Anne-Lise Andresen Poet Free verse

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17.03.2024

Anne-Lise Andresen
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- Unadorned, Utopia ,Utterly, Uplifting -
 Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Constance La France 

3rd place in the contest

- Uplifting -

                  ~ It doesn't matter how many steps you walk
                               - as long as you don't stop ~ quote by poet


                The attention of the steps,
                stop counting the kilos
                the present panic around weight
                and waistline
                Women can debate
                body and appearance for hours,
                men avoid the topic completely

                                    The fitness body
                                    requires extreme discipline
                                    Don't escape into a novel
                                    where roses and chocolate
                                    has the absolute role
                                    We don't need body pressure
                                    no speculative look
                                    All you need is inspiration,
                                    exercise and healthy diet

                 Life often takes turns,
                 valleys and mountain peaks
                 Together we manage everything
                 believe in your abilities
                 breathe fresh air and move on
                 - together we're dynamite
                 Your personality 
                 means more than a bouncy butt

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Constance La France April 7, 2024 at 3:26 PM Anne-Lise, congratulations on your win in my contest with this awesome poem, I like the quote too, hugs

Paula Goldsmith March 27, 2024 at 9:56 AM Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your creative "Uplifting" fun write/quote again. Hugs...  Enjoy your day/win..............

Linda Alice Fowler March 26, 2024 at 9:04 AM Your poem brought a smile to my day dear Anne-Lise, and I love your quote. So much is placed on physical appearance, when the soul is within. Congratulations! :)

Duke Beaufort March 21, 2024 at 5:56 AM Anne-Lise, this is a poem for our time. There are a small percentage of our population who are blessed with appearance that astounds. The rest of us have to make the best of what we have and as you say....keep going! The best things about us are within and that's true for everyone.

Kim Rodrigues March 19, 2024 at 11:19 AM Don't escape into a novel where roses and chocolate has the absolute role…important to have balance in life. Two last lines are funny. Some weighty people just let themselves go…there are some who suffer from circumstances and depression. Inspire those who can be. Have compassion on some. God bless! Smiled when I saw this one too :)

Aurore Severo March 19, 2024 at 5:19 AM I liked this poem,until the last line, now I love it! xoxoxox

Victor Buhagiar March 18, 2024 at 4:24 AM Funny picture and a great poem. Too much fat can kill one's heart. Walking is best besides dieting.

Silpika Kalita March 17, 2024 at 7:07 PM What an enlightening one, each and every line is spirited with deep philosophy, mission and message. A quote with optimum light along with those illuminating lines

Frederic Parker March 17, 2024 at 5:44 PM Glad to see you have a really good sense of humor, women and their obsession with weight is like men and their obsession with losing their hair...

Peter Dome March 17, 2024 at 2:41 PM Love this clever gem. So true. People tend to see the outside. That's not as you say, personality is more important.besides,I don't mind big women. They can be beautiful too. Love the pic. Pete. Hope you won.

I Am Anaya March 17, 2024 at 12:57 PM Great picture, it IS uplifting, gave me a smile! I enjoyed Anne-Lise, ;)

Ilene Bauer March 17, 2024 at 11:35 AM Great message, Anne-Lise, with a hilarious picture to match! Anne-Lise Andresen March 17, 2024 at 11:52 AM - The intention was to put some humor into the poem, Ilene :) - Many thanks for your comment :) - hugs

Jay Narain March 17, 2024 at 10:22 AM Rather uplifting thoughts on the obsession of weight control. Fat or slender, beauty lies in the eyes of beholder On the self esteem,everyone is the prettiest living being. Anne-Lise Andresen March 17, 2024 at 10:56 AM - So true, Jay ... but we are concerned with weight and appearance no matter how much turn around on this topic - Many thanks for your comment :) - hugs

Vijay Pandit March 17, 2024 at 10:07 AM I like the inspiration of your quote, Anne-Lise--and a hilarious photo that illustrates your point. --Together we manage everything believe in your abilities--great advice. Anne-Lise Andresen March 17, 2024 at 11:00 AM - Having a "normal" relationship with the body... is healthy... "you become what you eat"... many thanks for your comment, Vijay :) - hugs

Paula Goldsmith March 17, 2024 at 9:23 AM I enjoyed reading your creative "Uplifting" write/fun picture. Your quote is so true.  "Good Luck" Looks like we both did this one. Hugs... Have a wonderful day.................. Anne-Lise Andresen March 17, 2024 at 11:02 AM - We often choose the same theme, Paula ... but always different interpretations ... many thanks for your comment :) - hugs