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Before the river melds itself with sea, it glistens as a rippling mountain stream and starts its course with purest quality. Before the river melds itself with sea, it runs along, fulfilling destiny. Our course is also brief; give forth your beam! Before the river melds itself with sea, it glistens as a rippling mountain stream.
By Andrea Dietrich for "Write Me a Rippling Stream" Contest sponsored by Constance La France ~ A Rambling Poet ~ Written June 2, 2011
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Yvonne Avatar
February 13, 2015 at 7:39 AM
This is an amazing triolet completely unhindered by the style. Every word in its spot as if it were free verse. Just excellent!
Davis Avatar
August 24, 2014 at 12:05 PM
Andrea You described this so well and with so much emotion, I want to see it for myself. Thank you for the nice comment on my Taking It Slow poem.
Horsman Avatar
November 17, 2012 at 1:27 AM
i wrote one like this a few years back, not as good as this beauty, sorry i've moved your hits from 1111 all the ones to 1112 ha ha
Babcock Avatar
June 9, 2011 at 8:47 AM
Congrats on your win Andrea. Those streams were just a bubbling off the mountains and still so much snow. Loved this poem . phyl
Brown Avatar
June 9, 2011 at 7:49 AM
Congratulations on a well deserved win in Constance La France's "Write Me A Rippling Stream" contest Andrea. Love, Carol
Onclaud Avatar
June 8, 2011 at 1:28 AM
i give my whootiest congrats , dearie andie... so fine, so top-rated! :) huggs
Matt Avatar
June 7, 2011 at 5:38 PM
Excellent, Looks like we tied again! But yes I've been slightly busy. Just trying to get my life organized like usual. Sometimes it comes so easy, then other times you don't even know where to begin. Hope to hear back soon. Good job in the contest.
Mills Avatar
June 7, 2011 at 12:36 PM
Congratulations on your win. It melds the soul. Susan
Mehta Avatar
June 6, 2011 at 9:10 AM
Congratulations on the third place win in the contest, Andrea
Mannan Avatar
June 6, 2011 at 6:42 AM
We think so much alike. Loved this Andy. Many congrats hun.
Poet Avatar
June 6, 2011 at 6:28 AM
Congratulations Andrea on your 3rd place win..:)
Onclaud Avatar
June 5, 2011 at 9:48 PM
fantastic, andie.. short but filling! congrats..:) huggs
Sweetheart Avatar
June 5, 2011 at 8:34 PM
Congrats Andrea on your splendid second place win in Constance's contest my friend.. enjoy with luv.. we are finally home again luv.. now to reality ...oh...
La France Avatar
June 5, 2011 at 7:24 PM
Congratulations Andrea on your shared 3rd place win in my Rippling Stream Contest with this beautiful poem~~
Greenlee Avatar
June 5, 2011 at 8:51 AM
Wow.This is great.You will do well in this contest.And thanks again for supporting my poems.Have a glorious day...
Maverick Avatar
June 3, 2011 at 2:26 PM
Ahh..Andrea, i was all caught up looking and..listening even.. to all that(happening and a'glistening!) i felt my heart aspiring upward too.! for you've woven a tale with reason (its true) and for all of that and its affect, i think you're in Gods season, y'know thats purty darned pleas'n..
Anish Avatar
June 3, 2011 at 11:16 AM
Fine nature poetry! I feel like getting out of the city and seeing streams such as you mentioned. Yesterday I entered a poem in a contest run by Tiferet magazine. Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish
Lindenmuth Avatar
June 3, 2011 at 7:20 AM
I enjoyed this envisioning myself as a lost raindrop, and while reading your words i found direction
Gorelick Avatar
June 2, 2011 at 4:48 PM
Breathtaking...this form really does the subject proud..and so did you...BG
Rutherford Avatar
June 2, 2011 at 3:19 PM
Tranquil poerty Andrea!! Makes one feel good just reading it.Anne
Sweetheart Avatar
June 2, 2011 at 1:00 PM
Methinks u are also Queen of the Triolette as well as the Sonnet Andrea.. such a beautiful write on the rippling stream... good luck in the contest.. the reader becomes immersed in these powerful pleasant lines luv.. great ..
Brown Avatar
June 2, 2011 at 12:36 PM
This is truly beautiful dear Andrea. The best to you in the contest my friend. Love, Carol
Austin Avatar
June 2, 2011 at 12:00 PM
The comparison is beautiful - how the life form meets eternity, Hey! am doing o.k. Son, Arthur, is having bi-polar problems at present. He has always lived on the edge. Once in awhile he slips over. He just finished doing a recording with The Grateful Dead. He was probably right at home. Me? Nothing life threatening, just a whole bunch of little stuff - everything happening at once
Foulk Avatar
June 2, 2011 at 10:38 AM
such a refreshing and wonderful piece of work you created Andrea, really enjoyed it and good luck in contest. thank you for commenting on Days of Marbles, I wonder when kids stopped playing Marbles in the school yard?
Onclaud Avatar
June 2, 2011 at 9:34 AM
sounds like the wave of life, andie! a cascade of whirling imagery; i likey lots! best winning wishes..:) huggs
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