Anne-Lise Andresen Poet Light Verse

- Small Steps Walks Carefully X 2 -

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    Hush my little child 
    No more tears 
    Your mother and father 
    will be your guide 
    Beautiful as an angel 
    Fragile as glass 
    Like a little bird 
    that will learn to fly 
    Sleep now my child 
    Dream about tomorrow 
    Angels of the night cradles you 
    On the path to the dream of paradise 
    there is no fear of the dark 
    Small Steps Walks Carefully 
    Tomorrow is a new day
    together we will be 
    Dear child one day you will be brave




    OLD

    An old man
    He is more than 80 years
    Alone - His wife's death
    Sitting in his chair - has difficulty walking
    Small Steps Walks Carefully
    The phone marks with red tape on number one
    Number one is his daughter's number
    He remember that
    Diapers Size X-Large, he sits in his chair
    Evening comes - the old man is tired
    He is not afraid of the dark
    But loneliness is painful
    Small Steps Walks Carefully
    He has his dreams
    Wakes up in the middle of the night
    and look at the stars and the moon
    Tomorrow is a new day
    Alone

    Life ....




    14.05.2014
    A-L Andresen :)
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Cherl Dunn July 7, 2014 at 7:50 PM I like this poem it very true to life, it reminds me of my father in law, he was so alone before he moved in with us, he stayed with us for almost seven years but he use to tell me about the loneliness before he moved in. It's a sad state of affairs in this country for so many of our elderly. This is a poem that brings this situation to life, and I hope it's read by alot of people, maybe it would change a few closed minds, cheri Anne-Lise Andresen July 8, 2014 at 8:02 AM - "Old" is basically about my father - but he does not want to move out of his house. - Thanks for the nice visit - and lovely comments, Cherl :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Steinar Gismeroy Olafsen May 30, 2014 at 3:05 PM Very nice, Anne Lise. The contrast, the pictures you paint with your words. " Dream about tomorrow Angels of the night cradles you On the path to the dream of paradise" Lovely.. Anne-Lise Andresen May 30, 2014 at 3:11 PM - Nice that you would read my poem - thanks for the lovely comments,Steinar. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Phyllis Babcock May 22, 2014 at 11:17 AM Love the contrast between birth and old age. The first part when a baby is just starting out everything is gotten for it and it is soft and cute and gentle but then old age and harshness of what life has done over the years comes into play. A thing called Life. Well done. love phyl Anne-Lise Andresen May 22, 2014 at 11:24 AM - A sad final stages of the life ... - Nice that you would read my poem - thanks for the lovely comments, my friend Phyllis. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Andrea Dietrich May 20, 2014 at 3:54 PM so sad when the person is older. this was a nicely organized contrasting set, Anne Lise. I enjoyed this. Anne-Lise Andresen May 21, 2014 at 3:47 AM - Thanks for the nice visit - and lovely comments, Andrea :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Lucilla Carrillo May 19, 2014 at 8:14 PM Both of these are awesome poems. We first have to take small steps, before we learn to take giant steps. Thanks for sharing... Lucilla Anne-Lise Andresen May 20, 2014 at 2:26 AM - Happy to see you Lucilla :) - hope all is well with you. - Thank you for reading my poem today. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Bl Devnath May 18, 2014 at 8:56 AM In childhood life parents provide guidance and in the old age he remains alone after being there his children who are married. In both the stages he walks carefully to see the new dawn. This is the real journey of life of expectation. Loved your poem, my lovely friend. Loved always, bl Anne-Lise Andresen May 18, 2014 at 10:28 AM - Life begins and ends at the many similarities ..... helpless - Nice that you would read my poem - thanks for the lovely comments, my friend bl. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Monterey Sirak May 18, 2014 at 6:20 AM This is stunning. Your imagery carries the reader on a journey from birth to the late stages of life. Anne-Lise Andresen May 18, 2014 at 10:29 AM - Always nice with your visit and your comments, thank you, dear Monterey :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Ravi Sathasivam May 18, 2014 at 2:39 AM Hi Anne, a beautiful dedication. Well penned. Enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing. I missed you anne. Thanks for your care. Appreciated. Anne-Lise Andresen May 18, 2014 at 5:54 AM - I was happy to see you again, Ravi - hope all is well with you. - Thank you for reading my poem today. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Brooke Dylan May 18, 2014 at 12:14 AM Anne.. by word.. this is amazing... Bravo... I love the new and the the old... that is really the story of life... the imagery is effect... great writing.. Brooke Anne-Lise Andresen May 18, 2014 at 5:55 AM - Nice that you would read my poem, Brooke :) - thanks for the lovely comments - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Arlene Smith May 17, 2014 at 8:36 AM Anne, this is beautiful..I rhymed a few words, but this is poetry....Love the contrast.... Anne-Lise Andresen May 17, 2014 at 8:49 AM - Nice that you would read my poem, Arlene - thanks for the lovely comments. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Jake Ponce May 17, 2014 at 7:13 AM Anne Lise, I admire how these two blend together yet they can also stand on their own. Anne-Lise Andresen May 17, 2014 at 7:22 AM - Yes, they may well be separately Jake - but, the thought was .... - "old" : we are almost like children again ... helpless - Thank you for visit :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Matthew Anish May 16, 2014 at 9:36 PM Nice contrasting images here! How are things in Norway? Peace & Love Matthew Anish Anne-Lise Andresen May 17, 2014 at 6:01 AM - Today it is the Norwegian National Day, 17 May HOORAY! - Thank you for visit, Matthew :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Ken Carroll May 16, 2014 at 12:45 PM Wonderful slice of life write Anne..I enjoyed reading this one! Anne-Lise Andresen May 16, 2014 at 1:32 PM - Always nice with your visit and your comments, thank you Ken :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison May 16, 2014 at 12:37 PM Oh Anne Lise this made me cry especially with the issues facing my parents - this is such a touching sensitive write.Reminded me of Shakespeare's 7 stages of man. Hugs as ever .Jan xxxxx Anne-Lise Andresen May 16, 2014 at 1:33 PM - Nice that you would read my poem - thanks for the lovely comments, Jan - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Sara Kendrick May 16, 2014 at 9:11 AM The new and old mixed..How the new uplifts the older generation's spirits..Enjoyed reading this one today..Your presence at my work was uplifting..Sara Anne-Lise Andresen May 16, 2014 at 10:37 AM - Life begins and ends at the many similarities ..... helpless - Nice that you would read my poem - thanks for the lovely comments,Sara - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Toquyen Harrell May 16, 2014 at 8:44 AM Ohh, both are precious as we are all precious. We have to tread carefully as life is fragil. People are fragile even though they like to think not. Just like we think not. Anne-Lise Andresen May 16, 2014 at 10:37 AM - Always nice with your visit and your comments, thank you Toquyen :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Nette Onclaud May 15, 2014 at 10:07 AM ohhh my anne, this is a double treat.. a really sensitive work on life,s; stages.., applause!.. hugg Anne-Lise Andresen May 15, 2014 at 12:49 PM - I accept your applause with big thanks, my friend Nette.- Thank you :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Anne Rutherford May 15, 2014 at 6:27 AM Anne I love the two sides of life you have captured here. Well written poems. Been in hospital and very sick ,but hope to be back on soup again. Anne-Lise Andresen May 15, 2014 at 7:30 AM - Wish you a good recovery - be strong, be healthy soon, Anne :) - Thanks for the lovely comments. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Vera Duggan May 15, 2014 at 3:56 AM Anne Lise absolutely true to life, just the way it is, loved it.....Take care............Vera........... Anne-Lise Andresen May 15, 2014 at 3:58 AM - Nice that you would read my poem - thanks for the lovely comments, Vera - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Ilene Bauer May 14, 2014 at 6:06 PM i love the way you've shown both extremes of the small steps theme - very nicely done! Anne-Lise Andresen May 15, 2014 at 3:21 AM - Life begins and ends at the many similarities ..... helpless - Nice that you would read my poem - thanks for the lovely comments, Ilene - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Robert Lindley May 14, 2014 at 5:28 PM The future promise and the often sad end. Love of parents and a lost love in old age. Life gives such variety and holds such great promise. Bravo my friend in capturing the essence of hope and the often sadness of reality! Robert Anne-Lise Andresen May 15, 2014 at 3:21 AM - Life begins and ends at the many similarities ..... helpless - Nice that you would read my poem - thanks for the lovely comments, Robert - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus May 14, 2014 at 4:45 PM Contrasting writes and contrasting tomorrows...looked upon by different eyes. Very touching. // paul Anne-Lise Andresen May 15, 2014 at 3:20 AM - Life begins and ends at the many similarities ..... helpless - Nice that you would read my poem - thanks for the lovely comments, Paul - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Tim Smith May 14, 2014 at 3:40 PM Beautiful my dear, the tale of two lives. One filled with hope the other with memories....hugs Tim Anne-Lise Andresen May 15, 2014 at 3:19 AM - Life begins and ends at the many similarities ..... helpless - Nice that you would read my poem - thanks for the lovely comments, Tim - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Carolyn Devonshire May 14, 2014 at 3:38 PM Dear Anne-Lise, I love the way you use the repeating phrase to focus on both youth and old age. Indeed, older people often lead lonely lives, but children have a lifetime before them. Awesome work, dear. Love, carolyn Anne-Lise Andresen May 15, 2014 at 3:18 AM - Life begins and ends at the many similarities ..... helpless - Nice that you would read my poem - thanks for the lovely comments, Carolyn - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Kelly Deschler May 14, 2014 at 3:12 PM We change so much as we age and grow, and yet some things stay the same.... Both poems are very touching and are expressed with such tenderness. A lovely write, Anne-Lise! Anne-Lise Andresen May 15, 2014 at 3:17 AM - Life begins and ends at the many similarities ..... helpless - Nice that you would read my poem - thanks for the lovely comments, Kelly - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

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