Andrea Dietrich Poet Ode

America

I see America in majestic mountain ranges, lush vegetation and sandy shores.
I see her in gold fields blending into deserts and the Rockies of her Southwest
or to her east –  melding with green rolling hills, woodlands and lovely lakes.

I hear America in children’s voices excited for Halloween or Christmas.
I hear her in the busy traffic of her many spacious cities.
Or I hear her in the whispers of wind across her plentiful plains.

I inhale America’s fragrance in her numerous parks and forests.
I inhale whiffs of her food in her vast  array of restaurants and bakeries.
I revel also in the strong scent of fisherman wharves on her opposite coasts.

I taste America in her multi-cultural cuisine served up in numerous eateries.
I taste America in my own cooking inspired by traditional foods and by new.
I revel in the taste of her movie popcorn where so many others do the same!

Finally, I feel America in her diverse climes extending for miles in all directions.
I feel America in the warmth of her people when they smile and say hello.
Mainly I "feel" America with gratitude for the FREEDOM lives were given for!

Dec. 29, 2019 for Carolyn Devonshire's Whitman-Inspired Uplifting Poetry, Old Or New Poetry Contest

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Peter W Iversen January 21, 2020 at 8:53 PM Congrats Andrea. Great write about our our home. Peter

Paul Callus January 21, 2020 at 1:18 PM What a beautiful, striking tribute this is, Andrea! You write with pride! Congratulations on your podium finish. Regards // paul

Edward Ibeh January 20, 2020 at 5:16 PM Fantastic ode to this great country of ours, Andrea:-) Congratulations on your great win!

Eve Roper January 20, 2020 at 3:01 PM Congratulations on your win, Andrea! Hugs Eve

Curtis Moorman January 20, 2020 at 2:35 PM Andrea, you did a wonderful job in your breathtaking description of America. I like the way you "feel" about our beloved country. Congratulations on your win!

Sam Kauffman January 20, 2020 at 2:16 PM Hi Andrea! Congratulations on your second place. I love the way you weave the senses into your vivid imagery of American life. So descriptive! So creative!

Carolyn Devonshire January 20, 2020 at 1:39 PM Love the way you describe America in the way you see, hear, inhale and taste those things that make it special. And surely, we are grateful for those who fight to ensure our freedom. Great ode, Andrea. Congratulations on a second place in the contest! Best wishes, Carolyn

J.R. Wren-Ingalls January 12, 2020 at 7:45 PM This poem was fantastic! I love how you give the reader access to multiple senses! I felt like I was at Pike's Market smelling fish and the ocean at one point. But ultimately I loved the inhaling of America and the gratitude felt! Beatiful piece! Keep writing!

Kai Michael Neumann January 11, 2020 at 2:51 AM That is a nice ode. I lived in California as a youngster for a year and still believe it is so beautiful. I need to take of my political glasses every once in a while and just see, hear, inhale and smell. Then I see the beauty. Kind wishes, Kai

Juliet Ligon January 5, 2020 at 6:48 PM This covers all the senses and allows readers to feel what it's like to be an American. Great job!

Caren Krutsinger January 1, 2020 at 5:29 PM Please look at Kim's comment and know it's what I wanted to say but she had already said it and better.

Alexis Y. December 31, 2019 at 11:07 AM WoW! Andrea, This is such a great tribute piece for our country. Patriotism at it's finest! I wish you the best of luck in the contest. Happy New Year my friend. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis

Running Wolves December 31, 2019 at 9:11 AM Beautiful, wonderful, and most appreciated... May not just you're new year be truly blessed, but may every aspect of your life and the lives of those you love be blessed too..

Kim Rodrigues December 31, 2019 at 8:08 AM Patriotism through and through. From shore to shore, North to South. In plentiful differences, in its holidays (loved that one), and all the sights, sounds, tastes, smells and touch. Nicely done, Andrea!

John Watt December 31, 2019 at 12:34 AM I love how you invoke the 5 senses to tell your tale of America. I'm particularly fond of the last two lines. Thank you for putting your patriotism into words for others to enjoy and be enriched by! Hugs ~ John

Richard Lamoureux December 30, 2019 at 1:38 PM What a great way to view your country. Blessings for 2020.

Ann Foster December 30, 2019 at 9:43 AM Lovely my friend. God Bless your New Year. Ann

Vijay Pandit December 30, 2019 at 7:00 AM Your poem evokes sense of pride for our nation, Andrea. Excellent write that feels uplifting--apt for the contest theme.

Sandra Adams December 29, 2019 at 9:15 PM wonderfully penned ode to our country Andrea...so much beauty lies within :) hugs

Eve Roper December 29, 2019 at 7:24 PM Well done, Andrea, driving the country side from state to state is just beautiful. Good luck in the contest.

Tom Cunningham December 29, 2019 at 6:40 PM A lovely tribute to the U. S. A. Andrea, have been about eight times, loved every minute. Happy New year to you and yours. Tom

Jan Allison December 29, 2019 at 5:48 PM al ovely tribute to your country Andrea. I'd love to visit again one day:-) hugs jan xx

Quoth Theraven December 29, 2019 at 5:08 PM Andrea, This poem paints a picture of America so well in your Ode. 'I taste America in her multi-cultural cuisine', I can relate to this line as it suits so well. 'Land of the free and home of the brave'. Quoted from Francis Scott Key.

Frederic Parker December 29, 2019 at 5:01 PM when a young man I hitch-hiked across America and saw it open up once I cleared St Louis into a majestic country everyone should see before they die...good luck in the contest