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I have just noticed something that is rather disconcerting to me. I am going to enter this poem in the Marathon, but the new system implemented here at Soup will not permit me to edit it! I had to take off info at the bottom of this poem and I was unable to do it. That's the only reason I am reposting it! It's strange because I have not had this problem with other older poems.

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A Saturday Reflection

I hear the chirruping of birds.
It emerges from vast hidden spaces
from wherever the birds may be.
Their twittering sounds are scattered,
interspersed with cricket sounds
and the intermittent whimpers of a lonely pup
that seems to be a distance not too far away.
The birds refuse to show themselves. 
They are like the happy people of my neighborhood 
busy with their lives. . . . 
The birds and my neighbors elude me.
The crickets keep to their camouflage in the grass.
The little dog's sad cries have now disappeared.

On this ordinary warm June afternoon
I begin to wonder where Robin Redbreast went.
It seems like it was yesterday - a brighter day -
I saw her in my very own front yard.
If she's singing now, I wouldn't know.
I do not know the song of a sparrow from a lark's.
I'd rather “feel” joy, not just hear it.
And I'd rather see with my own eyes
those crickets at their play (I'm just that way).
I'd like to have that little dog with me.
I'd pat his head and stroke his coat and say,
"Robin Redbreast hides from us today.
She may have gone away, but I am here, sweet dog.
I understand.  I understand."

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Susan Ashley

November 2, 2025 at 10:46 AM

Dear Andrea, oh I love this poem! That last line is an awesome finale. Congratulations for your success in Mark's contest. warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Andrea Dietrich

November 2, 2025 at 2:17 PM

Thanks so much, dear

Howard Kerr

October 9, 2025 at 9:56 AM

This immaculate poem is a FAVE, Andrea. It has such depth, so profound and deeply philosophical. Thanks for your reflections on Upon An Infinite Flight and Tamper Proof Exemplar. I value that Howard

Andrea Dietrich

October 9, 2025 at 7:02 PM

Thanks so much

Ron VanHooser

October 5, 2025 at 6:03 PM

Beautiful work Andrea! I love this one! I've written many poems that are about or include nature and it is something I am passionate about. Your poems are always great, but this one will be a fave! Excellent My Friend! Ron

Andrea Dietrich

October 5, 2025 at 6:25 PM

Thanks. I appreciate that

Mark Toney

October 3, 2025 at 11:46 PM

Andrea, I enjoy the way you are able to give simple observations deeper meaning. Congratulations on your top 10 win on Mile 19 of my 2025 Poetry Marathon Contest. Keep your running shoes on, because Mile 20 has already started.

Andrea Dietrich

October 4, 2025 at 1:32 AM

Thanks, Mark. I have a bunch of poems ready for you. Just wish I had. Magic ball to know the ones you'd like best!!

CayCay Godwin

September 27, 2025 at 1:29 PM

MAN, oh, Man, I like this. Seems familiar. Maybe I've spent a day this way before? Gorgeous poem. LOVE CayCay

Robert Warlov

September 26, 2025 at 8:02 PM

The wistful tone suggests something secret ~ some re-turning but others lost in the process of dreams. When Hope stands statuesque between each as an event horizon, then eternity colors the sky - that timeless quality. ~ ~ ~ P S. Tell PoetrySoup about your problem. There may be a new way to do it.

Robert Warlov

October 5, 2025 at 7:06 AM

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Andrea Dietrich

October 4, 2025 at 1:33 AM

Thanks, Robert