Andrea Dietrich Poet Rhyme

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Posted March 21, 2025 for Edward Ibeh's  'This or That, Vol 31' Poetry Contest

Title chosen: A Tipping Balance

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A Tipping Balance

A cruise to an island
or someplace way up north?
To Alaska I
maybe could sally forth.

Alaska has scenes of
fjords and so much more:
mountains, lakes and places
with interesting lore.

Wildlife is plentiful.
An orka you might see.
Learn gold rush history.
In scenic Juneau be.

Cruises to hotter climes
are such a cinch to find
if stops at coastal towns
and beaches you don’t mind.

Those cruises also have
many great tourist sights
equal to Alaska’s
in numerous delights.

The tipping balance is
for me the sun and sand,
and a nice pina
colada in my hand.

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Edward Ibeh April 7, 2025 at 5:14 AM Andrea, I find your take on the theme rather unique and refreshing. It inspires wanderlust. Stunning imagery throughout your poem. Heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest!

Duke Beaufort April 3, 2025 at 12:38 PM Andrea, I'm with you. Alaska is fun and very interesting. It's a lot of work getting around, but the people are very nice. Your poem sums it up quite well. Smiles!!

Valsa George March 23, 2025 at 9:45 PM Any cruise can be delightful.... to Alaska would be wonderful! Equally entertaining and thrilling will be a cruise to hotter climes with sandy beaches and warm sun. But not sure, which will tip the balance. Andrea, you have nailed it.

Gershon Wolf March 22, 2025 at 8:08 PM Love the last two lines, Andrea. Perhaps -- the 'tipsy balance.' ~ Smiles, Gershon

Jay Narain March 22, 2025 at 10:51 AM Nice poem on Alaska. Going there on a summer cruise and enjoying a pina colada will be nice.

Ink Empress March 22, 2025 at 6:10 AM Ah so beautiful! And soul warming! Hmm i dont even remember the prompts this time by EI, i have to check it out and write sometime soon as he always inspires me. Youv written a seamless and lovely poem! Love it! Best wishes! Sending you light always Andrea Dietrich March 22, 2025 at 7:28 AM thanks, thought I know it's not the greatest. I just hope he likes it enough to place it.

Sam Scott March 21, 2025 at 8:47 PM You know me.. I love a good rhyme..but I also enjoy a good pina colada, so this hits the mark instantly on two levels. Blessings, Andrea. S:) x Andrea Dietrich March 22, 2025 at 7:29 AM Wish I could get the little mark that goes over the word pina!

Karen Jones March 21, 2025 at 8:07 PM Nice poem! Good luck in the contest!

Paige Hind March 21, 2025 at 7:29 PM Ah, a vacation sounds good. This one, too. Enjoyed your descriptions Andrea Dietrich March 22, 2025 at 7:29 AM I had one cruise to the Bahamas in all my life: BEST vacation EVER

Miranda Hawley March 21, 2025 at 6:14 PM I hope this wins in his contest, because it was descriptive and you are right. Most people I think, would choose a warmer cruse to one up north, but oh the beauty of nature herself. Andrea Dietrich March 22, 2025 at 7:30 AM Going north would only be for the scenic part. I would not want to leave the ship. haha