your poem is such a sweet, whimsical tribute to the magic of childhood imagination. It captures the wild freedom of play with so much warmth and charm.

John Read April 13, 2025 at 10:28 AM Hi Anne, what a lovely poem and cute picture, have a lovely day. xx

Andrea Dietrich April 13, 2025 at 9:55 AM This is just darling, and there are so many examples of a child's imaginative mind.

Ink Empress April 12, 2025 at 11:10 PM This is so cute the picture and also the dreamy nature of your word weaving! Love your mention of dragons and more! The imaginative flow of your lines here is seamless! I especially love "a fictional and incredible world Fighting a dragon among ivy in arches Simple serving, in the shade of the mulberry tree" just stunning!!! Pleasure reading this gem! Sending you light always! Anne-Lise Andresen April 13, 2025 at 2:42 AM - Today, play has largely moved from the street, the playground, the loop, the forest – and into educational institutions and arenas where adults control the activity... a sad development, Ink - Thank you very much for your comment :) - hugs

Victor Buhagiar April 12, 2025 at 9:43 PM Poem and picture are incredibly beautiful. Great imagination and vivid imagery. A great fantasy poem. Best for a win. Anne-Lise Andresen April 13, 2025 at 2:38 AM - Play requires that the child be allowed to use his curiosity :) - Thank you very much for your comment, Victor :) - hugs

Tom Cunningham April 12, 2025 at 9:23 PM Children live in a fairytale world, free of unimaginable horrors that sadly come later in life when they see how evil mankind can be. Oh to be a child again. Best of luck in the Anne-Lise, hope you're having a lovely weekend.. Tom Anne-Lise Andresen April 13, 2025 at 2:35 AM - We remember our own childhood, the endless play outside, away from adult control... - Thank you very much for your comment, Tom :) - hugs

Sotto Poet April 12, 2025 at 1:47 PM Anne-Lise, such a lovely poem about the power of vivid imagination in childhood play. It explores the limitless possibilities that children can create through their imagination, as they transform their surroundings into fantastical worlds filled with adventure. Anne-Lise Andresen April 13, 2025 at 2:33 AM - Play is crucial for children's development :) - Thank you very much for your comment, Las :) - hugs