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for the 'I miss ' Poetry Contest of Ink Empress

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I miss my youth – the way I’d run or swirl beneath warm summer’s sun. Oh, dahlia daydreams of romance, sweet kisses and that first slow dance. My real life barely had begun! Adventures I was slow to shun, A whirligig, with glee I spun imagining . . . perchance . . . perchance! I miss my youth. Good health was mine and ailments none, and oh, to meet that special one for whom I fell with just one glance. Soft brown eyes held me in a trance. The lesson learned: What’s done is done. I miss my youth.

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JCB Brul

Date: 8/15/2024 8:53:00 PM

This is so adorable dear Andie! Your last stanza made me shiver as I remember same scenario. Congratulations on your awesome win. A fave for me!

Crystol Woods

Date: 8/8/2024 12:34:00 PM

Back to say congratulations! I knew you would nail it! Awesome write Andrea! Xo

Crystol Woods

Date: 8/8/2024 12:14:00 PM

Back to say congratulations! I knew you would nail it! Awesome write Andrea! Xo

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/8/2024 11:10:00 AM

Back with congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful write again. Have a fun day............

Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/8/2024 4:05:00 AM

Back with congratulations on your win in this contest. I know the feeling of missing certain things in life. Life takes its toll. Way to go on this work. Sara K

Ink Empress

Date: 8/8/2024 3:51:00 AM

Dear andrea, i love the imagery and liveliness of your lines flowing as you reminisce youth in the most elegant manner. I love how you’ve expressed so much using a form that isnt easy to do also! Especially love the way youv written “ and oh, to meet that special one for whom I fell with just one glance. Soft brown eyes held me in a trance. The lesson learned: What’s done is done.” Shows acceptance amidst regrets while looking back and there’s a lyrical cadence to your words! congratulations! Well deserved

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 8/8/2024 1:38:00 PM

thanks so much , Ink. I loved this contest and the inspiration to write this one.

Robert Sidwell

Date: 8/6/2024 1:26:00 PM

Great capture of sentiment or nostalgia of youth!

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 8/3/2024 1:27:00 PM

Hi Andrea, The unending energy and fearlessness is what I miss most but I'm sure you are still young in spirit which is crucial to the aging process. I liked the way your formatted this poem repeating the theme. It drew me in any way. Blessings

Valsa George

Date: 7/29/2024 10:12:00 PM

I can so well relate. In youth, life was much more adventurous with thrills and sweet surprises. We had only dreams and no grappling with the harsh realities of life. Now after reaching a certain age, sickness and ill health have begun to plague us. Well articulated, dear Andrea. All the Best.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 7/30/2024 6:30:00 PM

Yes you get it dear. Thanks

David Crandall

Date: 7/29/2024 9:38:00 PM

Nice poem, reminding me of the freedom, fun, and romance of youth. I like the last three lines, together, make an interesting suggestion.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 7/30/2024 6:29:00 PM

Thanks the three lines is distinct to rondeau form

Paige Hind

Date: 7/29/2024 5:13:00 PM

Hopefully you have many years left, especially with your poetry, and I hope you will be happy! :)

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/27/2024 7:45:00 AM

We live most of our lives as adults. We live through the children as we experience childhood through their eyes of a new generation. I loved to swing…it was freeing, loved the air up there, often closing my eyes. In a way, we had to work for that freedom, to keep it going, and feel its awe. I’m still up there, in my mind. Hugs-a-million!

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 7/27/2024 12:14:00 PM

Oh yes swinging. How I loved that. Today I try it with a grandchild and feel nauseated doing it. Uggg it sucks to get old.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 7/27/2024 1:42:00 AM

Yes, sometimes we do remember things of the past when life was unhindered by age, health, and responsibilities, but we have to adjust then more on. Thanks for sharing this one with us. I like the feeling presented and the form of poetry used. Sara K

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 7/27/2024 12:15:00 PM

Thanks. I really feel this way with regards to health issues brought to me by fool doctors.

Joseph May

Date: 7/26/2024 12:20:00 PM

"Dahlia daydreams and kisses sweet,', Very nicely penned, I like the form

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 7/26/2024 3:35:00 PM

thanks, Joseph. I loved her theme for us

Crystol Woods

Date: 7/26/2024 11:18:00 AM

Yess you have expressed this beautifully and with great emotion. A feeling of yearning to go back and try again! How many decisions would we change if we could? So difficult to imagine since right along with the regrets are fond memories we couldn't possibly let go of. The butterfly effect! Good luck on the contest though you won't need it with all this talent! Xoxo

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 7/26/2024 3:34:00 PM

yes, and then maybe if you went back, you would make even worse decisions, but you'd know to buy stock in VCR. haha!!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/26/2024 10:37:00 AM

I enjoyed reading your wonderful write. I am with you, Yes, I miss my youth. If I could go back there are things I would change. Guess everyone says that. "Good Luck" We both did this one. Have a blessed/wonderful day writing away.....................

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 7/26/2024 3:34:00 PM

thanks, Paula

Joe Dimino

Date: 7/26/2024 10:12:00 AM

Don't remind me! No, do remind me -- I hear ya...though with me, lots I would change. And some fond things I would not change -- very active physically when younger my joints are now suffering the effects of arthritis -- but I loved the power soaring, and would do it all over again.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 7/26/2024 3:35:00 PM

yes, the worse is what happens physically. For me it is, anyway!!