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28.02.2024

Anne-Lise Andresen
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- Sanctuary, Soft, Stir, Surreal -
Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Constance La France

1st place in the contest

- Soft -

                 ~ let the memories be your hymns - new life is music ~ 
                                                                              quote by poet

                 A humble lamp shone
                 in the folds of the night
                 After winter evaporated
                 and spring slowly returned
                 - soft

                 I appeared speechless
                 could hardly breathe
                 but gathered sight and sound
                 - soft

                The newborn lamb lifts its head,
                tired ... with curly fur
                With mother's care and crystal water
                Kisses on the cheeks and eyelids
                as the rainbow on the white clouds
                - soft

                A little trembling soft lamb was born
                barely bigger than a spot on our earth
                This morning the cold earth broke
               - it's spring ... wonderfully soft

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Smita Kulkarni

March 18, 2024 at 9:34 AM

A soft and gentle poem on the arrival of spring. Nicely penned Anne-Lise! -Smita

Constance La France

March 7, 2024 at 11:19 AM

Anne-Lise, a lovely poem, I also like your quote and image, congratulations on your win in my contest, hugs, Constance

Paula Goldsmith

March 7, 2024 at 11:13 AM

Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your lovely write/quote again. What a cute picture. Hugs.... Have a great day with your wonderful win..................

Valsa George

March 4, 2024 at 8:25 AM

Dear Anne, the gentle arrival of spring is aptly compared to the birth of a small lamb. It's fleecy fur and limbs are so soft. The recurring motif ' soft' adds to the effect of the poem. All the best dear friend. Love and hugs!

David Smith

March 3, 2024 at 6:10 PM

Very well done. Anne-Lise. PS Just found out last week that our eldest daughter is expecting identical twin boys due in August. Her first. Our first grandson to the younger of our two daughters turned 5 ON 2ND Feb and is loving school. I am now 5 years cancer free. Best Wishes David in NZ

Anne-Lise Andresen

March 4, 2024 at 1:31 AM

- Lots of good news, lots to look forward to...this will be a wonderful year...and many more to come, David - So happy for you and your family :) - hugs

Duke Beaufort

March 1, 2024 at 9:44 AM

You capture the birth of the lamb and coming of spring all in the same breath. Really a pleasure to enjoy this treat!

Frederic Parker

March 1, 2024 at 8:23 AM

your spirit is filled by nature, dear poet, therein lies the beauty of your soul...

Evelyn Judy Buehler

February 29, 2024 at 5:03 PM

Anne-Lise, your sweet poem and adorable picture charmingly evoke the wonder and joy of new life in the spring. It was such a pleasure to read! :) hugs

Sotto Poet

February 29, 2024 at 1:36 PM

Your picture is so remarkable, Anne-Lise. I particularly appreciate the deliberate use of the term "soft" as a recurring motif, which serves to accentuate the exquisite allure of the current season and the endearing nature of the lamb.

Sara Kendrick

February 29, 2024 at 12:55 PM

Ahh!! Lovely one and such a beautiful little lamb. Thanks for sharing this contest entry with us and it reads like a good contender to me. Your visits to my page were uplifting. Sara K

Sam Kauffman

February 29, 2024 at 11:01 AM

Anne-Lise, what tender words of wonder and awe at the coming of spring in the symbol of the newborn lamb. This poem is deeply touching and a celebration of life returning in spring. Best wishes for the contest! Hugs and blessings!

Jay Narain

February 29, 2024 at 10:06 AM

Wow, welcome spring song. Heart gets Soft after reading your poem. Great poem.

Paula Goldsmith

February 29, 2024 at 7:14 AM

I enjoyed reading your lovely write/quote/cute picture. "Good Luck" Spring will be here very soon. Hooray!!! Hugs... Have a fun/great day...............

Joseph May

February 29, 2024 at 5:55 AM

After a hard cold winter we welcome Spring's soft touch, Wonderful write Anne, hugs

Vijay Pandit

February 29, 2024 at 5:41 AM

Awesome photo--I like how you used the word soft as refrain to enhance the beauty of the season and the adorable lamb.

Daniel Henry Rodgers

February 29, 2024 at 4:51 AM

Dear Anne-Lise, Your poem is a delicate concert of nature's renewal, where memories intertwine with the melody of new beginnings. Through your verses, you create a serene picture of spring's gentle arrival, evoking emotions of awe and tenderness. Your words are like a soothing melody, showing me how to cherish memories as hymns and embrace the softness of new life's music. This is a beautiful ode to the wonders of nature. - Blessing, Daniel

Heidi Sands

February 29, 2024 at 3:54 AM

Oh wow. This is so nice ! I love it :)

Victor Buhagiar

February 28, 2024 at 9:47 PM

A lovely, soft poem describing a tender scene. You did very well. Best for a win.

Anne-Lise Andresen

February 29, 2024 at 3:01 AM

- Many thanks for your comments and wishes, Victor :) - hugs

Bj Legros Kelley

February 28, 2024 at 5:52 PM

So sweet and precious, 'barely bigger than a spot on the earth', and yet more precious and important than anything in the world to his mama. How gentle, soft, precious and sweet. I love this beautiful gem.

Anne-Lise Andresen

February 29, 2024 at 3:00 AM

- A loving mother and a newborn child ... lovely to see :) - Many thanks for your comment, Bj :) - hugs ?