Anne-Lise Andresen Poet Free verse

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- The Pursuit Of A Smile -

  When your friends start flattering you
  how young you look,
  is a sure sign
  that they themselves are beginning to grow old
  Difference between "best before"
  and those approaching the "expiration date"?
  Isn't it amazing what the mind can do?

  Age is not about the number of years
  or how many lights
  you have on the birthday cake
  "If you want to, you're allowed" ...
  Not everything is necessarily
  as difficult as you might think
  Remember;
  optimists live longer
  - some, regret only when it is too late
  Have a fantastic day
  Think positive <3




  28/01/2022
  Sun :) - A-L Andresen :)
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Caren Krutsinger March 18, 2022 at 9:22 AM "optimists live longer" - I had no idea. Well, OKAY!

Cecilia Macfarlane February 19, 2022 at 7:58 AM Ann-lise, what wonderful words of wisdom your bestowed upon us. Big hugs.

Paula Goldsmith February 12, 2022 at 7:56 AM I love this write and picture. Age is just a number. So be happy, live life, be blessed and "Think positive" is what I say. I love reading your work. I wish you would write more. Have a great/blessed~~day/weekend..............

Lindsay Laurie February 10, 2022 at 3:04 PM Hello Anne-Lise ... to remain positive is the only way to truly be happy, with everything else a bonus on your journey - thank you Anne-Lise - Lindsay

Paul Callus February 8, 2022 at 7:13 AM Thinking positive is already walking along the right path, Anne-Lise! "Best before" gives us an option of a longer period of time...let's make the most of it! Hugs // paul

William Kelii Kekaula February 6, 2022 at 12:25 PM Nicely written with a measure of depth, those up in years know the best candle follows the first, Ann-Lise, as the count always goes up, and up and is more fun than being number one my friend, Aloha, aka William~moving on in life.

Delice Arleen Skelly February 4, 2022 at 3:13 PM Enjoyed this piece…would not have the breath to blow all my candles out these days but who is counting lol…Delice

Jennifer Proxenos February 2, 2022 at 9:07 AM My mom used to always say think young always my butterfly, that was her nickname for me and you will never regret it. And she also warnedf me never be a sun worshipper it ages one prematurely - I have seen the results of her wise words on some people . A great poem dear friend love and hugs Jennifer

Mike Gentile January 31, 2022 at 5:58 AM Oh, I love this one Anne-Lise!! Words to live by for sure as I have no intention of allowing a number tell me how to act or what to wear! Happy Monday xxoo

Vijay Pandit January 28, 2022 at 5:58 AM A wonderful poem, Anne-Lise. Words to live by!

Tom Cunningham January 27, 2022 at 11:42 PM Being optimistic leads to a happy life, think young and stay young. Tom

Victor Buhagiar January 27, 2022 at 10:54 PM Not if you expired :) Hugs. xx

Valsa George January 27, 2022 at 8:02 PM 'Not everything is difficult'.... Many things are possible even in an advanced age. It all depends on how we perceive things and how we act....! You are quite right Anne !