Anne-Lise Andresen Poet Free verse

Notes About The Poem

- Ticking Away -

"Time is the thief you cannot banish."
                           Phyllis McGinley, Writer,  1905 - 1978


                             Time always prepares for attacks,
                           when I believe I have plenty of time

                     trying to show me the dangers and the signs
                          challenging the thief, it takes my time
                                 all are caught up in the web 
                              more programmed than we like

                                   the fear of mirrors and 
                         one's own mirror image comes with age
                                          Toad fright
                                         a ticking clock
                          as a sledgehammer against concrete
                                      a profound feeling
 
                                  today's people love control
                               Mr. Time is a wise and old man
                                   he makes his own tracks,
                                        in its own rhythm

                                                ~~~


                                           12.11.2020
                                  Sun :) - A-L Andresen :)
                             Copyright © All Rights Reserved

                          - Writing Challenge - Quote Inspired -
                            Sponsored by: Constance La France
                                       3rd place ithe contest

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Sara Kendrick November 20, 2020 at 4:21 AM I especially like the last stanza. Yes, time is old. Congrats on your winner. Sara Anne-Lise Andresen November 20, 2020 at 5:25 AM - Thank you very much for visiting and congratulations, Sara :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Eve Roper November 16, 2020 at 4:04 PM Back with congratulations on your win in Constance contest. Hugs Eve Anne-Lise Andresen November 19, 2020 at 2:10 AM - Thank you very much for visiting and congratulations, Eve :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

John Watt November 16, 2020 at 12:17 AM Congratulations on your thoughtful take on the subject of time. Keep smiling! Hugs ~ John Anne-Lise Andresen November 19, 2020 at 2:10 AM - Thank you very much for visiting and congratulations, John :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Richard Lamoureux November 15, 2020 at 5:55 AM Back to congratulate you. I enjoyed reading this gem again. Anne-Lise Andresen November 19, 2020 at 2:10 AM - Thank you very much for visiting and congratulations, Richard :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Constance La France November 15, 2020 at 2:18 AM Anne-Lise, congratulations on your win in my Quote Inspired Contest with this wonderful poem, I love the image _Constance Anne-Lise Andresen November 19, 2020 at 2:11 AM - Thank you very much for my place on your winning list, Constance :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Newton Ranaweera November 14, 2020 at 7:08 PM I am back here, Anne-Lise, to congratulate you on your win!! Anne-Lise Andresen November 19, 2020 at 2:09 AM - Thank you very much for visiting and congratulations, Newton :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

JC Brul November 13, 2020 at 8:38 AM So much truth conveyed in this profound piece..Goodluck Anne Lise.. Anne-Lise Andresen November 19, 2020 at 2:08 AM - Thank you very much, JCB :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Silent One November 13, 2020 at 6:47 AM What I meant was that you are even more wiser :)) Anne-Lise Andresen November 13, 2020 at 7:00 AM :)))

Regina Mcintosh November 13, 2020 at 6:05 AM Excellent entry. I love it dear lady. You're such a inspiration :) God bless you Anne-Lise Andresen November 13, 2020 at 6:17 AM - Thank you very much, Gina :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Richard Lamoureux November 13, 2020 at 5:20 AM You made good use of your time. A well expressed piece. Good luck in the contest. Anne-Lise Andresen November 13, 2020 at 5:37 AM - Thank you very much, Richard :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Silent One November 13, 2020 at 4:03 AM I have noticed a wise side to you recently my friend... This poem is deep, philosophical and wise and an insight into your thinking... Great choice for this contest.. Anne-Lise Andresen November 13, 2020 at 4:43 AM - Have you not noticed it until recently ... (?) ... this was really sad ... - I'm as wise as an owl, my friend S.O. - Thank you very much :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham November 13, 2020 at 1:20 AM Well written Anne, there is certainly no stopping him. Good luck Tom Anne-Lise Andresen November 13, 2020 at 1:30 AM - Thank you very much, Tom :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Victor Buhagiar November 13, 2020 at 1:16 AM You certainly wrote a wonderful poem on time. Best for a win. ~~ Anne-Lise Andresen November 13, 2020 at 1:29 AM - Thank you very much, Victor :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Eve Roper November 12, 2020 at 9:44 PM well done, Sunshine, time just goes to fast for me anymore... good luck in the contest. Hugs Eve Anne-Lise Andresen November 13, 2020 at 1:29 AM - Thank you very much, Eve :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Kelli White November 12, 2020 at 5:41 PM Such impressions and images well done SS, kelli Anne-Lise Andresen November 13, 2020 at 1:29 AM - Thank you very much, Kelli :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Gershon Wolf November 12, 2020 at 5:28 PM There's a reason that we have 'Father Time' and 'Grandfather Clocks,' eh?! Promptness and Punctuality, Gershon Anne-Lise Andresen November 13, 2020 at 1:28 AM - Thank you very much, Gershon :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Beryl Edmonds November 12, 2020 at 4:34 PM A marvellous free verse poem Anne-Lise inspired by the quote. We are all certainly caught up in the web of time, there’s never enough. Hugs, Belle :-) Anne-Lise Andresen November 13, 2020 at 1:28 AM - Thank you very much, Belle :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Peter Dome November 12, 2020 at 3:23 PM Wonderful. well done. Love the pic. Anne-Lise Andresen November 13, 2020 at 1:27 AM - Thank you very much, Peter :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Joseph May November 12, 2020 at 2:46 PM Very nicely done Anne, I especially liked the last stanza.. Anne-Lise Andresen November 13, 2020 at 1:27 AM - Thank you very much, Joseph :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Vijay Pandit November 12, 2020 at 2:17 PM Apt photo Anne-Lise--and so is the voice of your poem. Well done! Anne-Lise Andresen November 13, 2020 at 1:27 AM - Thank you very much, Vijay :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Newton Ranaweera November 12, 2020 at 11:54 AM This is a beautiful and wise representation of the time quote, Anne-Lise!! Anne-Lise Andresen November 12, 2020 at 11:56 AM - Thank you very much, Newton :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)