- You Brave - Take the Leap -

* - 1 - Free verse 


I do not think I know so many brave people, really.
Dare to face your fears .... not avoid it
Fearless dare to tread into the unknown
Fearless ... To be able to do something you're afraid of
Go in a dark and unknown paths without street lights
Small, unobtrusive step towards convincing that one can cope
Realize that you have some 'skills' that it is time to put into practice
Give joy to a face full tear and sadness
Take the leap - Self-development which can be very demanding
Approach is that we are down here on earth both to develop ourselves
Also, to help with all the good things we 
have with us in our luggage from all our past lives
Create your own life and not just survive
The one who dares nothing .... wins nothing





 * - 2 - Ghazal 

 *** This is written with good help from a very talented poet


I do not think I know so many BRAVE PEOPLE, really.
PEOPLE dare to face your fear not CAVE, really.

Fearless PEOPLE WHO Dare to tread into the unknown
BE fearless do something you're afraid of BRAVE, really.

Go in a dark and unknown paths without street lights
TAKING small, unobtrusive steps YOU can cope, ask GRAVE, really.

Realize, you have some 'skills', it is time to put into practice
Give joy to a face full tear and sadness, really.

Take the leap - Self-development wooden can be very demanding
we are down here on earth bother to Develop ourselves, really.

Also, two help with all the good things we do in this journey
Let GO OF THE luggage from all our past lives, really.

Create your own life and not just survive
The one who dares nothing .... wins nothing, really.



10.11.2013
A-L  Andresen :)
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Bagwell Avatar
December 6, 2013 at 4:59 PM
I have written many poems but this is true dedicated poetry i believe for someone to write a good poem the must feel it and you did just that. good job
Andresen Avatar
December 6, 2013 at 5:00 PM
- Thanks for taking the time to read my poem, Christopher. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Melugin Avatar
December 1, 2013 at 9:46 AM
Dear Anne Lise May your pen never cease For your writing breathes Honesty!
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December 1, 2013 at 9:47 AM
- Thanks for taking the time to read my poem, Chuck. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Virden Avatar
November 17, 2013 at 9:03 PM
Beautiful, honest and real... All that make up the best of poetry! Well done
Andresen Avatar
November 18, 2013 at 2:52 AM
- Thank you for reading my thoughts / words - pleasant with your feedback, Sarai. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Sessions Avatar
November 17, 2013 at 7:45 AM
Beautiful poem Anne Lise - very poignant well done - look forward to reading more of your work!
Andresen Avatar
November 17, 2013 at 7:48 AM
- Thank you for reading my thoughts / words - pleasant with your feedback, James. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Roth Avatar
November 16, 2013 at 2:01 PM
If academic poets had a fraction of your heart and soul Anne--look out! Great Poem. --Alex Roth
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November 16, 2013 at 2:03 PM
- Thank you for reading my thoughts / words - pleasant with your feedback, Alex. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Jacks Avatar
November 16, 2013 at 1:09 PM
He who dares wins. I'm like that. You killed it. Really a poem packed with alot uncirculated truths. Your a excellent writer you really know how to bring your thoughts alive in your words. And just to let u know a lady wrote half that poem you commented on. I can't take credit she was the force I was just the carrier
Andresen Avatar
November 16, 2013 at 1:15 PM
- Together we are strong ! - Thank you for reading my thoughts / words - pleasant with your feedback, Timothy. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Sirak Avatar
November 14, 2013 at 6:31 AM
It is fantastic in both forms. Love the last line.
Andresen Avatar
November 14, 2013 at 6:45 AM
- Thank you for reading my thoughts / words - pleasant with your feedback, Monterey. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Loveless Avatar
November 13, 2013 at 1:52 PM
I love the first part. Its amazing and it drags me in. The second part confuses me, Im not sure I understand the poetry type. I should probably try to educate myself.
Loveless Avatar
November 13, 2013 at 2:30 PM
Lol :) Thanks, that makes me feel better <3
Andresen Avatar
November 13, 2013 at 1:56 PM
- Should I be honest ... I do not understand it either .... lol - Thank you for reading my thoughts / words - pleasant with your feedback, Jay. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Horsman Avatar
November 13, 2013 at 11:35 AM
so clever so inspiring,,
Andresen Avatar
November 13, 2013 at 11:40 AM
- Thank you for reading my thoughts / words - pleasant with your feedback, Harry. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Anglesey Avatar
November 13, 2013 at 9:06 AM
Awesome inspirational messages. Both very well done. I really needed to read these today. Seems this is a path that I am on and needing to be brave. Going in my faves :)
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November 13, 2013 at 11:32 AM
- Thank you for - faves :)))))
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November 13, 2013 at 9:18 AM
- Thank you for reading my thoughts / words - pleasant with your feedback, Karen. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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November 12, 2013 at 7:07 PM
An insightful poem penned in two forms.I like to think that any small improvement is a big step to being brave. As they say baby steps leads to giant steps. love phyl
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November 13, 2013 at 3:04 AM
- So true Phyllis... baby steps to gigant steps ! - Thank you for reading my thoughts / words - pleasant with your feedback. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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November 12, 2013 at 7:36 AM
Anne Lisa, its great to read such a motivating poem.very practical and real is your poem.Great work.I guess the ghazel is from salt to kill.(: ) Jenish.
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November 12, 2013 at 8:12 AM
- Thank you for reading my thoughts / words - pleasant with your feedback, Jenish. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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November 12, 2013 at 4:27 AM
Anne Lise, Fine sentiments, but in our world for a term I dislike 'ordinary people', those who succeed are brave but those who fail are regarded as failures, sometimes even by themselves. Best wishes, Peter
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November 12, 2013 at 4:33 AM
- To master the "small" things in life ..... is also to be brave Peter. - Thank you for reading my thoughts / words - pleasant with your feedback. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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November 11, 2013 at 7:41 PM
Your write has much wisdom Anne Lise, and serves as a lesson in life. Well done. Take care, Richard
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November 12, 2013 at 3:39 AM
- Thank you for reading my thoughts / words - pleasant with your feedback, Richard. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Jones Avatar
November 11, 2013 at 5:53 PM
Hi Anne Lise...love your poem...just surviving is not really living....I think if nothing else helping others isthe best way to change your own life..what a wonderful message here.
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November 11, 2013 at 6:10 PM
- Thank you for reading my thoughts / words - pleasant with your feedback, Donna. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Situation Avatar
November 11, 2013 at 4:18 PM
yes why not try lion taming.
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November 11, 2013 at 4:50 PM
Thanks for a good idea T.S. - // Anne-Lise :)
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November 11, 2013 at 3:56 PM
Great advice. I have a feeling, Anne Lise that you are one of those few brave ones!
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November 11, 2013 at 3:58 PM
- Thank you for reading my thoughts / words - pleasant with your feedback, Andrea. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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November 11, 2013 at 1:11 PM
Nice advice to have experience by testing the skills. Fear lies with in. Beautifully done, my lovely friend. Loved always, bl
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November 11, 2013 at 1:13 PM
- Thank you for reading my thoughts / words - pleasant with your feedback, bl. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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November 11, 2013 at 12:58 PM
AnneLise; this is very well written. I am and have always been a daring person.I like this a lot..... lucilla
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November 11, 2013 at 1:01 PM
- Thank you for reading my thoughts / words - pleasant with your feedback, my sweet friend Lucilla. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Matose Avatar
November 11, 2013 at 11:52 AM
A good mentoring here. I appreciate the eloquence of motivation in the poem. Dare we must- tirelessly. Thanks, Anne, JM
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November 11, 2013 at 11:54 AM
- Thank you for reading my thoughts / words - pleasant with your feedback, Joseph. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Onclaud Avatar
November 11, 2013 at 9:55 AM
to plunge onwards without fear is the best way to set the self free... your fearless, inspiring piece offers much light and inspiration, anne... what a towering piece.. wow!..:) huggs
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November 11, 2013 at 11:06 AM
- Thank you for reading my thoughts / words - pleasant with your feedback, Nette. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Dunn Avatar
November 11, 2013 at 9:08 AM
Your right in this poem it does no good to hold onto the past let it go and move forward full steam ahead. Only hold onto the good memories and release the weight of the heavy loads burdens. Great write and thanks also for the comment on my empress of ireland and by the way more people lost their lives on this ship crash than the titanic even through she had more life boats and and it took place two years after the titanic also.
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November 11, 2013 at 9:24 AM
- A great tragedy !!! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Anish Avatar
November 11, 2013 at 8:44 AM
"We have nothing to fear but fear itself" - that is what your poem reminds me of. FDR's word's. Also, "not just survive". Peace & Love Matthew Anish
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November 11, 2013 at 8:47 AM
- Thank you for reading my thoughts / words - pleasant with your feedback, Matthew. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Dunn Avatar
November 11, 2013 at 8:41 AM
THANK YOU LADY, that's what I needed to hear thank you so much it means alot any time you need a read infor. just let me know I'll return the favor. yours always cheri
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November 11, 2013 at 8:46 AM
..... "Lady" .... it is strange word for us in Norway .... I'm your friend! - :))))) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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November 11, 2013 at 8:02 AM
The last line sums up the poem so well Anne .It's true nothing ventured nothing gained. Thanks for visiting my page. Anne
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November 11, 2013 at 8:12 AM
- Thank you for reading my thoughts / words - pleasant with your feedback,Anne. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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