Andrea Dietrich Poet Quatrain

Cowboy Hoe Down

This long awaited date -
a hoedown it’s to be
shy smiles as we head in
we touch hands nervously

We allemande left and do-si-do
Then both head ladies chain
and breathlessly we meet 
in each other’s arms again

We swirl in sawdust on the floor
to the tune sweet Bye and Bye
Evocative is the patter
as the gold moon rises high

An anticipated moment
as the fiddle fades away
Your denim and my lace
soon lie buried in the hay

Sweet echoes of the evening
fill passion in the soul
Upon the amber straw
we both have lost control


written October 27, 2014 by Rick Parise and Andrea Dietrich
For Shadow Hamilton's Cowboy Hoe Down Contest

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Isaiah Zerbst January 23, 2015 at 10:11 AM I can hear those sweet sounds clearly. The sounds of country fiddling and easy laughter. I tell you what, I'd like to go right now.

Richard Lamoureux January 19, 2015 at 7:32 PM Somehow I missed this winning poem, Congrats to you and Rick. This was a whole lot of fun!

Jack Horne November 9, 2014 at 2:49 PM lovely co-write here, Andrea - glad it was a big winner

Monterey Sirak November 9, 2014 at 7:41 AM Yep, that square dancing can sure get the blood rushing and get one hot and bothered. Guess it is the western version of dirty dancing.

Mama Bear November 7, 2014 at 6:44 PM Excellent interpretation of a Square Dance Seems like you have been there and captured it very well Fantastic write the both of you Edith

Joyce Johnson November 5, 2014 at 10:52 PM Congratulations to you and your partner. Seamlessly melded into fine poetry. Love, Joyce

David Meade November 5, 2014 at 10:44 PM The barn is a happening place . . . the last two stanzas gives a big punch . . . denim, lace, hay and straw . . . coming together in passion. . . congrats and all the best.

Shadow Hamilton November 5, 2014 at 7:10 PM great description of a hoe down Andrea congrats on 1st place hugs

Jan Allison November 5, 2014 at 6:32 PM many congrats on your win Andrea and Rick:-) Hugs jan xx

Maurice Yvonne November 5, 2014 at 6:17 PM CONGRATULATIONS ANDREA TWO CO WRITES WON FIRST PLACE. RICK AND YOU. SEREN AND ME. YEAH!!!!WE ARE HAVING A FOURSOME. WOOHOO!

Daver Austin November 4, 2014 at 10:49 AM EEEEE HAHHHH! Computer onth ef ritz again. Not sure thisw ill go through. Love, Dave

Joseph May November 4, 2014 at 7:52 AM Congrats on a great Andrea....

Maurice Yvonne November 3, 2014 at 6:39 PM One more thing. Why is the Cowboy How down, why doesn't anyone help her up?

Maurice Yvonne November 3, 2014 at 6:38 PM I read this and when two brilliant poets like you and Rick collaborate...WOWOWOW!!!! A huge fave for this one, now I have faved it twice. I LOVE THIS WRITE!

Paul Callus November 3, 2014 at 4:17 PM Well done, both of you! Lots of fiddling going on.....wonder who wrote the last two stanzas!! // paul

Matthew Anish November 3, 2014 at 4:01 PM Sounds like a lot of fun! I used to do rock dancing at parties and shows. Two of my nephews pay in rock and roll bands - "The Mad Doctors" and "Sirs and Madams" respectively. I used to sing the "art songs" my father made out of my poetry. I almost always vote Democratic because that of the family I was brought up in. I have friends I disagree with on these matters. Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Connie Marcum Wong November 3, 2014 at 3:24 PM Your last two stanzas are a classic Andrea! A real delight to read this entry that is sure to please! I loved it!

Sara Kendrick November 3, 2014 at 12:39 PM Whoa!! That dance lead to a full blown romance..Way to go for the contest..Reads like a winner to me..Thanks for the visit..I was thinking that droup was the old English spelling of the word..I meant to look it up and forgot(senior moment) to do that..I found that no that is not the old English way of spelling it..Have a great Utah day..Sara

Jennifer Walker November 3, 2014 at 7:47 AM Great rhythm and rhyme and I could dance away with this song in my head.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma November 3, 2014 at 6:13 AM Wow amazing write ,, great collab Andrea! Gl in contest!

Matthew Anish November 2, 2014 at 11:12 PM I have been square dancing, too and have enjoyed it very much. Not long ago I rook California swing lessons. Nice rhymes in this poem. I have got to write a new one soon. According the Abraham Maslow - "a composer must write music and a poet must write poetry. Whatever one can be - one must be" - What do you think of that? Peace & Love Matthew Anish