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Grace and Solitude

My solitude, -when I am able to discover it – how wonderful to me it is and not so difficult to do. I find it as I’m writing poetry. Right now I write with sunshine on my face. But I could be inside my house; there is no difference. I feel a kind of grace when God inspires me, and that grace is His. An extroverted introvert, I find my solitude quite easily, for I see past distractions. Thoughts come to my mind. They then take shape, like clouds form in the sky! God, give me grace again and then again - that poetry might pour from me like rain! For John Hamilton's Grace & Solitude Poetry Contest May 4, 2020

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Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/10/2020 7:36:00 PM

Congratulations on your win Andrea! I wanted to enter this contest but time eluded me again and I was not fast enough to write one. You have to check out Emile's poem. He wrote his poem in your Hexsonetta form and did it justice! He won second place with it! Have a great Mother's Day my friend! xxoo

Reason A. Poteet

Date: 5/10/2020 6:10:00 PM

I guess like you I prefer a balance of solitude and busyness. Perhaps as Paul the Apostle wrote: "I have learned whatsoever state I am in, therewith to be content." I too enjoyed your extroverted introvert phrase. Congratulations!

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 5/10/2020 6:18:00 PM

thanks so much, and for "getting" that!!

John Hamilton

Date: 5/9/2020 5:01:00 PM

Introverted extrovert? Nice write Andrea, congrats on a nice placement!

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 5/9/2020 8:43:00 PM

nope, I was a very quiet child always reading books. Became extroverted along the way but still enjoy being alone in my house!

Charlie Smith

Date: 5/6/2020 2:14:00 PM

What better inspiration? WELL DONE Andrea...

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 5/6/2020 6:20:00 AM

"poetry might pour from me like rain" - this is the best feeling in the world when it happens, my friend. I know you know this.

Caycay Jennings

Date: 5/5/2020 8:52:00 PM

Hmmm - an introverted extrovert - our last phone conversation ... love that line being included in this lovely write of equally lovely flow! Looking also to read your 'acorn' poem tonight but so far I haven't found it by reading your titles. Love ... CayCay

Timothy Hicks

Date: 5/5/2020 5:31:00 PM

Grace is a wonderful thing ... and God, it seems, has blessed you numerous times! It is a gift to be able to fill those times of not-much-going-on with words of reflection and imagination. A very nice sonnet here, you "extroverted introvert" ... lol. Get the best of both of worlds :)

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 5/5/2020 11:10:00 AM

Really enjoyed this write Andrea - solitude comes easy for me as although I had many friends all my life, I was an only child and often alone, had to occupy myself. Blessings, Jennifer.

Judy Ball

Date: 5/5/2020 9:18:00 AM

An extroverted Introvert, I like that. It shows you have found a way to come out of yourself into a beautiful world. This is lovely Andrea. Love it. God Bless, JB

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/4/2020 7:52:00 PM

Let the poems flow! Beautifully and caringly expressed, Andrea! :) gw

John Watt

Date: 5/4/2020 5:56:00 PM

I like your idea of thoughts forming like clouds in the sky, so creative! Nice to know what inspires grace and solitude in your life, especially as a writer of poetry. Well done and best wishes in the contest, I'm sure this one will do really well.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 5/4/2020 4:44:00 PM

There is always grace in your poetry, Andrea...all the best.

Robert L. Hinshaw

Date: 5/4/2020 4:42:00 PM

A wonderful write, Andrea! May your well of verse never run dry! Stay safe - Bob

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/4/2020 4:08:00 PM

An extroverted introvert, I find my solitude quite easily, for I (As I age I find I need more time for myself, more time for introspection) nicely done, Andrea!