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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

Date: 9/2/2018 5:41:00 PM

I can relate Andrea would especially love that cruise!:-) hugs Jan xx

Viv Wigley

Date: 9/2/2018 12:25:00 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

Sandra L. Weiss

Date: 9/2/2018 11:41:00 AM

I loved this one, brought a smile as I read the words and got the rhythm. Light and breezy, really enjoyed it!

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/31/2018 5:50:00 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 Jennings

Date: 8/31/2018 5:06:00 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

Date: 8/27/2018 11:57:00 AM

Great entry Andrea, another winner my dear...

Barry Stebbings

Date: 8/27/2018 5:48:00 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

Date: 8/26/2018 8:23:00 PM

Thoughtful piece--oh, the pondering we do! I like this, Andrea. Janice

Therese Bacha

Date: 8/26/2018 6:40:00 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

Date: 8/26/2018 4:43:00 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

Date: 8/26/2018 7:01:00 AM

Everyone can relate to the sentiments in your poem..well written, Andrea.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 8/26/2018 2:22:00 PM

thanks, Vijay.

Paul Callus

Date: 8/26/2018 5:01:00 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
Date: 8/26/2018 2:19:00 PM

yep, but it's all good. We have our trials, and without them, we would not learn empathy for others.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 8/26/2018 12:28:00 AM

Given the choice I think I would choose the same things all over again, a marvelous poem, Andrea.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 8/26/2018 2:20:00 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