Anne-Lise Andresen Poet Prose Poetry

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          Categories :angst, brother, cancer, death, destiny, feelings and friendship

- Together They Were Strong -

A strong and new friendship was born at the cancer clinic
Both cry, they had lost the driving force to look forward
The pleasure of a long life and everything they had planned for the future
Hopes and longings ... lost dreams like the shadow of the snake in paradise

// Brotherhood, together they were strong
   Every day they fight a fight
   Everyday life is characterized by grief but also joy
   They knew how precious this friendship was //

They talk about everything, even what has never been told before
Like two burning lights that become one
Dealing with the strongest storms ... incoming waves that wrap
Emotional support and confidence in death's waiting room

// Brotherhood, together they were strong
   Every day they fight a fight
   The inkhouse at the writing desk, the tears turn black
   They do not have time to wait, see if the wounds will grow //

Life before and after diagnosed cancer of the pancreas
Uncontrolled cell growth, the most dangerous cancer
There are many emotions, thoughts and reactions
A journey separating the road from the deep mountains

// Brotherhood, together they were strong
   Every day they fight a fight
   Anxiety, the treatment is tough, they both know it
   An emotional roller coaster, they both spin //

Brothers without blood tie, neither the same mother or father
The last journey was planned without luggage
Two young men, the youngest 28 and the oldest 32
I know, because I followed them as a nurse at hospital

// Brotherhood, together they were strong
   Every day they fight a fight
   "Light a candle for us tonight, nurse Ann"
   A small wish in meaningless battle that eventually ends with a loss //


            ~ ~ ~

Listen ... clear clinking from heavy keys,
on the other side of the door
The angels are waiting
The pain disappeared
The sun went down
Rest in peace
Amen
                                      











12.03.2018
Sun :) - A-L Andresen :)
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1st place in the contest

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Eve Roper March 26, 2018 at 2:18 PM Congratulations on your win, Sunshine,great meaningful verse .I thought i read this before and complimented .. sorry if I hadn't. Hugs Eve Anne-Lise Andresen March 26, 2018 at 2:20 PM - Never too late, Eve :) - Many thanks for your visit and congratulations :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Line Gauthier March 24, 2018 at 11:40 PM What a touching poem, Sunshine. Congrats on your win. Anne-Lise Andresen March 25, 2018 at 12:43 PM - Many thanks for your visit and congratulations, Line :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Susan Gentry March 24, 2018 at 9:06 PM Congratulations on this touching poem. This sure embodies "together we are strong"... Anne-Lise Andresen March 25, 2018 at 12:43 PM - Many thanks for your visit and congratulations, Susan :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jean Murray March 23, 2018 at 4:20 AM Beautifully written Anna-Lise. You work with those who face death, I work with those who greet new life. Both a time of great upheaval. I am often humbled to be witness to those bare human emotions. Anne-Lise Andresen March 23, 2018 at 5:52 AM - The circle of life, Jean - Some come to this earth while others leave it ... both is deeply moving in their own way - Joy and sorrow - Many thanks for your comment - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Subimal Sinha-Roy March 23, 2018 at 1:02 AM Congratulation, Anne-Lie on your fine win with a beautiful poem. Anne-Lise Andresen March 23, 2018 at 5:47 AM - Many thanks for your visit and congratulations, Subimal :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham March 23, 2018 at 12:54 AM Well deserved win, congratulations Sunshine. Tom Anne-Lise Andresen March 23, 2018 at 5:46 AM - Many thanks for your visit and congratulations, Tom :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Akkina Downing March 22, 2018 at 8:56 PM I'm so moved with this I'm crying ;( wow! Anne-Lise Andresen March 23, 2018 at 5:46 AM - Tears are proof of a good heart, Akkina - Many thanks for your comment - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Sandra Haight March 22, 2018 at 5:38 PM Beautifully and emotionally written, Anne-Lise, about such overwhelming sadness. Congratulations on your placement in the contest. Hugs, Sandra Anne-Lise Andresen March 23, 2018 at 5:42 AM - Many thanks for your visit and congratulations, Sandra :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Eve Roper March 22, 2018 at 4:18 PM So Beautiful and very emotional write, Sunshine... enjoyed reading and congratulations on your win Hugs eve Anne-Lise Andresen March 23, 2018 at 5:41 AM - Many thanks for your visit and congratulations, Eve :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Silent One March 22, 2018 at 3:58 PM Oh this is so beautiful and touching, so emotive is pulls on the strings of the heart... Congratulation on your first place, we should all be there for one another, so we can all be strong.. Anne-Lise Andresen March 23, 2018 at 5:40 AM - Together we're stronger :) - Many thanks for my win, S.O. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

James Swartz March 18, 2018 at 11:04 AM Powerful and sad together. As a nurse this can never be easy for you. I think that last stanza is perfect. Anne-Lise Andresen March 18, 2018 at 12:28 PM - This fight is cruel to witness, James :) - Everyone knows that death is coming ... but when? - Many thanks for your comment - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Viv Wigley March 14, 2018 at 3:18 AM Lovely piece, Anne-Lise. My good lady's sister was diagnosed late stage pancreatic cancer last December, she's only got a few weeks left, so it resonates with me. Viv x Anne-Lise Andresen March 15, 2018 at 4:28 AM - Really sad to hear Viv, so sorry :( - Many thanks for your comment - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison March 13, 2018 at 5:41 PM Absolutely heartbreaking Anne Lise, so many are diagnosed with this cruel disease and I have many friends and family who were struck down with it:-( hugs jan xx Anne-Lise Andresen March 15, 2018 at 4:26 AM - A devilish disease, Jan - Everyone knows it .... everyone is fearing it ... everyone hates it - Thanks for the lovely feedback on my poem ... always a pleasure, Jan :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Sakshi Singh March 13, 2018 at 12:09 PM For me.. That's a unique piece of thought.. Anne-Lise Andresen March 15, 2018 at 4:22 AM - Many thanks for your comment, Sakshi :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Joanna Daniel March 13, 2018 at 8:57 AM Sad to experience such pain, Anne-lise, glad to know you have helped them in a small way:) a lovely tribute well written:) Anne-Lise Andresen March 15, 2018 at 4:21 AM - ........ small drops in the ocean, Jo :) - Many thanks for your comment - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Daniel Turner March 13, 2018 at 12:05 AM Very emotive write, Anne- Lise. I have lost many loved ones to cancer. It is devastating! Anne-Lise Andresen March 14, 2018 at 4:02 AM - Daniel, many thanks for your lovely comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Cheryl Hoffman March 12, 2018 at 9:16 PM A very poignant heart touching write Anne-Lise; one of my friends lost a younger sister (age 57) to pancreatic cancer on December 27th last year…too many people dying from different forms of cancer nowadays…Some doctors say it is a fungus while others say it is a virus…some websites claim that root canals are to blame…I just wish with all the research we will finally get to the bottom of what actually triggers this deadly disease!~Che :) Anne-Lise Andresen March 14, 2018 at 4:01 AM - Thanks for the lovely feedback on my poem, Cheryl ... always a pleasure :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham March 12, 2018 at 3:33 PM Such a Beautiful but sad verse Sunshine, You've done this so well, I think many of us have had loved ones struck down by cancer. Sometimes you wish for them to pass to free them from the pain. Tom Anne-Lise Andresen March 13, 2018 at 4:33 AM - Yes Tom, I think we all know this disease ... and experienced its death - The only comfort is that there is a good pain treatment ... but all medicine has a side effect - Many thanks for your comment - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Agnes Krampe March 12, 2018 at 3:09 PM Moving poem, Anne-Lise. Soupmail! Anne-Lise Andresen March 13, 2018 at 4:28 AM - Many thanks for your comment, Agnes - hugs // Anne-Lise :) - (miss your soup mail)

Arturo Michael March 12, 2018 at 2:58 PM The way of life...with so much pain and pure joy...Who knows why...but to die we must...A great write...So many messages in one poem...All the best Anne-Lise Anne-Lise Andresen March 13, 2018 at 4:27 AM - Yes, everybody must die Arturo ... but the cancer (devil's disease) .... who "eats up" young people ... is cruel - Many thanks for your comment - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Richard Lamoureux March 12, 2018 at 2:34 PM Great message and a moving piece. Hugs Rick Anne-Lise Andresen March 13, 2018 at 4:23 AM - Many thanks for your comment, Richard - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Vijay Pandit March 12, 2018 at 2:32 PM A message of peace and love in your story of brotherhood..sad,but they had each other for a while..essence of together we are strong. Best for a win, Anne-Lise. Anne-Lise Andresen March 13, 2018 at 4:22 AM - They shared both sorrows and pleasures ... it became a strong bond, Vijay :) - Many thanks for your comment - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Nette Onclaud March 12, 2018 at 2:30 PM ohh, so forceful is the delivery of your poetic message... we are never alone, anne... happy huggs! Anne-Lise Andresen March 13, 2018 at 4:20 AM - Some have to go through this disease alone ... very sad, Nette - Many thanks for your comment - hugs // Anne-Lise :)