Andrea Dietrich Poet Sonnet

Behind Our House

Behind our house – so many memories
created by myself and siblings dear!
Way back behind it there were many trees -
a woods where we amused ourselves all year.
But our first summer was my best recall: 
in our back yard before I had turned ten.
In swimsuits and with great glee – one and all -
we’d turn the hose on, laughing, splashing then.
We’d spray each other, squealing as we raced
through water’s cold squirts underneath hot sun.
Then after it got dark, fireflies we chased.
Oh, how I miss those days of summer fun!
Such joy just being children! Time goes fast.
That memory’s a cool blast from my past.

August 2, 2020
For the  Dusty Old Memories Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Constance La France

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Aditi Mishra August 8, 2020 at 4:24 AM Back to congratulate you on your win Andrea :)

Constance La France August 7, 2020 at 12:39 PM Andrea, congratulations on your win in my memories challenge with this wonderful write _Constance

Anne-Lise Andresen August 7, 2020 at 1:26 AM - A nice poem with dusty memories, Andrea :) - Congratulations on your win :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

John Watt August 6, 2020 at 4:48 PM Congratulations sonneteer!

John Watt August 4, 2020 at 3:55 PM The sonnets are just jumping out of your pen this week! Another wonderful example of how talented you are in this form, such a joy to read of childhood memories in your backyard. Takes me to a happy place of fond memories. This is a winner in my book, Andrea

Caren Krutsinger August 2, 2020 at 8:16 PM Being sprayed by the hose - shrieking at that first blast. Oh, we were sopping wet at the end and eating popsicles. Thank you for this memory, my friend.

Kim Rodrigues August 2, 2020 at 6:19 PM Lovely sentiments from childhood! Oh to be that child!

Robert L. Hinshaw August 2, 2020 at 3:14 PM Another awesome write from your very versatile and talented quill, Andrea. Brings back fond memories of my youth! Thank you for your kind comments re "Why I Write" - I cherish your support and encouragement - Bob H

Eve Roper August 2, 2020 at 2:46 PM That was a blast from your past. good luck in the contest. Hugs Eve

Vijay Pandit August 2, 2020 at 12:24 PM Splendidly evoked memories--indeed a cool blast from the past, Andrea.

Aditi Mishra August 2, 2020 at 11:48 AM This beautiful one takes me on a nostalgic trip. How beautiful were those days! Best wishes for the contest Andrea :)

Rico Leffanta August 2, 2020 at 11:32 AM Lucky are the pandemic children who can do that! I caught my children doing that on 8mm! Good luck in the contest! Aloha! Rico

John Gondolf August 2, 2020 at 10:11 AM Such wonderful memories, Andrea, we used to do the same things when I was a kid. Those were great times, thanks for taking me back for a moment. Hugs, John

Arturo Michael August 2, 2020 at 9:02 AM Lovely memories spread through out this write...Well done

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart August 2, 2020 at 8:42 AM Oh what fun! Never lose that joy, try not to anyway. I smell a winner with this one, good luck in the contest! xomo

Alexis Y. August 2, 2020 at 8:42 AM Hi Andrea, Thanks for sharing your childhood memory with us. Those were the days , getting wet with the water hose with family and friends.I recall that poem you wrote about the fire hydrant , the was fun write too. Best wishes in the contest . Enjoy the rest of your day :-) Alexis