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18.10.2023

Anne-Lise Andresen
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- When All Is Said and Done -

                            She swiped the lipstick across her lips
                            even if everyday life seemed hopeless
                             The path through flowers and weeds
                                   twisted in different directions
                                         pale meager illusions

                                    God knows she is exhausted
                                  Faith, prayer for grace and hope
                                      With eyes fixed on the sky
                                    she kneels divine to the earth

                             Abandoned as a glow worm in the dark
                                  so many walks in this labyrinth
                              Meek and humble to change directions
                                       Black sheep also have wool

                                   Dear God, send down an angel
                                    with the cross of truth, Amen
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Fowler Avatar
October 24, 2023 at 8:45 AM
A prayerful write Anne-Lise. The trials of living life with untold sadness, sorrow, sickness. As life moves on, we mask our face and do our best to keep up. Thank you dear friend. :)
Parker Avatar
October 19, 2023 at 4:38 PM
You write of pain and the sense of struggle, this is a slice of life in the human condition...well done dear poet
Alhemaidy Avatar
October 18, 2023 at 5:05 PM
Amen and best prayers.
Rolland Avatar
October 18, 2023 at 4:30 PM
it sounds like a true prayer, hope it could help everyone, this is touching indeed, tahnks for the gracious words yann
Goldsmith Avatar
October 18, 2023 at 2:45 PM
What a powerful write/picture. Great ending. Hugs... Have a blessed/peaceful day..........
Lamoureux Avatar
October 18, 2023 at 11:41 AM
Amen indeed. I felt drawn into the story.
DiMino Avatar
October 18, 2023 at 10:58 AM
"Abandoned as a glow worm in the dark" Love that! God says, uplift your faith and complete our path together. Thoughtful, superior poetry. Blessings.
Empress Avatar
October 18, 2023 at 10:24 AM
Amen to that dear Anne lise, i feel so many emotions flowing through this poem. Sigh! I really love the flow and the way you’ve woven words here to express in such a sincere and deeply moving manner. I hope today you are feeling little better (health wise) take care of yourself, always a pleasure reading you
Andresen Avatar
October 18, 2023 at 10:39 AM
- Many thanks for the lovely comment, dear Ink ... and thanks for the good wishes ... it goes up and down a bit ... with a little patience it goes well :) - hugs
Seeker Avatar
October 18, 2023 at 10:18 AM
Powerful and deeply moving.
Andresen Avatar
October 18, 2023 at 10:40 AM
- Thanks glad you liked it, U.S. :) - hugs
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