Anne-Lise Andresen Poet Free verse

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29.01.2025

Anne-Lise Andresen
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4X4X4 Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Miranda Hawley

1st place in the contest

- Stupid To Waste Tears -

                                Cutting onions without tears
                                     I need diving goggles
                                    Clothespin on the nose
                                  Meters of Kleenex tissues 

                                 Stinging tears come quickly
                                   Should drop the mascara
                                       Drops in the flood,
                                    makes black river lines

                                   Suffering for the onion
                                   Kinda crazy, kinda wild
                                   So much useful advice,
                                   without giving you tears

                                     Bread in your mouth
                                    Stick your tongue out
                                  Peel under running water
                                   Sugar between your lips

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Miranda Hawley February 1, 2025 at 2:29 PM This was one of my favorite entries for this contest. It was nice and silly just like I wanted it to be. Congratulations on your first place win in my contest.

Trina Layne February 1, 2025 at 5:57 AM Nice. I agree with the last guy. Some of these are unknown to me. We rub vinegar on the chopping board; some onions are more intense than others. It also depends on how many onions you have to cut. I prefer fresh onions over powdered onion seasoning. You are suffering for a good cause there. LOL. Congrats again!

David Crandall January 31, 2025 at 7:09 PM Cute poem Anne-Lise! I have not heard some of those remedies. I cut onions all the time, and I don't seem to be so sensitive anymore. When I was young, I cried like crazy. Maybe the cure is to get old? I still sneeze when I chop peppers.

Duke Beaufort January 31, 2025 at 5:36 PM Anne-Lise, this is a cute take on the subject. The style has substance and humor. Congratulations and now I have to smile. I appreciate the opportunity to feel good (and not cry)!

Sara Kendrick January 31, 2025 at 1:01 PM Congratulations on your winning work. Way to go. Seems some onions are worse than others for some reason. Thanks for sharing. Sara K

John Read January 31, 2025 at 9:56 AM Hi Anne, your poem had me in tears, congratulations on your contest win. xx

Kim Rodrigues January 31, 2025 at 8:39 AM Fun one! Congrats!

Sotto Poet January 31, 2025 at 7:25 AM A humorous image and a delightful piece of writing, Anne-Lise. Congratulations on your win.

Maclawrence Famuyiwa January 31, 2025 at 5:16 AM What a beauty! Way to go. Thanks for sharing and a big congratulation on your winning. Well done.

Oliver Mckeithan January 31, 2025 at 5:10 AM Good one. LOL and congrats on winning.

Victor Buhagiar January 31, 2025 at 2:12 AM Cute and lovely. It's been ages since I peeled an onion. I know there are solutions. The best one is not to peel them at all. Congrats on your win.

Terry Miller January 31, 2025 at 1:58 AM This is so funny; as they say it's only funny if it's true, congratulations

Eve Roper January 30, 2025 at 9:05 PM so funny, congratulations on your win.

Daniel Henry Rodgers January 30, 2025 at 5:12 AM Dear Anne-Lise, Wow, this is both hilarious and so relatable! You’ve turned a kitchen battle into pure poetry, with charm and wit spilling from every line. Your creativity is as sharp as any knife! Winter Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Joseph P. DiMino January 30, 2025 at 5:10 AM When it comes cooking tears onions have no peers:) Love it! The graphic equally as well.

Yann Rolland January 30, 2025 at 2:06 AM onions can be terrible, but there are solutions, thanks for the smiles dear poet

Akham Nilabirdhwaja Singh January 29, 2025 at 11:52 PM A funny picture and an enjoyable write.Thanks for sharing.

Jan Allison January 29, 2025 at 3:42 PM I can relater I hate chopping onions but I have the perfect solution - get hubby to do it for you Anne-Lise. lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Paula Goldsmith January 29, 2025 at 10:52 AM What a fun write you have here with a great picture. Guess we all have tires these fun ways not to cry when we meet an onion. Hugs... Have a fun day writing away.............

Jay Narain January 29, 2025 at 10:01 AM This is a realistic picture of peeling onions. If you slice the onion in two halves and start slicing the rest as desired, the outer layer peels by itself. Take it from a pro. I slice onions every day. A fun poem.

Deb M January 29, 2025 at 8:36 AM Love this fun, bright happy poem Sunshine…made me smile! Debx

Daniel Turner January 29, 2025 at 7:31 AM A fun read Anne Lise. I usually let mine sit in a bowl of ice water before cutting them. Either that or buy sweet onions. Great to see you this morning. Good luck!