Anne-Lise Andresen Poet Narrative

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02.07.2023
Anne-Lise Andresen

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- the Chimney Sweeper -

      In days gone by, people said the pipe cleaner
      or the black wandering man
      with shackles and dirty brushes

      When he arrived at the house
      in Grand Street number seventeen
      A small boy opened the door
      He stood wide-eyed
      and measuring the big black-clad scary man
      who smiled with unusually white teeth in a dirty face
      Chains and brushes forged from steel he wore
      "Hi, do you remember me from last year ?"
      "No, the boy said
      but the priest has told a lot about you
      on Sundays at the church"

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Nancy Kaufman July 4, 2023 at 3:48 PM Probably a shocking sight for one so little. Congratulations on such a well-crafted write. Enjoyed Anne-Lise Andresen July 7, 2023 at 5:13 AM - Thank you, Nancy :) - hugs

Brian Sambourne July 4, 2023 at 10:16 AM A terrific poem, Anne-Lise. Your ending is speculative with ambiguity galore. Is the chimney sweeper as ominous as he seems? Is the little boy in peril or is the meeting innocent? A grand posting. Congratulations! Brian Anne-Lise Andresen July 4, 2023 at 10:39 AM - A little boy has many fantasies, Brian ... the priest's words about the devil have scared him ... maybe he had disobeyed ... who knows :) ?:) ... thanks for reading and your comment :) - hugs

Valsa George July 3, 2023 at 10:14 PM Great ending. Children are so innocent and their response is so natural and unmeditated !All the Best. Love and hugs, Anne Anne-Lise Andresen July 7, 2023 at 5:13 AM - Thank you, Valsa :) - hugs

Mystic Rose Rose July 3, 2023 at 2:12 PM lol that is cute Anne-Lise Andresen July 7, 2023 at 5:13 AM - Thank you, Vie Rose :) - hugs

Victor Buhagiar July 2, 2023 at 10:00 PM Mary Poppins comes to mind, a movie I never tire to watch every year. Great twist at the end. I loved it, dear sweet Anne Lise. Anne-Lise Andresen July 7, 2023 at 5:14 AM - Thank you, Victor :) - hugs

Speaks Volumes July 2, 2023 at 9:44 PM The innocence of a child, standing having a chat with ..... well you know who.. Loved your wise humor Anne-Lise. I sent you a lil note in Soup Mail All the best for the contest. Anne-Lise Andresen July 7, 2023 at 5:14 AM - Thank you, Wendy :) - hugs

Ilene Bauer July 2, 2023 at 4:52 PM Ha! Excellent surprise and fun ending, Anne-Lise! Anne-Lise Andresen July 7, 2023 at 5:14 AM - Thank you, Ilene :) - hugs

Robert Lindley July 2, 2023 at 3:23 PM That closing got me! lol A gem and a fav. I really enjoyed this one. God bless. Anne-Lise Andresen July 7, 2023 at 5:15 AM - Thank you, Robert :) - hugs

Michael Tor July 2, 2023 at 1:35 PM What a shocking site for that poor young man Anne-Lise the imagery in your words conveyed it well. Thank you for sharing... Anne-Lise Andresen July 7, 2023 at 5:15 AM - Thank you, Michael :) - hugs

Jan Allison July 2, 2023 at 12:31 PM i guess the devil is in the detail Anne-Lise:-) hugs jan xx Anne-Lise Andresen July 2, 2023 at 12:42 PM - Yeah, I guess so ... poor boy ... I think he peed his pants, Jan :) - hugs