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Feeling Free, Being Me

Inner conflicts that I have seem very few. I don’t stew; nor is there much I rue. Emotions do not rule me. I think that is key. Thus I feel free, being real! I am what you see. From myself I do not flee. Mostly I do what I want to do. Inner conflicts that I have seem very few. Aug. 18, 2022 for Unseeking Seeker's Inner Conflict Poetry Contest Form used is Andaree: lines of 11/9/7/5/3/1/3/5/7/9/11 with rhyme scheme AabbcbcbbaA

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 8/25/2022 11:51:00 AM

This is marvelous - I really enjoyed it from top to bottom and I am impressed with the way you typed it too.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 8/25/2022 1:40:00 PM

thanks so much. The Andaree is a poetry form I invented. Soup has it described in the section new poetry forms by members, but it's hard to even find it!

Ann Peck

Date: 8/24/2022 8:03:00 AM

This is beautiful, Andrea. Your poetry reflects your inner peace. About your mate--My husband was bipolar, altho mostly manic. I stayed 40 years til he died. I understand the pain for both of you. I wish you happiness, my friend.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 8/24/2022 9:30:00 AM

thank, Ann. Yes, I would say my trial in life is my marriage, and also what a doctor's drug did to me later in my life . It has made things very hard for me.

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 8/24/2022 6:10:00 AM

I love the form you used Andrea. Very creative and perfect for this contest. Congratulations on your win! Linda

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 8/24/2022 1:39:00 PM

I like it very much :)

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 8/24/2022 9:31:00 AM

thanks, it's my own form.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/22/2022 2:56:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. A Creative/Fun/Rhyme Shape write. Say that 3 times fast.......... Have a great/blessed day writing away...........

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 8/24/2022 9:31:00 AM

thanks, PAULA. This is my own form.

Len Gasun

Date: 8/21/2022 9:04:00 PM

VEry beautiful and creative my dear friend ! Congratulations on your well-deserved top win! Hugs

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/21/2022 6:18:00 PM

Very nice…someone at peace and content with themself. Hugs ~ Kim

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 8/24/2022 6:19:00 AM

Sad to hear about your mate Andrea. Depression is a hateful thing that effects everyone around. Hugs for your struggles. Linda

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/22/2022 10:37:00 AM

So sorry to hear, Andrea. Life is hard that way. A couple is not always in synch. Hugs ~ Kim

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 8/21/2022 9:22:00 PM

if only I had a mate who felt the same about himself. going through difficult times with his depression and other health issues.

Terrell Martin

Date: 8/20/2022 1:43:00 PM

Andrea, that's a fascinating visual form that makes my head hurt just thinking about writing something that upside down! But I admire your creative expertise and that "Emotions do not rule (thee:) Bravo Ms. Beautiful, Write On...

Joe Maverick

Date: 8/20/2022 9:31:00 AM

No dichotomy of feelings Andrea That is a plus in my book.'

Sunita U.D Palawon

Date: 8/20/2022 8:36:00 AM

This is indeed very creative. Lots of input. Enjoyed it. :) Sunita UPD

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 8/20/2022 8:17:00 AM

Wow... I loved this... This is straight from your heart, as far as I know you sweet friend... "Emotions do not rule me", so true... Hearty congratulations dear... Hugs... ~ Ani

Rasitha Ranasinghe

Date: 8/20/2022 7:13:00 AM

Congratulations! Sounds very honest. Beautiful. Rasitha

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 8/20/2022 6:02:00 AM

Amazing write. Congrats and God bless you, Andrea. Love, Gina

Jcb Brul

Date: 8/20/2022 5:50:00 AM

Fantastic rendition of words so soothing to the eyes. Lovely!

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/19/2022 9:55:00 PM

It would be wonderful if everyone felt like this Andrea. Your Andaree form is exemplified in this inspiring entry my friend. Blessings xxoo

Michael Tor

Date: 8/19/2022 8:08:00 PM

Love this Poetry of yours your truths ring well with me, Love your thoughts.

Rico Leffanta

Date: 8/19/2022 11:29:00 AM

Your hourglass concept is a winner! Aloha!

Jennifer Walker

Date: 8/19/2022 8:14:00 AM

You're such a cool cucumber (ha ha, this poem following your pickle poem) And everyone, this is exactly Andrea, my sis. Cool and rarely aggravated but watch out if she does get aggravated.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 8/19/2022 7:52:00 AM

That is the greatest way to be, I totally with you agree, I would never think to flee from what, from who, just want to be happy. Great write my friend ,are you not a Virgo as I am - our birthdays are close if I'm not mistaken. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 8/19/2022 7:53:00 AM

Yes, my B day is coming soon. When is yours? I think Virgos are calmer than most. it has helped me a lot in life.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 8/19/2022 5:46:00 AM

You are among the blessed few Andrea. Message so well conveyed in this difficult to execute form.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 8/19/2022 7:53:00 AM

Thanks, Vijay. My astrology and numerology all lined up to make me a stable and calm person; however, I have external conflicts which are very maddening to me!!

Weston Gregory

Date: 8/19/2022 5:28:00 AM

your second line is an answer to me. a clear calm demeanor is relevant to self love.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 8/19/2022 7:52:00 AM

thanks, Weston. I wish I could get my husband to stop stewing!!