Anne-Lise Andresen Poet Free verse

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- Next Year -

Forget the snow that fell last year, new snowballs are clean and white
Limits to be crossed in huge waves - eat your dessert before dinner
We will all travel on the same train - the text on the ticket is the difference
Sadness is the opposite of being happy, you are never alone
Perfectionism no one can achieve, although some think they can
If life came with instructions; no roses will grow, no new tracks

One earth we humans share - with expectations and hopes
Smiles, laughter and joy is no guarantee
With threat to the world, a new cold and cruel war
Conflicts and collapse big impact
The coming year is the next chapter of the past year
  ... what would you like to change









28.12.2016
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Carole Duet January 17, 2017 at 6:23 PM Interesting poem. I would like to change our government from Capitalism to Socialism since that would certainly help more people and reduce our threat to other countries by putting people and peace above profit and war (which only benefits the Military Industrial Complex). Anne-Lise Andresen January 18, 2017 at 3:22 AM - Thanks for the wise thoughts from you, Carole :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Dorian Petersen Potter January 5, 2017 at 6:48 AM Very beautiful Anne- Lise!:) Beautifully written Free Verse piece, dear friend:) Just awesome! Enjoyed it! A 7! Wishing you and your loved ones a Very Happy, Healthy, Safe and Prosperous New Year 2017!Sending you my love and prayers.Best wishes to you always!Wishing you a very lovely weekend! In his light God bless you always!:))Hugs!D" Anne-Lise Andresen January 5, 2017 at 7:47 AM - Many thanks Dorian, for friendly visits a 7 and lovely comments - Best wishes for the new year ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Robert Lindley January 3, 2017 at 9:40 PM INQUISITIVE, INSIGHTFUL AND PROBING VERSES THAT ASK US TO CONSIDER LIFE DEEPER AND OUR JOURNEY LONGER AND BETTER.. A7 Anne-Lise Andresen January 5, 2017 at 7:46 AM - Many thanks for friendly visits a 7 and lovely comments, Robert - Best wishes for the new year - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Augustus Black January 3, 2017 at 6:49 AM Mainly 7. Absolutely brilliant meaningful poem. I like the way you have calculated many different lessons to be executed by all mankind in this wonderful write. We humans celebrate new year with great joy, try to plant a tree that could touch the sky, but eventually we fell down in a shame. Great post. All the best. Happy New Year 2017. Anne-Lise Andresen January 3, 2017 at 8:51 AM - A superb description Augustus: "try to plant a tree that could touch the sky, but eventually we fell down in a shame" - Best wishes for a happy new year and thanks for friendly visit and great comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Matthew Anish January 1, 2017 at 3:02 PM There is plenty to change - and we had better do the work needed to do it! Stimulatng write!! Peace & Love Matthew Anish Anne-Lise Andresen January 3, 2017 at 8:53 AM Peace & Love, Matthew :) - Best wishes for a happy new year and thanks for friendly visit and lovely comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Connie Marcum Wong December 31, 2016 at 7:31 PM I enjoyed this piece Anne-Lise. I guess I wouldn't change a thing because I feel that everything happens for reason. I look forward to finding out what that reason is! Have a beautiful new year my friend! 7 ; ) Anne-Lise Andresen January 3, 2017 at 8:52 AM - Best wishes for a happy new year and thanks for friendly visit a 7 and great comments, Connie :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus December 30, 2016 at 12:31 PM Lovely thoughts, Anne-Lise. On a personal level I'm happy with the way things are going; but otherwise there are quite a few things I'd change globally...I'll make you out a list, should be ready by next year:):) Hugs // paul Anne-Lise Andresen December 30, 2016 at 1:52 PM - Paul, best wishes for a happy new year and thanks for friendly visit and great comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Charlie Smith December 29, 2016 at 4:00 PM Pessimism is as helpful as a screen door on a submarine. Damn the torpedos... Good one Anne-Lise. Anne-Lise Andresen December 30, 2016 at 1:49 PM - Best wishes for a happy new year and thanks for friendly visit and great comments, Charlie :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Supraja Kannan December 29, 2016 at 9:30 AM Great... A 7...Thought provoking poem... A very Happy New Year to you and your family... Anne-Lise Andresen December 29, 2016 at 1:24 PM - Supraja, thanks for friendly visit a 7 and great comments :) - Best wishes for a happy new year :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Daniel Turner December 29, 2016 at 9:22 AM Another lovely write, Anne-Lise. I would like to change a few things back like they used to be but I know that it is unrealistic. Always forward, never back. Anne-Lise Andresen December 30, 2016 at 1:01 PM - A fabulous suggestion ... I agree ... we do not need weapons at all ... Daniel Turner December 29, 2016 at 10:59 PM IF i were elected president. My first order of business would be to ban all handguns and assault weapons. I'd leave just enough guns, so people could still hunt for food. Anne-Lise Andresen December 29, 2016 at 1:23 PM - If you were elected as the president, Daniel :) .... what would you change - Thanks for friendly visit and great comments - Best wishes for a happy new year :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Len Gasun December 29, 2016 at 8:14 AM Let's always hope for the better and the best to come my dearest friend, Anne Lise. Another very wonderful poem again from you! Thank you for 2016, your kindness and friendship too. I wish you and your family as well ALL the Best for this coming New Year 2017! May we've a more blossoming friendships and More Poems to come! Many hugs from me! love lots, Leonora Anne-Lise Andresen December 29, 2016 at 8:43 AM - I believe it will be an exciting year for the whole world :) - Thanks for friendly visit and great comments - Best wishes for a happy new year, my lovely friend Leonora :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis December 29, 2016 at 5:57 AM Optimistic we must stay before the challenges the New Year might bring my dear, Anne-Lise! A very good provocative writing! Anne-Lise Andresen December 29, 2016 at 8:40 AM - Never lose hope and faith in love :) - Thanks for friendly visit and great comments, my dear friend Demetrios :) - Best wishes for a happy new year :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Nette Onclaud December 28, 2016 at 4:45 PM forceful call to action, anne... let's live and live well!... happy huggs Anne-Lise Andresen December 29, 2016 at 8:35 AM - Live in the moment, be happy :) - Thanks for friendly visit and great comments, Nette :) - Best wishes for a happy new year :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Chris Green December 28, 2016 at 3:07 PM Good question...if I could change one thing I would makes smiles the new world currency and wait for everyone to pay up. :) Your poem does create a lot of thought Anne-Lise. I just wish everyone would try to be kind to one another. I know, a pipe dream...but you never know, sometimes dreams can come true. Very deep and effective my friend. Anne-Lise Andresen December 29, 2016 at 8:34 AM - A small drop can turn into a torrential river, Chris :) - Thanks for friendly visit and great comments - Best wishes for a happy new year :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)