Andrea Dietrich Poet Rhyme

Given the Choice I Would

Would I lie on my bed
pillows propping my head
with my poetry
or watching tv?
Had I a maid, I surely could
and given the choice, I would!

Would I more often play
in my elderly way,
hanging out with my cats
or enjoying my chats
and not going to work every day?
Had I a life in which money were good,
then given the choice, I would!

Would I jump on a cruise,
do whatever I choose
 were the choice between what
I liked and liked not?
Well, if I had nothing to lose,
I think that by now, it's well understood,
when given the choice - I would!

Aug. 25, 2018 for Viv Wigley's Pick A Theme Poetry Contest
Theme #3 Given the Choice I would

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Jan Allison September 2, 2018 at 5:41 PM I can relate Andrea would especially love that cruise!:-) hugs Jan xx

Viv Wigley September 2, 2018 at 12:25 PM Never mind the cruise, Andrea, Cats are cheaper. Nearly. Congratulations on your placement and thanks for having a pop at my contest. Viv x

Connie Marcum Wong August 31, 2018 at 5:50 PM That is how I felt before I retired, but the problem is you slow down and you get less done than you think you will. Lol. I enjoyed this Andrea. : )

CayCay Godwin August 31, 2018 at 5:06 AM I love how you did this one, so fun to read as it bounces along and grows face-smiles. A good time poem, plus I would if you could, too! (late, getting silly - rather early and sleepless silly, but so content) Love ... CayCay

Charlie Smith August 27, 2018 at 11:57 AM Great entry Andrea, another winner my dear...

Barry Stebbings August 27, 2018 at 5:48 AM Enjoyed this piece, could not stop reading this several times, Andrea. Absolutely a +Fav. Love the pace and rhythm. Good luck in the contest. // Barry

Janice Canerdy August 26, 2018 at 8:23 PM Thoughtful piece--oh, the pondering we do! I like this, Andrea. Janice

Therese Bacha August 26, 2018 at 6:40 PM Hi Andrea, sorry I am late to answer u back, I broke my ankle 3 weeks ago and i am wearing the high strong boots to keep it firm and maybe heal after 2 or 3 more months, my other foot has 2 last broken toes also wearing a lighter boot for them to heal. I loved your poem, its so deep and sad at the same time. You are as always so deep when u write your poems. I hope u are feeling better, i think of you. Much love see u soon. Yerry xoxo

Gershon Wolf August 26, 2018 at 4:43 PM At least you do not have to worry about having ... Too Many Choices!! I for one can surely relate. LOL. Enjoyable reading, Andrea. ~ gw

Vijay Pandit August 26, 2018 at 7:01 AM Everyone can relate to the sentiments in your poem..well written, Andrea. Andrea Dietrich August 26, 2018 at 2:22 PM thanks, Vijay.

Paul Callus August 26, 2018 at 5:01 AM Alas, we often have to make do without choices, Andrea! May the ones we make be guided by common sense:) Regards // paul Andrea Dietrich August 26, 2018 at 2:19 PM yep, but it's all good. We have our trials, and without them, we would not learn empathy for others.

Caren Krutsinger August 26, 2018 at 12:28 AM Given the choice I think I would choose the same things all over again, a marvelous poem, Andrea. Andrea Dietrich August 26, 2018 at 2:20 PM a few things I would not choose over again, but like you, I am pretty happy for what life dished out to me. thanks for your comment