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Blast It

Blast it! I’m blasted. I feel it in my roots. I feel it in these withered limbs That used to be young shoots! Blast it! I’m blasted. How fleet my time has been. I want to feel it springtime. . . And blossom once again! Blast it! I’m blasted And I'm feeling so afraid, For what am I without strong arms Spread wide to offer shade? Blast it! I’m blasted. The blasted doctor said That surgery was wasted On the dying nearly dead! Blast it! I’m blasted. Invaded by a mold, I’ll have to be cut down Because I’m just too blasted old! 8/9/2012

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Lu Loo

Date: 9/7/2019 2:52:00 AM

too blasted old is how I feel lol 40 is coming in a few months- I think I'm going thru a mid-life crisis! lol Great poem sweet lady :) Thank you for your participation and congratulations on your placement :) -luloo

Timothy Hicks

Date: 4/24/2013 9:10:00 AM

"Surgery was wasted on the dying nearly dead"... is it cruel of me to think that was kinda funny? You know that at least something is right if you can still make jokes about it. Methinks you have the child at heart in you (whether or not your body can keep up).

Kim Merryman

Date: 3/16/2013 4:00:00 PM

I like this, Andrea. Congrats on your win! Love, Kim

Ralph Taylor

Date: 3/13/2013 9:31:00 PM

Congrats, Andrea. Excellent. Nice going. Kudos, my friend. hugs, Ralph

Painted Hunter

Date: 3/11/2013 6:41:00 AM

Getting old, Andrea?...I must have missed this contest over the weekend...congrats on the place!...is it okay that I had a little laugh on this one?!...haha

Noel Villarosa

Date: 3/10/2013 11:46:00 PM

A blaster write, Andrea. Congrats on your winning this contest. Appreciate your kind offering of improvement in my poem: Kiss the Rain. Already replaced the word. Thanks. (^_^)

Connie Gildersleeve

Date: 3/10/2013 7:11:00 AM

Lol, oh how I can relate. Congrats on your win. Warm Smiles, Connie

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 3/9/2013 7:30:00 PM

LOL...Blasted old... Andrea, a nice and fun title... it cuts the way you say it does in the poem...CONGRATULATIONS... XOX~pd

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 8/17/2012 11:52:00 AM

Man or I should say woman I hear you on this one. I need springs regrowth to this body. Back home for the weekend. Been a busy 2 weeks. Mom is fine and did so much cooking for all of us. Feeling overtired so will try and catch up with some rest. love phyl

Daver Austin

Date: 8/13/2012 9:23:00 AM

Oh, this hurt, Andrea. I've been hiding out for years, hoping the axe man won't find me. This here poem is so "blasted" good. You are so. so consistent. Love, daver

Bl Devnath

Date: 8/12/2012 10:10:00 AM

Your style of thinking is quite natural and you have wonderfully done the job. Best wishes for the contest. Loved always, bl

Michael J. Falotico

Date: 8/11/2012 5:47:00 PM

I love this piece Andrea. Such a well written poem from a mind of true Poet. Luv n hugs Michael

James Tate

Date: 8/11/2012 2:27:00 PM

Blast you, you've done it again--written a poem that the judges will award you the blasted winner! How do you expect we ordinary poets to have a chance? Seriously, I loved your poem filled with images to bring the reader down to the very ending. Keep up the good work, Andrea, and I wish you well in the contest.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 8/12/2012 9:44:00 AM

not holding my breath on a win, James! Glad you enjoyed it.

Jack Horne

Date: 8/11/2012 1:46:00 PM

Awww, poor tree - I'm feeling quite sorry for it. Perfect entry for the contest

Joe Maverick

Date: 8/11/2012 12:04:00 PM

Either that or you could be becoming like a very good cheese, L O L." anyway keep on writing them Andrea))

Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/10/2012 12:37:00 PM

Reads like a winner..I am sure it will get some chuckles...Great idea you had and great presentation..Enjoyed reading this afternoon..Thanks for stopping by my work..The one about my morning was not for the contest but just inspired by her contest...I may write another one..Sara

Harry Horsman

Date: 8/10/2012 10:40:00 AM

glad your poetic arm and pen are fine, Andrea, like this

George Aul

Date: 8/10/2012 9:35:00 AM

Very nice...... George

Modupe Sefunmi

Date: 8/10/2012 5:37:00 AM

Excellent write Andrea!

Len Gasun

Date: 8/10/2012 4:53:00 AM

It really had amused me!An awesome write Andrea and I can relate, LOL. This is already a winner for me. Congratulations!!!!

Sean Kelly

Date: 8/10/2012 3:55:00 AM

Clever and witty , as ever , AD . Just wait till you get to my age !! Blast-it , I've just heard a chain-saw !!!. I am reminded of the Irish guy , who had his first internet-date . His pal asked him ; " how old was she"? . He replied ; " she said she was pushing-forty ", but I'd say she was draging-it !! . Best of luck in the contest .

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 8/10/2012 3:20:00 AM

Ooh very good blast you . love it xx

Juli- Michelle

Date: 8/9/2012 10:38:00 PM

love it! very entertaining. I thought about doing this contest, but I realized at myyy age, i'm better off enjoying the results haha best of luck! =Juli-Michelle=

Michelle Mac Donald

Date: 8/9/2012 10:24:00 PM

The sap is still running without a glitch, Andrea! Lots of energy and emotion in this write, no mold happening here! Best wishes, Mikki

Justin Bordner

Date: 8/9/2012 10:14:00 PM

You feel 18 to me,with the mind of an ancient woman - great metaphor - J.A.B.