Anne-Lise Andresen Poet Narrative

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30/05/2025

Anne-Lise Andresen
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Longevity Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Sara Kendrick

13th place in the contest

- Longevity -

  I know a lady who is 99 years aged
  she will be 100 by winter
  Every day she walks to the disused post office
  - an hour each way

  Eats, drinks healthily ... 
  and does all the housework herself
  Even in the garden she is diligent
  You should have seen her roses

  In the evening she has a glass of port wine
  and a piece of chocolate liqueur
  It gives her a peaceful night's sleep
  - without medicine

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Sara Kendrick June 5, 2026 at 5:20 AM Congratulations on your work being on my winners' list. I am delighted it was there. Way to go. The picture or artwork that you chose is awesome. Sara K.

Paula Goldsmith June 4, 2026 at 2:03 PM Congratulations on your win. WOW!!! What a great "Longevity" write/picture. I bet her life style is what keeps her going. The long daily walk/housework/her roses then a glass of port wine/a piece of chocolate liqueur. Hugs... Have a blessed day with your wonderful win...............

Howard Kerr June 4, 2026 at 5:01 AM Ann-Lise, I cannot sing the praises of this delightful poem highly enough. Empowerment writing at its zenith. Congratulations to you on your success. Thank you so much for congratulating me as well. Warm wishes, Howard

Valsa George June 2, 2026 at 11:29 PM Some are so blessed! Mere longevity is not a boon but a fit and sound longevity as this old lady of your poem who is still joyful and active. Your lifelike image adds to the charm of the poem. All the Best.

Kim Rodrigues June 1, 2026 at 9:45 AM Love this! My dad has his martini every day, glass of wine with dinner.

David Crandall May 31, 2026 at 5:34 PM That's pretty great! I see below she's fictitious. If you scale it back 5 years, it was my mom. She could walk a mile at 95, but lived to be 99.

Connie Pachecho May 31, 2026 at 10:51 AM Anne-Lise, I see the Sound of Music playing in your poem, and the lady who you know has the good fortune of growing up in a beautiful country. Best wishes.

Ilene Bauer May 30, 2026 at 3:17 PM i love hearing about people like her, anne-lise, and you've described her beautifully here... Anne-Lise Andresen May 31, 2026 at 10:41 AM - This is a fictitious narrative, Ilene ... but, it could be from reality ... many thanks :) - hugs

Sotto Poet May 30, 2026 at 1:10 PM Excellent metaphors throughout this poem, layered with well-picked words and deep thought. Best wishes for the contest. Anne-Lise Andresen May 31, 2026 at 10:34 AM - Many thanks for the kind words and wishes, Las :) - hugs

Tom Cunningham May 30, 2026 at 12:33 PM Wow what a great age she is Anne-Lise and still has her independence. Good luck in the contest. Hope your day is going well. Tom Anne-Lise Andresen May 31, 2026 at 10:33 AM - Not many people go through life "without pain" ... and reaches an advanced age - Many thanks, Tom :) - hugs

Lin Lane May 30, 2026 at 12:32 PM Sounds like a diet I could be happy with. Lovely lines and picture. Anne-Lise Andresen May 31, 2026 at 10:31 AM - Thank you very much for your comment, Lin :) - hugs