- Strawberries -

                                          s                 s
                                           u              t
                                           n               r
                                           r              a
                                             i             w
                                             p           b
                                               e           e
                                             ne         rri
                                                d      es
                                  the taste is    sweet and fresh.
                              in my garden where many different
                             fruits grow. a delight for the eyes and 
                             mouth. to touch and smell. the tongue
                               separates rivers with cream on top.
                                  always let reason hold the reins.
                                     erotic flow of sweet wishes
                                      love that dazzles sweetly
                                       not a disparaging word 
                                          about strawberries                                
                                            one is too little 
                                             a large bowl
                                                 is too
                                                 much
                                   


24.04.2023
Sun :) - A-L Andresen :)
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2nd place in the contest
Brian Strand contest no 1211
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Ashley Avatar
April 27, 2023 at 9:17 AM
Dear Anne-Lise, a beautiful rendition in delectable poetic verse. Such a lovely shape poem! Congratulations for your wonderful win in Brain's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Andresen Avatar
May 1, 2023 at 12:25 PM
- Many thanks for visiting and congratulations, Susan :) - hugs
Brul Avatar
April 26, 2023 at 7:35 PM
This is so cute Anne Lise. I love it. A fav for me. Congratulations.
Andresen Avatar
May 1, 2023 at 12:25 PM
- JCB, many thanks for visiting, fave and congratulations :) - hugs
Edmonds  Avatar
April 26, 2023 at 7:06 PM
A lovely Shape poem Anne-Lise, words so true strawberries are delicious and for me only a large bowl will do… Hugs, Belle:)
Andresen Avatar
May 1, 2023 at 12:24 PM
- Many thanks for your comment, Belle :) - hugs
Y. Avatar
April 26, 2023 at 6:01 AM
WoW! Anne-Lise, You did a great job. I love strawberries. And your well-written poem reminds me of why a I enjoy them so. Congratulations on your trophy win. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis
Andresen Avatar
April 26, 2023 at 6:03 AM
- Many thanks for visiting and congratulations ... have a wonderful day you too, Alexis :) - hugs
Buhagiar Avatar
April 26, 2023 at 2:37 AM
Do your strawberries grow in a greenhouse?
Andresen Avatar
April 26, 2023 at 5:26 AM
- No, I don't have a greenhouse Victor ... but I would like one :) - hugs
George Avatar
April 25, 2023 at 7:13 PM
Yummy strawberry, sweet and tart! Enjoyed the poem and its shape. Congratulations Smile, on your well deserved podium win. Hugs and blessings
Andresen Avatar
April 26, 2023 at 5:29 AM
- Valsa, many thanks for visiting and congratulations :) - hugs
Poet Avatar
April 25, 2023 at 6:36 PM
Back with heartfelt congrats on your podium win that it's with no surprise to me. Blessings dear friend
Andresen Avatar
April 26, 2023 at 5:28 AM
- Many thanks, my friend for congratulations :) - hugs
Bauer Avatar
April 25, 2023 at 5:15 PM
This is delightful and delicious, Anne-Lise!
Andresen Avatar
April 26, 2023 at 5:28 AM
- Many thanks for visiting and your comment, Ilene :) - hugs
Rose  Avatar
April 25, 2023 at 3:42 PM
Congrats Sunshine, most beautiful strawberry, creative and juicy !
Andresen Avatar
April 26, 2023 at 5:27 AM
- Vie Rose, many thanks for visiting and congratulations :) - hugs
Kaufman Avatar
April 25, 2023 at 2:55 PM
Congratulations !!! so succulent and sensuous Enjoyed it.
Andresen Avatar
April 26, 2023 at 5:27 AM
- Many thanks for visiting and congratulations, Nancy :) - hugs
Kauffman Avatar
April 25, 2023 at 11:52 AM
Absolutely delicious, delectable and delightful Anne-Lise! It sounds like much anticipated spring is coming to your garden with warmer days but colder nights. What a happy time for you! Congratulations on your win with this lovely shape poem! Hugs and spring blessings!
Andresen Avatar
April 25, 2023 at 12:04 PM
- We have 6+ degrees and freezing wind, Sam ... doesn't look like spring at all :) - Strawberries, carrots and potatoes have been planted ... but several months to harvest :) - Many thanks for your comment and congratulations :) - hugs
Rodrigues Avatar
April 25, 2023 at 10:02 AM
Love this! The beginning - sunripened strawberries gives our taste buds a reason to keep on reading <3
Andresen Avatar
April 25, 2023 at 10:24 AM
- A poem with taste makes the mouth happy :) - Many thanks for your comment, Kim :) - hugs
Goldsmith Avatar
April 25, 2023 at 9:03 AM
WOW!!! What a creative write/shape. I love it and I love strawberries. Have a great/blessed day..................
Andresen Avatar
April 25, 2023 at 10:22 AM
- Glad you liked it, Paula :) - Many thanks for your comment :) - hugs
Sambourne Avatar
April 25, 2023 at 8:03 AM
Wonderful in design + content. Strawberries in cream boost taste buds to new heights. Best wishes, Brian
Andresen Avatar
April 25, 2023 at 10:21 AM
- Strawberries can be used for many things, Brian :) - Many thanks for your comment :) - hugs
Dutta Avatar
April 25, 2023 at 7:54 AM
Mellow juicy strawberry satisfying taste buds. Big Congrats to win TOP Love.
Andresen Avatar
April 25, 2023 at 10:20 AM
- Many thanks for reading and congratulations, Anisha :) - hugs
Rolland Avatar
April 25, 2023 at 7:15 AM
delicious poem, to see, to read, and be eaten some time, exquisite imagination for the reader, you made a wonderful penning
Andresen Avatar
April 25, 2023 at 10:19 AM
- I enjoy every single berry Yann, many thanks for the lovely comment :) - hugs
Daniel Avatar
April 25, 2023 at 3:51 AM
Wow! Sounds and looks enticing, Anne-lise:)
Andresen Avatar
April 25, 2023 at 10:17 AM
- Thank you, Jo :) - hugs
Trifiatis Avatar
April 25, 2023 at 3:21 AM
Yummy, dearest Anne-Lise. Deliciously written! Blessings
Andresen Avatar
April 25, 2023 at 10:17 AM
- Strawberries are heavenly ... especially in summer ... fresh and delicious ... many thanks for the lovely comment, Demetrios :) - hugs
Pandit Avatar
April 24, 2023 at 4:53 PM
Lovely design--splendid descriptions, Anne-Lise.
Andresen Avatar
April 25, 2023 at 1:26 AM
- Many thanks for the lovely comment on my strawberry, Vijay :) - hugs
Mchattie Avatar
April 24, 2023 at 4:42 PM
I would kill for a garden strawberry. Our strawberries come from Mexico and have no flavor... but we still buy them. Have a great day my friend.
Andresen Avatar
April 25, 2023 at 1:26 AM
- Norwegian strawberries are not ripe yet ... we have to buy from other countries ... but, I have strawberry plants in my garden ... in 2-3 months you can come to eat sun-ripened strawberries, David ... juicy, with a lot taste :) - hugs
Poet Avatar
April 24, 2023 at 4:06 PM
Anne-Lise, You have written a beautiful poem with this piece. Both the thought and the strawberries are quite endearing. It could be a good fit for Brian's contests
Andresen Avatar
April 25, 2023 at 1:22 AM
- It was written for that contest, Las .... many thanks for your comment :) - hugs
Volumes Avatar
April 24, 2023 at 3:43 PM
Aww you are so clever. This is priceless Anne-Lise. The poem is adorable and so is the strawberry.. How long did it take you to get that right ???? Loved it hugs and favorite
Kendrick Avatar
April 24, 2023 at 1:24 PM
I enjoyed seeing and reading your shape poem. Delightful. Way to go. It reads like a good contender to me for the contest. Thanks for sharing and for visiting my page. Sara
Andresen Avatar
April 24, 2023 at 1:43 PM
- Many thanks for the lovely comment on my strawberry, Sara :) - hugs
Turner Avatar
April 24, 2023 at 12:58 PM
Delicious write, Anne. I love strawberries too!
Andresen Avatar
April 24, 2023 at 1:06 PM
- Fresh and delicious, Daniel ... with vanilla cream, today (but, not from my garden ... it's far too early :) - Thank you :) - hugs
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