Andrea Dietrich Poet Sonnet

Desert Love

Hot. . . white hot Sahara sand am I.
Turning, ever turning, how I burn
white. . . hot white beneath the desert sky.
In search of sweet relief, for you I yearn,
shifting, ever shifting, I’m a dune.
Each particle of me is filled with heat.
I roll beneath the sun of afternoon,
ever passion parched though time be fleet.
I’m drifting to the brink of mad desire.
Cool. . . blue cool, sweet pool that I pursue-
mirages that appear quench not my fire.
Blue. . . cool blue, my remedy is you.
I’m half a continent; my love is vast.
Reveal yourself, Oasis, at long last!

For PD's Your Best Love Poems ((old poems only)) Poetry Contest

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John Watt February 20, 2020 at 7:43 PM This is such a clever metaphor for passion; the hot desert seeking an oasis to cool itself down. I love your switching from "Hot ... white hot" to "white... hot white" in lines 1 & 3, and again in lines 10 & 12. Love the inner rhymes of turn/burn, cool/pool, and blue/you. This is so, so vivid and wonderful. A fav! ~ John

Lynn Marie March 11, 2017 at 6:06 PM Yowza...just the poem to read on a wet, grey Saturday evening! The passion is off the charts in this most deliciously sensual piece. Wonderful writing Andrea :-) blessings, lynn

Maurice Yvonne November 2, 2014 at 6:14 AM Excellent! How beautiful this is and an Oasis I.

Poet Destroyer A August 24, 2014 at 10:58 AM Andrea, Stopping by to check out a few of the featured poems:) Congratulations on having your poem featured on the soup's home page. Always~ LINDA

Robert Nehls June 13, 2014 at 6:50 PM Hi, Andrea. The wanting is surely where it all begins. Desires become such a reality in our minds that when they finally materialize it is truly wonderful if they meet our expectations. This is a good one and enjoyable to read.... Robert.

Donna Jones April 1, 2013 at 11:10 AM Congratulations Andrea on this sizzling winner...Donna

Painted Hunter April 1, 2013 at 6:57 AM Hot stuff, Andrea! The oasis IS your love ... shimmering ... will it be real? Awesome work!

Tahera Mannan March 31, 2013 at 10:38 PM Simply beautiful Andrea, many congrats for this win.

Kim Merryman March 31, 2013 at 3:25 PM Andrea, this is one hot and steamy love poem! Love your use of personification. Congrats on your win! Love, Kim

Ralph Taylor March 31, 2013 at 10:14 AM Congrats, Andrea. Another outstanding write, my friend. Nice going. hugs, Ralph

Joseph May March 31, 2013 at 8:55 AM congrats on your win Andrea

Poet Destroyer A March 30, 2013 at 10:51 PM Andrea, congratulations with your awesome love poem.... rendering the best part of life~ always*LINDA

Poet Destroyer A January 4, 2013 at 11:34 PM A SWEET LOVE... i feel as if you need some sun tan lotion,,,, he he he...JK.... a mirage sounds good about now... enjoyed...pd

Kash Poet January 12, 2011 at 9:21 AM Very beautiful sonnet.Nice use of metaphors-kashinath

Skat A March 19, 2010 at 6:09 PM this is a good one... very

Tim Ryerson February 21, 2010 at 5:11 PM Oh mercy me...Oh yes indeed! Pure passion, Andrea!... 1-2-1-2-3-4-3-4-5-6-5-6-7-7...Right? On to the next one! - Tim

Lynette Chachere January 27, 2010 at 2:49 PM This is a beautiful image, passionate wanting for someone. to be honest, i may sound weird but i believe the emotions are much sweeter before you are actually with that person you have longed for. oh, and i look for "Johnny Angel By Shelley Fabares" that song is so pretty! i really like the melody and the lyrics! -Always Lynette

Kabuteng P.Ink K. January 17, 2010 at 6:03 AM When I read that there was a sonnet contest--your name popped in my mind immediately and you are one sonnet queen!!! Heehee, and yup based on the "wow" factor, you definitely got it made--this is quite a different approach to the challenge, definitely not your typical love sonnet and it's just amazing, very well done, Andrea! Glad I'm back to reading your poems :)

Margaret Foster January 14, 2010 at 6:22 PM Sonnets are my favourite form and this is a hot little number. It was a pleasure to read. --Margaret

David Byrne January 14, 2010 at 2:30 PM You aqre so good with those sonnets! Really good idea well executed.

Marty Owens January 14, 2010 at 12:59 PM Oh and wow...I got so involved with your poem that I forgot to tell you ...good luck in the contest....Marty

Marty Owens January 14, 2010 at 12:58 PM Wow..this is hot and very nice...enjoyed...Marty P.S. I see you got a lot of WOW'S girl!!!! lol

Carrie Richards January 14, 2010 at 10:25 AM Wow...the passion is deep, and the verse is magic, Andrea! Once again, I see the talent you have in poetry! Good luck...no doubt a winner!! ~ Carrie...(ps..thanks so much for your compliment...most of my poetry is right here on P.S. I haven't been writing as long as you, just the last couple of years. So haven't started a real collection, except for myself.) But please share anything of yours...I am constantly learning! :)

Elaine George January 13, 2010 at 9:10 PM Wow! Now that is romantic longing at its finest. Andrea. A winner for sure. Love, Lainie

James Fraser January 13, 2010 at 2:58 PM Super poem Andrea, good luck in Laura's contest >> James

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