Andrea Dietrich Poet Sonnet

A Self-Reflection Sonnet

I rarely ponder who I am or why.
I’ve just accepted God made me this way -
a woman who -but if she tried – might fly,
yet still I’m crawling to this very day!
I fall into routines. The things I do
are things that bring me comfort – nothing more
and nothing less, for I don’t aspire to
great lofty goals; I’m simply asking for
some answers which I pray that God would give
to me, but maybe I’m unworthy of
the help I seek though I sure love to live!
How would it be to feel God’s warming love
to buoy me up? I’m grateful, after all,
yet sometimes I cannot help feeling small.

Oct. 29, 2020
for Chantelle Anne Cooke's Inward Reflections Poetry Contest

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JC Brul November 3, 2020 at 12:38 AM The humility of the heart so well- expressed in the last two lines..Simple and sublime..Congratulations dear Andrea.

Beata Agustin November 2, 2020 at 8:32 PM Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing about yourself through this wondrously inked sonnet --- so delightful and delighting from the start, till the end; especially these lines: "How would it be to feel God’s warming love to buoy me up? I’m grateful, after all, yet sometimes I cannot help feeling small." God bless you.

Linda Alice Fowler November 2, 2020 at 11:23 AM I've certainly felt it- you've expressed it wonderfully Andrea! Congratulations on the win! Linda

John Hamilton November 1, 2020 at 2:28 PM We all feel small when searching for answers, but prayer with a sincere heart will be answered, enjoyed this sonnet, very heartfelt, congrats on a nice win!

Susan Ashley November 1, 2020 at 10:31 AM Andrea, it's such a pleasure for me to return and offer you my congratulations for an excellent win in Chantelle's contest with this inspiring poem. You bare your soul with beauty, dear poetess. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Andrea Dietrich November 1, 2020 at 1:41 PM you do too, sweetie!

Bobby May November 1, 2020 at 9:16 AM Well done number 2, sooooo well written I wish I had your talents Sis! Andrea Dietrich November 1, 2020 at 1:40 PM thanks, "bro!"

Sam Kauffman November 1, 2020 at 9:06 AM Back with congratulations Andrea. So happy to see this on the winners list!

Malabika Ray Choudhury November 1, 2020 at 8:47 AM Congratulations Andrea on your fine win. This is a great sonnet - thought-provoking for sure. Love, Mala

John Watt October 31, 2020 at 10:09 PM This is stunningly wonderful, my friend. It is not entirely different from mine in that you are asking God for answers to life's deeper questions. It shows your humility and gratitude, and that instantly makes it a fave for me. But also, reading your sonnets is like attending a master's class. I always learn something new. Keep searching for those answers, dear friend, I believe God will honor that request. As for feeling small sometimes, I think that goes along with being human. Love it! ~ John Andrea Dietrich November 1, 2020 at 8:06 AM thanks for your generous words. This is no sterling sonnet but it's one of my heart felt ones.

Lindsay Laurie October 31, 2020 at 4:09 PM Hello Andrea … anothe fine sonnet indeed. We are alive so we should take advantage of what we are given. Being something we’re not doesn’t equal happiness - thank you Andrea - Lindsay

Sam Kauffman October 30, 2020 at 10:11 AM "I sure love to live." This is a wonderful phrase that resonates on so many levels both here and in the eternal future. Andrea, you have crafted a masterful statement in poetry - so humble and so honest. Best wishes in the contest and blessings to you dear friend.

Jennifer Proxenos October 30, 2020 at 9:17 AM A though provoking poem Andrea, I'm certain that God's love is warm and we will all find out one day but for now 'I sure love to live!' also. Hugs my friend, Jennifer.

Silent One October 30, 2020 at 5:20 AM Do you rarely ponder? I would have thought you would do that regularly, I think many people do... Your sonnets are always spot on.. Andrea Dietrich October 30, 2020 at 8:35 AM things are what they are, so no, I do not spend my time pondering on many things! I am an escapist. I get lost in movies and I love to dream at night!

Vijay Pandit October 30, 2020 at 5:18 AM So much humility in your self-reflection, Andrea. All the little things we do make life rich. Your poem speaks of many. All the best.

Victor Buhagiar October 30, 2020 at 3:10 AM Well composed sonnet. Great meditation. ~~

Connie Marcum Wong October 29, 2020 at 9:01 PM A wonderful entry for the contest relating some of the things in life we all question. This should do well my friend. I have been very busy helping my daughter sort and clean. She has been a real blessing in my life as well as my granddaughter. I hope you are well. Hugs Connie xxoo

Susan Ashley October 29, 2020 at 7:05 PM Your self-reflection sonnet is filled with beautiful revelations and contemplations, Andrea. Your last line is so affecting! Your talent shines, my friend. Best wishes for a win and warmest wishes for you.. ~Susan

Newton Ranaweera October 29, 2020 at 6:42 PM This piece is delightful and enlightening, Andrea!! I feel I swim through your stream of consciousness smoothly!! Great one for the contest!!

Beryl Edmonds October 29, 2020 at 5:03 PM An excellent self-reflection sonnet Andrea. We all question ourselves at times, wondering if we’ve any worth at all. We can only to our best and be thankful for all things of which we’ve been blessed... Belle