Anne-Lise Andresen Poet Free verse

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- Time For Truth -

He spat with high contempt
    and requires its place
    One minute of silence ... not a second more
    the fear of falling - the excitement is palpable
    Tears pressed behind his eyes,
    and there was a painful lump in his throat
    The audience has lost interest
    the champagne bottles are emptied

    The hermetic silence
    heavy and raw
    With an old airplane helmet
    from the First World War
    pressed down over his ears
    Adult boys do not cry
    Audience armed with eggs and rotten tomatoes
    As watching lions play with a mouse







    08/05/2021
    Sun :) - A-L Andresen :)
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James Inman June 8, 2021 at 2:38 AM A wonderful write, Anna-Lise. The tension is strongly felt and the wording is exact and to the point. I like this very much.

Aniruddha Pathak May 31, 2021 at 9:46 PM It is as if I was there, the effect palpable, wonderful write, go on dear poet.

James Edward Lee Sr. May 31, 2021 at 6:11 AM Fantastic write so much flow intriguing and lovely versed verse. Write on! James : )

Regina Mcintosh May 26, 2021 at 8:55 AM Wonderful words and sad, too (powerful write)_... Love it. God bless you with love, Gina

Joseph P. DiMino May 25, 2021 at 10:30 AM I think truth, requires silence. To hear our deeper nature above the clatter of protection and conformity. Great read! Thank you.

Jennifer Proxenos May 16, 2021 at 8:50 AM Sunshine Smile, dear poetry sis, you always write so well but this is a fave as it is stunning superb poetry. I sincerely hope to see a lst win for this gem. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Sally Eslinger May 14, 2021 at 4:24 AM This goes as a Fav for me for its writing excellence of stunning truth. I took it as one of the executive speech moments of respect for the insurrectionists murder of the capitol guard. You captured it. One poem worth a thousand pictures. Anne-Lise, thank you for writing this. Hugs, sally

Gordon Mcconnell May 13, 2021 at 1:22 PM Grand piece of writing Anne-Lise, silence can have an amazing reaction depending on the situation. Hope all is good with you up north, Blessings, Gordon

Richard Lamoureux May 13, 2021 at 5:42 AM This is well expressed. Audiences can be cruel.

Judy Ball May 9, 2021 at 1:31 PM There is a pregnant silence as the audience waits in anticipation. The tension builds as the player contemplates his next move. One wrong move and he concedes defeat and leaves in disgrace. Great write my friend with wonderful imagery and description. God Bless, JB

Demetrios Trifiatis May 9, 2021 at 10:38 AM Powerful, emotional, and inspiring writing, dearest Anne-Lise. Hugs xxx

Eve Roper May 9, 2021 at 4:27 AM Great imagery and feelings, Sunshine, good luck in Kai's contest. Happy Mother's Day my friend. Hugs Eve

Victor Buhagiar May 9, 2021 at 3:32 AM One can feel the emotions in this verse. So well written. I hope you are improving health wise. Hugs.

Susan Ashley May 8, 2021 at 1:52 PM Dear Anne-Lise, your dramatic emotional imagery is deep harrowing and captivating. You capture the moments with interesting intense artistry. Best wishes for a win and warmest wishes for you.. ~Susan

Kim Merryman May 8, 2021 at 1:32 PM This is very good, Anne-Lise! You can feel the tension. Blessings, Kim M

Sotto Poet May 8, 2021 at 1:21 PM I enjoyed reading your verses so much, A frightening circumstance to be in; in fact, intriguing! hugs, // :) LAS

Tom Cunningham May 8, 2021 at 12:21 PM A terrifying situation to be in Anne. Hope your still improving and enjoying your weekend. Tom Anne-Lise Andresen May 9, 2021 at 5:16 AM - I appreciate your precious comments , thank you very much Tom :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Christuraj Alex May 8, 2021 at 12:21 PM Indeed, very interesting! Anne-Lise Andresen May 9, 2021 at 5:17 AM - Thank you very much, Christuraj :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)