Author: Anna Elise

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Ghosts

Poem Light on the leaves Beams through the trees Footsteps gentle on the grass Dreams blurring Memories stirring Subdued feelings in the landscape Ghosts we knew Walking with us as we grew The cast...

The Sea and Me 1

What It Takes

Stop waiting. You already have what it takes. Too often we live in procrastination Too often we forget to find meaning A chance to grow A chance to succeed A chance to taste sweet...

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Choices

Poem Choices left and right Ultimately it’s up to you It’s always up to you You wonder if you could go back If you don’t like the road you choose Would you really have...

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Swimmers

On the way home, riding through twilight and vast open fields. The sky is a glowing blue shadow. Serene and deep, we dive into it. Wrapped up in a viscous blanket. Immersed in waves...

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Release

Poem   Happiness in a vessel Containing what makes you come alive A delicate light you protect But never letting it thrive Always keeping it in doubt Confused and deprived Bumping your head in...

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Decluttering

Poem The light in the trees shines my eyes The breeze from the white sky Cools my burning mind The life in the tall grass Cleans what I see The open space surrounding me...

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At Home

Worshiping the new apartment, baptizing it with homemade lasagna, Reminiscing being eighteen and dreaming of art and nostalgia.   Memories shine bright as we still believe in summer nights. Hanging onto balconies and downtown...

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A World To Be Seen

Poem Filtered lens Blinding peace and simplicity Could it be possible To feel it richer, deeper More authentic, open and free A window covered With thoughts, things to do Busy narrow worry Wiping it...

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In Search of Their Favorite Place

Short Story   It was just the beginning. A new weekend filled with possibility had finally arrived. Hope fluttered in their hearts. This was finally their chance to go to their favorite place, a...

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It Can Last

Poem Fluttering inside the walls Imagination flowing like waterfalls Heart light Glowing bright with childhood flight Wings expanding Rib cage inflating With sunshine Crisp and twinkling In your squinting eyes Rosy cheeks raised up...

In the Tram 3

Anonymous

On the bus watching the lives Sharing a schedule The cycle of everyday people. Out the window pastel houses blur Wet grey sky White ocean. First the kids Then their parents Starting their eight...

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Endless

Poem I wish I never had to sleep That I never got tired Or worried about mortality I wish I could get it all done Fit it all in That I could do whatever...