Anne-Lise Andresen Poet Rhyme

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                   Case: People who die alone in nursing homes, due to Covid-19

- the Harps of Silence -

no one saw it,no one heard it
                                        abyss of loneliness
                               the life ebbs - no doubt, bit by bit 
                                no one should have to die alone
                                  "please, see me dear sister"
                                 in a bed at the nursing home
                               no one can hear her quiet voice
                                    "can I borrow your hand"
                              heartbreakingly sad, but no choice

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                                             17.10.2020
                                    Sun :) - A-L Andresen :)
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                        Writing Challenge - Tercets - Poetry Contest
                              Sponsored by: Constance La France
                                     2nd place in the contest

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Jan Allison November 3, 2020 at 2:30 PM heartbreakingly sad indeed Anne-Lise I know many have passed from covid without loved ones by their side. One of our specialists spent his days off with covid victims when family were not able to be with them at the end:-( am moved to tears my friend:-( hugs Jan xx Anne-Lise Andresen November 4, 2020 at 1:53 AM - Thank you very much for your comment and visit, Jan :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Andrea Dietrich November 3, 2020 at 1:23 PM this is so very sad. I love how you wrote it. Congrats. Anne-Lise Andresen November 4, 2020 at 1:52 AM - Many thanks for visit and congratulations, Andrea :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Constance La France November 1, 2020 at 7:47 AM Anne-Lise, congratulations on your win in my Tercet Challenge with this wonderful write, I like your image too _Constance Anne-Lise Andresen November 1, 2020 at 11:00 AM - Thank you very much for my place on your winning list, Constance :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Eve Roper November 1, 2020 at 12:06 AM Congratulations on your win, Sunshine. Hugs Eve Anne-Lise Andresen November 1, 2020 at 6:45 AM - Many thanks for visit and congratulations, Eve :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Newton Ranaweera October 31, 2020 at 2:30 PM I am back to congratulate you, Anne-Lise, on your number 2 win!! Anne-Lise Andresen October 31, 2020 at 3:06 PM - Newton, many thanks for your congratulations :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Marilene Evans October 31, 2020 at 1:23 PM This is so so moving..... Congrats! Anne-Lise Andresen October 31, 2020 at 1:35 PM - Many thanks Marilene, for visit and congratulations :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Barry Stebbings October 31, 2020 at 12:48 PM Congratulations on your win, Anna-Lise, with this very moving poem. // Barry Anne-Lise Andresen October 31, 2020 at 1:34 PM - Barry, many thanks for visit and congratulations :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jo Chamberlain October 31, 2020 at 12:08 PM Absolutely, I found your poem deeply touching. Congratulations on your win. :-)x Anne-Lise Andresen October 31, 2020 at 1:33 PM - Many thanks for visit and congratulations, Joanna :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Linda Alice Fowler October 31, 2020 at 12:04 PM So very moving Anne-Lise. hugs {} Congratulations on the win! Linda Anne-Lise Andresen October 31, 2020 at 12:05 PM - Linda, many thanks for visit and congratulations :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Alexis Y. October 31, 2020 at 11:20 AM Hi Anne-Lise, You’ve penned such a heartbreaking write. Congratulations on your win. Enjoy the rest of your day:-) Alexis Anne-Lise Andresen October 31, 2020 at 11:54 AM - Many thanks for visit and congratulations, Alexis :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Mark Koplin October 31, 2020 at 10:43 AM No one dies alone, there is always one there. Great write, Congratulations on your win!! Anne-Lise Andresen October 31, 2020 at 11:04 AM - MANY ... (!!!) die alone without human contact, Mark - What is between heaven and earth I have no experience with - Thanks for the congratulations - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jack Horne October 25, 2020 at 12:22 PM such a heartbreaking but touching write Anne-Lise Andresen October 27, 2020 at 5:04 AM - Many thanks for the comments, Jack :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Kim Rodrigues October 21, 2020 at 4:39 AM Love the picture along with the poem. Covid indeed has made life quite sad. Unfortunate how even in old age and especially then how life still can be so difficult. I volunteered with my church to read the bible at a senior facility. The leader stopped at Christmas time. I love them all and hope they’ve been doing alright. God bless them all! Anne-Lise Andresen October 21, 2020 at 6:31 AM - Here no one is allowed to enter a nursing home without your family living there, Kim - Thank you very much for your comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Christopher Flaherty October 19, 2020 at 12:27 PM Made and choose The correct and right choice The hardest one of all Anne-Lise Andresen October 21, 2020 at 3:14 AM - Thank you very much for your comments, Christopher :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Harry Horsman October 18, 2020 at 6:56 PM Wow, this is powerful poetry, Anne-Lise, will do well in contest.. Anne-Lise Andresen October 19, 2020 at 7:16 AM - Thank you very much for your comments, Harry :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Joseph May October 18, 2020 at 2:21 PM A poignant write Anne, best wishes in the Contest..hugs Anne-Lise Andresen October 19, 2020 at 7:15 AM - Thank you very much for your comments, Joseph :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Regina Mcintosh October 18, 2020 at 1:57 PM Such a wonderful write, dear friend! I wish you a win with this. Love it. God bless you :) Anne-Lise Andresen October 19, 2020 at 7:15 AM - Thank you very much for your comments, Regina :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Andrea Dietrich October 18, 2020 at 12:51 PM this is so touching. Great write for Constance. Anne-Lise Andresen October 18, 2020 at 1:11 PM - Thank you very much for your comments, Andrea :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Peter Dome October 18, 2020 at 10:27 AM Great but sad and deeply moving write.Felt this one. well done. X Anne-Lise Andresen October 18, 2020 at 11:51 AM - Thank you very much for your comments, Peter :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Newton Ranaweera October 18, 2020 at 7:07 AM Such a great tragic piece, Anne-Lise!! This is amazing!! Anne-Lise Andresen October 18, 2020 at 9:16 AM - Thank you very much for your comment and visit, Newton :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Victor Buhagiar October 17, 2020 at 11:10 PM The last line made a furrow in my heart, because they took my wife away and on the way to hospital, she died. I could not be near her. But I know she is taking care of me. A lovely poem. ~~ Anne-Lise Andresen November 4, 2020 at 1:54 AM - Thank you very much for your comment and visit, Victor :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Panagiota Romios October 17, 2020 at 4:36 PM AnneLise, here stateside, the old are left alone with no visitors. I have seen them, staring into space. Years ago, the elderly stayed with family. Now they are institutionalized. I saw how my Mom was treated in one after a broken ankle. I said she is not staying HERE. I fought to get her out. It wasn't easy being her nurse 24/7. She later had strokes and heart attacks. I did CPR. Then I had to tube feed her, bathe her, Clean the catheter, etc. hospice nurses came by.Death behind glass? Sad. Anne-Lise Andresen October 21, 2020 at 6:35 AM - Terribly sad ... "Death behind glass" we can call it ... I was a nurse for my father 24/7 before he got a bed in the nursing home ... I know what that means ... but, all for love: ) - Thank you so much for your lovely comments and your fave, Panagiota :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Panagiota Romios October 17, 2020 at 4:38 PM Making a FAV of your great poem Pangie xx

James Inman October 17, 2020 at 3:34 PM So touching and sad Anne-Lise Anne-Lise Andresen October 18, 2020 at 9:15 AM - Thank you very much for your comments, S.O. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Victor Buhagiar October 17, 2020 at 1:00 PM Great poem for the contest. I have a sister-in-law in a home and I'm prohibited from seeing her. Must se over six months now. Such a pity. ~~ Anne-Lise Andresen October 17, 2020 at 1:39 PM - I hope she does not have to die alone, Victor ... no hand to hold - Thank you very much for your comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Vijay Pandit October 17, 2020 at 12:57 PM Voice of melancholy--so sad! All the best, Anne-Lise. Anne-Lise Andresen October 17, 2020 at 1:37 PM - Thank you very much for your comments, Vijay :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

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