Andrea Dietrich Poet Rondeau

I Drift Among

I drift among the rainbow-hued
that strongly claim to be imbued
with light and truth, and in this sea,
are dark fish, too, that swim with me.
So what from this have I construed?

Although I have a cheerful mood,
I move with some inquietude
because of the variety
I drift among. . .

For there’s no group I quite include
myself inside.  Thus, not renewed,
I borrow some complacency,
awaiting an epiphany
as life slips from the multitude
I drift among.

March 30, 2022
For A Brian Strand Premier Choice Poetry Contest

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Jennifer Proxenos April 2, 2022 at 9:51 AM Hi Andrea, so many people, so many views, so many cultures, so many interpretations into so many different languages - For there's no group I quite include myself inside.......Thus, not renewed,......awaiting an epiphany .....I drift among' Your last verse i agree with completely, as I think and feel the same exactly.' Awesome poetry, Hugs, blessings Jennifer.

JC Brul March 31, 2022 at 11:41 AM Very nice dear Andrea. I was like singing a song as I read each line! Gentle and soothing. All the best in the contest.

Janice Canerdy March 31, 2022 at 8:22 AM Andrea, this excellent piece uses symbolism very effectively to describe the differing sides of a person. (Me--one day sunshine; next day, a dark cloud!) Janice

Quoth Theraven March 31, 2022 at 7:24 AM Andrea, Beautiful flotsam and jetsam in your drifting. -Richard

Victor Buhagiar March 31, 2022 at 1:53 AM Metaphoric beauty. I feel much the same. One foot in the grave :) Best for a win.

Regina Mcintosh March 31, 2022 at 12:03 AM Love it! God bless you with a win. Love, Gina

Joe Maverick March 30, 2022 at 11:49 PM Hi Andrea, it's a great piece..' as life slips from The multitude' a line that really strikes.. among The others; excellent evaluation and outpouring Be well; God's blessings.)

Howard Kerr March 30, 2022 at 10:44 PM Andrea, First and foremost this is an absolutely superb work. Deep, insightful and nuanced. Heartfelt thanks for your comments on “Utter Silken Threads.” Best of luck in contest. Howard

Howard Kerr March 30, 2022 at 10:42 PM Andrea, First and foremost this is an an absolutely superb work. Deep, insightful and nuanced. Heartfelt thanks for your comments on “Utter Silken Threads.” Best of luck in contest. Howard

L Milton Hankins March 30, 2022 at 8:12 PM Nicely written, Andrea. I find the Rondeau so difficult I rarely try one. I think I did one recently, however, and I think it turned out okay. You have such a gift! L Milton Hankins March 31, 2022 at 9:12 AM I have written many triolets and, of course, my variation called the trionet. I've written a few quaterns. So far as I recall, I've never tried the kyrielle. I generally try to match the theme or subject with the form I use. I really enjoy villanelles, terzanelles, and terza rimas. Andrea Dietrich March 30, 2022 at 8:21 PM I juar love doing them, Milt. I adore kyrielle, quatern, and triolet too. Do you like those forms?