Andrea Dietrich Poet Sonnet

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Bright Eyes

Her big eyes shone while to her chest she clasped
the violin her dad worked hard to buy.
Delightedly that Christmas morn, she gasped
to see it;  then she promised she would try
with all her might to learn to master it!

She practiced hard. The girl that they called Bright Eyes
would dedicate her all. She never quit.
Each day and night, she strove to memorize
the strings’ sweet notes, in love with allegretto!
How quickly she caught on, and one main goal
was in her offering of a vibrato,
which - when it filled the air -  might touch one’s soul!

Today she casts such magic with her bow
that all who hear are warmed by Bright Eye’s glow.


written 12/29/14 by Andrea Dietrich

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Scott Williams December 8, 2015 at 10:42 PM Great write Andrea. Congratulations on your win. Very well written.

Tim Ryerson December 8, 2015 at 3:34 PM Ah yes, The Sonnet Queen strikes again! Rhyming 'allegretto' with 'vibrato'...WOW! Congrats my friend - Tim

Skat A December 8, 2015 at 12:56 PM Andrea, Congratulations, SKAT

Eve Roper December 8, 2015 at 12:17 PM Nice to see this one again, Andrea, congratulations on your win!

Lin Lane December 8, 2015 at 5:25 AM I'm so glad you entered this one...I wasn't here when originally posted. Congratulations, Andrea.

Balveen Cheema December 8, 2015 at 4:05 AM Bright Eyes remind me of you! Congrats on your placement! Love....

Teddy Kimathi December 7, 2015 at 11:08 PM Hi Andrea. Showers of applause for your placement in the contest! ;-)

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders January 9, 2015 at 7:53 AM A lovely sonnet, Andrea, that captures the picture with great emotion! I'm surprised it did not place...it's a winner and fave for me! Hugs, Rhonda

Isaiah Zerbst January 7, 2015 at 10:14 AM This is what I call a musical poem! I like sonnets, and people with spunk, and violins, and definitely vibrato. Be assured that this one has "warmed my soul" too!

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser January 4, 2015 at 5:37 AM LOve the tale you did here Andie.. :)! Thanks much for dropping by in my poem.. :)! I am alright.. just alright been in a storm but I am coping.. :)! still coping though.. :) and been busy with things.. :)! I hope you are happy!!! Hope you have a happy new year and wish you a better year this 2015.. :)! hugs !!!........... God bless you.. :)! mwah!

Robert Lindley January 3, 2015 at 9:49 AM Music is food to the hungry soul my friend. This is a wonderful sonnet. I dearly love sonnets. Adding this gem to my fav list. Thank you , and Happy New Year!

Harry Horsman January 3, 2015 at 6:21 AM Love this Andrea, although one of your lovely sonnet, it's shape is so alluring as are your words...

Scott Thirtyseven January 3, 2015 at 6:02 AM A fabulous picture to accompany such a wonderful poem. Is this a lesson in sonnet styles? Have an awesome New Year.

Shadow Hamilton December 31, 2014 at 9:33 PM a rendering of words so lyrical Andrea superb gl in contest hugs have a great and wonderful year 7

Matthew Anish December 31, 2014 at 3:59 PM Who is Bright EyeS? Someone real? My late father was a composer and set 8 of my poems to music. Music has charms - but Dr Andrew Weill says it has dangers as well. What do you think? Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Debra Squyres December 31, 2014 at 3:52 PM Beautiful written !! and may I say I'm honored you've dropped by my page. Sonnets escape my grasp, but you did this one wonderfully !! Lovely topic for a contest !! Winning material to me.

Paul Callus December 31, 2014 at 12:54 PM This got me quite emotional, Andrea; must be due to aging and good poetry! same happened to me this afternoon while watching the film Annie!! // All the best for the new year...ours arrives in 4hrs time. /x/ paul [thank you for all your support during these past months.]

Robert Nehls December 31, 2014 at 11:14 AM I love this sonnet, Andrea. It's amazing how one moment in time can change a soul for life. God's love through her father gave her a love that was meant to be hers. Very wonderfully written and quite an inspiration. totally enjoyed reading this one, my friend.... Robert.

Carol Eastman December 31, 2014 at 11:04 AM Ahhh... Great poem. And a Happy New year... When I was young I wanted to learn the violin... But learned I could memorize a song for only a short while... Then my memories would disappear... and with it, all I had learned... Building upon lessons and trying to remember complicated songs... and yes simple ones too... was too much stress for my epilepsy. But I am a great listener... I found my perfect place. Listening... and enjoying.

Daver Austin December 31, 2014 at 9:17 AM Had to drop by and wish you a Happy New Year for you and yours. Love, daver

John Fleming December 31, 2014 at 8:32 AM P.s May I take this opportunity of wishing you and your family a wonderful and happy new year. Cheers!! Your friend, always. :-) john.

John Fleming December 31, 2014 at 8:28 AM Lovely poem, Andrea! I particularly like the part that briefly mentions how her father had to work hard to buy it. This one little, almost insignificant, line says so very, very much. The fact that he was prepared to work even harder than he normally did, to support his family, so he could afford his little girls violin just choked me up...wonderful line!! :-) john

Leon Enriquez December 31, 2014 at 5:46 AM Dear Andrea: Thank you for the support my friend. Here's wishing you and your loved ones A Happy New Year filled with peace, joy and love. All my best wishes on the last day of 2014, Leon.

Connie Marcum Wong December 30, 2014 at 11:57 PM I enjoyed your sweet poetic story and loved your ending Andrea.

Maurice Yvonne December 30, 2014 at 8:18 PM WOW, This sent goosebumps up my spine. This has to be one of my favorites of all time. Never mind number 1 this is even better than that. WOW, you knocked me right out of my chair. You are such a brilliant poet.A FAV! Lots Of Love, Armand.

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