Andrea Dietrich Poet Quatrain

Notes About The Poem

One of my personal favorites for its message and representation of my overall style, this is the second most popular of all my poems here at Soup that are also member favorites.  This is why "How Poetry Began" is so meaningful to me.(I added in the next to last stanza to include the sponsor's theme)

Posted 9/13/14. Now used for the 'Prisoner of Poetry' Poetry Contest of Ink Emoress

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How Poetry Began

That thing that we call poetry -
when asked where it began,
I’d say it started beautifully
before the dawn of man!

It glistened on the oceans
before man came to be.
It blossomed on the grassy cliffs
that met the first great sea.

It glittered in the moon and stars
and beamed on earth below
in meadows where bright flowers danced
and on the pristine snow.

It sparkled on the lakes and streams,
and when man came along,
he took sweet words that flowed to him
and turned them into song.

This was how it always was
before we knew of time.
The poet who begot us all
made it to be sublime.

A prisoner of poetry
thus I shall always be.
I love it rhymed and love it too
when its verse is free

Poetry has now evolved,
and as with many things,
there are many kinds.  . .  but I
still like it when it sings!

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Timothy Ray September 11, 2026 at 10:08 PM what I like about this poem, acknowledgment the magic is everywhere....and the poet harnesses the awe-inspiring from the mundane....penetrating where others wander shallow Andrea Dietrich September 12, 2026 at 5:08 PM So nice of you

Paula Goldsmith April 6, 2025 at 10:31 AM Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your creative two in one write. Wonderful Ending... Have a blessed day with your win..........

Ink Empress April 6, 2025 at 4:36 AM Dear andrea I see why this is so popular! Ah wouldnt have known this poem is yours, but i love from the second stanza onwards how youv written and how descriptive it is and the lyrical cadence of your words truly is soulful! And so mellifluous, i feel your lov for rhymes and poetry through this write and that you for including also my prompt here as i just read your note on top! Personally loved this! Congratulations on your win and thank you for joining! Sending you light always Andrea Dietrich April 6, 2025 at 11:16 AM Thanks for my placement. I know I have better poems but this seems to resonate with more people I guess.

Charles Reese May 1, 2022 at 5:49 PM That is a wonderful poem Great job in the contest

Eve Roper May 1, 2022 at 12:38 PM Congratulations on a wonderful write for Beata’s contest. Blessings to you

Len Gasun May 1, 2022 at 6:46 AM Outstanding write my dear friend! To my fave too. Congratulations on your shining win! Thanks for sharing. God bless! Hugs. Andrea Dietrich May 1, 2022 at 11:51 AM wow, thanks, Len.

John Watt April 30, 2022 at 11:28 PM Andrea, still a FAV for me, congrats for your #1 placement with this exquisite poem ~ John John Watt May 1, 2022 at 4:06 PM I do remember. You posted the video clip on your FB page. I was very proud of you for your involvement with the film and festival, and still am. Andrea Dietrich May 1, 2022 at 11:52 AM thanks again, John. I think I told you, this is the poem I read at the Film Festival showing of Six Days of Sistine. Do you remember? you were such a great friend to watch that movie.

L Milton Hankins April 29, 2022 at 12:44 PM This is such an exquisitely moving piece, Andrea, and I am glad you submitted it, else I would have missed a gem. Congratulations! Andrea Dietrich May 1, 2022 at 11:52 AM Thanks very much, Milt.

Margarita Lillico April 29, 2022 at 11:04 AM Exceptionally poetic! Congrats! Andrea Dietrich May 1, 2022 at 11:52 AM Thanks, Margarita.

Christuraj Alex April 29, 2022 at 9:19 AM You are an expert. Who can compete with you? Congratulations! Andrea Dietrich May 1, 2022 at 11:53 AM Lots of great poets here, Chris!! I only wish I could be an expert with free verse.

Beata Agustin April 29, 2022 at 7:39 AM Congrats! Thanks for your participation, making this poetic occasion jubilant. Belated Poetry Day, dear poetess. God bless you. Andrea Dietrich May 1, 2022 at 11:58 AM Thanks so much, Beata.

Beryl Edmonds November 28, 2021 at 7:48 PM What a gem, your poem is sensational and it sings Andrea, a classic for sure… Belle

Bryan Norton August 3, 2020 at 2:15 PM I certainly can sing along to this one. A wonderful explanation of the roots of poetry. I think it begs for a sequel, or maybe a new "Greek" myth. As usual, a total triumph for you! Mr. B

John Watt January 9, 2020 at 12:45 PM FANTASTIC! (an all-caps winner!) It's no wonder to me that this one is so popular at Soup - poets like to read about poetry and everyone loves to read about nature. You have combined these two elements so beautifully. This is sublime, and a FAV for me. Hugs ~ John

Ann Foster July 3, 2019 at 5:20 PM A wonderful read. Ann

Valerie Staton February 28, 2019 at 11:06 PM This is wonderful!

Panagiota Romios February 23, 2019 at 11:37 AM Beyond beautiful, Andrea! What a poet, you are! Panagiota

Dr Mohammad Golshani Niya February 5, 2019 at 2:19 PM Dear professor Andea Your poems are doors of poems heart Very goooooooooooooooood

Line Gauthier January 1, 2019 at 1:43 PM Lovely, Andrea. Congrats on your podium finish.

Eve Roper December 28, 2018 at 8:50 PM I enjoyed reading this great poem, Andrea , very well written . Congratulations on your win! Happy New Year. Hugs Eve ~`*

P.S. Awtry December 28, 2018 at 8:20 AM "The poet who begot us all.." Andrea this is beautiful! Congratulations on your honors in the contest :) This is a FAV for me.

Wendy Watson December 27, 2018 at 2:44 PM That’s beautiful,Andrea! Congratulations.

Bartholomew Williams December 27, 2018 at 1:50 PM Andrea, I love this beautiful, reflective piece of yours!! Congratulations on your strong placement in the contest, as well as your continued success in this poetry marathon! All my very best to you, my friend. Hugs, :) Bartholomew

Carolyn Devonshire December 27, 2018 at 1:45 PM What great imagery you create to inspire the poet, Andrea. Congratulations on your success in Mark's contest! Best wishes, Carolyn

Mark Toney December 27, 2018 at 1:37 PM Andrea, congrats on your win on mile 4 of my 2019 Poetry Marathon contest. Your poem definitely "sings" to me! ~Mark

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