Andrea Dietrich Poet Sonnet

From Where I Live

Just west from where I live is Utah Lake,
where in the summer boaters like to take
their many kids, for Utah is the state
where Mormons live and like to populate!

Down south from my small city, deserts lie:
Bryce Canyon, Zion’s Park; it’s hot and dry
but beautiful! And eastward I can see
The Rocky Mountains rise majestically.

Just north of me, Timp cave! And seagulls thrive
around a giant salty lake. I drive
To Salt Lake or Park City for a show.
And those who ski love Utah’s “Greatest Snow.”

My city, once all trees, where peace resides,
is Pleasant Grove, with beauty on all sides!

For Brian Strand's "Sonnet Me" contest

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John Watt August 11, 2020 at 9:03 AM A super travelogue of your environs. I should try something like this for my hometown for there is a lot of diverse climes and contours in So California. I enjoyed getting to know the highlights of your home state.

Poet Destroyer A January 4, 2013 at 11:58 PM seems like a trip worth passing... nice poem..pd

Andrew Crisci May 3, 2010 at 11:02 AM Congratulations, Andrea on your win in Brian Strand's contest, " Sonnet Me ". It was a well-deserved winning poem, describing the magnificence of the State of Utah. The Rocky Mountains is a breath-taking sight, so celebrated in many poems and songs. I wish you continued success and more wins in the near future. Enjoy your honor and smile. Love and admiration, Andrew.

Carol Sunshine Brown May 3, 2010 at 9:41 AM Congratulations on your win in Brian's "Sonnet Me" contest Andrea. Love, Carol

Carrie Richards May 2, 2010 at 10:10 AM You live in a terrific state....we have good friends who live in Salt Lake....they can ski almost right off the hill in their back yard! I was sure this poem would do well.....and it did!! Congrats, Andrea....and thanks for all your words of encouragement!

Margaret Foster May 1, 2010 at 8:29 PM Congrats Andrea. A nice picture. the views of the Rocky mountains must give you great pleasure...Maggie

Joyce Johnson May 1, 2010 at 8:22 PM lCongratulations Andrea. This is lovely. Joyce

Carolyn Devonshire May 1, 2010 at 6:54 AM Congrats on your success in Brian's contest. Love, Carolyn

Linda-Marie Sweetheart May 1, 2010 at 5:02 AM Congrats Andrea on your HM in Brian's contest... with this wonderful piece on your home town... a beautiful honor for a wonderful write ... luv from the "Sweetheart"

Brian Strand May 1, 2010 at 12:42 AM Congrats on your success in my contest Andrea.Rgds Brian.My latest contest'BROKEN MONOKU' is now open.

Travis Tapley April 29, 2010 at 9:31 PM This was a beautiful Sonnet! I always like to read about where others live and see their pride in their home. Love the last two lines. Peace and quiet is all I ask for!

Buffy Fooksss Aka Lynette C. April 26, 2010 at 11:19 AM NICE, REPRESENTING UR HOME.AND I MAKE THE NAME BUFFY TOUGH, LIK BUFF.LOLZ.YES MILEY IS LIKE THE BEST THING THAT EVER HAPPEND TO ME, ALONG WITH CAESAR, HECK MY WHOLE FAM OF 3! THEY SAVED MII LIFE! ANDREA SOUNDS LIKE A YOUNG NAME, I GUES THATS GOOD FOR U .bUfFy.

Katherine Stella April 26, 2010 at 4:49 AM Andrea up in address window try using www.myspace.com/kathystellamusic for I just typed it in and it went right to my music page see if that helps and this looks like a winner to me remarkable writing my friend keep the pen flowing hugs

Charmaine Chircop April 25, 2010 at 10:10 PM Thanks for this journey you've taken me on my friend,such a beautiful one...Charma

Lynette Chachere April 25, 2010 at 5:54 PM this is a wonderful poem in the words of your home.i've always heard many people in Utah are mormon.i've been there, it's so cold when it snows.all these wooden houses(: i live in vegas, but i consider arizona my home, im pretty close to Utah.your home has nice winter weather. and the small boy in enigma who grows up with with the small girl is the person of my boyfriend.im happy you found that part of it out.great sonnet, it's a good thing to be happy where you live. -good luck Always

Dr.Ram Mehta April 25, 2010 at 8:57 AM Good luck in the contest. Nice description

Skat A April 25, 2010 at 8:52 AM The best of luck in the contest, Andrea. I am reading my comments, I got it on your mighty mouse. I remember the phrase only because I enjoy saying, ha I even say it 2 this day. I love my Sundays the only day off in our restaurant. By the way I love the cartoon network luv ya. : ) Irma

Linda-Marie Sweetheart April 25, 2010 at 8:24 AM A beautiful Sonnet from the "Queen" so it should do tremendously well in Brian's contest ..good luck... and a great depiction of Utah .. u did really well dear friend..luv.. Linda-Marie..

Carrie Richards April 25, 2010 at 7:49 AM I have taken this same trip....such great sights ..especially Zion and Bryce Canyons...aren't they amazing?? By the way, my Dad was born in Roy Utah....I think I have ancestors in your area...I need to do more research!! ps...this poem would work well in Linda Marie's contest too:) Good luck !!

Katherine Stella April 25, 2010 at 7:42 AM another place on list to visit want to do traveling when and if I ever find out whats making me sick for there is a whole list I want to go to but can't right now you painted a beautiful picture gl in contest also just type in mypace.com/kathystellamusic in user bar and it should get you to my site

Carolyn Devonshire April 25, 2010 at 7:27 AM You live in a very scenic area, Andrea, and paint the picture so well with your lovely sonnet. Best wishes for success in the contest! Love, Carolyn

Michael J. Falotico April 25, 2010 at 6:30 AM I think I know where my next vacation will be.. Wonderful picture you paint..

Daver Austin April 25, 2010 at 5:20 AM Super! After reading your poem I want to go to Utah. I was raised in Colorado, so mountains are in my blood. Love, Dave

Gert W. Knop April 25, 2010 at 4:19 AM Nicely penned for the contest, Andrea! And congrats on being featured in an anthology. I myself prepared a number of "short Poems" (Haiku, Senryu and Tanka) for a German anthology, but only in German. They will sell it in all booksstores and even on amazon.de. Thank you for your kind comments! The Atacama Desert and the geysirs of El Tatio are situated in Chile. Have a nice sunday1 Love, Gert

Mitch White April 25, 2010 at 3:19 AM Nice place, I have been through there when I stayed a few days in Vernal

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