Anne-Lise Andresen Poet Narrative

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- the Death On Hold -

Take death back
The doctor's objective
review
Argues and
life skills

Take death back
Death involves a loss
Essential treatment,
whatever price?
The ballad of life

Take death back
One last act
on one's existence
overwhelming
The vulnerable situation
always an uncertainty

Take death back
Life's rowing boat, without oars
Free entrance
Not today, not tomorrow
not this month
Life ...
- with death on hold

Take death back
I'm not ready
to say goodbye
... dad

The doctor's last answer :
... "Sorry 
     ... there's no more we can do"






03/12/2019
Sun :) - A-L Andresen :)
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Jennifer Proxenos December 8, 2019 at 8:05 AM Touched my heart strings my soul sister - sad for the the person dying and sad to watch his loved ones grieving. This happened with me Dad when he was only 66! A talented sad write. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Jennifer Proxenos December 8, 2019 at 7:58 AM Touched my heart strings soul sister - the doctor said exactly the same to my mother and i as my father was dying - he gave him 6 weeks - my father lived 14 months longer pain free, until metastasis took over. I also fear the pain and suffering, not only for myself, but for my loved ones around me witnessing this horrific ordeal. Your compassion soars my friend. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Mike Gentile December 5, 2019 at 1:45 PM Your poem is extremely penetrative, Anne-Lise and evokes such strong feelings of grief for having already experienced this or fear for the future. I wish you peace xxoo Anne-Lise Andresen December 5, 2019 at 1:54 PM - I do not fear the future, Mike ... I fear the pain and suffering before death ... and the gray emptiness of grief - Many thanks - hugs // Anne-Lise

Constance La France December 5, 2019 at 8:06 AM Anne-Lise, oh I am so sorry for your grief, this happened to me also, I had to watch my mom slip away from me each day, each hour, each moment and the doctor said there is nothing more we can do, your poem drips your sadness and is excellent in every way a poem can be,my dad's death was sudden like a dagger to my heart ! love Constance Anne-Lise Andresen December 5, 2019 at 12:11 PM - My mother died unexpectedly almost 8 years ago - I've taken care of my father these years ... now the end is near, Constanse - hugs // Anne-Lise

Demetrios Trifiatis December 5, 2019 at 6:31 AM When time comes he will accept to go. Of course , our suffering is intense but our parents live within us. I lost both of my parents at 10 my father and at 14 my mother. There is no day that passes by without thinking of them even after 65 years!! God be with you my dearest, Anne-Lise! Hugs xxx Anne-Lise Andresen December 5, 2019 at 12:06 PM - Regardless of age ... we will never forget our parents, my friend Demetrios - Many thanks - hugs // Anne-Lise

Caren Krutsinger December 5, 2019 at 5:14 AM It is so sorrowful and yet so exceedingly well done! Anne-Lise Andresen December 5, 2019 at 12:04 PM - All my heart is in these lines, Caren - To see my father fade away ... little by little ... is very sad - hugs // Anne-Lise

Andrea Dietrich December 4, 2019 at 3:39 PM oh my, I got to the ending and thought, how sad. this is quite poignant, Sunshine. Anne-Lise Andresen December 5, 2019 at 12:01 PM ... death is always sad, Andrea - hugs // Anne-Lise

Sandra Adams December 4, 2019 at 2:24 PM This is powerful and touched me deeply. It will be 9 years on Saturday that death took my dad ... I hope this is just musing and not life at the present. This one lingers Ann-Lise. Poignant, well drafted poem. Hugs Anne-Lise Andresen December 5, 2019 at 4:58 AM - This is from life at the present, Sandra - Many thanks, my friend - hugs // Anne-Lise

Liam Mcdaid December 4, 2019 at 12:50 PM this strikes a deep cord anne lise death it visits us all sadly we cannot escape, my prayers are with you dear friend bless you deeply Anne-Lise Andresen December 5, 2019 at 11:58 AM - A slow journey towards the end (my father), Liam - True, we cannot escape - hugs // Anne-Lise

Kim Rodrigues December 4, 2019 at 8:30 AM Heartbreaking, sweet lady. <3 hugs Anne-Lise Andresen December 5, 2019 at 11:56 AM - Many thanks, Kim - hugs // Anne-Lise

Aqua Marine December 4, 2019 at 8:22 AM Dear Anne-Lise, just stopping by to say I'm so sorry you are going through this painful time with a loved one-wish there was something I could do to help. I dont think anyone is ready for death, it changes our reality, and makes us feel so insecure. (Lost 3 last year.) Just take one day at a time, that's all we can do. And you have many friends here who are "with" you in more ways than one. May you have the strength to cope. ((Warm Hugs)) ~~AquaM~~ Anne-Lise Andresen December 5, 2019 at 11:55 AM - Many thanks, Aqua ... for your warm words - It's hard to be strong in grief - hugs // Anne-Lise

Matthew Anish December 3, 2019 at 12:02 PM There is a saying in Yiddish "'L'Chaim" - it means "to life" Hope yours is long and happy. Death is something we all face and you tell that succinctly in your poem. Try "Demon, Demon" by Ghost Funk Orchestra again - you should be able to get it - I just listined to it. Peace & Love Matthew Anish Anne-Lise Andresen December 5, 2019 at 11:52 AM - Many thanks for your kind visit, Matthew ... and your comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Ann Foster December 3, 2019 at 9:34 AM Was in the big white building yesterday with my best half... it is a cold place... Oh yes, I love your poem. Ann Anne-Lise Andresen December 5, 2019 at 11:51 AM - Many thanks for your kind visit ... and your comments, Ann - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Chris Green December 3, 2019 at 7:58 AM I say pull up that welcome mat when death comes knocking and tell him he has the wrong address. Very dark my friend, it is something we all have to face someday but for me...it can be some day very far in the future. Nicely done Anne-Lise. Anne-Lise Andresen December 3, 2019 at 1:19 PM - Death is usually at the right address ...but painful to see those we love go further and further into "the long hallway" - - Heartbreaking and sad, Chris - hugs // Anne-Lise :(

Vijay Pandit December 3, 2019 at 6:30 AM Life is precious--yes--indeed--take death back. Well said, Anne-Lise. Anne-Lise Andresen December 3, 2019 at 1:39 PM - The lonely death ... with the naked heart ... so infinitely sad - Many thanks, my friend Vijay :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis December 3, 2019 at 5:55 AM A very profound poem where life and death reflect themselves on eternal truth dearest, Anne-Lise! Wonderfully done dearest, Anne-Lise! Hugs xxx Anne-Lise Andresen December 3, 2019 at 1:23 PM - A feeling that is difficult to describe ... I know death ... but am not ready to say goodbye, Demetrios - Many thanks, my friend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham December 3, 2019 at 4:25 AM We just have to keep going while we can Anne. I know one day it will come for us all. Tom. Anne-Lise Andresen December 3, 2019 at 4:52 AM - Yes, it comes to everyone Tom ... but, painful to see the one waiting to die - Many thanks, my friend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)