Anne-Lise Andresen Poet Narrative

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07.02.2025

Anne-Lise Andresen
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- Norway will never forget - July 22, 2011 -

Roses or Fireflies Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Ink Empress

3rd place in the contest

 

- Sea of Roses -

    July 22, 2011
    A sea of flowers and candles grew outside the Cathedral
    - in total 15 tons
    Solidarity, an unbreakable bond of care, democracy
    
    Terrorist attack, 77 people died
    grotesque images on the retina
    Sound of gunshots and desperate screams
    The killers ideology
    referred to himself as "A Templar knight"

    Artists Tobbe Malm and Tone Karlsrud
    invite blacksmiths from all over the world
    to forge roses in iron as a memorial
    People acted spontaneously
    Grief was wrought in iron
    "The iron roses" ... the abyss sea
    will always remind us of all those we lost
    "Hidden in heaven, but never forgotten"

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Paula Goldsmith February 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM Back again with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful write again. Great Picture... Have a fun/blessed weekend as you write away..................

Ink Empress February 21, 2025 at 4:13 AM Powerful poem/tribute written for the prompt, i love the way youv written “the iron roses the abyss sea” . Sad to learn about this tragedy. It is sad these things continue happening in so many parts of the world. Thank you for sharing this dear anne lise! Congratulations on your win Anne-Lise Andresen February 21, 2025 at 5:36 AM - Thank you very much for my win in your contest and congratulations, Ink :) - hugs

Terry Miller February 18, 2025 at 2:52 AM A wonderful tribute, well done Anne-Lise Andresen February 21, 2025 at 5:34 AM - Thank you very much for your comment, Terry - hugs

Duke Beaufort February 14, 2025 at 10:10 AM Anne-Lise, thank-you for remembering and reminding us of those attacks in 2011. It was a horrible atrocity. I looked at some of the recent case developments including the parole denial of last year. It's hard to conceive of anyone taking innocent lives and the hatred underlying such a crime. Unfortunately, a lot of mental illness can spill over into our beautiful and fragile world. Anne-Lise Andresen February 21, 2025 at 5:34 AM - He should never be allowed out of prison... he deserves no freedom, Duke - Thank you very much for your comment :) - hugs

Phyllis Babcock February 13, 2025 at 9:03 AM I don't think I ever heard about that incident and that is so sad that so many lost lives. A nice tribute to those who lost lives in it. love phyl Anne-Lise Andresen February 21, 2025 at 5:30 AM - Thank you very much for your comment, Phyllis :) - hugs

I Am Anaya February 11, 2025 at 12:10 PM The Iron Roses are beautiful. I read and remembered... Oslo and Utøya attacks that took innocence —the deadliest incident on Norwegian soil since World War II, they say. Thank you for sharing your beautiful tribute of a disturbing incident--remembrance is important not to repeat these atrocities. faving. Well-done, Anne-Lise! xo Anne-Lise Andresen February 21, 2025 at 5:30 AM - Oslo and Utøya :) - Thank you very much for your comment, Anaya :) - hugs

Evelyn Judy Buehler February 8, 2025 at 9:24 PM So sad to have such violence in our world. A touching and beautiful tribute to the dear ones remembered with iron roses. Blessings. Anne-Lise Andresen February 21, 2025 at 5:29 AM - Thank you very much for your comment, Evelyn :) - hugs

Akham Nilabirdhwaja Singh February 8, 2025 at 8:43 PM A tribute to the victims of 2011 Norway attack so nicely penned. Anne-Lise Andresen February 21, 2025 at 5:28 AM - Thank you very much for your comment, Akham :) - hugs

Paige Hind February 8, 2025 at 5:41 PM There's too many tragedies in the world. Liked the end of this Anne-Lise Andresen February 21, 2025 at 5:28 AM - Thank you very much for your comment, Paige :) - hugs

Mike Gentile February 8, 2025 at 5:59 AM Anne-Lise, what a wonderful and impactful tribute you have crafted! Just beautiful!! Anne-Lise Andresen February 21, 2025 at 5:28 AM - Thank you very much for your comment, Mike :) - hugs

Eileen Manassian February 8, 2025 at 4:13 AM Terrorism claims the innocent. Such a heartfelt write. It's a wonderful tribute poem... with an apt title. They deserve to be remembered. Thanks for your visit. Anne-Lise Andresen February 21, 2025 at 5:27 AM - Thank you very much for your comment, Eileen :) - hugs

CayCay Godwin February 7, 2025 at 7:54 PM Well penned solemn poetic hit. Hurt my heart, just as it should ... CayCay Anne-Lise Andresen February 21, 2025 at 5:27 AM - Thank you very much for your comment, CayCay :) - hugs

Frederic Parker February 7, 2025 at 7:10 PM Powerful Anne, touches the heart, I never knew, but I do now, thank you, dear poet, for your poem Anne-Lise Andresen February 21, 2025 at 5:27 AM - Thank you very much for your comment, Frederic :) - hugs

Beryl Edmonds February 7, 2025 at 7:05 PM A sad tragic thing to have happened in 2011, a fine tribute poem to those who lost their lives Anne-Lise. That sea of flowers was a wonderful way to honour those killed on that horrific day… Beryl Anne-Lise Andresen February 21, 2025 at 5:26 AM - Thank you very much for your comment, Beryl :) - hugs

Oliver Mckeithan February 7, 2025 at 1:33 PM A powerful poem with a good image to remember those killed in the violence. Thanks for sharing this Anne-Lise Andresen February 21, 2025 at 5:26 AM - Thank you very much for your comment, Oliver :) - hugs

Sara Kendrick February 7, 2025 at 1:24 PM What a lovely way to remember such a horrible act of violence. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Sara K Anne-Lise Andresen February 21, 2025 at 5:25 AM - Thank you very much for your comment, Sara :) - hugs

Regina Mcintosh February 7, 2025 at 1:04 PM Incredible write. God bless you and the families who mourn. God bless you so... with love, Gina Anne-Lise Andresen February 21, 2025 at 5:25 AM - Thank you very much for your comment, Gina :) - hugs

Paula Goldsmith February 7, 2025 at 12:02 PM WOW!!! What a write/tribute you have here. So Sad.. Great Picture. "Good Luck" We both did this one. Hugs...Have a blessed day as you write away.................. Anne-Lise Andresen February 21, 2025 at 5:25 AM - Thank you very much for your comment, Paula :) - hugs

Joseph P. DiMino February 7, 2025 at 10:29 AM Horrible incidents. As I aged, the less senseless violence I had hoped to see...doesn't seem things will change enough toward good in my lifetime. Lord knows, it ain't for lack of trying. Thank you, Anne. Well said. Anne-Lise Andresen February 21, 2025 at 5:24 AM - Thank you very much for your comment, Joe :) - hugs

John Read February 7, 2025 at 10:14 AM Lovely tribute to the fallen ones Anne, sadly every country has had its share of these vile terrorists attacks, good luck in the contest. xx Anne-Lise Andresen February 21, 2025 at 5:24 AM - Thank you very much for your comment, John :) - hugs

Jay Narain February 7, 2025 at 9:55 AM Stark and sad poem. A nice tribute to people whodied. Anne-Lise Andresen February 21, 2025 at 5:24 AM - Thank you very much for your comment, Jay :) - hugs

Stephan McBride February 7, 2025 at 8:37 AM Vengeance belongs to God, indeed, beautiful roses to dedicate and lovely thoughtful poem, this world killed all God sent that we might see love in the end. Take care <3 : ) Anne-Lise Andresen February 21, 2025 at 5:23 AM - Thank you very much for your comment, Stephan :) - hugs

Ilene Bauer February 7, 2025 at 8:12 AM what a beautiful and touching tribute to those who died! your poem captures this so well, anne-lise... Anne-Lise Andresen February 21, 2025 at 5:23 AM - Thank you very much for your comment, Ilene :) - hugs

James Marshall Goff February 7, 2025 at 7:48 AM Stark sadness engulfs me reading this, needs to be remembered, thanks Anne-lise Anne-Lise Andresen February 21, 2025 at 5:23 AM - Thank you very much for your comment, James :) - hugs

Len Gasun February 7, 2025 at 7:37 AM Oh, this is beautifully sad my dear poet friend Anne-lise. Roses don't only bring beauty around but a huge symbol of love and great memories. A superb write my dearest poet friend. Thank you so much for sharing. Good luck and best wishes always. God bless you and your poetry. Lots of hugs. Anne-Lise Andresen February 21, 2025 at 5:22 AM - Thank you very much for your comment, Len :) - hugs