Notes About The Poem

- the Moment Counts -

"Be happy in the moment, that's enough. Each moment is all we need."
                                         Quote: Mother Teresa


                                           A happy moment 
                                     is certainly a piece of cake
                                         Enjoy the sweetness 
                                         of pink cotton candy
                                  and multicolored tulips so divine

                                            You never realize
                                    what you had before it's gone
                                       Don't waste the moments
                                         each one is significant

                                           Our life is to search
                                       unforgettable experiences
                                          as aged photographs
                                  intertwined with tears and laughter

                                        A barefooted line dancer
                                   freezes the sequence of events
                                          don't miss the details
                                   Tomorrow will come all too soon
                                          today the breath of life
                                                          - a sneeze in ecstasy



21.05.2023
Anne-Lise Andresen
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- B Quotes - Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Constance La France
1st place in the contest
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La France Avatar
May 27, 2023 at 9:25 AM
Anne-Lise, thank you so much for sharing your beautiful poem with us in my Writing Challenge, well done, congratulations !
Poet Avatar
May 25, 2023 at 10:58 AM
Back with heartfelt congratulations on your well-deserved first-place contest win. Anne-Lise, blessings dear friend.
Parker Avatar
May 24, 2023 at 9:25 AM
Life is in the remembered details. Lovely, Miss Anne-Lise. :o)
George Avatar
May 23, 2023 at 8:48 PM
Each moment is to be lived and enjoyed . Past is gone and future, yet to dawn. What we have is the moment when we breathe. Never waste it. Great message. Best of luck, dear Anne. Hugs
Andresen Avatar
May 24, 2023 at 2:44 AM
- Many thanks for reading and lovely comment, Valsa :) - hugs
Poet Avatar
May 22, 2023 at 11:37 AM
There were smiles and laughter throughout the whole thing, I found the tone and emotions conveyed by your poetry to be quite moving. Good luck with the contest
Andresen Avatar
May 22, 2023 at 4:04 PM
- Many thanks for the great feedback on my poem, Las :) - hugs
Romios Avatar
May 22, 2023 at 9:12 AM
A perfect image, a perfect poen, a perfect poetess. And…extremely well written. It is quite philosophical, in addition! Thank you. Hugs, Pangie
Andresen Avatar
May 22, 2023 at 4:03 PM
- Many thanks greatly appreciate your fave, Pangie :) - hugs
Romios Avatar
May 22, 2023 at 11:30 AM
Believe in yourself,,,I see what you can’t in your writing Going to Fave it, Please have more faith in yourself, I do know the feeling. Pangie xx
Andresen Avatar
May 22, 2023 at 11:22 AM
- Very lovely said, Pangie ... but, perfect ... a long way to go ... many thanks for the uplifting comment :) - hugs
Pandit Avatar
May 22, 2023 at 5:24 AM
Happy moments throughout--much enjoyed the voice of your poem and the sentiments it conveys.
Andresen Avatar
May 22, 2023 at 11:20 AM
- A pleasure to share with you, Vijay ... many thanks for your comment :) - hugs
Buhagiar Avatar
May 22, 2023 at 1:30 AM
A happy moment can evaporate in seconds. So we must enjoy it to the full. Hugs.
Andresen Avatar
May 22, 2023 at 11:19 AM
- That's true, Victor ... many thanks for your comment :) - hugs
Wolf Avatar
May 21, 2023 at 8:54 PM
O, Anne-Lise! "A sneeze in ecstasy!" Wonderful -- the spoon that stirs the straw of this exquisitely lovely poem. Bravo, Gershon
Andresen Avatar
May 22, 2023 at 11:18 AM
- Thank you very much, Gershon :) - hugs
Tor Avatar
May 21, 2023 at 7:23 PM
Love this one Anne-Lise a favorite. You are so right to capture those special moments that are only enjoyed once in are stored in our memories.
Andresen Avatar
May 22, 2023 at 11:17 AM
- Many thanks for the lovely comment and your fave, Michael :) - hugs
Mohn Avatar
May 21, 2023 at 7:10 PM
what a time treasured beauty you wrote Anne-Lise :) p.s. My Grandfather was born near Trondheim...hope to visit someday
Andresen Avatar
May 22, 2023 at 11:16 AM
From my hometown to Trondheim it is 767 kilometers about 12 hours driving non-stop - I think you should visit the hometown of your roots, David :) - hugs
Rodrigues Avatar
May 21, 2023 at 6:30 PM
Pretty imagery! Love the pic too! Hugs ~ Kim
Andresen Avatar
May 22, 2023 at 11:10 AM
- Kim, thank you very much :) - hugs
Parker Avatar
May 21, 2023 at 5:20 PM
Your poem is a gift but stanza 3 is profound in its beauty...Frederic
Andresen Avatar
May 22, 2023 at 11:09 AM
- Thank you very much, Frederic :) - hugs
Lawrence Avatar
May 21, 2023 at 2:28 PM
Love this Anne - Lise ! Each moment in time is a gift … nuances strung together . Appreciate each and every one .. I agree ! Beautiful thoughts and wise words . Love the adjoining photo ! Hugs, Susan :)
Andresen Avatar
May 22, 2023 at 11:09 AM
- Many thanks for reading and lovely comment, Susan :) - hugs
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