Andrea Dietrich Poet Acrostic

Fragile Hearts

Flickering like candles in the slightest breeze,
Raw with emotion, they are seen so easily worn on sleeves.
Asunder they may break, so
Gentle you must be! Gossamer
Is the flimsy sweater of protection that they wear.
Laugh or look too hard at them, and you are liable to
Embarrass or perhaps even to embitter them.

Heed my advice:
Exercise restraint. Their souls 
Already are exposed and must be assuaged.
Refrain from ridiculing them, for
They already suffer from self-consciousness.
Sweeten your words instead. Strengthen and support fragile hearts.

Written Oct. 23, 2016

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Kai Michael Neumann November 7, 2016 at 2:10 AM Congratulations on your win. The poem is deep with emotion and I can feel it. Also learnt a new word 'Gossamer' and you did a fine take on the topic. Thank you

Arthur Vaso October 31, 2016 at 8:41 PM Very sweet Andrea, and congrats!!!! Hugs!

John Lawless October 27, 2016 at 10:08 PM "Flickering like candles in the slightest breeze" a lovely description of the tenderness of the fragile heart. congrats on your placement

James Inman October 27, 2016 at 7:07 AM Nice Andrea, I wrote one but did it wrong and didn't have time to finish another one.

Sandra Haight October 25, 2016 at 8:34 AM Wonderful words of wisdom in your well-written Acrostic, Andrea. I really like where you took the 'fragile hearts' theme. Congratulations on your win. Hugs, Sandra

Teddy Kimathi October 25, 2016 at 4:21 AM I enjoyed reading your work, Andrea. Congrats for having it placed in the contest!!! ;-)

Joseph May October 24, 2016 at 3:54 PM Congrats on your win Andrea

Carolyn Devonshire October 24, 2016 at 1:07 PM A message to live by, Andrea. Can you imagine a world where people were always mindful of the damage words can do to fragile, sensitive hearts. I'm going to favorite this one as a reminder that the way we treat others shows the type of people we are.

Supraja Kannan October 24, 2016 at 9:32 AM Wise words... Great advise...Loved it...

Paloma P October 24, 2016 at 4:49 AM Well spoken Andrea, wisely insightful.

White Wolf October 23, 2016 at 11:38 PM Great poem Andrea, I really enjoyed this one./|\

Matthew Anish October 23, 2016 at 8:26 PM Good advice! Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Carol B. October 23, 2016 at 4:21 PM Well said and great advice :) I endorse the sentiment in this poem. Loved it :)

Ilene Bauer October 23, 2016 at 3:56 PM tender and very touching, andrea...

Old Man Emu October 23, 2016 at 2:59 PM Nicely done Andrea, enjoyed your poem. Regards, Craig

Tim Smith October 23, 2016 at 2:58 PM Excellent advice Andrea....we need to handle them with care.

Cheryl Hoffman October 23, 2016 at 2:16 PM Much truthful insight into your sweet heartfelt poem as some people are definitely more sensitive than others!:) Enjoyed your very insightful nice write Andrea!:)