Anne-Lise Andresen Poet Free verse

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- Pain -

Sometimes life is like going on burning coal

All your thoughts are about caring for your open wounds

The fire burns, no water to find, not even tears

Fire determines its own direction, it follows the wind

You are lost for words because of betrayal and lies

Piercing in heart as no one can see

And yet you bring your swords and knives

It's not about who win or lose

The coal will one day burn out and the wounds heal














20.10.2017
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Lunita Blanca December 20, 2017 at 5:58 PM My goodness Sunshine! Very well put. Pain is one of man's most useful guardians. Anne-Lise Andresen December 21, 2017 at 3:25 AM - Carlos, thank you for your friendly visit and lovely comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Freddie Robinson Jr. November 4, 2017 at 10:38 AM Excellent truth-telling musings, Anne-Lise. Your pen voice sparkles w/pure honesty absent of guile. You have the heart of an angel. Pure poetry. Aurora bright write. Love and joy always. Anne-Lise Andresen November 4, 2017 at 12:58 PM - Many thanks for visiting and comment, Freddie :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Judith S November 3, 2017 at 7:18 PM Very sad write Anne-Lise. We do hope the wounds heal, yes. And sometimes ... we just go one and write about them :) Best, Judy Anne-Lise Andresen November 4, 2017 at 6:09 AM - Thank you for your friendly visit and lovely comment, Judith :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Eileen Manassian October 29, 2017 at 10:25 AM Oh dear...this is a sad write, indeed. I hope all is well. We do need to take time to hear our wounds. Self care is so important. Sending you hugs Anne-Lise Andresen October 29, 2017 at 12:53 PM - Eileen, thank you for your friendly visit and lovely comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Gary Bateman October 27, 2017 at 6:13 AM Hello Anne-Lise, Thanks for your recent read of my latest: "Visions from Beyond." Most Excellent Work here with "My Silence." The themes of faith and courage abound here in your poem. And, the imagery and passion of the verses are perfect. I really enjoyed this one!! Best Always, Gary Anne-Lise Andresen October 29, 2017 at 12:53 PM - Gary, thank you for your friendly visit and lovely comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Connie Marcum Wong October 26, 2017 at 10:05 AM Your wonderful ending punctuates what it means to have faith. Beautiful Anne-Lise! ; ) Anne-Lise Andresen October 29, 2017 at 12:54 PM - Thank you very much, Connie :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Richard Lamoureux October 26, 2017 at 8:26 AM Thanks for the visit Anne-Lise. Anne-Lise Andresen October 29, 2017 at 12:55 PM :) - A pleasure, Richard :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Joseph May October 26, 2017 at 6:53 AM Time heals all wounds...Well expressed Anne...hugs Anne-Lise Andresen October 26, 2017 at 7:24 AM - Thank you very much, Joseph :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Maria Williams October 26, 2017 at 6:09 AM All wounds heal given time Anne-Lise. Takes a lot longer though when betrayal and lies come in. Stay strong dear friend. Your profound words carry such imagery. Excellent write...Maria xxx Anne-Lise Andresen October 26, 2017 at 7:24 AM - Thank you very much, Maria :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Richard Lamoureux October 25, 2017 at 1:30 PM Hopefully they will heal. Sometimes the fire only leaves ashes. Anne-Lise Andresen October 26, 2017 at 4:34 AM - Thank you very much, Richard :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Sara Kendrick October 24, 2017 at 2:47 PM Well, not all wounds heal but some do and go on with their lives..Enjoyed reading your work..Thanks for all the visits to my page..Sara Anne-Lise Andresen October 26, 2017 at 4:34 AM - Thank you very much, Sara :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Liam Mcdaid October 24, 2017 at 1:10 PM excellent piece of writing anne lise i pray you have a blessed week pal Anne-Lise Andresen October 26, 2017 at 4:33 AM - Thank you very much, Liam :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jean Murray October 23, 2017 at 12:27 AM So wise. Anne-Lise Andresen October 26, 2017 at 4:33 AM - Thank you very much, Jean :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Winged Warrior October 22, 2017 at 11:14 AM Very deep my friend...your silence speaks volumes...(((HUGS))))...god bless...^WW^ Anne-Lise Andresen October 26, 2017 at 4:32 AM - Thank you very much, W.W. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Harry Horsman October 21, 2017 at 4:40 PM Profound and wonderful. Anne-Lise Andresen October 26, 2017 at 4:32 AM - Thank you very much, Harry :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis October 21, 2017 at 8:06 AM May the burning be fast and the healing eternal dear, Anne-Lise! Wonderful profound writing! Hugs Anne-Lise Andresen October 26, 2017 at 4:31 AM - Thank you very much, Demetrios :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Susan Ashley October 20, 2017 at 10:19 PM A strong and emotional write Anne-Lise. Deep pain burns in the words of your poem, but your last line is hopeful for a resolution in time... time heals all, if we let it... An excellent write. Anne-Lise Andresen October 26, 2017 at 4:31 AM - Thank you very much, Susan :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Eve Roper October 20, 2017 at 9:45 PM Sad impact, Sunshine, your words are magnificent! Hugs Eve Anne-Lise Andresen October 26, 2017 at 4:30 AM - Thank you very much, Eve :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Arthur Vaso October 20, 2017 at 2:29 PM One can feel every line, silence if often the best. Anne-Lise Andresen October 26, 2017 at 4:30 AM - Thank you very much, Arthur :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tim Smith October 20, 2017 at 9:37 AM Yes is true A-L Anne-Lise Andresen October 26, 2017 at 4:29 AM - Thank you very much, Tim :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart October 20, 2017 at 9:08 AM I can feel this one. xomo Anne-Lise Andresen October 26, 2017 at 4:29 AM - Thank you very much, Maureen :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Silent One October 20, 2017 at 7:06 AM Very deep Anne Lise, always hurts the most when it is our blood that hurts us.. I hope your pain can get resolved, because sometimes we leave it too late.. Anne-Lise Andresen October 26, 2017 at 4:27 AM - Thank you very much, S.O. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Arturo Michael October 20, 2017 at 6:16 AM Completly correct Sunshine...The urge can be overwhelming to get "justice" which can deepen the wounds beyond repair... "The coal will one day burn out and the wounds heal" Anne-Lise Andresen October 26, 2017 at 4:27 AM - Thank you very much, Arturo :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Kim Rodrigues October 20, 2017 at 5:56 AM Interesting thoughts! As slong as the fire burns, the healing cannot begin! Anne-Lise Andresen October 26, 2017 at 4:25 AM - Thank you very much, Kim :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison October 20, 2017 at 5:39 AM Oh Anne Lise this is so deep and sad and conflict in families is hard to bear - been there done that and its so difficult to cope with. I do hope everything is ok with you as I've noticed you've not been around:-( hugs jan xx Anne-Lise Andresen October 26, 2017 at 4:25 AM - Thank you very much, Jan :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)