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For Edward Ibeh's This Or That, Vol 30 Poetry Contest

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Etched in Stone

There are things about me which are unknown
by many of the people that I know.
Memories I treasure are etched in stone.
These gems stored in my brain still brightly glow.

My days of youth and sunshine so divine
are padparadscha sapphires, with a hue
beyond compare. In orange-pink they shine
along with turquoise varying in blue.

In ebony, nights of romance are etched
inside my mind, forever to live on.
I wish that one night longer had been stretched
into citrine or heliodor dawn.  

Each happy ruby red or diamond day
I've lived since then cannot be whisked away.

memorysonnet

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Edward Ibeh

Date: 2/10/2025 5:26:00 AM

Beautifully crafted sonnet, Andrea. I really enjoyed it! Heartiest congratulations on your podium win in my contest.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/10/2025 4:19:00 AM

Found one that I had not read. So colorful as well. Thanks for sharing it with us. If for a contest, it reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Sara K

Michael Tor

Date: 2/1/2025 3:45:00 PM

Love the stones and colors you so vibrantly shared in respect to events. Love this one Andrea such a great theme and exceptional imagery shared in this one. Unique and well thought of. A favor from me to you. Hugs...

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 2/2/2025 9:27:00 AM

Thanks. So nice of you

Duke Beaufort

Date: 2/1/2025 8:58:00 AM

Andrea, a lovely set of gems can last as do our memories. Memory is a very interesting topic. I think we are allowed to place the stone in a different setting or look at it from a different angle when we look back. It's all really so fascinating. I'm thinking about gemstones differently now after reading this. This poem has a great deal of power behind it. Thanks and Smiles!!

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 2/1/2025 12:56:00 PM

I appreciate all your reads and comments of my poetry today, my good friend. You are such a gracious poet.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 1/28/2025 2:50:00 AM

Great metaphors, culminating in a gem sonnet, beautiful, Andrea:)

Jay Narain

Date: 1/26/2025 9:41:00 AM

Nice sonnet on enchanting memories.

Joseph May

Date: 1/26/2025 7:53:00 AM

Memories to be cherished, in all their shining gems

Paige Hind

Date: 1/25/2025 10:06:00 PM

I was enchanted by your sonnet. Beautiful! <3

Ilene Bauer

Date: 1/25/2025 1:12:00 PM

this is so beautiful, andrea! i had to look up padparadscha, but now i have a new word in my vocabulary (not that i'll ever use it!).

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 1/26/2025 10:35:00 AM

Thanks. I had to look the word up myself. I was looking for a special color of that stone!

Terrell Martin

Date: 1/25/2025 9:42:00 AM

Right when I think I'm on the "Write" path to poetry (meaning, my own), I come across another one of your grand master sonnets and am humbled at your grasp of poetic excellence. My hats off to you, as always, Andrea. Write on, Terrell / PS: Love the opening stanza!

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 1/26/2025 10:35:00 AM

Thanks. You are so sweet

Margaret Foster

Date: 1/25/2025 4:18:00 AM

A lovely sonnet Andrea. Precious memories are indeed carved in stone never to be forgotten. Hugs.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 1/26/2025 10:36:00 AM

Thanks

Ink Empress

Date: 1/25/2025 12:48:00 AM

Dear sweet andrea This is absolutely gorgeous! I love the colors youv used and the flow of your sonnet as well as the sublime rhymes , so catchy and well articulated throughout! Youv done an exquisite job for this prompt! I think will be a top winner. So heartfelt and sincere! Pleasure reading this gem. Sending you light today and always

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 1/26/2025 10:36:00 AM

Thanks. I hope the sponsor likes it.

Yann Rolland

Date: 1/24/2025 11:54:00 PM

so great metaphor in the end, dare would i say, it is a gem ? surely, enjoyed your beautiful poem and message yann

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 1/25/2025 12:25:00 AM

Yes. I used gemstones for all my metaphors. Thanks

Abdullah Alhemaidy

Date: 1/24/2025 11:20:00 PM

Valued memories of a queen of sonnets!

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 1/25/2025 12:25:00 AM

Ahhh, thanks so much

Akham Nilabirdhwaja Singh

Date: 1/24/2025 9:51:00 PM

Superb ! Wish you the best.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 1/25/2025 12:27:00 AM

Thanks

Panagiota Romios

Date: 1/24/2025 8:09:00 PM

A nav, I have not word the word paparadashe i teas, freat vocabulay and imageru. Pangie xx

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 1/25/2025 12:26:00 AM

I think you had problems with your keyboard, sweetie.

Sotto Poet

Date: 1/24/2025 6:12:00 PM

Whatever the circumstances, ideas, and souvenirs remain your eternal companions. The connection is a mood, and a receptive spirit is a haven for sentimental treasures. Superb imagery and insight. I wish you the best in the contest

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 1/25/2025 12:26:00 AM

Thanks, Sotto.

Joe Dimino

Date: 1/24/2025 4:21:00 PM

You have been blessed. Thoughts, memories are what we really live with...no matter the time or place. Attitude is the link, a willing heart one's place for fond storage. Great example and advice. Good luck in contest, a contender for sure.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 1/25/2025 12:27:00 AM

So true, Joe