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10.08.2023

Anne-Lise Andresen
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NO 1235 Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Brian Strand

7th place in the contest

- Turn On the Light -

                                                 ^^^^^^
                                                ~~~~~~~
                                            // A L W A Y S \\
                                        //let the //light shin\\
                                     //each day - //each hour \
                                   // Guardian of // the sleepl\\
                                ///ocean, blessing //// come from 
                              //// heaven.Preserve faith ///and be
                             //filled with/// peace,join with you\\\
                             beautiful/// spirit.Even//// the light of 
                            tiny ///fireflies,spell that blazes/// as a
                            beacon.///Glowing, sparkling as //stars.
                            It ///is the hour before/// midnight and
                             the/// night wind turns in/// the sky\
                               Moon// hiding behind ///sorrowful
                                clouds.//Let light flow in //every
                                  cranny, //without fuss.Shine 
                                    as a golden //sun in dark,
                                     mermaids would//never
                                             lose their way
                                             (/////////////)
                                             (/////////////)
                                             (/////////////)
                                             (their braids)
                                             (//woven ///)
                                             (/by nymph.)
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Legros Kelley Avatar
January 5, 2025 at 4:03 PM
This is magical Anne-Lise, I see it was a winner and no wonder! So lovely!
Fowler Avatar
August 15, 2023 at 6:30 AM
What a great shape Anne-Lise. So creative! I love the last line. :)
Andresen Avatar
August 29, 2023 at 9:25 AM
- Linda, many thanks for your comment :) - hugs
Poet Avatar
August 13, 2023 at 11:02 AM
Back with congratulations on your contest win, with this lovely poem, Anne-Lise
Andresen Avatar
August 29, 2023 at 9:25 AM
- Thank you for the warm congratulations, Las :) - hugs
Kitchin Avatar
August 12, 2023 at 5:02 AM
Anne-Lise, a delightfully creative poem. -hugs
Andresen Avatar
August 29, 2023 at 9:24 AM
- Many thanks Tania, for your comment :) - hugs
Legros Kelley Avatar
August 11, 2023 at 8:27 PM
You are an absolute master of your amazing craft, this is magnificent! A fave, beyond a shadow of a doubt <3
Andresen Avatar
August 29, 2023 at 9:23 AM
- Many thanks for your comment and your fave, BJ :) - hugs
Downing  Avatar
August 10, 2023 at 7:49 PM
OMG, what a creative piece! Yeah no doubt a winner for me too :) I feel so excited for you on this one. Just beautifully creative with its meaningful lighting it up…. hug hugs hugs :)
Andresen Avatar
August 29, 2023 at 9:23 AM
- Many thanks for your comment, Akkina :) - hugs
McBride  Avatar
August 10, 2023 at 3:56 PM
Love the picture, the picture of the poem, and the poem within, beautifully put together: ) hugs
Andresen Avatar
August 29, 2023 at 9:22 AM
- Many thanks Stephan, for your comment :) - hugs
Pandit Avatar
August 10, 2023 at 3:25 PM
Very nicely done, Anne-Lise. A winner for sure.
Andresen Avatar
August 29, 2023 at 9:22 AM
- Many thanks for your comment, Vijay :) - hugs
Poet Avatar
August 10, 2023 at 2:43 PM
Truly, exquisitely crafted. I express my gratitude for the splendid poem, Anne-Lise. Your musings are a sight to behold, masterfully exhibited. A sure winner
Andresen Avatar
August 29, 2023 at 9:22 AM
- Las, many thanks for your comment :) - hugs
Rolland Avatar
August 10, 2023 at 2:17 PM
so lovely penning, enjoyed your creativity, thanks a lot
Andresen Avatar
August 29, 2023 at 9:21 AM
- Many thanks for your comment, Yann :) - hugs
Goldsmith Avatar
August 10, 2023 at 1:46 PM
WOW!! What a creative/fun ~ write/picture/shape. Love It. "Good Luck" Looks like to have way toooooo much time on your hands. Hahaha!!!. Hugs... Have a great day.............
Andresen Avatar
August 29, 2023 at 9:21 AM
- Many thanks for your comment, Paula :) - hugs
Hinshaw Avatar
August 10, 2023 at 11:19 AM
Beatiful thoughts and brilliantly displayed, Anne-Lise! Bob
Andresen Avatar
August 10, 2023 at 1:08 PM
- Bob, many thanks for your comment ... fun to make :) - hugs
Narain Avatar
August 10, 2023 at 10:23 AM
Inspirations lighting a light bulb. Realnice poem,
Andresen Avatar
August 10, 2023 at 1:07 PM
- Many thanks for your comment, Jay :) - hugs
Hamilton Avatar
August 10, 2023 at 9:42 AM
An excellent read Anne-Lise How you fit your words to draw a light bulb very ingenious!
Andresen Avatar
August 10, 2023 at 10:01 AM
- We can send words in a bottle ... why not in a light bulb :) - Many thanks for your comment, John :) - hugs
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