Anne-Lise Andresen Poet Free verse

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- Rusty -

~ Bygone beauty - the spark still pulsates ~
                                                             - quote by poet


                                             Antique and retro
                                              junk or culture?
                                                 I bought it 
                                      way too expensive at auction
                                              Aging and rusty  
                                                    Useless  
                                         you're probably thinking
                                               A rustic lantern
                                  from the time when kerosene lamps
                                            was the best one had
                                            Timeless design with
                                       soul, charm and uniqueness
                                                Brush and rub

                                           Of sentimental virtues
                                             the need for mercy,
                                               nursing and care
                                             in the hands of love
                                    The beauty is temporarily hidden
                                     will soon regain its former glory
                                           The history of the lamp,
                                           - the unvarnished truth
                                                 Brush and rub


                                                   03.04.2023
                                           Sun :) - A-L Andresen :)
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                                       - 'R' Words - Poetry Contest -
                                    Sponsored by: Constance La France
                                               1st place in the contest

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Jennifer Proxenos April 10, 2023 at 4:10 AM dear friend and poetry sis Sunshine Smile, How i am remain in total awe and amazement of your talented ability to approach any and whatsoever subject and create and weave your electric eloquent style into a winning poem, Kudos my friend. I hope your Easter was and still is blessed and peaceful and hope you were and are, surrounded by love. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Speaks Volumes April 7, 2023 at 12:46 PM Congratulations on your win in the contest for this lovely poem Anne-Lise

Abdul Malik Mandani April 7, 2023 at 8:33 AM Ha, had you found an Aladdin Lamp instead of a Lantern. With a brush and rub you would have gotten a Genie out of it. lol. Anne-Lise Andresen April 7, 2023 at 1:33 PM - ... lol ... not everything in a fairy tale is true, Abdul - One never knows where Aladdin is ... maybe in this lantern ... brush and rub ...

Linda Alice Fowler April 7, 2023 at 7:55 AM Anne-Lise, I am taken by this poem. The last stanza is sweet. Congratulations on your win! :)

Valsa George April 7, 2023 at 4:23 AM I knew this would be a first place winner. Congratulations Smile on your well deserved win. Love and hugs

Constance La France April 6, 2023 at 8:19 PM Sunshine, outstanding writing and thank you for sharing your poem in my Writing Challenge congratulations. !

Sotto Poet April 6, 2023 at 8:11 PM Anne-Lise your thoughts are profound and uplifting. Back Congratulations on your podium win.

Christuraj Alex April 6, 2023 at 8:11 PM " the need for mercy, nursing and care", "Brush and rub" - Very beautiful writing. Congratulations!

Unseeking Seeker April 6, 2023 at 7:18 PM Pick them up for free in India! Enjoyed your musings, Sunshine, warmest congratulations on your win

Valsa George April 4, 2023 at 10:08 PM A beautiful antique piece. Though rusted it once shone bright. Its beauty and shine can be retrieved through love and care. Great piece and poem dear Smile. Hugs Anne-Lise Andresen April 5, 2023 at 10:58 AM - Thanks for the lovely comment, Valsa :) - hugs

Joseph P. DiMino April 4, 2023 at 6:25 PM Light never loses its shine. Shadows can cover it, rust can temper presence and time, but love will not forget -- inside ever so bright once realized. Anne-Lise Andresen April 5, 2023 at 10:58 AM - Many thanks for reading and your comment, Joe :) - hugs

Sara Kendrick April 4, 2023 at 1:33 PM Reads like a good contender to me for the contest. Way to go. Thanks for sharing these lines and for dropping by my page. Sara Anne-Lise Andresen April 4, 2023 at 1:38 PM - Thank you for your kind comment, Sara :) - hugs

Sotto Poet April 4, 2023 at 12:53 PM Anne-Lise, you have done an outstanding job. The observer creates their own unique interpretation of what constitutes attractiveness. A pleasure to read. Anne-Lise Andresen April 4, 2023 at 1:08 PM - Recycle ... I like it ... we throw away far too much today ... and buy new things - Thanks for the lovely comment, Las :) - hugs

Mystic Rose Rose April 4, 2023 at 11:59 AM I so love antiques dear friend, they are a mystique in the room of our desires, enjoy the amulet of your heart my friend, :) Anne-Lise Andresen April 4, 2023 at 1:05 PM - Old treasures are exciting, Vie Rose ... many thanks for your comment :) - hugs

Daniel Turner April 4, 2023 at 8:34 AM This is excellent, Anne. Beauty is truly in the eyes of the beholder. A joy to read. Anne-Lise Andresen April 4, 2023 at 1:03 PM - It's worth watching twice... and maybe more... to discover the beauty... many thanks, Daniel :) - hugs

Joanna Daniel April 4, 2023 at 1:57 AM Beautiful, you seem to weave your words with magic, Anne-lise:) Anne-Lise Andresen April 4, 2023 at 1:01 PM - Thank you for your warm and friendly comment, Jo :) - hugs

Stephan McBride April 3, 2023 at 5:59 PM This is great, love it, we all need those hands of love to restore us to glory: ). Hugs Anne-Lise Andresen April 4, 2023 at 1:00 PM - Love is important for everyone, thank you very much Stephan :) - hugs

Vijay Pandit April 3, 2023 at 1:14 PM Your quote resonates with me, Anne-Lise. Some old things of the past are precious! Anne-Lise Andresen April 4, 2023 at 12:59 PM - Many thanks for reading and your comment, Vijay :) - hugs