Andrea Dietrich Poet Sonnet

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In the past I had written two other sonnets about this "love" affair, which definitely I put an end to this past summer! (please read all the way to the end of my posted sonnet so you will know what I am writing about!) This one with a link to it is one that I wrote many years ago (the first in my trilogy of sonnets to this so-called summer lover)  It was fun while it lasted!!: 

https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/summer_lover_244703

Death of An Affair

I promised you I’d never let you go
and when each summer came, you’d find me here,
but when I said that, it was years ago!
I'm wiser now, and things have changed; I fear
I cannot let you linger on my skin
with that amazing warmth you gave to me.
To be with you too often was my sin!
The face inside my mirror that I see
is not the same I saw there in the past.
I worshipped you! How many hours I’d lie
beneath you, wishing that our trysts could last
forever, but I now must say goodbye
because I see the damage you have done.
Your long caress I’ll miss, though, golden Sun!


N/A Posted Nov, 6, 2017 Now used for Rob Carmack's 'Screwed XVIII' Contest
Alas, 'tis true; my days in the sun I now rue!

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Connie Marcum Wong June 1, 2019 at 5:28 PM This is brilliantly created Andrea! I didn't guess you were speaking to the sun until I read your last line. I loved it! Congrats on having it win second place! I tried one more time and got an HM which is pretty amazing. : )

Wendy Watson June 1, 2019 at 3:00 PM A great flow to the poem, Andrea and such an unexpected twist at the end. Very clever and I'm glad you came to see the error of your ways! Congratulations on your win. All the best Wendy

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart May 11, 2018 at 7:24 AM Swell Sonnet!!! Congratulations :) xomo!

Line Gauthier May 10, 2018 at 10:53 PM Congrats on your win, Andrea, with this heartfelt love story. All good things must sadly come to an end.

Connie Marcum Wong November 15, 2017 at 1:21 PM The sun had many lovers in the past and unfortunately still has many who won't listen to the warnings from those with past experience with damaged skin. This poem is written in your own inimitable talented style and it is perfect Andrea! : )

CayCay Godwin November 12, 2017 at 9:22 PM This is great, I love the theme and, regrettably, relate to it! My early twenties were spent in Florida when sunscreen wasn't so adamantly preached. I have two face 'sun spots' and, believe me, nothing erases them (funny stories about trying.) I'm studying this to learn and loving it for how it says what it says! Love ... CayCay

Joseph May November 11, 2017 at 5:48 AM An affair with lots of warmth...Very nicely penned Andrea

Joanna Daniel November 9, 2017 at 8:33 AM Ah! I meant that I read two sonnets, one this and the other one whose link you have given above, but since you mentioned trilogy, I would love to read the third sonnet too, Andrea:)

Matthew Anish November 8, 2017 at 12:38 PM The ancient Egyptians - as I am sure you know worshiped. Your summer love affair with our bright star came to an end as all things must. I just sold an article about Florin Stettheimer - the painter for $50. Fascinating work here! Peace & Love Matthew Anish

John Gondolf November 7, 2017 at 9:13 PM Your note caught my attention, Andrea, glad I read to the end. Nicely done! Good luck in the contest.

Agnes Krampe November 7, 2017 at 6:12 PM Very clever poem, love the twist and deceptive title. Nice spin on the contest prompt!

Frederic Parker November 7, 2017 at 2:10 PM my thoughts drift to my perception of you and then to this passion-filled sonnet and try to wrap my brain around its story, wondering how the two meet...good luck poet Andrea Dietrich November 7, 2017 at 3:21 PM I sure do hope you realize this is personification, Frederic, and nothing about an actual affair!

Kim Rodrigues November 7, 2017 at 8:31 AM Masterfully written, dear Andrea! Health, albeit with food or sun, etc.. catches up with us.

Joanna Daniel November 7, 2017 at 7:16 AM Ha ha, loved the twist, Andrea:) read and enjoyed the first one, would love to read the second one too, if you can tell me the title?? Andrea Dietrich November 7, 2017 at 3:41 PM oh I see in my comment box that you found it . Thanks so much for seeing it,Jo. Andrea Dietrich November 7, 2017 at 3:22 PM I gave the link to the second one, Jo, right above the poem. It's called Summer Lover.

Russell Sivey November 7, 2017 at 6:00 AM This is truly awesome Andrea, I'm impressed with the Iambic Pentameter! That can be tricky at times and to pull it off with such a fantastic rhyme scheme is very tremendous! I really enjoyed this delightful poem, you have empowered me to try something like this...though I have Iambic Pentameter in some of my poems, it is hard for me to do sometimes! What a remarkable piece, Great work!!

Vijay Pandit November 7, 2017 at 5:58 AM You did it again with this lovely poem--a masterpiece--best for a win!

Kudzai Mhangwa November 7, 2017 at 5:22 AM This is an interesting piece! I can really feel the pain of the persona in every word. Well done on this, best wishes for the contest