Anne-Lise Andresen Poet Free verse

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- June -

The sun constantly light flickers through the air and brighten up long nights
The summer carnations were Gods flower for the Greeks
They bloom earlier than most other species
A delight to the eye throughout the summer

Midsummer night - Midsummer Celebration 23rd and 24th June
A dear child has many names it is said,
and Midsummer night is no exception
Across Norway celebrated it with large fires
Some placed a rag doll on top of the fire
The witches burnt this night

Dance, music, porridge and flower garlands with carnations
Barbeque, Norwegian strawberries and fireworks all night
If a young girl picks seven or nine various mode herbs that night,
and put them under the pillow, she would dream of her future husband








- 03.06.2016
- Sun :) - A-L Andresen :)
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Dorian Petersen Potter September 3, 2016 at 2:37 PM Beautiful Free Verse Anne- Lise!Beautifully painted June piece, dear friend.Just awesome!A 7!Sending you my love n' prayers.Best to you too!Wishing you a very lovely weekend! In his light God bless you always always!:)Hugs!D Anne-Lise Andresen September 7, 2016 at 7:57 AM - Thank you for friendly visits a 7 and lovely comments, Dorian :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Judy Ball June 9, 2016 at 6:18 AM I love this Anne-Lise. Beautifully written and so informative. I love Carnations my favorites being red and blue ones. Never knew about the doll on the pyre though. A fine piece my friend. A seven from me. God Bless, JB Anne-Lise Andresen June 9, 2016 at 6:58 AM - Thank you for friendly visits a 7 and lovely comments, Judy :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Bl Devnath June 8, 2016 at 1:48 PM Nice way to find husband. A beautiful poem of carnations of June beautifully expressed. Let us enjoy from distance. A 7 sure. Loved always my lovely lovely friend, bl Anne-Lise Andresen June 9, 2016 at 5:11 AM - Thank you for friendly visits a 7 and lovely comments, Bl :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Afolabi Muideen June 7, 2016 at 7:52 AM Enjoy dropping by your lovely poems..........A.M. Anne-Lise Andresen June 7, 2016 at 8:01 AM - Thanks for friendly visits and lovely comments, Afolabi - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Frederic Parker June 6, 2016 at 6:53 PM it's nice to hear of your celebrations, do the herbs bring the dream or is it the fragrance of the herbs that bring the dream? Anne-Lise Andresen June 7, 2016 at 8:00 AM - I would imagine .... the herbs that bring the dream :) - Thanks for friendly visits and lovely comments, Frederic - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jean Murray June 6, 2016 at 5:05 PM I have mixed feeling about midsummer, because our lovely long evening light will then begin to fade. But this poem makes me look forward to that wonderful festival Anne-Lise. Beautiful. Anne-Lise Andresen June 7, 2016 at 8:01 AM - Thanks for friendly visits and lovely comments, Jean :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Nette Onclaud June 6, 2016 at 1:11 PM i love rituals and this beautiful ceremony lights up your glitening piece, anne.. happy day with huggs.. got sooo busy! Anne-Lise Andresen June 6, 2016 at 1:22 PM - Relax !!!!! - Thanks for friendly visits and lovely comments, Nette - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Connie Marcum Wong June 5, 2016 at 2:34 PM I really love your Solstice entry Anne-Lise. Traditions live on and on and I loved learning how this day is celebrated in Norway. This poem has winner written all over it! How are those burned fingers? I hope you feel better real soon. I said a prayer for you. #7 Blessings, Connie ; ) Anne-Lise Andresen June 5, 2016 at 3:04 PM - Connie, thanks for friendly visits a 7 and lovely comments :) - Glad you enjoy it :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis June 4, 2016 at 8:12 AM After a long winter and a lot of snow Norwegians deserve to celebrate in style! Here in Greece also girls put things under their pillow to see whom they are going to marry! I enjoyed your poem dearest, Anne-Lise! Was a joy to read! Anne-Lise Andresen June 5, 2016 at 11:32 AM - I am delighted you liked the poem, Demetrios :) - You are always so supportive of my poetry, I thank you :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Len Gasun June 4, 2016 at 8:10 AM A very beautiful and informative poem my dear friend, Anne Lise! I enjoyed immensely the read and I like what you've mentioned at the end:)). Thank you so much for sharing this superb poem A 7 and your wonderful folklore. A blessed weekend! Sending hugs and kisses, GL Anne-Lise Andresen June 5, 2016 at 11:34 AM - Leonora, thanks for friendly visits a 7 and lovely comments :) - Glad you enjoy it :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Andrea Dietrich June 3, 2016 at 9:17 PM yes, these are so cool, all these traditions and rituals. I read of them too. Nice and informational poem you did. Anne-Lise Andresen June 5, 2016 at 11:32 AM - Glad you enjoy it, Andrea :) - Thanks for friendly visits and lovely comments - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison June 3, 2016 at 5:04 PM Thank you for bringing your customs to life with your delightful poem - I learn something new here everyday. Hope the sunny weather continues as summer is officially here now June has arrived:-) hugs Jan xx Anne-Lise Andresen June 5, 2016 at 11:31 AM - I am delighted you liked the poem - You are always so supportive of my poetry, I thank you Jan - hugs // Anne-Lise :)