Andrea Dietrich Poet Quatrain

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I can't figure out how to get the image to show, but I got a link to photobucket and hopefully you will check out this picture of me and my sister Jenny at Graceland: July 5, 2017.

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss18/andie55/Andrea%20and%20me%20at%20Elvis_zpsuwjfexar.jpg?t=1501274623

Collaboration Contest

On the Way to Memphis

On the way to Memphis, Graceland-bound are we.
I know a way to pass away the time.
Since there is a challenge to write with somebody,
Will you help me come up with a rhyme?

A what?? I’d rather just tour Presley’s home.
I’m hearing rules asking me to find
iambic meter just to write a poem?
Pentameter rhyming? I just feel blind.

You’re doing well, but we’ve been BOTH off beat!
Why must this weather have to be adverse?
To think up lines in rain is no small feat
while you are driving! Think up one more verse!

That made me laugh! My brain I have to use.
You back-seat writer, what now must I do?
Your suggestions make words so hard to choose.
The beat’s not right now? What will you do? Sue?

Now THERE’S a funny line. You’re getting good!
You’ve got the humor and you sure can drive!
Who cares about it? We’ve got sisterhood;
So when to Elvis-land will we arrive?


July 5, 2017
For Jan Alison's PLEASE CHOOSE YOUR WRITING PARTNER FOR MY COLLABORATION CONTEST - Poetry Contest

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Joseph May November 16, 2017 at 8:39 AM I like the humor in this beautiful write...Congrats to both of you on a great win

James Inman November 15, 2017 at 7:30 PM A wonderful clever and humorous write.

Anne-Lise Andresen November 15, 2017 at 1:37 PM - Congratulations on your wonderful co-writing, Andrea :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart November 15, 2017 at 1:36 PM This is so much fun :) Congratulations on your win! xomo

Kim Rodrigues November 15, 2017 at 1:32 PM Congrats on a fun collaboration!

Tim Smith November 15, 2017 at 1:15 PM Stopping back with congratulations

Jan Allison November 15, 2017 at 11:17 AM Many congrats on your win Andrea I loved the poem about your trip to Graceland, one day I may get the chance to visit too:-) hugs jan xx

Matthew Anish July 13, 2017 at 1:10 PM I am currently wandering in earbreak hotel Please let me know what you think of my last effort. It is somewhat religious - and so am I. Matthew Anish

Afzal Nusker July 11, 2017 at 12:17 AM I can see you two had a lot of fun writing this one.

Connie Marcum Wong July 10, 2017 at 2:56 AM Andrea, you just right click on the picture and copy just as you would a photo you get off the net and post it the same way. At least that is how I did mine when I used a photo of my daughter for a poem. A great collaboration! Connie Marcum Wong November 15, 2017 at 12:27 PM I am so sorry Andrea. Computers are all so different. It worked for me. Hugs, Connie : ) Andrea Dietrich July 11, 2017 at 6:20 PM It did not work. In fact it really messed me up. I had to repost the poem because it caused havoc and nobody could comment to me!!

Jennifer Walker July 9, 2017 at 8:01 PM It was fun doing this poem with my sister, but it was easy with your encouragement. I don't have a bit of poetic talent except to help you out. Also there is a Jennifer Walker here already, she has written a poem Floating on Ice. Also anything I write to you as a comment shows up as something I have written, which to me is odd. Andrea Dietrich July 9, 2017 at 8:05 PM And thanks, Jenny, for making my vacation so wonderful and doing this little poetry exercise with me as drove to Graceland! Andrea Dietrich July 9, 2017 at 8:04 PM I will have to talk to you by phone I am not sure what you mean by your last sentence!

Eve Roper July 9, 2017 at 2:01 PM Clever write using your trip for the contest. Wonderful imagery and love the theme ~*

Eileen Manassian July 9, 2017 at 9:17 AM Saw the pics. I got to see Graceland from behind the barred gate! :( We'd gotten there too late. Having missed our flight, we thought that would be a cool thing to see. Lucky you! Cute poem. Nice to be able to collab with someone and infuse it with wit. Hugs

Robert Johnson July 9, 2017 at 9:12 AM On the way to Memphis, how apropos of you. To write a poem to pass the time, not by one, but two. Did you see the ghost of Elvis sitting watching passerby's? From where he spends eternity where the rock star never dies.

M. L. Kiser July 8, 2017 at 9:25 PM Well done! I hope the trip was all that you hoped for. Good luck in the contest.

Matthew Anish July 7, 2017 at 2:32 PM So you are going to Graceland. I once sold an article bout him. I like the Beatles more but I know people who like Elvis more. My late father was a musician. He love classical music(as do I) but he also liked some rock and roll as well. I admire you for writing everyday. I enjoy writing poetry and going to readings but only make about $50 or so a month from it. Who do you like better - Ayn Rand or J.R.R. Tolkien? Keep 'em coming!! Matthew Anish

Daniel Turner July 7, 2017 at 9:29 AM You mean now I have to put up with two of you? Sisters always were a little crazy together:) a very fun read, Andrea:) Hi sis!

Joseph May July 7, 2017 at 8:55 AM A beautiful duet Andrea and Jennifer, filled with fun and laughter... hugs

Tim Smith July 7, 2017 at 8:46 AM Open an account at photobucket.com it is free... download pics there and you can get an URL to post pic. Tim Smith July 8, 2017 at 12:03 PM Arthur told me Photobucket stopped free sharing this week.. you can use Flickr.com

Chris Green July 7, 2017 at 6:30 AM I've been to Graceland a few times. It is a surreal experience to me. I was never a big Elvis fan but the mystery and allure of the guy really takes you away. This was really cool both poets. Best wishes in the contest.

White Wolf July 7, 2017 at 1:52 AM Wow, this is so impressive, Andrea! Just don't crash while typing! Best of luck

Connie Marcum Wong July 7, 2017 at 1:11 AM So your sis is a poet too Andrea? Great to have her here at PS. Are you bAck home yet? A very nice collaboration! : ) Connie Marcum Wong July 10, 2017 at 2:55 AM Okay, Jennifer Walker...Will check it out. : ) Andrea Dietrich July 9, 2017 at 7:27 PM Connie, she has been a while here supporting my work but this was the first time I got her to write anything. I hope she will do another poem Right now it's her only one here at Soup! Jennifer Walker is her name if you care to visit her!