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Living the Dream

I’m living the dream; so grateful am I for mountains around me, green grass and blue sky. Not all are so lucky to have things they need: great friends, food, and a home. Wanting for more leads to greed. Dec. 7, 2019 for charles messina's Mcwhirtle Me Poetry Contest

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Jan Allison

Date: 12/26/2019 4:19:00 PM

wise words indeed Andrea and I can relate to that last line with my family or rather my ex sister lol:-( congrats on your win my friend:-) hugs Jan xx

Charles Messina

Date: 12/24/2019 12:32:00 PM

As long as we still have love in our hearts we should be grateful for what the lord has provided us with. I always said "No matter how bad I've got it, somebody out there has it a lot worse". Congratulations on your win, Andrea. Happy Holidays to you and your family. Charlie

Mike Bayles

Date: 12/10/2019 4:24:00 PM

Andrea, I like your imagery with the mountains. Good going.

Quoth Theraven

Date: 12/8/2019 4:27:00 PM

Andrea, I like this McWhirtle style with majestic mountain views, blue skies, great food and friends. Good luck in the contest. -Richard

Matthew Anish

Date: 12/8/2019 4:05:00 PM

Nice sentiments - but I live in NYC where money is "king"!! I have posted some unrevised verse just now - would love to hear your opinion!! Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Robert Johnson

Date: 12/8/2019 2:48:00 PM

To turn away from wanting more is how we learn to be grateful for. The things we have and our needs met. It free's us from wanting what we can't get. For when we learn this valuable lesson. There's no need for a thief confessin'. :)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 12/8/2019 7:34:00 AM

Your poem evokes happiness--a simple but potent message, Andrea.

Running Wolves

Date: 12/8/2019 7:14:00 AM

Yes, gratitude for ones life is the opposite of status seeking social climbers who can never have enough. I really like this. Just so you know. There's never a rush to respond to any comment I make. I understand life is busy. I apologize for leaving this here but I boycott social media like Facebook, so I couldn't leave this on your wall.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/8/2019 1:03:00 PM

don't worry, I could not care less about this "wall" and in fact, I do not even understand how it works!!

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 12/8/2019 2:30:00 AM

Beautifully done. So glad things are working well for you. Hope your health is GREAT!

Jenish Somadas

Date: 12/8/2019 1:06:00 AM

Nice entry for the contest.. Best wishes

Sam Kauffman

Date: 12/8/2019 12:23:00 AM

Hi Andrea, So much truth in such economy of words. Really nice write.

Line Gauthier

Date: 12/8/2019 12:19:00 AM

Love your poem, Andrea. Words of wisdom.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 12/7/2019 10:36:00 PM

Very well-written, Andrea! Janice

Na Na

Date: 12/7/2019 9:04:00 PM

Very nice Andrea. Its always nice to have everything you need. Wants are a different story. You have to work toward them in a different way. Thanks for sharing this

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/8/2019 1:04:00 PM

Tell me about it!!! haha