Andrea Dietrich Poet Sonnet

A Resolution For Life

I lost at least twelve pounds in this past season.
Since turning sixty, I have made a goal
to get back to my old self. The reason
is that I hated that unholy roll
around my middle!  Now it’s mostly gone.
However, I still want my old size ten.
So I will keep the diet I’ve been on,
but when I reach my goal, I won’t stop then!

I’ve vowed to eat less often things that use
so many additives. They are so bad.
I’m older!  Better foods I need to choose.
Quite tasty ones these past few months I’ve had
while losing weight. I know it can be done.
But once a week I’ll cheat to keep it fun!

Written Dec. 20, 2015 for Shadow Hamilton's the Resolutions Poetry Contest

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Poet Destroyer A January 31, 2016 at 10:09 PM Andrea, Congrats on your "Resolutions" win. XOX -LINDA-

Beautiful Scars January 24, 2016 at 6:55 PM Congrats on your top placement Andrea! *smiles*-luloo

Barbara Gorelick January 24, 2016 at 6:28 PM Congrats Dear.. Yes, go ahead and cheat once in awhile. BG

Jan Allison January 24, 2016 at 5:25 PM I am so so proud of you Andrea you have done so so well on your diet and good on you for indulging in a little treat once a week:-) congrats on your top spot:-) hugs Jan xx7

Jennifer Walker January 1, 2016 at 10:45 AM Andrea, you beautiful inside and out, the weight thing is probably due to all the poems you write that are made up of sugary treats.

Keith Bickerstaffe December 24, 2015 at 11:24 PM I've gotta get into this contest business 'cos I can spot winners... and this is one! BRAVO Andrea! Best wishes, Keith

Janice Canerdy December 24, 2015 at 11:07 AM well done! Janice

Daver Austin December 23, 2015 at 12:45 PM The holidays are dangerous. One vows to cut down and one ends up eating more fat than usual. Actually, I love ya just the way you are. daver

Emile Pinet December 23, 2015 at 12:41 PM Your words took stage and treated the reader to a glimpse of your imagination as your magic pen scratched paper and brought forth such a witty poem edged with guilty thoughts. Very well written. Emile.

CayCay Godwin December 23, 2015 at 9:24 AM The cheating part is almost as important as the 'educating' yourself part, i.e., additives, etc. A fun dedication to a series resolution. A cheer for you and believe in you. Carry on ... CayCay

Arthur Vaso December 22, 2015 at 9:54 PM Loved this, man you are good, I have the same kinda rule, I cheat once a year, from February to December!

Frederic Parker December 22, 2015 at 6:48 PM Good for you..stay off the sodas if you haven't already..water my friend..water..Merry Christmas Andrea Dietrich December 22, 2015 at 6:58 PM I HATE water, but I am doing as much as I can, and adding lemon and Stevia powder to it sometimes.

Richard Lamoureux December 22, 2015 at 6:45 PM I see you are off to an early start. Good for you! Thanks for all your thoughtful visits throughout the year. Merry Christmas to you and those you love.

Maurice Yvonne December 22, 2015 at 6:21 PM As per your answer below then I am even more impressed. Breathe, breathe us poems a many....cause we luvs them...already faved...nuff said!

Anne Rutherford December 22, 2015 at 5:42 PM Andrea ,a good poem with a message we all should try to do. Good luck in the contest. Merry Christmas . Anne

Eileen Manassian December 22, 2015 at 4:54 PM I commend you!! Good for you! I'm just SO not motivated. Boo HOOO....Hugs, woman. I'm wondering...are you going to be a Premium contest sponsor. You should be! What's all this hullabaloo about the contests, eh? I mean...I think sponsors should do what they want. They ARE paying members...sheesshhhh...I mean, I think the no names and the less placements...two entries max for each place is a good idea, but....I don't think they should be enforced. I post that on a blog that went...missing! Eileen Manassian December 22, 2015 at 4:56 PM I still don't like enjambment, though you sonnet is nice.... Eileen Manassian December 22, 2015 at 4:55 PM posted...posted...ha ha...edit edit edit. I responded to your comment on Jan's blog, dear. Merry Christmas if I don't catch you before that.

Maurice Yvonne December 22, 2015 at 8:51 AM Love this poem Andrea on dieting. Congratulations on your success. If you have a chance I would love your feedback on my new poem. By the way I am very impressed you wrote this as a sonnet! Andrea Dietrich December 22, 2015 at 6:16 PM don't be impressed, writing in iambic pentameter is like breathing for me!

Len Gasun December 22, 2015 at 7:35 AM A very beautiful sonnet expressing your resolution this year my dear friend, Andrea. I enjoyed reading it tonight and your last line made me smile:)) I know this will do well in the contest. Thank you so much for sharing and for stopping by on my poem. Thank you also in advance for the card you've sent. Hope it'll finally reach me this year. Thank you so much for everything. Big Merry Christmas Hugs!

Connie Marcum Wong December 22, 2015 at 2:47 AM Dieting spoils all the fun of the holidays. Congratulations on your weight loss. I always seem to stay the s ame weight no matter what. Good entry for the contest Andrea. Andrea Dietrich December 22, 2015 at 6:31 PM Not full scale dieting right now sweetie. but trying to maintain. After Xmas it is back to my rice with chicken dish I created using turmeric!!

Viv Wigley December 22, 2015 at 12:23 AM I'd check your birth certificate if I were you, young lady, coz you don't bloody well look sixty to me.... All these resolutions seem to be fine, especially finished with a glass of white wine. Viv x Andrea Dietrich December 22, 2015 at 6:36 PM the photo is at least five years old. DANG it.