Andrea Dietrich Poet Kyrielle

A Stalker's Love Poem

They say I’m crazy, but I can’t forget
how she smiled at me when our eyes first met.
To see her, to hear her - each day I’d pray!
What do they know of true love anyway?

A few times we went out, and we nearly kissed.
But things took a wrong turn. What had I missed?
I’m sure her friends said to keep me at bay.
What do they know of true love anyway?

They called me possessive; then even she
got an order from court to restrain me
for treasuring her!! Here’s all I can say:
What do they know of true love anyway?

They got me for murder; I love that girl still.
I could not have her, so no one else will.
I sit writing love poems, rotting away. . . 
What do they know of true love anyway?

11/12/17 for the Stalker Contest of Silent One

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Alexis Y. December 5, 2017 at 8:03 PM Hi Andrea, I had to go to see if the contest was over. It was over last month and I wasn't surprised to see you on the winners list. Congratulations on your winning write. It was well deserved- Alexis

Alexis Y. December 5, 2017 at 7:57 PM WoW! Andrea, I agree with Robert, you nailed it. It was so well written. I enjoyed the build up from start to finish. The repeated line of " What do they know of true love anyway" made it more impactful. He was a stalker/ murderer and now he paying for it. Is this contest over? It can't be because this a winner. Excellent job- Alexis

Robert Lindley December 4, 2017 at 6:34 AM You nailed it my friend. Stalkers are dangerous and far too oft intend harm. And yes some do actually murder. This piece flows so well, rhymes are excellent and its message and reality both are on target. Truly an exceptional piece. IMHO A fav....

Jerry Hackett December 2, 2017 at 12:57 PM Nice

Jannie Breedt November 30, 2017 at 12:38 AM I dig your spookiness on this unique theme. Its sort of tongue in cheek. What do I know about love anyway hee hee

Darlene De Beaulieu November 28, 2017 at 8:16 PM Andrea, the stalker got what he deserved. he killed her. So very sad. Have a nice evening my friend.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart November 28, 2017 at 6:12 AM Oh nice one Andrea!! Fabulously creepy, emphasis on creep lol :)

Jack Horne November 25, 2017 at 2:39 PM love this creepy one

Maurice Yvonne November 22, 2017 at 8:47 AM WOW, WOW, WOW and did I mention WOW!!!! A Huge Fav!

Joanna Daniel November 21, 2017 at 6:55 AM Wow! wonderful writing, Andrea, you do kyrielles so well:) congratulations, I've read of so many such incidents recently, and they still think it's 'love'...surprising!!

Viv Wigley November 19, 2017 at 1:22 AM Love the self righteous attitude the creep has got, Andrea. Congrats! Viv x

Freddie Robinson Jr. November 18, 2017 at 11:06 PM WoW! Fatal Attraction creeper love poem ... creative genius, Andrea. Your breadth of pen is always amazing to behold. You are pure pulsar poetic energy. This dark gem glows! Love and joy always.

John Hamilton November 18, 2017 at 9:25 PM Creepy to the extreme, enjoyed this left of centre write, sad thing is this happens.

Sandra Haight November 18, 2017 at 5:51 PM A great creepy poem, Andrea. Congratulations on your nice placement in the contest! Hugs, Sandra

Gregory Richard Barden November 18, 2017 at 5:02 AM This is great story work! Sincere congrats on your well-deserved win, Andrea ... blessings! :-)

Silent One November 17, 2017 at 2:17 PM You are tooo nice to write dark! Congratulations on your placement in the contest

Jennifer Walker November 16, 2017 at 6:43 PM Oh, my, you have the most romantic heart and an evil side lurks there too. You would make a great horror writer.

John Michaels November 15, 2017 at 2:14 PM Nice one, Andrea! You can pick up the hints of creepiness initially, which soon descends into full-blown psychotic behaviour. Good luck in the contest. Regards, John.

Richard Lamoureux November 15, 2017 at 8:47 AM Ewww this is a creepy one. Well expressed Andrea, quite an interesting read.

CayCay Godwin November 14, 2017 at 4:59 PM I find it interesting that you wrote this from a male perspective. If I remember correctly, it was not a requirement, but a role that sat best with your muse. Nothing wrong with that, its just interesting. My muse with this theme; she drew a blank. This is clever; represents HIS sick rationalizations and literally how it changed his world. An original. Hugs ... CayCay

Leon Enriquez November 14, 2017 at 10:25 AM Dear Andrea: Enjoyed this poem. Good write. Leon

Akkina Downing November 13, 2017 at 5:03 PM An excellent take on. I enjoyed the read and wishing you the best of luck in the contest... hugs and smiles :)

Paul Callus November 13, 2017 at 4:32 PM A clever take from the stalker's point of view, Andrea! Full marks to you! Regards // paul

Matthew Anish November 13, 2017 at 2:22 PM So you put your persona as male in this work. And it works! You might want to go to Demon Demon Ghost Funk Orchestra to hear how my nephew set my poem to music. Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty November 13, 2017 at 7:38 AM stoker's cramp.I can relate Porphyria's Lover Theme.I loved it. Have a good day Andie.

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