Anne-Lise Andresen Poet Free verse

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22.04.2024

Anne-Lise  Andresen 
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- Zen, Zinnia, Zephyr - 
Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Constance La France 

1st place in the contest

 

- Zen -

              - Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace -
                                              - Dalai Lama

                                    Winters storms have settled
                                    The coat was worn but warm
                                                Right here
                                       in the song of my heart
                                           with complete zen
                                      An unadorned splendour
                                     green hills and blue ocean
                                Pure,vast and wonderfully adorned
                                A fusion where the absolute occurs
                                     cauterize your deep wounds
                                            Transparent truth
                                           not a phenomenon
                                        Find the stillness within
                                            the essence of life

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Duke Beaufort May 27, 2024 at 5:42 PM Anne-Lise...Ahh another winning poem. I am reading this and thinking how meditative it actually is. I've made it a favorite!!!

Terry Miller May 1, 2024 at 2:58 AM Serene and beautiful, congratulations

Valsa George April 27, 2024 at 9:05 PM This poem of yours produces a Zen experience in the mind. Beautifully written. "A fusion where the absolute occurs cauterize your deep wounds" Lovely lines. Congratulations Anne on your first place win. Love and hugs.

Joseph May April 27, 2024 at 6:29 PM Back with Congrats on your win Anne, hugs

Paula Goldsmith April 27, 2024 at 2:20 PM Congratulations on your win. What a lovely "Zen" write. WOW!!! What a great picture for this write. Love This One. Hugs... Have a blessed weekend..................

Sotto Poet April 27, 2024 at 11:40 AM Back with hearty congrats on your well-deserved top win, Anne-Lise

Krishnanand Guptar April 27, 2024 at 1:42 AM Congratulations poetess on your top win in the poetry contest with a thoughtful poem on Zen. Particularly appreciated the last four lines on the place of transparent truth in life.

Constance La France April 26, 2024 at 7:17 PM Anne-Lise, congratulations on your win in my contest with this beautiful poem, I love your image and quote too, Constance

Silent One April 24, 2024 at 10:16 AM I feel at peace after reading your words my friend... nice entry for the contest.. Best of luck..

Joseph May April 24, 2024 at 7:51 AM "Find the stillness within the essence of life", Very nicely written Anne, hugs

Smita Kulkarni April 23, 2024 at 10:54 AM Beautifully penned message Anne-Lise! Very Zen! -Smita Anne-Lise Andresen April 24, 2024 at 2:23 AM - Thank you very much, Smita - I really appreciate your response :) - hugs

Yann Rolland April 23, 2024 at 7:49 AM wonderful serenity found in your poem, the inner voice is strong and deep, this is enlightning, thanks poet Anne lise, i didn't know you were from norway, this is nice for american poetry, thanks a lot tor your talentuous poetry Anne-Lise Andresen April 24, 2024 at 2:22 AM - Didn't you know ? ... I posted my first poem here on "the soup" in 2011, Yann :) - Thank you very much :) - hugs

Vijay Pandit April 23, 2024 at 4:55 AM A serene voice to your poem--invoking peace. The ending is very meaningful as well. Anne-Lise Andresen April 24, 2024 at 2:17 AM - One must be open in the soul to find Zen through what nature provides, Vijay - Many thanks for your lovely comment :) - hugs

Victor Buhagiar April 23, 2024 at 2:32 AM Dalai's quote is perfect as is your poem. A commentary on life that captures the heart. Best for a win. Anne-Lise Andresen April 24, 2024 at 2:15 AM - Many thanks for the lovely comment and good wishes, Victor :) - hugs

Ink Empress April 23, 2024 at 1:17 AM This poem is zen! So beautifully woven and flows very well too! I love how you’ve written especially “ in the song of my heart with complete zen An unadorned splendour green hills and blue ocean Pure,vast and wonderfully adorned A fusion where the ” love that. So descriptive and soulful! And fitting picture to go.BOL Anne-Lise Andresen April 24, 2024 at 2:14 AM - I am so lucky to experience this every day, Ink :) - Thank you very much :) - hugs

Eve Roper April 22, 2024 at 11:54 PM So serene poem... nicely done. Anne-Lise Andresen April 24, 2024 at 2:13 AM - I really appreciate your response, Eve ... thank you :) - hugs

Hilda Greenhough April 22, 2024 at 8:10 PM Painting, a darling poem, and a Dalai Lama quote converge to give a beautiful poem of calming zen. Reading it is enlightening. Anne-Lise Andresen April 24, 2024 at 2:12 AM - Dalai Lama writes a better quote than me :))) - Thanks for the comment, Hilda :) - hugs

Andrea Dietrich April 22, 2024 at 7:00 PM I love how you did ZEN. Fabulous! Anne-Lise Andresen April 24, 2024 at 2:10 AM - Thank you very much, Andrea ... I really appreciate your response :) - hugs

Sotto Poet April 22, 2024 at 1:46 PM Beautiful poetry that conveys profound thoughts Anne-Lise! Enjoying life in such a cottage, away from the hustle and bustle of city life, is a great Zen! A lovely desire for many hearts has been grasped by you. GOOD LUCK Anne-Lise Andresen April 24, 2024 at 2:07 AM - In a busy day, we need Zen to find new strength, Las :) - Many thanks for the lovely comment :) - hugs

Jay Narain April 22, 2024 at 10:07 AM Real nice. You got the essence of zen, peace and tranquility in everything. Anne-Lise Andresen April 24, 2024 at 2:04 AM - Thanks for the comment on my Zen poem, Jay :) - hugs