Anne-Lise Andresen Poet Free verse

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Håvamål

"Little a sand-grain, little a dew drop, 
  Little the minds of men:
 All men are not equal in wisdom, 
 The half-wise are everywhere"

 

"The mind alone knows what is near the heart, 
  Each is his own judge:
  The worst sickness for a wise man 
  Is to crave what he cannot enjoy."

- Odin Also Called Allfader -

The Vikings were fearless seafarers
  ~ Their aim was, assaults and battle
 ... steal, rap and kill

On the mighty castle of Åsgard
~ It was Odin who is ruled
         ... and everyone knew it

Someone had heard that Vallhall was the kingdom of death
~ Was it really true that Valhall had a roof made of silver ?
Many chose the road to Odin's  Hall
"Heaven bridge between the world of God
           ...  and humanity in Norse mythology"
















15/01/2018
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Celine Rose Mariotti April 21, 2022 at 7:35 PM Dear Anna Lise, I was most intrigued by this wonderful poem as I love mythology. The lines where you say not all men are equal in wisdom and the half-wise are everywhere certainly rings true in this crazy, complicated and many times cruel world we live in. I also want to thank you for always reading and commenting on my poems. You always make me feel good. Take care Celine Rose Mariotti

Carole Duet January 22, 2018 at 10:22 PM There once was a movie called "The Vikings", one of my favorite movies of all time and I have a model of a Viking ship which I have carried with me everywhere I've ever lived. Such a colorful history they had as is your delightful poem.

Vera Duggan January 22, 2018 at 10:18 PM Oh Anne-Lise, thank you for sharing this lovely verse, we have been watching a couple of TV series one called The Vikings and the other is called The Last Kingdom and we are so enjoying them, so much history and I just love any type of history, take care my friend........Vera

Leanne Lovejoy-Burton January 19, 2018 at 5:08 PM Very interesting. I love mythology of the ancients. I must revisit the Norse Gods and their Vikings. I read somewhere about a Female Viking who led men into battle. I must look into that again. Very inspiring, the Female Viking and this poem.x Anne-Lise Andresen January 20, 2018 at 12:39 PM - Norse mythology ... there is a lot of exciting and interesting to read :) - Thank you very much, Leanne:) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Eric Boddie January 17, 2018 at 1:19 PM the desire of conflict can only restrict....ones own mind to be entrapped for all time....leaving only an empty shell to eternally dwell....in sadness and fear everyday of every year....great write as always my dear friend and anne now i know where the story of thor originated....;) Anne-Lise Andresen January 17, 2018 at 1:26 PM - Tor was one mighty god of the Norse mythology, Eric :) - He was the eldest son of Odin :) - Many thanks for your visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Kim Rodrigues January 17, 2018 at 8:00 AM The half-wise are everywhere! Wow! An interesting write! Anne-Lise Andresen January 17, 2018 at 8:04 AM - Many thanks for your visit and comment, Kim :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Harry Horsman January 17, 2018 at 7:04 AM "as my DNA proves, my ancestors were vikings, and being a Yorkshire man, does not surprise me. and yes your poem Anne-Lisa, makes me feel proud, it is so.. love the fable." Anne-Lise Andresen January 17, 2018 at 7:58 AM - Really ... an exciting thought DNA tells a lot, Harry - The Vikings traveled far .... and even longer ... who knows ... - Many thanks for your visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Maria Williams January 17, 2018 at 6:17 AM An interesting subject indeed Anne-Lise, I would love to visit the Viking museum, that Jean has mentioned in Dublin. I suppose you have your own as well? Great write....Maria Anne-Lise Andresen January 17, 2018 at 7:50 AM - On the west coast of Norway is the place for Vikings ... we've Vikings Village and Museum - Many Vikings have left their footprints here ... maybe exactly where my house is standing, Maria - Many thanks for your visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jean Murray January 16, 2018 at 5:51 PM Gosh he looks scary, a bit like our fighting champion Conor Mcgregor. Like Silent One, I enjoyed very much my visit to the Viking museum in Dublin and also those in Norway and Iceland. Their boats are so graceful looking. Plenty of their blood is mixed with ours. Beautifully written Anna-Lise. Anne-Lise Andresen January 17, 2018 at 3:36 AM - I think has looks handsome and brave, Jean :) - Very exciting to read about the Vikings - and much is preserved in museums in different countries - Many thanks for your visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Ralph Sergi January 16, 2018 at 4:06 PM Thank you for your beautiful Norse history. I am impressed . great poem! Anne-Lise Andresen January 17, 2018 at 3:38 AM - Many thanks for your visit and comment, Ralph :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Nette Onclaud January 16, 2018 at 3:06 PM sinking my teeth into your mythical wonder,,,valhalla for me anne,,marvelous!,,huggs Anne-Lise Andresen January 17, 2018 at 3:44 AM - Welcome to Vallhall, Nette :) - Many thanks for your visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Susan Ashley January 15, 2018 at 9:09 PM Oh Anne-Lise, I love your beautiful write especially since I'm fascinated by Viking history. They were proud, fierce and people of deep faith. A soul stirring poem. Warmest wishes ~Susan Anne-Lise Andresen January 17, 2018 at 3:42 AM - Norwegian mythology, Susan ... there is a lot of exciting and interesting to read - Many thanks for your visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison January 15, 2018 at 3:18 PM The title pulled me in and I was thrilled to read your informative poem. of course the IOM is steeped in viking history in fact there was a ship called odin's raven which sailed from Trondheim to Peel :-)hugs Jan xx Anne-Lise Andresen January 17, 2018 at 3:40 AM - Yes, I know that ship and Odin's raven - Many thanks for your visit and comment, Jan :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Silent One January 15, 2018 at 2:48 PM Oooh love this.. was learning about the Vikings when I visited Dublin, they have a Viking museum.... Anne-Lise Andresen January 15, 2018 at 2:55 PM - Much exciting in ancient history, S.O. :) - Many thanks for your comment and visit - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Arturo Michael January 15, 2018 at 1:13 PM My favorite, Thor spake: "What, pray, art thou? | Why so pale round the nose? By the dead hast thou lain of late? To a giant like | dost thou look, methinks; Thou wast not born for the bride."...the Norse culture is fascinating... Arturo Michael January 15, 2018 at 5:59 PM And a good one indeed Anne-Lise Andresen January 15, 2018 at 1:54 PM - One for you, Arturo : "A small hut of one' s own is better, A man is his master at home: A couple of goats and a corded roof Still are better than begging." - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Judith S January 15, 2018 at 8:38 AM All a mystery to me my friend Anne-Lise!! Interesting to contemplate. ~ Judy Anne-Lise Andresen January 15, 2018 at 2:17 PM - Judy, thank you so much - I appreciate your visit and comment - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis January 15, 2018 at 7:00 AM Fortunately the descendants of Vikings do not " steal, kill and rape " but produce, help and love in that way they can cross the bridge of good to heavens! Excellent history and spiritual lesson my friend, Anne-Lise! Hugs xx Anne-Lise Andresen January 15, 2018 at 2:22 PM - Yes, thankfully ... much was changed to the positive, dear Demetrios - Many thanks for your comment and visit - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Vijay Pandit January 15, 2018 at 6:36 AM There is that bridge between humanity and God ..without the believers, whether in mythology or otherwise, emptiness would rule. A unique theme Anne-Lise. Anne-Lise Andresen January 15, 2018 at 2:16 PM - Thank you so much, Vijay - I appreciate your visit and comment - hugs // Anne-Lise :)