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31.07.2025

Anne-Lise Andresen
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Tanka-Haiku Poetry Contest

Sponsored by: Oliver Mckeithan

1st place in the contest

- Seize The Moment -

                                            in vibrant colors
                                    shades of green on a hillside -
                                        where wildflowers grow
                                                      ~
                                            a glass of red wine
                                       hot tub and barrel sauna -
                                           summer enjoyment
                                     in the wind the bubbles float
                                     the effect impacts your mood

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Andrea Dietrich August 4, 2025 at 4:27 PM Sounds wonderful. Big congrats

Jim Healey August 4, 2025 at 8:55 AM So different...and so good! Congrats on your win, Anne-Lise. Cheers from Canada. Jim

Janice Canerdy August 4, 2025 at 6:25 AM Anne-Lise, CONGRATS on your win with this descriptive, lovely poem. Janice

Sara Kendrick August 4, 2025 at 3:51 AM Back with congratulations on your winning work in the contest. Way to go. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. Sara K

Sotto Poet August 3, 2025 at 1:37 PM Poetic writing characterizes a fresh season. During this peaceful time, the sky, trees, and hot tub take on golden hues to enhance the mood. Congratulations on your trophy win, dear poetess friend.

I Am Anaya August 3, 2025 at 11:26 AM Peaceful and rich with a red wine moment. Love your thoughtfulness. Congrats! xhugs__Anaya

Krishnanand Guptar August 3, 2025 at 10:56 AM Congratulations poet friend on your top win in this contest with a lovely write on the joy of sipping a glass of red wine with "hot tub and barrel sauna" amidst the vibrant colours of nature. Wishing you a joyful coming new week.

Paula Goldsmith August 3, 2025 at 10:37 AM Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your "Seize The Moment" write again. Hugs... Have a blessed day with your win.............

Oliver Mckeithan August 3, 2025 at 10:28 AM Congrats on your placement in my contest Anne-Lise. I know now what inspired you to write your poem. Great match with picture which I couldnt see when judging

Susan Ashley August 2, 2025 at 7:57 AM Dear Anne-Lise, I enjoyed your poem. Your imagery portrays a scene that's lush, serene yet invigorating to the mind, body and soul. A splendid piece! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

John Fleming August 1, 2025 at 12:13 PM Enjoyed reading this, Anne-Lise. Feel reinvigorated! :) john

Daniel Henry Rodgers August 1, 2025 at 10:22 AM Dear Anne-Lise, Just wanted to say your poem really hit home for me. There’s this raw honesty in your words that just stayed with me long after I read it. It feels like you put a piece of your soul onto the page, and it means a lot. Blessings, My Dear Anne-Lise, Daniel

Jay Narain August 1, 2025 at 10:04 AM Nicely penned. We should seize all the moments.

Sara Kendrick August 1, 2025 at 2:03 AM This one reads like a good contender to me for the contest. I enjoyed reading it and also the nice snapshot as well. Thanks for sharing it with us. Sara K Anne-Lise Andresen August 1, 2025 at 3:53 AM - Thank you very much for your comment, Sara :) - hugs

Evelyn Judy Buehler July 31, 2025 at 9:13 PM Such a perfectly serene portrayal of relaxation and enjoyment in natural bliss! So nicely written, Anne-Lise! BOL in the contest. :) Anne-Lise Andresen August 1, 2025 at 3:52 AM - It's important to enjoy life, Evelyn :) - Thank you very much for your comment and good luck :) - hugs

Akham Nilabirdhwaja Singh July 31, 2025 at 7:50 PM A moment of beauty and enjoyment , a memory for the future So nice Anne-Lise Andresen August 1, 2025 at 3:51 AM - Nice summer memories indeed, Akham :) - Many thanks for your comment :) - hugs

Bill Baker July 31, 2025 at 6:00 PM Sounds like a spa day to me, my friend. Nice entry for the contest, Anne-Lise. Good luck! Bill Anne-Lise Andresen August 1, 2025 at 3:49 AM - A wonderful spa day, Bill :) - Thanks for your comment and good luck :) - hugs

sara Etgen-Baker July 31, 2025 at 4:52 PM outstanding! Now I want a bubble bath and some red wine :-) Seriously, this is a great contest contender. Wishing you a splendid evening, hugs, Sara Anne-Lise Andresen August 1, 2025 at 3:46 AM - Take a hot tub outside in nature, Sara... thank you very much for your comment :) - hugs

Robert Pettit July 31, 2025 at 2:49 PM A short and very descriptively sweet haiku and tanka combination. Anne-Lise Andresen August 1, 2025 at 3:48 AM - Tanka and haiku are short poems ... I love short poems ... many thanks for your comment ... nice to see you, Robert :) - hugs

Paula Goldsmith July 31, 2025 at 2:45 PM I enjoyed reading your "Seize The Moment" write. Your wonderful picture looks like a little piece of heaven on earth. "Good Luck" We both did this one. Hugs... Have a lovely day writing away....... Anne-Lise Andresen August 1, 2025 at 3:45 AM - Thank you very much for your comment and good luck, Paula :) - hugs

Joe Maverick July 31, 2025 at 12:34 PM Yes I could do that Anne Lise address of sauna and meadow please..’ Oh and all the contextual best.’ Anne-Lise Andresen July 31, 2025 at 12:39 PM - In the meadow behind my house... welcome, Joe :) - hugs