Anne-Lise Andresen Poet Free verse

Notes About The Poem

- the Elevator -

You say I must be brave
                      but how ?
                      Trembling,
                      with dry throat and lips
                      Pressing on the button 
                      in the middle of the panel
                      The door closes automatically
                      a voice says "16th floor"
                      Intense fear,
                      palpitations, heavy breathing
                      an sensation of suffocation
                      I should have chosen the stairs
                      ... suffers from Claustrophobia






05.02.2023
Sun :) - A-L Andresen :)
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* The poet does NOT suffer from Claustrophobia

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Panagiota Romios February 8, 2023 at 2:04 PM A fantabulous rendering and loved the descriptions in your poem. A FAV, good friend. Panagiota xx

Andrea Dietrich February 7, 2023 at 1:14 PM I would hate to have phobias like these. M only fear is jumping out of a plane or some weird thing like that! Good one!

Sara Kendrick February 7, 2023 at 9:09 AM Yes, that would be a horrible place to be if living in a person's shoes that has claustrophobia. I can feel the tension and anxiety that this person is feeling. Thanks for sharing and for your presence at my poem. Sara

Paula Goldsmith February 6, 2023 at 1:58 PM "The Elevator" is filled with, what if. A great picture to go with it. Fear comes in all sizes/place. Have no fear, just tons of blessings..............

Evelyn Judy Buehler February 6, 2023 at 10:55 AM The sensations of claustrophobia are well depicted in this intriguing poem, Anne-Lise. Nice picture, too. :) hugs

Vijay Pandit February 5, 2023 at 9:40 AM Your poem speaks of her fear--succinctly delivered, Anne-Lise.

Fin Chuuk February 5, 2023 at 9:08 AM I used to work with one who was very sweet but her space is not to be shared. Lol. Your poem is awesome.

Tom Cunningham February 5, 2023 at 7:58 AM I know many fear claustrophobia and fear of heights, I'm lucky I don't suffer from either. Hope your weekend is going well. Tom

Victor Buhagiar February 5, 2023 at 7:24 AM Glad this is fiction although going to the sixteenth floor would make me anxious. Hugs. xx

Speaks Volumes February 5, 2023 at 6:44 AM Intuitive poem Anne-Lise. Glad you added the note. The fantasy in a poem, is what makes it poetry. Beautifully written.