Anne-Lise Andresen Poet Free verse

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16.10.2025
Anne-Lise Andresen
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- It’s A Lot -

    When one becomes aged
    there are multiple goodbyes 
    than hellos
    In every case of loss,
    learn to find peace in farewell

    Feel the suction in your stomach 
    and the wonderful roar ...
    step on the gas ... LIVE ... HELLO !
    I guess all roads eventually
    lead back the echo of the silence

    A tear in my eye, refuses to fall
    Cherish every turn and bump on the road

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Zyrool Gifford October 20, 2025 at 1:25 PM Hello Anne-Lise, you said it spot on. There’s definitely more goodbyes than hellos. Nicely written, my friend. Wishing you a great new week ahead.

Warren Doll October 19, 2025 at 6:41 AM Anne-Lise, your poem is wonderful. It is so full of wisdom and teaching. I love your lines " I guess all roads eventually lead back the echo of the silence" Live in the moment. Hugs~ Warren

Sotto Poet October 19, 2025 at 2:33 AM A whimsical yet deep reflection on the passage of time! In a manner not unlike your own, I find resonance in the notion of embracing the quietude that accompanies parting, and in treasuring each twist and jolt along the journey's path.

Akham Nilabirdhwaja Singh October 17, 2025 at 7:41 PM The truth of life, funny,and inspiring.

Malabika Ray Choudhury October 17, 2025 at 4:26 PM Dear Anne-Lise, what a funny but profound take on aging! I feel almost the same way as you do - "learn to find peace in farewell", "Cherish every turn and bump on the road".

Mystic Rose Rose October 17, 2025 at 3:27 PM I sure do Anne, cherish every day, and I take advantage of every speed bump, and treat it like a roller coaster at me age lol, precious words ever written

CayCay Godwin October 17, 2025 at 1:12 PM This is precious. I can't get your physical condition off my mind/heart and I have you in my daily prayers now that I know. So good to see this lighthearted piece and be reminded of how capable and joy seeking you are despite pain. You uplift others, I wish I could aid you. I think you want a 's' on the end of become (1st line). Anne-Lise Andresen October 18, 2025 at 10:08 AM - Many thanks for the comment, prayer and an S, CayCay ... much appreciated :) - hugs

Paula Goldsmith October 17, 2025 at 11:29 AM What a creative write have here. Great Fun Picture. Love Both... Great Ending.... Yes, "Cherish every turn and bump on the road." Something we must learn to do. Hugs... "Good Luck" if for a contest. Have a fun day/weekend writing away...............

Kevin Leake October 17, 2025 at 10:51 AM Enjoyed this one Anne Lise Defying age A fun Poem Best wishes Kevin

Jay Narain October 17, 2025 at 10:46 AM To me, this poem speaks to the paradox of aging and living: as life unfolds, we accumulate losses (goodbyes), but there is also a fierce impulse to greet life, to push forward, to feel deeply. The “suction in your stomach” is the visceral grief, but the “wonderful roar” and “step on the gas” are the defiance: to say “hello” again in spite of emptiness. Anne-Lise Andresen October 18, 2025 at 10:06 AM - Always try to fill life (emptiness) with something positive, Jay ... there is always someone suffering in this world :) - hugs and thank you for your comment :) -

Dr. Vandana Sharma October 16, 2025 at 8:56 PM I feel the wisdom of life in this humorous poem

sara Etgen-Baker October 16, 2025 at 5:15 PM humorous with sound advice....loved it. hugs, Sara

Darlene De Beaulieu October 16, 2025 at 3:45 PM Hello Sunshine Smile, Yes I agree with Yann .It does concern every one tears. death is hard on everyone losing a love one or a friend. Hugs. /Darlene/

Yann Rolland October 16, 2025 at 3:05 PM sincere regrets for your loss, ear poet, this is a moving poem, concerning everyone; tears