Anne-Lise Andresen Poet Free verse

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11.03.2024

Anne-Lise Andresen
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- Tattered, Tearful, Threadbare, Tomb - 
Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Constance La France

1st place in the contest

 

- Tomb -

                      ~ let the scent of roses be a beautiful memory -
                                      not of death but of life ~ quote by poet


                                       An allegorical dream vision
                                            through nerve fibers
                                          as thin gold undulating
                                Remembered through a tender prayer,
                                                 not mournful
                                       Opal's tears have been dried
                                               in the soul of time

                                               Tomb inscription
                                                written in Latin:
                                               Fertility, renewal,
                                                 truth, dreams
                                               and connectivity
                                                 to the divine

                                               Her ardent heart,
                                                blooms in June
                                          An atmosphere of peace
                                           Red roses for the tomb

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Constance La France April 23, 2024 at 5:11 AM Anne-Lise, congratulations on your win in my contest with this outstanding poem, I love the quote too, Constance

Duke Beaufort March 21, 2024 at 5:41 AM Anne-Lise, how wonderful to think of life past in a positive light. The illustration touches the heart with roses. Congratulations.

Tonye George March 20, 2024 at 2:24 PM Congratulations dear

Paula Goldsmith March 15, 2024 at 9:32 AM Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Tomb" write. Great picture. Great/creative ending with the Tomb inscription. Hugs... Have a blessed day/weekend writing away.................

Linda Alice Fowler March 14, 2024 at 9:42 AM Another beautiful write - roses are the favorite of many. hugs Anne-Lise. :) Anne-Lise Andresen March 14, 2024 at 11:06 AM - Many thanks for your comment, Linda :) - hugs

Silent One March 12, 2024 at 1:11 PM You are a brilliant poet.. this one is a great take on the contest theme.. nicely done.. Anne-Lise Andresen March 14, 2024 at 11:06 AM - Many thanks for your comment, S.O. :) - hugs

Jay Narain March 12, 2024 at 11:02 AM Nice poem, Anne-Lise. It soothes my heart with reace. Gives tomb a new prespective of resurrection of life and memories and sweet glory of roses. Anne-Lise Andresen March 14, 2024 at 11:05 AM - Many thanks for your comment, Jay :) - hugs

Valsa George March 11, 2024 at 10:22 PM Here, the tomb is no more despicable, but a sweet place where life and memories resurrect and the scent of roses permeates. Lovely entry for the contest. All the best dear Anne. Love and hugs Anne-Lise Andresen March 14, 2024 at 11:04 AM - Many thanks for your comment, Valsa :) - hugs

Sotto Poet March 11, 2024 at 7:14 PM Dear Anne-Lise, a splendid commemoration of life that took place. I extend my utmost well wishes for your participation in the contest. Such a refined and sophisticated eulogy, it truly exemplifies elegance. Anne-Lise Andresen March 14, 2024 at 11:04 AM - Many thanks for your comment, Las :) - hugs

Mrs. Yolanda Nicholsen March 11, 2024 at 2:36 PM Lovely write dear so well written enjoyed reading your work many blessings. Anne-Lise Andresen March 14, 2024 at 11:04 AM - Many thanks for your comment, Yolanda :) - hugs

Jack Horne March 11, 2024 at 2:32 PM beautiful poem Anne-Lise Andresen March 12, 2024 at 2:32 AM - Thanks, Jack :) - hugs

Nancy Kaufman March 11, 2024 at 2:32 PM Dear Anne-Lise, What a wonderful celebration of life. Best wishes in your contest. This is such an elegant eulogy. Anne-Lise Andresen March 14, 2024 at 11:03 AM - Many thanks for your comment, Nancy :) - hugs

Eve Roper March 11, 2024 at 2:11 PM Well created. Hugs my friends Anne-Lise Andresen March 12, 2024 at 2:31 AM - Many thanks for your comment, Eve :) - hugs

Kim Rodrigues March 11, 2024 at 1:54 PM Love that quote! How funny roses were death to me…I even smelled them as I entered the 911 Twin Towers (my husband did not) My mom’s favorites were carnations. Still after she died, twice where there was no roses, the air was heavy with the scent. Some things change your mind. Beautiful poem! I read it after the quote. By the way my mom’s lovely name is June! Wow! Blessings & Hugs ~ Kim Anne-Lise Andresen March 12, 2024 at 2:31 AM - A lovely name ... June - Carnations are most often used in tomb wreaths here ... they "live" longer than roses - Many thanks for the lovely comment, Kim :) - hugs