Andrea Dietrich Poet Free verse

For Joy

I’m in a jungle. Everywhere are vines,

but I’m no Tarzan. I’ll not grasp at trees.

Instead a line I clasp, for I will glide

by zipping over green hued scenery.

Since I’m a little nervous, I inhale

quite deeply. Then I lose my hold on ground.

I clutch that line so tightly as I soar,

imagining I’m some exotic bird.

Exhilaration’s found me; I gasp for joy!


July 3, 2021 
for the Writing Prompt - Grasp - Poetry Contest of Constance La France
submitted July 13, 2021 for  'A Brian Strand July 14' Poetry Contest

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Sam Kauffman July 22, 2021 at 10:08 AM Delightful, exhilarating ride on the zip line with you Andrea! Congratulations on your win!

Constance La France July 16, 2021 at 11:54 AM Andrea, congratulations on your placement in my Writing Prompt - Grasp - Challenge! Your use of the required words is wonderful and your poem is too ~ love and serenity _Constance

Christuraj Alex July 15, 2021 at 10:05 PM Coming back to congratulate you. Congratulations!

Sotto Poet July 12, 2021 at 7:58 AM Back with congratulations on your deserved win Andrea, enjoy your day.

Christuraj Alex July 12, 2021 at 7:10 AM imagining I’m some exotic bird. Beautifully Written. Congratulations!

Alexis Y. July 9, 2021 at 10:11 AM WoW! Andrea, You did a great job with the chosen words. I'm having a hard time using these specific words. Well done. Best wishes in the contest:-) Alexis

Anitha Jayasankar July 6, 2021 at 3:37 AM Loved reading your blank verse Ria... "I will glide by zipping over green hued scenery"... it just reveals your true beautiful spirit of admiring nature... and the last line.. just beautiful... Best wishes and hugs... ~ Ani

Mike Bayles July 5, 2021 at 6:08 PM Very nice, Andrea. I love it.

Linda Milgate July 5, 2021 at 4:09 PM as always interesting and well written poem. Good luck, but suspect I don't need to wish you good luck, your poems are always so good.

Pashang Salehi July 5, 2021 at 9:40 AM You are always a joy to read.

Susan Lawrence July 4, 2021 at 12:57 PM Andrea, I rode along with you and felt your joy ! Exhilarating ! I agree with Quoth...Soul of a poet , heart of a child ! All the best, Susan

Rama Balasubramanian July 4, 2021 at 9:32 AM What an innovative write, apt title. All the best for contest. Enjoy your sunday

Quoth Theraven July 4, 2021 at 9:18 AM Andrea, 'For Joy' love that title. Soul of a poet, heart of a child in this write. -Richard

Jennifer Proxenos July 4, 2021 at 8:32 AM I grasp that you have won dear friend! Magic poetry, Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Victor Buhagiar July 3, 2021 at 9:45 PM A very original entry Andrea. Best for a win.

Sotto Poet July 3, 2021 at 6:38 PM Well penned poem Andrea, you used ideally the pre-chosen words, my very best hopes of winning the contest. Happy 4th and a great weekend