Anne-Lise Andresen Poet Free verse

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02.01.2026
Anne-Lise Andresen
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- Rock 'n' Roll In My Head -

    A feeling that the room is spinning
    especially with specific head movements
    Bout of dizziness
    don't look up, down or to the side
    - just straight ahead
    I loved carousels when I was a kid

    One step, one goal
    grab a door frame or a chair
    Vertigo... hits the labyrinth in the inner ear
    My crystals ran wild
    finally the diamonds are where they should be
    I don't like carousels anymore

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Bj Legros Kelley May 7, 2026 at 6:41 PM My mother had vertigo once, she literally spun around, it scared my daughter so badly, my mom in her 80's didn't fall, thank goodness. I hope you are feeling better Anne-Lise.

Phyllis Babcock February 1, 2026 at 10:11 AM Oh you poor thing. Had a friend who had that problem with her ears too. Hope you got it under control. Not fun when it feels like you are spinning and your poem describes the feeling so well. Get well my friend. love phyl

CayCay Godwin January 31, 2026 at 9:46 AM A poetic gut punch is still a gut punch, I felt this. Seems spirit and time grew the perfect words in you for a fantastic therapy write. Oh, what we go thru to write great poetry. I respect your journey, all the little yet massive pieces I know you've gone through on a journey that's not finished with you, I suspect. Oh, Anne-Lise ...

Tom Cunningham January 28, 2026 at 7:35 AM Glad you're recovering now Anne-Lise, must have been a terrifying experience . Tom

David Crandall January 20, 2026 at 7:46 PM Wow, you had it bad, huh? I only had vertigo when I was in a car, boat, or other moving object. I hate carousels - lol!

I Am Anaya January 14, 2026 at 10:34 AM Very little one can do, but follow dr's orders, good to see your post, an excellent one indeed! Faving :)

Paghunda Zahid January 7, 2026 at 12:21 PM That's a brilliant write

Victor Buhagiar January 6, 2026 at 2:03 AM I used to keep some Stemetal near. They are out of stock now. Still, I did have vertigo for a long time. Great descriptive poem. Hope you'll get better.

sara Etgen-Baker January 4, 2026 at 6:55 AM glad to see you back..... My husband suffers from vertigo...it really 'rocks' his world apart. Sorry to hear about your 'crystal sickness'....glad you're on the mend...hugs for the new year, Anne-Lise Andresen January 4, 2026 at 7:19 AM - A terrible feeling, Sara ... some can have this disease their whole life...so grateful it's gone - hugs

Jay Narain January 3, 2026 at 11:47 AM Welcome back. Happy New Year. Nice poem on realities of growing up. Anne-Lise Andresen January 4, 2026 at 6:31 AM - This is not about one's upbringing, Jay - My New Year's wish MUST be that whoever comments should read the poem first - Happy New Year :) - hugs

Nette Onclaud January 3, 2026 at 8:01 AM welcome back, dear anne! this is a charming piece ...rock it!

Joseph P. DiMino January 3, 2026 at 5:55 AM A little more stable seeking as I age I find. Dizzying read. Great art! Still play a lot of rock-n-roll though -- in my blood I guess. Hope you are feeling better, Anne. When I was a kid, I had headaches, severe, everyday of my young life for many years. No fun I know.

Connie Pachecho January 2, 2026 at 5:16 PM Anne, I'm so happy to see you up and about, hiking Mt. Poetry Soup. You make the trails beautiful again. Best wishes for a healthier New Year.

Ilene Bauer January 2, 2026 at 2:07 PM Hey Anne-Lise! So happy to see a poem of yours here today! I’ve experienced vertigo and it is not fun - ugh! Hope it was temporary for you. ~ Best wishes for a happy, healthy new year…

Paula Goldsmith January 2, 2026 at 11:21 AM Great to see you here. I have missed you. Enjoyed your write/picture. Hope you had a Very Blessed Christmas. "Happy New Year 2026" Have A Very Blessed New Year Writing Away...............

Jerry Brotherton January 2, 2026 at 8:46 AM You sure got that right. I have to stand still for a few seconds to 'get my bearings as my mom used to say' anytime I get up. Anne-Lise Andresen January 4, 2026 at 6:34 AM I have been sick with crystal sickness for 5-6 weeks... my balance is completely out of control... now back after several treatments - Thanks for the comment and Happy New Year, Jerry :) - hugs