Andrea Dietrich Poet Sonnet

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For the 2026-06-14 Forevermore Poetry Contest of Constance La France/ June 20, 2026

Forevermore

“I thought that spring must last forevermore, for I 
was young and loved, and it was May.”  Vera Brittain

Oh, springtime of my life, if only I
had taken time to revel more in it -
absorb its colors like a butterfly;
consume it like a big banana split.
For nothing can compare to one’s spring days -
with everything so fresh; romance so sweet.
Such memories that in mind still blaze!
If only I had known life was so fleet.
If I could go back to those days of May,
reliving them without the least unease
no matter if the skies were clear or gray,
I’d ride each hour – a bird upon a breeze!
Good health, the thrills, and all that I adore
from youth I yearn to keep forevermore.

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Constance La France July 18, 2026 at 12:34 PM Andrea, beautifully penned and congratulations on your win in my Forevermore contest, love the image an quote, well done ~ Andrea Dietrich July 18, 2026 at 9:43 PM Thanks so much. This was a joy for me to write

Ann Peck July 5, 2026 at 9:01 AM Your poem of forevermore touched my heart as it remembers those sweet days of youth we couldn't keep. Congrats on your first place!

Paige Hind June 25, 2026 at 3:59 PM I love Sonnets, but they are difficult. You did this one beautifully :)

Krishnanand Guptar June 24, 2026 at 9:03 AM Congratulations dear poetess on your top win in this contest with a lovely sonnet on the springtime of your life, with a flowing rhythm with expression of nostalgy, mixed with some layers of regrets for some incomplete wishes as afterthoughts.. .. Wishing you a marvellous day.

Christine Watts June 23, 2026 at 6:21 PM Congratulations Andrea well done Cheers Christine

Sotto Poet June 23, 2026 at 10:57 AM If we could take the wisdom we've gained from life's experiences and apply it to our younger selves, we'd be far more thoughtful and appreciative of the present moment. Congrats on your top win, Andrea

Reason A. Poteet June 23, 2026 at 4:18 AM In this season of spring's passing to summer 2026, I'm with you - life is short in retrospect. Congrats on your placement here; haven't had a banana split in years; guess I should investigate the new ice cream shop up the road.

Karen Croft June 23, 2026 at 12:31 AM congratulations on your top win!!

David Crandall June 21, 2026 at 7:04 PM A pretty poem, and relatable experience - and as a bonus, you get to fly like a bird on the breeze! Also, I'm right there with you with the banana split! Great quote, too!

CayCay Godwin June 21, 2026 at 3:13 PM Very well done, lovely. AND I understood everything from objective to content. So many contest right now and you seem to be keeping up with no sign of losing breath.

Akham Nilabirdhwaja Singh June 20, 2026 at 11:56 PM Life's truth, very nicely penned.

sara Etgen-Baker June 20, 2026 at 5:14 PM I can relate to your desire to 'go back to those days in May.' best wishes with this contest entry.

Christine Watts June 20, 2026 at 2:56 PM A nice reflection of bright Sunny Spring days and youth How time quickly passes us by but at least we are still here Cheers Chris

Ann Peck June 20, 2026 at 12:26 PM I love this, Andrea--those wonderful, carefree days of young love. Andrea Dietrich June 20, 2026 at 1:56 PM They were wonderful

Ink Empress June 20, 2026 at 10:54 AM I felt longing and an aching touch of nostalgia flow through this poem! So profound and soulfully moving! I guess time has a way of making us pause and look back, on brighter yesterday’s where youth was in full bloom! I dont yet miss anything.. i guess oneday i will feel this too. Pleasure reading. Sending you light always Andrea Dietrich June 20, 2026 at 12:09 PM Give it 20 years or so, Sweetie . Thanks for your comment.

Joseph P. DiMino June 20, 2026 at 10:12 AM Well said. "We grow old too soon...and wise...." as the saying goes. What the heck. Maybe a second time around. Nothing on the subject we know firsthand...reincarnation possible as anything else. Andrea Dietrich June 20, 2026 at 12:10 PM And that other saying Time is wasted on youth? Even my memory is dim

Joseph May June 20, 2026 at 8:03 AM Those youthful days of spring hold cherished memories, Wonderful write Andrea Andrea Dietrich June 20, 2026 at 12:10 PM Thanks, Joseph

Sara Kendrick June 20, 2026 at 7:51 AM Well, if we could go back to youth with the lessons learned in life, we would be better users of the time with so much appreciate for life and learning, etc. Alas, it won't happen. It takes a lifetime to learn so much then we can't pass it on unless we put it in books, sharing by talking or poems to help the younger ones learn easier lessons about life. Sara K.

Alison A Smith June 20, 2026 at 4:48 AM A perfect thought to keep forevermore

Joanna Daniel June 20, 2026 at 4:45 AM Just yesterday I was thinking, "Those were the days, my friend".. Great poem, Andrea:) Tom Cunningham June 20, 2026 at 12:45 PM Mary Hopkin, a Welsh singer. Andrea Dietrich June 20, 2026 at 12:12 PM Who sang that song? Those were the days my friend , we thought they'd never be end. (And the rest of it is gone out of my mind)

Tom Cunningham June 20, 2026 at 1:27 AM Strange how you wake up one morning and realise the years that are now behind you. Oh to relive our youth,those carefree days, sadly now just memories. Tom Andrea Dietrich June 20, 2026 at 12:12 PM So true

Valsa George June 20, 2026 at 1:11 AM I too share the same sentiments, dear Andrea. How l wish to sail back to my childhood days. They were days of fun and frolic with my siblings and cousins and being fed on the love of my parents. Beautiful poem. Thanks for taking me to the corridors of memory. Andrea Dietrich June 20, 2026 at 12:14 PM Yes. The cousins and other relation. I was the one who moved far away and there are some cousins today that I still haven't seen in over 50 years. That's crazy!