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Andrea Dietrich grew up in Iowa and now resides in Utah with a spouse and two cats. She has two grown children and six grandchildren. Having graduated BYU with a Spanish major/ESL minor, she has spent most of her adult life teaching. It wasn't until 2000 that she began writing in earnest and discovering her "niche" as a writer of lyrical poetry. The internet opened up a new world for her, and she has spent two decades now participating in poetry clubs, acting as a judge of poetry contests for various magazines, for the website Shadow Poetry, and for Poetry Soup.

Ms. Dietrich has won numerous awards, as well as the title Poet of the Year 2008, from the Yahoo group, Poetry For Thought. In addition, she has won prizes from the magazines Lucidity, Bell's Letters, Art with Words, Poets at Work and SP Quill, the magazine for which she wrote grammar and poetry articles as well as movie reviews and for which she acted as poetry editor for the head editor Marie Summers for six years. Many of her poems appeared in Shadows Ink, a yearly published series of chapbooks of award winning poetry as well as in numerous other anthologies. Her short stories appeared in many issues of SP Quill and much of her poetry was published in eight chapbooks (no longer sold online).

Since coming to Poetry Soup, Ms. Dietrich has been both contest sponsor and winner of numerous contests. In 2010, her poem "Cinder Girl" was first place winner of Soup's International contest (these contests are no longer held). A song was created from her lyrics "Honeymoon Serenade" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDWxc4cpHDc) and two movies have been made featuring the poetry of Andrea Dietrich: "A Tale of Fire and Ice" (a 4 min. Z-Film Fest Project, 2014) and the full length movie "Six Days of Sistine" in which 20 poems of Ms. Dietrichs serve as the thoughts of two characters played by Jamie Campbell Bower and Elarica Johnson (directed by Richard J. Perry, 2019) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7710360/

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I am Shocked and Greatly Saddened: My Dear Friend Connie M. Passed Away

Blog Posted:9/13/2022 1:12:00 PM

Just now, Connie Marcum-Wong's daughter Jennifer found me on FB and wanted me to let PoetrySoup know that her dear mother died last night at about 11 p.m Hawaii time. At first I could not believe it because I had sent her a link to some information she considered very important and I got her reply email this morning with the time marked 11:03 pm. Since Hawaii is four hours behind my time, she must have answered my email around 6 p.m her time and suffered her massive heart attack four hours later.

I feel so sad because I have now lost the friend in poetry whom I have known the longest and with whom I have been the closest in a span of some 20 years or more. Just yesterday I got my birthday gift she sent me! She always gave the sweetest gifts for birthdays and Christmas. Also, she sponsored a poetry club which used to honor many of its members with certificates that she printed out and sent through the mail. She was so gracious, and she truly loved poetry and being a support to the poetry community. Connie was the most generous loving soul I know in the poetry world, and she was giving me so much exciting news about her life recently and her desire to publish a poetry book, something she had been putting off for a long time. OH MY, I can hardly believe she is gone from this world.

Her daughter wants you all to know that Connie was missing her late husband Mike, who passed away already. As soon as I get information on her obituary, I will let everyone know. Jennifer also wants me to show this poem of Connie's that shows Connie's lingering longing for her husband. It was written just last month. I am not able to copy/paste it in a way to do it justice. Please go to the poem and read what she wrote in the last days of her life. Maybe you can leave notes there for her. I am sure she can read them from heaven.My condolences to the family members that have survived her. LOVE YOU, CONNIE. You were, and you ARE a one of a kind!

https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/my_love_1478379

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Joanna
Daniel

Date: 9/19/2022 4:37:00 AM

A really shocking news for me, Andrea, she was a dear heart with love and kindness profusely overflowing from her to all at soup.. Will miss her love, friendship and poetry...

Connie
Pachecho

Date: 9/18/2022 10:00:00 PM

Greetings Andrea, I appreciate how you and the many others, including Connie, spread the Aloha here. This site went from a seed, to taking root, to blossoming into a beautiful tree that it is today much to the community builders like yourself and Connie. I read Connie's first listed poem, here, back in 2010. It was a few days into the New Year and Connie wrote a poem titled New Year, Past Years. It was a great poem. And you were the very first respondent, offering warmth, welcoming and encouragement. You were there for Connie then as you are here for Connie now. It was truly heartbreaking to read of Connie's passing but it also heartwarming to read your reflections and love for Connie.

Joe
Maverick

Date: 9/17/2022 11:22:00 AM

Andrea I thought Connie was getting stronger in The flesh, however she is fully with the Lord now Unparalleled reality is her reward, I could sense Her great understanding; Connie I believe you Will be wishing us below all the best; I make You this promise, I will try my utmost to raise My efforts, as a mark of respect to your Memory, I am sure Jesus is pleased at your Works done here, because of His concern and sacrifice For you, Thank you; Thank you Thank you.'

Joe Maverick
Date: 9/18/2022 7:32:00 AM

She was such a freedom fighter too I will miss all the insights.'

Jeanne
Mcgee

Date: 9/16/2022 2:35:00 PM

I am sorry to here of Connie's passing and wish for for you and her family peace in knowing she is with her husband once again. I always loved reading her poetry here on the Soup.

Anne E
Sangster - K

Date: 9/15/2022 7:09:00 PM

Hi Andrea, I did not get the chance to know Connie that well and I'm saddened to learn of her passing. But we can take some comfort in knowing she is happily reunited with her husband. She was a lovely soul and had so many friends here. My deepest condolences to you Andrea and all her other friends here on the Soup. Hugs Anne xox

Charmaine
Chircop

Date: 9/15/2022 12:59:00 PM

Andrea,I feel so sad with such news,and I can only imagine how heavy your Heart is.May God comfort you and Connie's loved ones in such difficult moments.May Connie rest in peace.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/15/2022 1:08:00 PM

Thanks for coming here and giving your thoughts, Charma. The responses to the blogs and poetry tributes for Connie are amazing!

Sam
Kauffman

Date: 9/15/2022 10:45:00 AM

Andrea, thank you so much for letting us know about Connie's passing. I am in shock. It happened so quickly. Like you, I was blessed to be called friend and to share many conversations. Her poetry was a gift to the world - an amazing legacy. With all of her health problems, and the stress of her mounting loses, we were indeed blessed to have her gentle soul with us as long as we did. Godspeed dear Connie!

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/15/2022 1:07:00 PM

We were indeed blessed, Sam. Thanks for being such a good friend to her.

Suzette
Richards

Date: 9/15/2022 8:31:00 AM

She was indeed a gracious lady and I will miss her. RIP Connie

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/15/2022 1:06:00 PM

Thanks for your comment, Suzette.

Lady
Labyrinth

Date: 9/15/2022 1:28:00 AM

I was very saddened to learn of Connie's unexpected passing tonight. The interactions I had with Connie here, were extremely kind and sensitive. My thoughts and prayers with her grieving family and close friends. God speed Connie, into the arms of your much loved husband. With much Love and respect, Leanne.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/15/2022 1:06:00 PM

Love all that said here, Lady Labyrinth. She is receiving all the love and gratitude in death that she deserved in life.

Beata
Agustin

Date: 9/15/2022 12:25:00 AM

I consider Connie as a "poetry/poetic" mentor to me (like you). So... I will surely miss her. Thanks for informing us about this... It is my prayer that the Lord will keep on comforting her family and loved ones... and to comfort you as well for the loss of a great friend. God bless you.

Joe Maverick
Date: 9/17/2022 11:48:00 AM

Amen Beata, And blessings to you.'

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/15/2022 1:05:00 PM

Thank you, Beata. God Bless you

Laura
Leiser

Date: 9/14/2022 7:55:00 PM

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Connie. Connie was so sweet, supportive and encouraging to me and so many other here on PS. I loved her poetry, and her beautiful words will live on in our hearts. I kept her in my prayers when her husband passed away a few years ago, and with other family health issues. May God gather her into His arms in heaven. Will pray for her daughter and family as they deal with this sudden loss.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/14/2022 9:33:00 PM

Beautiful wishes for her. thanks, Laura.

Gregory Richard
Barden

Date: 9/14/2022 6:41:00 PM

Rest In Peace, Dear Connie … thank you for always being so kind, sweet, and encouraging to me … you were one of the bright spots at Poetry Soup, and I shall never forget you or our late-night chats. May angels’ wings carry you peacefully to slumber, My Sweet-Souled Friend. Love You Always, - the bard (Thank you, Andrea - beautifully said)

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/14/2022 9:32:00 PM

Thank YOU, Greg! It's so nice seeing you here even if under such sad circumstance.

Alexis
Y.

Date: 9/14/2022 5:48:00 PM

Hi Andrea, I, too, am saddened by Connie’s passing. I have not been active in the soup as much as I used to be, however, Team Poetry Soup emailed me the tribute piece in honor of her. I never met her in person, but I felt like I knew her. I cried when I read that she passed; I will miss her presence on the Soup tremendously. She is now reunited with her dear husband. I send my condolences to her family and friends-Alexis

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/14/2022 9:31:00 PM

You are so sweet, Alexis. I am sure her family will appreciate your condolences. Hope they are reading what everyone says.

Dale Gregory
Cozart

Date: 9/14/2022 2:30:00 PM

OMG! I had no idea she was even ill. Granted I haven't been much in tune of late, but this is indeed tragic. She will be greatly missed.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/14/2022 9:31:00 PM

thanks, Dale. She had blogged a while back about a heart problem but I was hearing nothing else about it from her and I am as shocked as you are that it was her demise. She had other things that made life difficult, so as much as I will miss her, I am glad she can enjoy bliss and the end of pain

Elaine
George

Date: 9/14/2022 2:02:00 PM

I am in total disbelief...Connie had suffered so many horrific losses recently. The one ray of light in all of this is that she is now with her loved ones who recently left before her. I admired and loved her dearly. I will continue too, and will never forget her, her wonderful kind spirit and beautiful poetry.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/14/2022 9:29:00 PM

Thanks, Elaine. You got that right. A huge ray of light for her this night!!

Andrea
Dietrich

Date: 9/14/2022 1:38:00 PM

I see that many more of the Poetry Soup family have come forward to respond to my blog and also to Soup's above. Thanks so much, everyone. Right now I have to get home to my recovering hubbie, but hopefully I will find time to comment back to the rest of you who left your words of love and condolences to Connie's family. Thanks to all of you for caring so much.

Constance
La France

Date: 9/14/2022 12:22:00 PM

Andrea, thank you so much for sharing this sad news about Connie, you have lost a dear friend and fellow poet. She was the kindest of people, I will miss her forever, now I will go to the poem, blessings ~

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/14/2022 9:28:00 PM

Thanks and also for saying you would go to the poem. her daughter really wanted folks to see it.

Jack
Horne

Date: 9/14/2022 12:15:00 PM

Connie was a lovely person - so sorry to hear this sad news. May she rest in peace x

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/14/2022 9:28:00 PM

thanks, dear jack

Chris
Green

Date: 9/14/2022 11:30:00 AM

I am deeply and desperately heartbroken at hearing this sad and completely unexpected news. She was a wonderful poet and person who I considered a dear friend on this site. I am virtually speechless. She will be missed as much as her beautiful poetry. Rest peacefully my friend.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/14/2022 9:27:00 PM

Oh, I so rarely see you , chris. Thanks for coming here and saying this.

Darlene
De Beaulieu

Date: 9/14/2022 11:16:00 AM

Hello Andrea, oh my goodness! I went to the blog and I read Sandra Haight's blog. I was shocked to read of Connie's death. I was the first to comment on Sandra's blog. I feel for her family's loss. At least she is with her husband and son. She was one of my fav. poetess. I will miss her. Darlene Hugs.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/15/2022 1:05:00 PM

Angel poetry!

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 9/15/2022 10:37:00 AM

Hello Andrea, I sense she is creating poetry from Heaven. I cried. I miss her. Hugs.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 9/15/2022 10:35:00 AM

Hello Andrea, I sense she crting poetry from Heaven. I was so up so up set I cried. I miss her . Hugs.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/14/2022 9:26:00 PM

I'm glad she was one of your fav poetesses. She was one of mine too. I should say IS. I bet she is now writing poems about heaven.

Phyllis
Babcock

Date: 9/14/2022 11:02:00 AM

It is with a sad and heavy heart when I heard the news of Connie this morning. Connie has been a poetry friend for many years and a lovely person to know. My deepest condolences to her family on their loss. God bless them at this time. May she rest in peace.

Sandra
Haight

Date: 9/14/2022 10:48:00 AM

Dear Andrea, I too am so distraught to learn of this sad news. Connie was so very kind and supportive to everyone. She will be missed for sure. My deep condolences to her family and special friends like you, Andrea. Hugs, Sandra

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/14/2022 9:25:00 PM

thanks so much, Sandra. God bless you

Carrie
Richards

Date: 9/14/2022 8:07:00 AM

It is with a heavy heart to have learned of such a loss. This was such sad news, and her light will be missed sorely. At the beginning of my Poetry Soup journey, she was one of my dearest friends here, and always had an encouraging word, a kind remark to brighten the day. Connie and I often shared family news, and a commonality that I will miss. Her gracious generosity, and lack of ego defined a lovely friend. God Bless her loved ones

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/14/2022 9:24:00 PM

Lovely words, Carrie. Those were the good old days when you were going so strong here and I brought Connie on just shortly after I arrived myself. I love what you said about "lack of ego defined a lovely friend"

Joseph
May

Date: 9/14/2022 7:50:00 AM

So very sad and heartbreaking, Connie always left kind words of encouragment with her comments, My deepest condolences to her family, my thoughts and prayers go out to them during this difficult time...

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/14/2022 9:23:00 PM

I hope her family reads all these comments like yours, Joseph. thank you

Emile
Pinet

Date: 9/14/2022 7:32:00 AM

This news has left me in tears. Connie was my friend and I shall miss her every day. She was a shining example of humanity at its best, may she rest in eternal peace. God bless her soul.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/14/2022 9:23:00 PM

Thanks, Emile, and I feel especially sad for YOU that you did not have the opportunity to help Connie put together the book that she was just going to start finally preparing for publication of her poems. She was so fond of the style of your own books. you would have given her excellent advice.

Unseeking
Seeker

Date: 9/14/2022 6:00:00 AM

Oh, this is sad news. Connie was a lovely person and a talented poet. Her comments were always kind and tender. I feel a vacuum within on hearing this. Sending prayers for her soul’s onward journey in God’s domain of boundless love and light

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/14/2022 9:21:00 PM

yes,, a vaccum within . very well put, unseeking seeker.

Izintombi
Zamambo

Date: 9/14/2022 5:42:00 AM

Her comments used to make me miss my own grandmother. Her and Paula always brightened up my day with their uplifting comments and I sure will miss her. May her soul rest in peace and as for you Andrea, may you heal in due time. I'm truelly sorry for your loss.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/14/2022 9:20:00 PM

thanks for all you said and for remembering me as well. I have been told that I cannot be healed. Well at least not by modern medicine. Connie has gone to the place where pain is now erased. She must be in such great peace.

Suzanne
Delaney

Date: 9/14/2022 5:34:00 AM

Dear Andrea: This news is so unbelievably sad and I feel devastated by it. Connie was the reason I grew as a poet because of her encouragement at Poetryforthought for many years, but due to my own hubby’s health problems I had stopped posting there however we stayed in touch here and I sent her a special card when Mike died. She loved her family very much. My heartfelt condolences to them all. She is with her dear husband now right where she wanted be. You will be greatly missed dear friend. Loving sympathy. Suzanne.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/14/2022 9:18:00 PM

Yes through her club, I think you may be the second oldest friend I have in poetry!! Can you think of anyone else other than yourself that is still around like you and I are??

Sara
Kendrick

Date: 9/14/2022 5:33:00 AM

Just learned through a poem on another page. I always enjoyed reading her work. Thanks for sharing. Sara

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/14/2022 9:17:00 PM

you are welcome, Sara. thanks for sharing your sentiments with us.

Edward
Ibeh

Date: 9/14/2022 5:25:00 AM

Wow, I feel such soul-crushing sadness:-( She was one of the nicest, sweetest person/poetess I've ever seen here. Always super kind and supportive with her comments with each visit to my poem page. I knew she was sick but thought she'd recover. This news is an absolute shock. My thoughts and prayers are with her friends---I'm so sorry, Andrea--- and family. She will be terribly missed. RIP, Connie Marcum-Wong

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/14/2022 9:17:00 PM

I thought she was recovering too, Ed. She felt good lately. Maybe she said a few little things a while back, but generally speaking, I had believed things were looking up for her and that's why it's such a tremendous shock. thanks for your words.

Maria
Williams

Date: 9/14/2022 4:16:00 AM

Thanks for letting us know, Andrea. I am so sorry to hear this; shocked to hear that you were in communication only four hours before that. How tragic that she lost her son last year and her husband the year before. Sweet Connie is gone but never forgotten.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/14/2022 9:15:00 PM

Gone but not forgotten. I think they have made songs about her already, maria. And all the songs about earth angels as well!

Lisa
Ricci

Date: 9/14/2022 4:11:00 AM

Dear Andrea. Good Morning. Oh My Goodness. I am so saddened at this great loss. Connie was such a woman of substance who was beautiful with a beautiful soul and heart not to mention she was an extraordinary beautiful poetess in all her entries. Thank you for sharing this information of Connie. May she rest in peace physically and emotionally too as she has been through so much with both. Blessings to all.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/14/2022 9:14:00 PM

you are welcome, Lisa. Thank her daughter jennifer for bringing ME the news . I was so shocked when I got the FB message from her daughter!!

Heidi
Sands

Date: 9/14/2022 4:04:00 AM

This is so shocking and sad to hear. Connie was a very special person. She offered genuine support and she wrote beautiful poetry. This is a big loss for Poetry Soup. Blessings to her family and friends. Rest in peace Connie. You will be missed.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/14/2022 9:13:00 PM

She certainly will be missed. Always when I did my emails, she was top of my email list for forwards, etc. and you are always there too!

Charles
Messina

Date: 9/14/2022 3:53:00 AM

So very sad to hear of this sad news. Connie was a beautiful person and as genuine as they come. My heart goes out to you, Andrea and her family & friends. The world and poetry world lost a special soul...R.I.P. Connie.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/14/2022 9:12:00 PM

so true, Charles. Thanks for commenting here.

Silent
One

Date: 9/14/2022 3:18:00 AM

This is heartbreaking, Connie was a most beautiful person with such a kind and compassionate heart. A very talented poet who supported so many here. I do feel for her daughter too, who has lost a father, brother and now a mother.... My thoughts and prayers are with her and her family.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/14/2022 9:11:00 PM

thanks for your kind words at my blog, Silent One.

Beryl
Edmonds

Date: 9/14/2022 3:18:00 AM

So sorry to hear of Connie's passing, may she sleep in heavenly peace… Belle

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/14/2022 9:11:00 PM

It's cool for me to think of her with her husband again. She was talking about him a lot lately . I think there was some meaning in that!

Victor
Buhagiar

Date: 9/14/2022 2:32:00 AM

It is truly a sad day to learn of Connie's demise. She was always popular and her verse of the highest quality. She will sincerely be missed not merely as a poet but also as a friend. May she rest in peace.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/14/2022 9:10:00 PM

So true all that you say, Victor. Thank you

Malabika
Ray Choudhury

Date: 9/14/2022 12:45:00 AM

I can't believe this news, Andrea! Connie, Our Dearest friend, is no more! She was the sweetest and kindest person on earth - in two years I became her friend, and loved her so much! No words to express my grief! Just now I saw your message on FB. Dear Dear Connie, I will miss you so much! My prayers and condolences to her family.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/14/2022 9:09:00 PM

Thanks for all your kindness, Mala. Glad yo got to know our sweet Connie.

Paul
Callus

Date: 9/14/2022 12:31:00 AM

This is unexpected news! I too am devastated. Connie and I have been very good friends since we met on Soup 8 years ago, and had a sincere admiration for each others work. We shared family news and comforted one another when the need arose. She will be dearly missed, so will her positive and kind character. She loved poetry... ""The sun cannot set without a poem being born!" (her quote). May she rest in eternal peace. My condolences to her daughter Jennifer and other family members.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/14/2022 9:07:00 PM

I'm so glad she comforted you. She always had so many kind words and also lots of great ideas and suggestions for people I did not know her quote. Thanks for that.

Susan
Lawrence

Date: 9/13/2022 11:37:00 PM

Dearest Andrea, You were in my thoughts and mind today and I texted you to learn of this tragic news. What a beautiful soul Connie is..so filled with love and gratitude for simple pleasures in life. So gracious in her friendship and love which she gave to others. I loved reading her poems. Her comments always kind and filled with an understanding of the spiritual soul. I am so sorry for your loss. Condolences to you and to her entire family. I know she was deeply missing her husband. Sending hugs and blessings to you my friend. Love, Susan

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/14/2022 9:08:00 PM

You are so kind and I am glad I got to meet you in person. I always kind of thought maybe one day I would meet connie in person. then the pandemic came and there was no way I'd go to Hawaii with those mandates they had on people. Connie hated the mandates. I feel like she and I agreed on so many things. Will really miss that.

Bill
Baker

Date: 9/13/2022 11:13:00 PM

I'm so sad to hear of Connies passing, but happy that she is with her husband and son again. Thank you, Andrea for being a dear friend and sharing this news with all of us here on PoetrySoup. My prayer are with you, her family, and the others here that have known her for years. She has been such a blessing to my life over the last 11 months that I've followed her poetry and she's followed mine. A wonerful poetess and helpful and encouraging friend to me. I went back and read her poem again and others over the last few months she wrote. It's hard to believe this news. I can't imagine what you're thinking and feeling right now my dear friend. Bless you, Hugs, Bill

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/14/2022 9:04:00 PM

Bill, don't worry for me. Connie and I talked about the end days, etc. I think she is in a very good place to be right now. Thanks for your caring for her family, and for mine and for all Connie's friends.

John
Watt

Date: 9/13/2022 10:49:00 PM

Andrea, I know how much Connie meant to you and how hard this news has been on you. We share your grief. Connie was very special, wasn't she? She touched us with her beautiful poetry, her love of nature, her friendly comments... knowing Connie liked our poems felt better than a contest win or POTD. She had this way of making each person feel special and loved. She went through so much suffering and loss in the last two years but never lost her faith or optimism or love of life. So gracious and SO inspiring. She will leave an empty place in my heart. Thank you for sharing this sad but important news, dear friend. Hugs ~ John

Michael Tor
Date: 9/15/2022 3:51:00 AM

Andrea I feel the same way about John and Connie...

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/14/2022 9:05:00 PM

Such sweet things to say, my friend. You are very inspiring to the poets here as well. Thank heavens for the "Connie's" and the "John Watts' " of this world.

Panagiota
Romios

Date: 9/13/2022 10:48:00 PM

Andrea, Condolences to you and all here, who knew her well. Her family must be devastated.I always felt an angelic presence…..when I read her comments, to me…or to any poet. Connie was the “real deal!” She never identified herself as a “friend.” It was so obvious she was just that! And a gifted poetess……Glad you were close friends. Hugs, Pangie xx

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/14/2022 9:06:00 PM

thanks for your kind words, Pangie. The "real deal" that's a good one.

Valsa
George

Date: 9/13/2022 9:50:00 PM

Oh My.... ! It is such an awful news.... so heart shattering . She has been so active till recently after a stint of hospital stay for a few days. Her sweet presence and her lovely poems, we will all miss. I don't generally read blogs. Seeing Michael Tor's poem on Connie, which I didn't read, I knew some sad news was awaiting and hurried to the blog expecting to hear more. Her smiling face is before me. Recently she has been very happy with her grand children.Express my heartfelt condolences to her dear ones and every member of the Soup family. Andrea, I know how grieved you are, as you were more close to her than any of us. Sending prayers for the repose of her soul.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/15/2022 1:04:00 PM

sorry I somehow missed replying to you the other day, Valsa. thanks so much for your kind thoughts, Valsa.

Ann
Gilmour

Date: 9/13/2022 9:44:00 PM

Dear Andrea I was so saddened to hear of dear Connie's passing, what a dreadful shock. She was always so generous with her lovely and inspiring comments and I will miss her kindly soul. God bless her dear heart - she will be so sadly missed by all at Poetry Soup, but her poetry will live on... now together with her true love. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/14/2022 9:02:00 PM

yes, such a shock. And I echo your sentiment, God bless her. HE WILL.

Anitha
Jayasankar

Date: 9/13/2022 9:29:00 PM

Oh my, am so saddened by this news Andrea... I just can't imagine she has left us all because it was most unexpected... I have read her comments to poems even last week and can't think that she is no more... She was such a beautiful soul, so kind to everyone... She used to be so generous in giving her genuine comments to poets in Soup. I know what a great friend you are to her. My sincere prayers and condolences to her family. I will leave my comment in the above mentioned poem and as you said, am sure she will read it from Above... May her soul rest in peace! ~ Ani

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/14/2022 9:01:00 PM

thanks so much, Ani. You are like my little sister to me and I appreciate all the kindness you show to others, same as Connie did.

I Am
Anaya

Date: 9/13/2022 8:36:00 PM

Dearest Connie, you loved speaking different languages, Mandarin your beloved husband's, you even wrote a poem in French, I'll always remember “The Mother Tree” a trophy win. Your last reply to my poem "How the master poets still inspire us Anaya." You were always graceful and elegant; She was a master poet. I will miss her comments and presence here on Poetry Soup…Rest In Peace. ~With love, Anaya.....I am so sorry Andrea

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/14/2022 9:00:00 PM

thanks, Anaya. Lovely memories!!

Tom
Cunningham

Date: 9/13/2022 8:19:00 PM

Can't believe that Connie has gone Andrea, such a lovely person she was. May she rest in peace. Tom

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/14/2022 8:59:00 PM

Everyone is in disbelief I think. Thanks for your words, Tom.

Michael
Tor

Date: 9/13/2022 8:06:00 PM

Andrea I am so terribly sad to hear this. I am in complete shock! We have lost a Dear friend that was more than a friend but was an angel here on the Soup. Her kindness and love was felt by everyone that knew her. She went through so much losing her beloved husband, and stepson, and then dealing with her illness. She loved writing and sharing her thoughts and she was an exceptional writer. To know her was to love her. Andrea I know you were a Dear friend to her I want say I am so sorry you have lost an Angel friend. We are all going to have her on our minds. She will never be forgotten and will live in the hearts of those that were fortunate enough to know her. She is with her husband now...

Michael Tor
Date: 9/14/2022 3:44:00 AM

John your words I am thankful for, God bless you. "Our earthly loss is her heavenly gain." Awesome thought John, thanks for sharing...

John Watt
Date: 9/13/2022 10:36:00 PM

Michael, you are spot on, we have lost a dear friend and an angel. She suffered so much yet her optimism and faith remained intact and was an inspiration to us all. Thank you for your thoughtful words here and for your tribute poem. Our earthly loss is her heavenly gain ~ John

Michael Tor
Date: 9/13/2022 9:11:00 PM

I just wrote a Tribute and dedication for our beloved friend Connie. May she see it from heaven and feel the love we send...

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/13/2022 8:10:00 PM

Your thoughts on her are mine exactly, Michael. She spoke very well of you and was glad to have your friendship. She is with her husband... YES!

Brandy
Nicole

Date: 9/13/2022 7:25:00 PM

Dear Andrea, my heart is sadden by this news. Even though I didn't know Connie like so many of you, her presence here has made an impact on me, simply through her kindness and compassion. I'm keeping her family in my thoughts and prayers, in their time of loss. She will be missed, but not forgotten. Hugs, Brandy

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/13/2022 8:11:00 PM

Thanks so much for your kind words here, Brandy, Yes, she will be very missed.

My Past Blog Posts


Please EDIT before I judge my contest: ONE LINE ONLY Date Posted: 2/25/2024 2:51:00 PM
Congrats, Sijo Winners Date Posted: 2/4/2024 11:28:00 AM
In Need of Clarification on putting info underneath poems Date Posted: 2/4/2024 9:09:00 AM
Note to Those who entered my Sijo Contest - blog slightly revised Date Posted: 2/3/2024 12:52:00 PM
About Sijo Date Posted: 1/14/2024 1:44:00 PM
Finally judging/ my Grinchy Rules/ A Gremlin in my Soup Date Posted: 12/22/2023 12:13:00 PM
Example of Ninette For Those Who Want To Try One for my Contest Date Posted: 11/7/2023 1:20:00 PM
Just Noticed Something Since we came back online Date Posted: 10/26/2023 1:25:00 PM
Going back to 50th high school Reunion Date Posted: 9/13/2023 11:57:00 PM
Please Recheck your entries for my July Etheree Contest/My Daughter Date Posted: 7/23/2023 4:48:00 PM
Why I am putting off judging my contest till next weekend Date Posted: 7/16/2023 2:00:00 PM
Joyce Johnson from 2022 at age 104 Date Posted: 6/28/2023 12:08:00 PM
Tributes to Harry Date Posted: 6/25/2023 2:00:00 PM
In Memorial: Beloved Soup poets Who Have Passed Away Date Posted: 5/28/2023 11:03:00 AM
Where is Nette Onclaud (as well as others who have wandered away)?? Date Posted: 5/25/2023 12:46:00 PM
Thanks, All who Supported my Tankacrostic Contest Date Posted: 4/8/2023 4:16:00 PM
Limerick Contest Judged at last Date Posted: 3/13/2023 3:55:00 PM
Poetry Phoenix - will others return? Date Posted: 3/13/2023 2:35:00 PM
A Blog on our dear Joyce Johnson Date Posted: 12/27/2022 9:41:00 AM
Chantelle is Well: Blog for Chantelle on Her Behalf Date Posted: 11/22/2022 10:06:00 AM
Blog for Our Friend Chantelle Date Posted: 11/20/2022 12:41:00 PM
Tributes to Connie Finalized Date Posted: 10/30/2022 4:37:00 PM
News on Connie's Memorial Service for Anyone Interested Date Posted: 10/11/2022 3:52:00 PM
Remember September is Judged; New Tribute Contest to be Posted Date Posted: 9/23/2022 8:53:00 PM
I am Shocked and Greatly Saddened: My Dear Friend Connie M. Passed Away Date Posted: 9/13/2022 1:12:00 PM

My Recent Poems

Date Posted	PoemTitle	Form	Categories
4/28/2024	When Dawn Drifts Into Enchanted Meadows	Sonnet	nature,
4/27/2024	Reflecting - Mirror	Etheree	god,
4/27/2024	Living Surreality One Night in Oregon	Narrative	surreal,
4/26/2024	My Biggest Hobby	Rhyme	life,
4/25/2024	In His Image	Etheree	god,
4/23/2024	LIFE	Acrostic	life,
4/23/2024	John's Visit: Ephemera theme	Free verse	boyfriend,
4/22/2024	Wishing for Dawn	Rhyme	rights,war,
4/21/2024	Zinnia	Sonnet	flower,
4/19/2024	Reverse Graffiti	Other	light,
4/19/2024	Confluence	Shape	peace,
4/19/2024	After the Floods	Sonnet	rain,
4/17/2024	Yearn	Sonnet	passion,
4/16/2024	That Was Then; This is Now	Etheree	identity,
4/15/2024	Forgotten Field of Forever	Free verse	childhood,war,
4/15/2024	High Fidelity	Free verse	inspiration,
4/13/2024	Reverse Graffiti	Other	light,moon,
4/12/2024	For Spring I Sing	Sonnet	seasons,
4/11/2024	Write	List	write,
4/10/2024	Bird Footles -2	Footle	bird,
4/9/2024	Beach Fun for My Feet	Verse	beach,
4/8/2024	Footles for the Birds	Footle	bird,
4/8/2024	One New Year’s Eve	Senryu	new year,
4/6/2024	If Giraffes	Limerick	animal,
4/6/2024	What Happens to Our Socks	Rhyme	humorous,
4/4/2024	Babel	Rhyme	society,
4/3/2024	Sweet Rose	Ode	rose,
3/31/2024	Vanish	Rhyme	people,
3/30/2024	Daniel Defoe	Clerihew	writing,
3/26/2024	A Canary and Cat Tale	Limerick	cat,
3/26/2024	A Hunger Unfed	Prose	people,
3/25/2024	I’ll Always Be Loving You	Lyric	love,
3/25/2024	Dispatch for Bus Drivers : Search That Bus	Rhyme	school,
3/23/2024	Sun	Personification	sun,
3/23/2024	Our Family Legend Dale	Acrostic	brother,
3/22/2024	An Interview with the Color Blue	Narrative	blue,
3/21/2024	Queen Sea	Rispetto	water,
3/20/2024	Lanterne Laterns for the Season	Lanterne	spring,
3/19/2024	Of Writing on Black and White	Rhyme	color,
3/19/2024	I Wish I Had	Etheree	relationship,
3/18/2024	Utterly	List	life,
3/17/2024	Woven Worlds	Other	nature,
3/16/2024	Appreciation	Acrostic	people,
3/13/2024	La Di Da	Rhyme	pride,
3/11/2024	Tattered	Sonnet	heartbreak,
3/10/2024	William Wordsworth	Clerihew	poets,
3/9/2024	A World Without War	Acrostic	war,
3/9/2024	Once Upon a Time	Free verse	life,
3/8/2024	Guess Who	Rhyme	celebrity,
3/8/2024	Daffodil	Personification	flower,
3/7/2024	Spring Sonata	Free verse	spring,
3/6/2024	I Am the One	Sonnet	time,
3/3/2024	The Gigglemug - Dodo	Dodoitsu	giggle,
3/3/2024	Soft	List	remember,
3/2/2024	Beauty	Rhyme	love,
3/1/2024	If Mama Ain't Happy	Rhyme	mother,
3/1/2024	Michael Cain	Clerihew	today,
2/29/2024	Misused	Lyric	lost love,
2/28/2024	Bunnies	Rhyme	animal,
2/27/2024	Spontaneity	Rhyme	fun,
2/27/2024	Sheep Valentine	Couplet	love,
2/26/2024	To those who entered my One Line of Alliteration: The Name Game contest	Monoku	poets,
2/25/2024	Redamancy	Sedoka	kiss,
2/25/2024	Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater - the rest of the story	Rhyme	anti bullying,
2/24/2024	Magic Minichu	Rhyme	magic,
2/23/2024	It Started with a Blank Canvas	Etheree	beach,
2/22/2024	Building Tension	Sonnet	romance,
2/21/2024	She	Rhyme	mythology,tree,
2/20/2024	Rambling	Sonnet	travel,
2/20/2024	On Contests	Tanka	writing,
2/19/2024	Robert Frost	Clerihew	poets,
2/19/2024	I Am	Couplet	love,
2/17/2024	In Spring	Etheree	spring,
2/16/2024	Beatles McCartney, Lennon, Harrison and Starr	Verse	teen love,
2/14/2024	Gotta Go, Gotta Go Right Now	Rhyme	humorous,
2/14/2024	Edgar Allen Poe	Clerihew	literature,
2/13/2024	Life’s Wonderful	Kyrielle	life,
2/12/2024	Pearl of the Orient	Quatern	international,
2/11/2024	Part-time ESL Teacher - PS	Blank verse	jobs,
2/11/2024	Male Slang Footle Names - final part	Footle	boy,
2/10/2024	One Spring Long Ago	Personification	love hurts,
2/10/2024	Heloise - First Draft	Triolet	love hurts,
2/5/2024	Quiescent	Sonnet	peace,
2/4/2024	Rid of You	Lyric	moving on,
2/2/2024	Discombobulation and Beyond	Rhyme	dark,
2/2/2024	Charlotte Bronte	Clerihew	writing,
2/1/2024	Undone	Quatern	lost love,
1/30/2024	A January Hiku	Haiku	day,
1/30/2024	Spice of Life	Blitz	food,fun,
1/29/2024	Male Footle Slang Names: Part 7	Footle	humorous,
1/28/2024	You Rogue	Quatern	love hurts,
1/27/2024	Moon Vacations in 2050	Free verse	moon,
1/25/2024	Agatha Christie	Clerihew	woman,
1/24/2024	A Poem on My Pets	Rhyme	pets,
1/21/2024	A Modern Valentine: Define The Relationship, Please	Limerick	valentines day,
1/21/2024	Bike Ride	Footle	youth,
1/21/2024	Tea Can Be the Spice of Life	Prose Poetry	drink,
1/19/2024	Perpetual	Sonnet	philosophy,
1/19/2024	On Seeing the Moon	Fibonacci	moon,
1/18/2024	Rummaging To Find My Favorite Thing	Prose	youth,

My Photos

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Fav Poems

PoemTitle	Form	Categories
The Stone	Elegy	death,love,
A Winter Night	Lyric	imagination,nature,
Violin	Personification	death,love,rose,
Just Wait and See	Free verse	nature,science,space,
My White Lace Tablecloth	Narrative	family,forgiveness,friend
A Limerick Christmas Three (3) .	Limerick	funny,seasons,thank you,c
Always Mothers Day	Rhyme	funny,mother,thank you,me
A Pirate Jay	Light Verse	animals,
Divine Splendor	Blank verse	introspection,nature,scie
Brother - Billy	Narrative	brother,childhood,family,
Umbrella	Personification	confusion,devotion,life,l
You Played Me	Personification	confusion,imagination,mus
Concept of Time	Free verse	nature
Jingle	Free verse	funny,life,music
An Ever-Changing Universe	Narrative	mysterylight,light,univer
Transcendence	Tanka	fantasy,imagination,natur
Spaces .... the Earth Moved .....	Imagism	love
December Sun .	Rhyme	naturewinter,sun,winter,
A Whisper On the Wind	Personification	nature,
Footsteps	Free verse	fatherme,me,
If Ever	Free verse	love,
Dreams Like Light-Waves	Prose Poetry	imaginationautumn,
A Fantsy World	Haiku
September Song (Triple Tanka)	Tanka	nature
Where the Sycamore Grew	Narrative	autumn,family,house,life,
Perfect Nature	Haiku	nature
Wild Love	Narrative	garden,love,rose,sweet,
Positive Perspective	Tanka	inspirational
My Pilot Light	Verse	inspirational,introspecti
Love's Echos	Free verse	lovevoice,love,me,voice,
For Wifey	Rhyme	loveme,love,me,i love you
Alabaster Night	Free verse	nature,planet,sea,
Causalities of War	Elegy	death,war,
" Ike and Jane "- Sequence 2	Light Verse	funny,love,wifeme,me,time
Pretty Orchids	Free verse	caregiving,happiness,hope
Even a Sparrow Soars	Free verse	animals
My Piano Knows	Verse	devotion,happiness,holida
Dancing With the Stars	Free verse	nature,scienceblue,
The Unrequited Mantra	Free verse	devotion,hope,lost love,l
Fig Tree, New Year's Day	Narrative	naturewinter,winter,new y
Poets At-Large	Free verse	life,
To Know You	Free verse	devotion,husband
Moved To Tears By Josh Groban	Verse	music,on writing and word
Sequence-Sonnet	Lanterne	life,love,on writing and
Reflections	Free verse	happiness,life,lovesun,
Somber Is the Color of the Day	Free verse	day,light,me,winter,words
A Winter Rose - a Sonnet	Sonnet	rose,winter,
The Word Weaver	Free verse	introspection,lifeme,
Each Day a Gift	Free verse	inspirational,introspecti
Contrary Kisses	Free verse	inspirational,introspecti
She Waits...	Free verse	art,hopelonging,
Blue Heaven	Haiku	nature
A Death In the Sun	Free verse	hope,seasons
My Reason For Living	Free verse	husband
Terra Firma	Haiku	nature,science,time
How Could I Have Known	Free verse	husband,love,mystery
True Poetry In Motion?	Free verse	inspirationalmay,
Frozen In Time	Free verse	seasonssnow,snow,
Forgotten Treasure	Light Verse	adventure,art,beauty,enco
Putting On Makeup	Rhyme	introspection,sad,
Desire	Light Verse	butterfly,flower,life,los
Love? Bah!	Rhyme	lost love,lovelove,
Real Life Shoe Fable	Clerihew	husband
Black and Blue	Rhyme	abuse,funny,husband,me,
Foreboding	Haiku	mystery,nature
A Song At Sunrise	Couplet	faithsong,song,
Beat Out the Rhythm	Rhyme	funny
What Do the Stars Tell a Lover's Heart	Free verse	adventure,fantasy,happine
The Green Checkered Face	Free verse	food,happinessheart,heart
Play It	Free verse	inspirational,love,music,
Twilight's Fading Light	Free verse	life,nature
Marble In Columns On Green	Couplet	brother,daughter,father,h
I Will Be Strong	Free verse	angst,husband,lossme,
The Beauty of Yore	Free verse	nostalgia
Wandering Soul	Free verse	happiness,inspirational,n
Sunset On Galway Bay (Haiku No. 34)	Haiku	inspirational
Transformation	I do not know?	allegory
If You Are Lonely	Free verse	inspirational,introspecti
Time Out	Free verse	depression,devotion,fanta
Winter Promise	Free verse	nature
I Am..(Tagged By Raul, Now I'M Tagging Elaine George).	Free verse	introspectionbeautiful,be
Brown Sands	Lyric	introspection,lifemystery
Dancing At a Temple	Rhyme	devotion,
Daybreak Up High	Free verse	inspirational
Tea For Two	Free verse	introspectionme,me,
Peak District United Kingdom	Prose Poetry	inspirational
Paper	I do not know?	allegoryme,
Nine O'Clock	Limerick	funny
Frozen Memories	Tanka	art
Summer's Voice	Free verse	seasons
Lazy Day	Free verse	life,nature
I Was Me	Bio	life,
The First Kiss Or That Darn Ann Landers	Lyric	me,nostalgia,song,travel,
Crimsom Beauty	Dramatic Monologue	angst
Red Geraniums	Free verse
Zoo Fright	Limerick	funny
As I Hid	Monoku	muse,
Three Messengers	Narrative	animals,faith,inspiration
Stretchy Neck	Lyric	animals
A Round Tuit	Shape	funny