Andrea Dietrich Poet Etheree

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For Unseeking Seeker's Consciousness correction Poetry Contest

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Consciousness Correction

I
often 
feel despair
about my health.
Doctors have no cures,
and my rare conditions
never go away; therefore,
I find things that bring me comfort
and do my best to enjoy sweet life.
Family, friends, and writing are my salve.
Also in life. I sometimes make mistakes -
not things of shame, but embarrassment.
I try to just grin and bear it.
Giving wrong information
to students that I teach, 
I let them kmow when
I have messed up.
Humor is
my best
tool.

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Sara Kendrick November 21, 2023 at 4:21 AM Humor is a good medicine. Constant nagging problems are awful, but we have hope in a new body, praise the Lord we'll have a new life. Prayer the moments we rest in our Higher Powers' presence is also refreshing. Thank you for sharing this one and for dropping by my page. Sara K

Victor Buhagiar November 20, 2023 at 2:31 AM Brilliant ethereal, Andrea. A lesson from life. Hugs and blessings.

Quoth Theraven November 19, 2023 at 6:38 PM Andrea, Life is the best teacher. And the best in academics learned from living. Glad you're here to share with us. "I let them kmow when I have messed up." That made me smile. -Richard

Bj Legros Kelley November 19, 2023 at 12:15 AM You have such a sunny outlook on life Andrea. Having health issues and still keep on going with your sweet disposition is a blessing to all you meet, I'm certain! Andrea Dietrich November 19, 2023 at 11:03 AM Thanks, BJ

Miranda Hawley November 18, 2023 at 9:02 PM Good luck in the contest. I like your last sentence. "Humor is my best tool." That is excellent I think and better when it is mixed with laughter. Andrea Dietrich November 19, 2023 at 10:27 AM thanks, at least i have humor.

Kim Rodrigues November 18, 2023 at 6:00 PM So difficult to have a longstanding illness. You are to be admired that you still see the good things. Kim Rodrigues November 20, 2023 at 10:27 AM My heart goes out to you… Andrea Dietrich November 19, 2023 at 10:19 AM Thanks, kim. I am even turning down a free cruise with my sisters in may. i know that my conditions would keep me from enjoying myself. i just lie around my house to feel good. Too bad i have difficulties cleaning. oh, how i wish i could afford a maid!

Janice Canerdy November 18, 2023 at 4:41 PM Excellent, expressive write, Andrea. I knew you were a teacher. I didn't know about the health conditions. I hope your doctors find the answers you need. Janice Andrea Dietrich November 19, 2023 at 10:24 AM They won't find solutions. i've already had MRI's. yes, am teaching ESL three mornings a week. i sit mostlly in a chair. i hope ro keep my mind strong even though I can retire now. Sociisl security does not pay for the rising costs of things, and ESL teachers rarely have the benefits of health care or pensions

Daniel Turner November 18, 2023 at 4:17 PM Nice write. I don't know much about the form but it takes a wise person to admit their mistakes and then sprinkle in some humor. Take care. I enjoyed the read. Andrea Dietrich November 19, 2023 at 10:19 AM thanks, Danny

Paige Hind November 18, 2023 at 4:00 PM I agree about humor. I wish you better days of health. :) Andrea Dietrich November 19, 2023 at 10:28 AM May, I keep the ability to teach until i drop dead. haha