Andrea Dietrich Poet Sonnet

The Non-Proposal

This is the story of a clueless man
I had to give the “eye” to for a dance!
But once he noticed me, the tale began.
However, it was not a huge romance!

He had no car or money. Both of us
were students, broke and working. What a pair!
We didn’t even get to take a bus,
just talked and walked together everywhere.

We talked of everything; I even cooked
his meals. He lived next door! There never was
a day we weren’t together. It just looked
like we’d get hitched. No reason. Just because!

No courting; no proposal did I get.
In forty years, I haven’t heard one yet!

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Suburban Lovechild February 27, 2015 at 6:33 PM Wow this hits home lol...I married my wife without a proposal, let's just say the sale was "assumed" :)

Brenda Meier-Hans September 29, 2014 at 11:46 AM Congratulations on your winning poem Andrea. It must be true love.

Scott Thirtyseven September 29, 2014 at 12:19 AM A beautifully constructed sonnet, though you are teaching me the form, and with your guidance I have even thought of writing one. But enough about me. Enjoy your story here, so close to home, oh that's getting onto me again. Wonderful, entertaining write.

Anne-Lise Andresen September 28, 2014 at 6:50 AM - Andrea, congrats with your winning poem - A wonderful 1st place !!! - Enjoy reading it - Have a nice Sunday. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Dr.Ram Mehta September 28, 2014 at 5:29 AM Light humor and beautiful ending, Congrats on the win, Andrea

Connie Marcum Wong September 28, 2014 at 3:35 AM This poem brought a smile to my face too. Superb ending Andrea! Congratulations on your top win with this clever poem. hugs, Connie

Abdul Malik Mandani September 27, 2014 at 12:33 PM If you get without hearing one in forty years, I would wait yet more! Getting one would break the spell! A nice write.

Judy Konos September 27, 2014 at 11:02 AM Thank You for entering my contest!

Modupe Sefunmi September 27, 2014 at 10:58 AM Smiles, that is what this poem brought out of me. I enjoyed reading this.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma September 27, 2014 at 10:41 AM Andrea this is so real! That's how it happens most of the times! Unsaid words and only hearts telling the tale n many years of togetherness ,, unconditional love ! My dear how fortunate! Congrats on top place win on such an awesome write!

Maurice Yvonne September 27, 2014 at 9:27 AM I added this poem to my favs.

Maurice Yvonne September 27, 2014 at 9:26 AM Congratulations on your number 1 win.

Jan Allison September 27, 2014 at 8:07 AM dropping back with my congrats we share the podium:-) hugs Jan xxx

Sara Kendrick September 26, 2014 at 2:35 PM Cute one..Got a chuckle..He liked it like it was or is this your hubbie?..Thanks for all the visits..Sara Andrea Dietrich September 26, 2014 at 10:31 PM OF course it was my hubbie. hahha. Who else would it be?

Matthew Anish September 26, 2014 at 12:44 PM My parents were married for 56 years - until he passed away a few years ago. He never got her an engagement ring. You tell an amusing tale here - I guess these two stories show that formalities are superfluous when there is real love and trust. Hope you like my chapbook! Peace & Love Matthew Anish Andrea Dietrich September 26, 2014 at 10:31 PM oh, I did get a ring out of the deal!!! I made sure of that at least. hahaha. (small but very pretty and with rubies on both sides of it!!)

Monterey Sirak September 26, 2014 at 8:20 AM Some things are just meant to be!

Justin Bordner September 24, 2014 at 8:36 PM Maybe you were, are, good enough the way you are Andrea. Why rearrange pure, simple love...J.A.B.

Daver Austin September 24, 2014 at 10:47 AM For me you've described the perfect relationship, nothing dramatic needed, everything understood. Hey! You be de best. Love, daver

Jennifer Walker September 24, 2014 at 8:55 AM Sonnet Queen supreme. Did writing this help the hurt any? I didn't know he didn't even propose. My protective nature of my family is coming out right now and would love to give him a kick. Andrea Dietrich September 24, 2014 at 9:19 AM Jenny, you are so funny. Well, you know me. I don't get mad at people and I just accept how they are. you can't get blood from a turnip. haha. And anyway, things are good with me and hubbie, but I love your protective nature!!

M. L. Kiser September 23, 2014 at 11:36 PM That's a long time, indeed.

Tim Ryerson September 23, 2014 at 4:34 PM Forget that 3rd comment by Mr. Maurice Yvonne...It ain't gonna happen Mo! I knew her first and I ASKED her first! All we're waiting for now is for the attorneys to draw up the papers, so there! Andrea, will you settle this mess? From: A caring, considerate and rather handsome fella named Tim... Tim Ryerson September 23, 2014 at 4:40 PM (Sigh) In all the confusion I forgot to tell you that you are and always shall be the Sonnet Queen of the Soup and Maurice, I hope you understand I was just kiddin around...

Maurice Yvonne September 23, 2014 at 4:05 PM This is brilliant. I still have not written one. I probably won't make it.

Maurice Yvonne September 23, 2014 at 4:04 PM Now you have at least one proposal in writing, I believe that is legally biding in 35 of 50 states.

Maurice Yvonne September 23, 2014 at 4:03 PM Will you marry me Andrea?

Frederic Parker September 23, 2014 at 2:37 PM you said something..just talked..my wife and I talk all the time about everything..when deciding something it's her opinion I seek out..what we find sad is when we are out and see another couple that never seem to talk...we'll even talk about that..maybe we talk to much..but I don't think so...loved your poem ..grounded in reality

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