Andrea Dietrich Poet Free verse

Away

time is ticking -

if I listen closely

I can hear it; in the distance

a horn's mournful notes have begun to play -  

forlornness wafting to my ear cannot drown what I fear. . . 

sweet life  t r i c k l i n g . . . .  .   a  w  a  y
 
For Line Gauthier's Bite Size Poem no.44 Poetry Contest

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Line Gauthier November 10, 2022 at 3:27 PM charming poem and presentation, Andrea ~

Len Gasun May 29, 2022 at 6:12 AM CONGRATULATIONS on your today's win on bite size poem contest and a belated CONGRATULATIONS on a deserving trophy win in the previous contest and for this marvelous write! Many hugs to you on your win my dear friend Andrea! Thanks a lot for sharing. I love your poem a lot.

Paula Goldsmith May 27, 2022 at 9:43 AM Congratulations on your win. A beautiful write about time. Always ticking away and cannot stop it. Have a blessed day/weekend writing away....................

Christuraj Alex May 26, 2022 at 9:13 PM "t r i c k l i n g . . . . . a w a y" - Beautifully written. Congratulations!

James Inman April 2, 2020 at 10:06 AM Deeply moving. This is wonderful. Stay well.

CayCay Godwin September 14, 2018 at 6:15 PM WELL DONE, My Friend! Beautiful, haunting lines. My computer has been down for almost a week now - I will do my best to catch up tonight. SO GLAD it came back up. Truly a great write. Love ... CayCay

Carole Duet September 13, 2018 at 3:19 PM Just great, Andrea. This poem definitely has a "mood". Love it and congrats on your win. Carole

Subimal Sinha-Roy September 11, 2018 at 3:08 AM Great win with wonderful Rictameter, Andrea. Congrats.

Jesse Rowe September 10, 2018 at 7:20 PM This is absolutely stunning. And if I may add, also works when reading it in reverse. :) Congratulations on your wonderful #1 placement!

Joseph May September 10, 2018 at 7:16 PM Congrats on your win Andrea

Connie Marcum Wong September 10, 2018 at 3:42 PM Wow Andrea, Congratulations on your deserving trophy win! : )

Line Gauthier September 10, 2018 at 3:06 PM Congrats on your gold medal win, Andrea. Well penned.

Curtis Moorman September 10, 2018 at 2:05 PM This, I could easily have predicted. 'Nuff said!

White Wolf September 10, 2018 at 1:28 PM Congrats and happy birthday, Andrea! Budgie Andrea Dietrich September 10, 2018 at 2:58 PM wow, what a great surprise. Thanks so much!

Jon A Cavanaugh November 2, 2013 at 9:32 PM I'm not familiar with this style. You have such a diverse poetic talent. Well done.

Daver Austin September 19, 2013 at 9:28 AM I must try this form. Remember that I told you I would have my house paid for it I reached 105. So, I will do it because I've shut down all the clocks. There will be no ticking away for this kid. Love, daver Daver Austin September 19, 2013 at 9:30 AM And by the way - this is one helluva good poem. More love, daver

Richard D Seal September 14, 2013 at 8:23 PM Congratulations Petal, nine meaningful lines, talking of time it's 3.21 a.m here, I must be mad reading your poems at this time night or is it morning lol. Goodnight and take care, Richard

Poet Destroyer A September 13, 2013 at 10:11 AM a nice winning poem ..... always love LINDA

Robert Johnson September 12, 2013 at 10:32 AM As we lament of times we spent living the life we're given. Remember to stay in the present for that's where we are livin'. :)

John Posey September 12, 2013 at 9:41 AM great writing, as usual. makes me think I'd be better off just claiming your rejects.... Girl, you really know what pen and ink are for..... Jake

Skat A September 12, 2013 at 8:13 AM awesome Andrea..... congrats ~SKAT~

Kim Merryman September 11, 2013 at 8:55 PM Great write, Andrea! I really like how you spaced the letters at the end for emphasis. Congrats on your win! Love, Kim

Danesh Morgan September 11, 2013 at 8:23 PM Congrats on your win. Morgan

Nette Onclaud September 11, 2013 at 6:13 AM andie... a languid sway of artwords.. congrats on your win and thank you for checking my blog.. :) huggs

Charmaine Chircop September 11, 2013 at 2:17 AM Congrat on such a beauty ..Well deserved win : ) Do you remember when i entered your contest about three yrs ago?Im entering another at lasy..Trying to remove the phobia i have for competitions : )..after 3yr..lol

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