Andrea Dietrich Poet Rhyme

If Only We Could Turn Back the Hands of Time

I can't forget those days when you were mine.
How young we were - not even at our prime!
Had we held on, could love have grown divine?
If only we could turn back the hands of time.

What could have been? I guess we'll never know.
Although I've never been caught in a crime,
a crime it was that day I let you go!
If only we could turn back the hands of time.

While drowning in my memories of you,
I sit in silence while I write this rhyme
and wonder if you think the same thing too -
if only we could turn back the hands of time!

Oct. 9, 2019

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Cecilia Macfarlane November 6, 2019 at 6:02 AM Many of us would do things differently if we could turn back that clock. Wonderful write and win. Hugs

Ann Foster November 3, 2019 at 11:48 PM So sad. Lovely write. Ann

Probir Gupta October 15, 2019 at 11:57 PM Lovely communication, Andrea in lovely and deep rhyme ... Not just end-rhymes ... I do come across rhyme of sentiments as well ... Congratulations on your nice placement in the contest ...

Robert Lindley October 15, 2019 at 10:12 AM My friend, you so vividly expressed the depths of regret that one feels when realizing a mistake that has cost them so dearly. This struck me deep as it expressed so very well my own feelings of what happened in own wild youth! Definitely a gem and a fav too!

Regina Mcintosh October 15, 2019 at 3:27 AM Back to say Congrats and God bless you with love and prayers, Gina

Joseph May October 14, 2019 at 8:29 PM Congrats on your win Andrea..

Sandra Adams October 14, 2019 at 8:26 PM back to say congratulations my friend... hugs :)

Silent One October 14, 2019 at 12:45 PM Congratulations on your placement in the contest..

Sandra Adams October 11, 2019 at 12:03 PM i guess every now and then we are left with the what ifs of life, maybe through regrets or memories...sometimes it would be nice to step back momentarily but it would alter the course of time in the present too... good penning my friend :) hugs

Matthew Anish October 11, 2019 at 8:21 AM "The moving finger writes - and having writ moves on.." That line from Omar Khayam sums up your work nicely. Wish someone would invent a time machine! So far, they exist only in fiction! Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Kim Rodrigues October 11, 2019 at 6:10 AM Masterfully written! Love it, Andrea! :) Kim

Hello There October 11, 2019 at 12:44 AM A great melancholy piece, Andrea, and there would only be one way to know for certain...It wouldn't be the first time something like this has happened ;) Good luck in the contest!

Winged Warrior October 10, 2019 at 4:42 PM Lovely penned my friend...great entry Andrea...bol...I've started a prayer vigil...Prayers for Lia...more info at the latest potd or my latest post...^WW^ :o)

Mike Bayles October 10, 2019 at 3:41 PM I like this Andrea. How true it is!

Chris Green October 10, 2019 at 10:39 AM If only we could...this thought has crossed my mind more times than I care to count. Nicely done Andrea. if this is for the contest, best wishes my friend.

Quoth Theraven October 10, 2019 at 10:26 AM Andrea, Indeed if only...time is the only guarantee it seems. Stars are born, and burn out. Those early days the heart beat a little faster, I think. -Richard

Vijay Pandit October 10, 2019 at 6:01 AM I like the rhythm of the title line, Andrea..yes--we often wonder: what could have been if..lovely flow to your poem.

Arturo Michael October 10, 2019 at 5:47 AM If only the lonely...Who knows...Nice one Andrea...

Jan Allison October 10, 2019 at 4:48 AM We can all have regrets and wish we could turn back time with our relationships not just romznces but with family too, I was only chatting with someone yesterday about how he wished he could have said things to his mum before she died. I wonder if you contacted this guy now would he still hold a flame for you !!-:) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen October 10, 2019 at 3:37 AM - There are so many "ifs" ... in a way I'm glad we can't find the answer - A lovely poem, Andrea - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Regina Mcintosh October 10, 2019 at 2:08 AM Lovely verses, Andrea. Everyone has moments they would like to revisit I imagine. God bless you with many more wonderful poems... with love and prayers, Gina