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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

- 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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Terry Miller

Date: 5/1/2024 2:58:00 AM

Serene and beautiful, congratulations

Valsa George

Date: 4/27/2024 9:05:00 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

Date: 4/27/2024 6:29:00 PM

Back with Congrats on your win Anne, hugs

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/27/2024 2:20:00 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

Date: 4/27/2024 11:40:00 AM

Back with hearty congrats on your well-deserved top win, Anne-Lise

Krishnanand Guptar

Date: 4/27/2024 1:42:00 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

Date: 4/26/2024 7:17:00 PM

Anne-Lise, congratulations on your win in my contest with this beautiful poem, I love your image and quote too, Constance

Silent One

Date: 4/24/2024 10:16:00 AM

I feel at peace after reading your words my friend... nice entry for the contest.. Best of luck..

Joseph May

Date: 4/24/2024 7:51:00 AM

"Find the stillness within the essence of life", Very nicely written Anne, hugs

Smita Kulkarni

Date: 4/23/2024 10:54:00 AM

Beautifully penned message Anne-Lise! Very Zen! -Smita

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/24/2024 2:23:00 AM

- Thank you very much, Smita - I really appreciate your response :) - hugs

Yann Rolland

Date: 4/23/2024 7:49:00 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
Date: 4/24/2024 2:22:00 AM

- Didn't you know ? ... I posted my first poem here on "the soup" in 2011, Yann :) - Thank you very much :) - hugs

Vijay Pandit

Date: 4/23/2024 4:55:00 AM

A serene voice to your poem--invoking peace. The ending is very meaningful as well.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/24/2024 2:17:00 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

Date: 4/23/2024 2:32:00 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
Date: 4/24/2024 2:15:00 AM

- Many thanks for the lovely comment and good wishes, Victor :) - hugs

Ink Empress

Date: 4/23/2024 1:17:00 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
Date: 4/24/2024 2:14:00 AM

- I am so lucky to experience this every day, Ink :) - Thank you very much :) - hugs

Eve Roper

Date: 4/22/2024 11:54:00 PM

So serene poem... nicely done.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/24/2024 2:13:00 AM

- I really appreciate your response, Eve ... thank you :) - hugs

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 4/22/2024 8:10:00 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
Date: 4/24/2024 2:12:00 AM

- Dalai Lama writes a better quote than me :))) - Thanks for the comment, Hilda :) - hugs

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/22/2024 7:00:00 PM

I love how you did ZEN. Fabulous!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/24/2024 2:10:00 AM

- Thank you very much, Andrea ... I really appreciate your response :) - hugs

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 4/22/2024 4:19:00 PM

a truly 'Zenful' place you described (green hills and blue ocean...) I especially liked 'cauterize your wounds.' The place you describe would be a great place to wash away our wounds. A beautiful poem for the contest. Best wishes with your entry. Have a pleasant evening, hugs, Sara

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/24/2024 2:08:00 AM

- Many thanks for the lovely comment, Sara :) - Through nature we can experience Zen :) - hugs

Sotto Poet

Date: 4/22/2024 1:46:00 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
Date: 4/24/2024 2:07:00 AM

- In a busy day, we need Zen to find new strength, Las :) - Many thanks for the lovely comment :) - hugs

Jay Narain

Date: 4/22/2024 10:07:00 AM

Real nice. You got the essence of zen, peace and tranquility in everything.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/24/2024 2:04:00 AM

- Thanks for the comment on my Zen poem, Jay :) - hugs