Andrea Dietrich Poet Sonnet

A Valentine For Poets We Have Known

A valentine for poets we have known
I now compose – a valentine for those
whose thoughts (when they upon the earth were sown)
live on with beauty like a blossomed rose.
To those whose names I easily recall -
sweet Linda, Matt, Lucilla, Daver and
Tim Ryerson, I miss you one and all.
You left your mark on me, and it was grand.
To other poets who have left us too
in these ten years since to the Soup I came,
this valentine I also write for you
although I have not mentioned you by name.
To poets that we gave a last goodbye,
may all your words remain and never die.

Feb. 16, 2021 for the Valentine Contest of  Richard Lamoureux

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Sam Kauffman March 2, 2021 at 9:52 AM What a thoughtful and beautiful tribute to those whose words have inspired us and continue to inspire us. This is a valentine that reaches way down into gratitude. Congratulations my friend and blessings!

Alexis Y. March 1, 2021 at 9:55 PM Hi Andrea, I’m just coming back to say congratulations on your well deserved win:-) Alexis

Line Gauthier March 1, 2021 at 10:57 AM Wow ~ bravo Andrea. Beautiful tribute ~

Richard Lamoureux March 1, 2021 at 7:22 AM A great dedication. Congrats on your win. Hugs Rick.

John Watt February 23, 2021 at 4:38 PM Oh Andrea, you've brought tears to my eyes. The poets you've mentioned and the ones not mentioned here that sowed the seeds of their thoughts now blossom like beautiful roses, even after they are gone. What a wonderful thought, and what an honor to them that you would apply your formidable sonnet skills to write them this valentine. Excellently stated, and easily a fave for me ~ John

Lindsay Laurie February 19, 2021 at 3:32 PM Hello Andrea … a wonderful memorial tribute for this who live on through their writing - thank you Andrea - Lindsay

Caren Krutsinger February 18, 2021 at 10:01 PM Ah, so lovely. I have a feeling they are sitting around a table in heaven not wearing masks cheering and raising a toast to this one Andrea.

Vijay Pandit February 17, 2021 at 6:05 AM Oh, this is such a lovely tribute, Andrea!

Supraja Kannan February 17, 2021 at 4:41 AM This is such a great tribute, Andrea ...

Joseph May February 17, 2021 at 4:33 AM Beautiful tribute Andrea, hugs

Regina Mcintosh February 17, 2021 at 4:18 AM This is beautiful, Andrea. I love it... a touch so graceful and serene it melts the coldest heart. Beautiful. God bless you with love and prayers, Gina

Mystic Rose Rose February 17, 2021 at 3:53 AM Beautiful memorial Andrea, winning wishes on the wings of your memory. Have a blessed day.

Joanna Daniel February 17, 2021 at 12:19 AM A wonderful tribute, Andrea:)

Victor Buhagiar February 16, 2021 at 11:03 PM Quite an original poem. It is good to think oof the dear departed. ~~

Bj Legros Kelley February 16, 2021 at 8:30 PM So beautiful. This is such a loving tribute.

Kim Rodrigues February 16, 2021 at 8:21 PM Very nice, Andrea!

Quoth Theraven February 16, 2021 at 8:09 PM Andrea, So nice, so right, so important to remember them. Yes a very special valentine for those that came to the soup, turned the wheel, tried their luck. Pressed now into the scrapbook of cherished memories here in your poem. -Richard

Michael Tor February 16, 2021 at 7:10 PM A Very touching piece that is felt deep within our hearts Andrea. Their words are always there, to remind us of how special they are and were...

Alexis Y. February 16, 2021 at 6:58 PM Hi Andrea, This is a good tribute to poets that are no longer here. They are truly missed. Best wishes in the contest. Have a good evening:-) Alexis

Gershon Wolf February 16, 2021 at 5:10 PM Nice tribute, Andrea. The poets who just kind of 'disappear' are certainly missed! :) gw

Anne-Lise Andresen February 16, 2021 at 4:40 PM - Many beautiful poets that I miss ... lovely written to them, Andrea :) - Good luck in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)