Andrea Dietrich Poet Acrostic

Being Human

Bliss is what we seek as human beings even though

Ephemeral is our earthly journey when we begin as

Infants gaining knowledge through guidance and experience,

Needing to receive love and then reciprocate it if we are to

Grow to understand our purpose beyond this speck of time.


How can we fulfill our destiny or achieve any measure of greatness 

Unless we truly understand how much we are loved by God?

Mankind has endured eons not always grasping our importance  

As parents to instill in our children not just knowledge but love’s real meaning.

Nothing but unselfish love will help us to realize the eternal bliss we seek.


July 8. 2016 for the Being Human Poetry Contest of John Hamilton

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Robert Johnson January 13, 2017 at 8:51 PM Perspective is being human isn't it? And appreciating and tolerating and surviving. Love is the budding blossom that eternally reminds us that we are equal. You have reiterated the constant need for remembering our humanity. Although, our being human does that all the time. :) Peace and Love.

Michael Ainsley August 1, 2016 at 9:14 PM lovely Andrea. Of coarse a winner.

David Waldrop July 26, 2016 at 11:54 PM I agree with every word stated and this point. Quite a few of my reflect this very understanding. I love this one thank you for this beautiful poetry.

Sara Kendrick July 12, 2016 at 9:24 AM Congrats on your winning work..Way to go..Sorry so long in dropping by..My world has changed because of several reasons..Husband retired, grandson back living here full time, and my health continues to decline..Sara

Wilma Neels July 12, 2016 at 8:21 AM I love your take on the subject Andrea, congratulations on your win as well :)

Anisha Dutta July 11, 2016 at 5:27 PM Very well written Andrea. Congrats to win.

Janis Medders Tobechi July 10, 2016 at 11:53 AM Very thought provoking statements in this acrostic......Congratulations on your win...

Wendy Rycroft July 10, 2016 at 11:08 AM Well done congrats x

Beautiful Scars July 10, 2016 at 10:35 AM Andrea, such an amazing acrostic :) you hit the nail with this one! congrats lovely Andrea! :)-luloo

Francis J Grasso July 10, 2016 at 5:10 AM Beautiful, Andrea. Congratulations! ...Fran

Sunita U.D Palawon July 10, 2016 at 12:46 AM Congrats my dear, great words! :)

Connie Marcum Wong July 9, 2016 at 10:52 PM Back to Congratulate you on your second placement Andrea. I knew yours would rate high. Cheers, Connie 7 ; )

John Hamilton July 9, 2016 at 8:16 PM Thanks Andrea was exceptional, congrats on shared second place!

Demetrios Trifiatis July 9, 2016 at 2:58 AM Inspired you came back and inspiring you have become dear, Andrea! Excellen!

Connie Marcum Wong July 9, 2016 at 1:55 AM I love this entry Andrea. I am sure it will please John. I changed my entry to something entirely different after re-reading his example. This is deep and beautiful! 7 ; )

Matthew Anish July 8, 2016 at 11:20 PM Good luck in the contest! Ephemeral - in the Jewish prayer book it is "the dream that flies away". Peace & Love Matthew Anish

CayCay Godwin July 8, 2016 at 7:47 PM I love the searching feel in not only your age old question, but comments. Somehow without saying it, you captured the 'searching' quality in all human hearts. I am thinking of you extra much right now! Love ... CayCay

Tim Smith July 8, 2016 at 6:27 PM Love seeing you go deep Andrea...Hope you have found your little slice of bliss

David Smith July 8, 2016 at 6:25 PM I see purpose in your poem. Strong words and sentence structure support your meaning. Thanks for blog feedback. David from NZ

Frederic Parker July 8, 2016 at 4:02 PM from my perspective we are a creature that has both heaven and hell flowing through our veins, we have been loving each other since our arrival on earth, we've been killing each other since our arrival on earth..good luck in the contest