Andrea Dietrich Poet Ottava rima

Dear Sonneteer

I wonder. . . can you take me to a world 
where ladies fair with ringlets in their hair,
with graceful shoulders bared and necks bepearled
wear gowns that billow as they dance on air?
Around the ballroom floor these girls are swirled
upon the arms of men most debonair!
Such coy sidelong looks to their gents they give,
for lust is held at bay - romance they live!

And in this bygone era, gentlemen
pursue their ladyloves with great aplomb.
Imagining a picnic in a glen. . . 
I'm with a handsome bard who starts to strum
a tune to verses written by his pen.
To poetry this maiden will succumb!
So whisper euphony into my ear,
and lose us both in time, dear sonneteer.

Written by Andrea Dietrich
for nette onclaud's
 MOMENT IN ANOTHER TIME Poetry Contest

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John Watt November 2, 2020 at 1:53 PM I loved this in your chapbook and I love it here. A dreamy, old-fashioned vibe to it that is sure to make its recipient swoon with romantic delight. A fave ~ John

Debbie Duncan July 12, 2013 at 9:36 PM Hi Andrea ,,, I thought a Limerick was a five lined humorous poem ? I'll bet you won with this poem ;}

Jason Salinas May 18, 2012 at 12:31 PM Here's to the good ol'days, Milady, thanks for sharing

Debbie Guzzi April 13, 2012 at 2:37 PM Oh you can role play that now, they'd love you look up SCA in your area! Congrad's on your win. Light & Love

Carol Sunshine Brown April 10, 2012 at 12:38 PM Congratulations on your win in Nette's "Moment In Another Time" contest Andrea. Love, Carol

Linda-Marie Sweetheart April 10, 2012 at 10:12 AM congrats Andrea on an amazing write and win once again for one moment in another time .. always excellently expressed to take us to another place .. awesome my friend.. luv..

Nette Onclaud April 10, 2012 at 3:09 AM i love this period,andie... love your poesy more; gentle and enchanting!..sweet congrats on your win in my contest..:) huggs!

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl April 10, 2012 at 1:27 AM Congratulations Andrea this is a so sweet a beautiful poem xx

Matthew Anish April 1, 2012 at 9:24 PM Veryromantic poem! Attended a wedding in Dallas tonight. A lot of fun dancing and romance in the air. Past ages might have been better as you imply but until they invent a time machine the only way to visit them is by reading - or seeing a historical drama. Have you seen any really famous poets read? I have seen Lawrence Ferlioghetti, Allan Ginsberg, Galway Kinnel - and plenty of other poets since I live in NYC and ther are readings all tthe time. It is a good way to socialize even if hearing so many poems gets a bit wearing. I try to listen to music - and sometimes poetry late at night. Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Kabuteng P.Ink K. March 29, 2012 at 9:15 AM Oh wow, Andrea! This is really lovely! I truly enjoyed being brought back in time with this one! Can't help but picture those "ladies fair"-- and eep ok now I am also thinking corsets-- but that sure is a wonderful, romantic era :D Really enjoyed this! Hugs to you! :D

Jack Horne March 28, 2012 at 1:33 PM Love this sonnet, my friend. Glad you're back on Soup!

Connie Marcum Wong March 26, 2012 at 6:23 PM A visual feast Andrea and one filled with class that inspires. Sure to do well in the contest.

Robert Johnson March 26, 2012 at 4:43 PM While time has lived a year or two. This time is still in me and you. The world today has it's own code. But we can choose another road. A time of Cinderella's slipper, and this one's for the Gipper. A 57 Chevy and my mother Evie. These gifts we hold with all our might. As romance will still rule the night.

Gautami Phookan March 26, 2012 at 2:01 PM Those times of delightful idleness, tranquility and rich elegance, the bygone era!! Love that period and your poem which gives a lovely glimpse of those times. Very nice Andrea, nette will love this..

M.I.A . March 25, 2012 at 8:22 PM oh, i love those bygone times! a great fan of Barbara Cartland books myself, totally can see the beauty in this poem. good luck on the contest Andrea

Kash Poet March 25, 2012 at 6:19 AM Hey!Waiting for a new poem from you!!!

Honestly J.T. March 25, 2012 at 12:55 AM Wow! Very well written. This definitely turned the wheels of my imagination. I could see myself in this moment in time- JH

Anne-Lise Andresen March 24, 2012 at 6:32 PM Yes it is Andrea "moment in another time" - well done!!!! - Luck to you!!! - oxox love Anne-Lise

Daver Austin March 24, 2012 at 12:38 PM You are on a sweet kick - nothing lurid, with a taste of chivalrous behavior. "To poetry this maiden will succumb." Yes! Down with all this lately X rated stuff! Give me the scene enacted before the bedroom. Let's have a little class, eh? Luck in this most worthy contest. Love, daver

Linda-Marie Sweetheart March 24, 2012 at 10:42 AM thank you for kind words to my wife and her poem Andrea. she is able to read with me tonite and has enjoyed your entry for competition very much offering best wishes for a win. Ron.

Leila Mijares March 24, 2012 at 2:19 AM Wish i could write that kind of poem...Good luck Andrea^_^

Elizabeth Wesley March 23, 2012 at 5:56 PM Sounds like ladies from another age Andrea. You set the stage and it is perfect for the contes. I wish you all the best. LUV LIZZIE

Harry Horsman March 23, 2012 at 4:53 PM just beautiful Andrea, a such winner this is, hope you're enjoying yourself, and your mother and sisters are fine. harry

Doris Culverhouse March 23, 2012 at 3:33 PM very romantic!! I love to dream in long gowns and ringlets....

Jack Horne March 23, 2012 at 11:11 AM love this beautiful sonnet, Andrea. Hope you have a great time with your family : )

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