Andrea Dietrich Poet Tanka

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I Asked My Future

I asked my future

and the crystal ball revealed

the future for me

was the same one for us all. . . 

what we give. .  . earth shall give back


March 7, 2020 for Brenda Chiri's Picture Prompt Poetry Contest

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Timothy Hicks May 3, 2020 at 12:53 PM Concise and didactic. I love how your mind went to a crystal ball with that moon lamp picture! Very cool. Andrea Dietrich May 3, 2020 at 2:05 PM I did not know what that ball thing WAS. hahaha.

Susan Ashley March 8, 2020 at 9:42 PM Your elegant and insightful poem compliments the pic perfectly, Andrea. Just beautiful! Warmest wishes for you and best wishes for a win.. ~Susan

Michelle Faulkner March 8, 2020 at 7:06 PM We, as a planet, are facing the same future - if we wish to have a future, we must make the earth healthy - very moving, Andrea-

Rico Leffanta March 8, 2020 at 1:48 PM Lucky you! Most people only see clouds! Aloha! Rico

Silent One March 8, 2020 at 11:31 AM Hope so... However not always the case sadly

Vijay Pandit March 8, 2020 at 7:31 AM It's a simple yet elegant message--well delivered, Andrea, in just a few words.

Arturo Michael March 8, 2020 at 5:15 AM Much love here...we live to share...Nice message Andrea

John Watt March 7, 2020 at 6:59 PM Very nice meditation on the image, and earth-minded as well. Let's hope this message is heard and acted upon in time! ~ John