Andrea Dietrich Poet Terzanelle

In Moon's Glow

I’m sailing on a blue sea in moon’s glow.
Beyond the horizon my days are kissed
with magic; far into the past I go.

Walks along a cherry lane! An autumn mist!
Reality or just a fantasy?
Beyond the horizon my days are kissed.

I think I can recall a Hanah Lee. . .
on wisps of memory to which I cling.
Reality or just a fantasy?

What birds of splendor did I once hear sing?
I yearn to know again; I slowly drift
on wisps of memory to which I cling.

Upon a dragon’s tail I wish to lift!
Dreams ripple on the waves, and to a land
I yearn to know again I slowly drift.  

To run again with bare feet in white sand!
I’m sailing on a blue sea in moon’s glow.
Dreams ripple on the waves, and to a land
with magic - far into the past I go!

the magic moon . . .
in moonlight’s absence
could fantasy survive?

12/19/12
Inspired by the Peter, Paul and Mary song "Puff the Magic Dragon" 
and the "Terzanelle Fantasy with a Questionku Chaser Poetry Contest
For Mark Toney's the '2022 Poetry Marathon Mile 25' Poetry Contest

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Sam Kauffman February 3, 2023 at 1:23 PM One of my all time favorite P,P & M songs Andrea! So happy to see it see the light of day again! Wonderful, creative write! Congratulations my friend!

Susan Ashley January 31, 2023 at 4:34 PM Dear Andrea, your poem is enchanting and endearing and so rich in imagery. I especially like the questionku.. just so beautifully phrased and thought-provoking. Congratulations for your excellent win in Mark’s contest. Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan

Valsa George January 29, 2023 at 8:00 PM I like to call it a fantasy ! Beautiful penning, escorting one to a dreamy land. Congratulations, Andrea on your prestigious win in the Marathon...

Regina Mcintosh January 29, 2023 at 5:42 AM This is amazing writing - on the verge of or perhaps, yes - it is simply brilliant. Love it. Glad you won. Congrats to you. God bless you too. Love, Gina

Mark Toney January 28, 2023 at 3:14 PM Andrea, I thoroughly enjoyed your ten-year-old terzanelle, which is based on a song that I studied in school over 50 years ago! OMG! "Upon a dragon’s tail I wish to lift! ~ Dreams ripple on the waves, and to a land ~ I yearn to know again I slowly drift." A Fav for me. Congratulations on your win on Mile 25. There is only one more Marathon mile to run before the Qualifier's Final Placement Contest! More information about the Qualifier's Final Placement Contest will be given at the Mile 26 checkpoint. Andrea Dietrich January 28, 2023 at 9:18 PM so happy you liked this one. I used to teach the history of rock to my ESL students and there was a time when even the foreign kids in the 90s remembered this song . That class never was too successful, however. People just don't care about music that was more than 20 years before their time, and the kids today would laugh to hear it. Sad to me. i sure would have loved it if any of my Spanish classes had featured learning Spanish with the history of popular songs of their culture.

Connie Marcum Wong May 13, 2020 at 4:44 PM This is quite a beauty Andrea. I see why it came in on the top! Congratulations! xxoo

Aditi Mishra May 12, 2020 at 6:44 AM "Dreams ripple on the waves, and to a land with magic"....this is something envisioned by me at nights :) Loved the imagination. Congratulations on your well-deserved placement. Aditi

Anisha Dutta May 12, 2020 at 1:57 AM BIG CONGRATS to win TOP. Hugs

John Watt May 11, 2020 at 4:54 PM How fun to read this terzanelle inspired by an old favorite song of mine. When I read 'cherry lane' and 'autumn mist' I was starting to wonder... grateful for your explanation at the end. Congrats on your #1 placement today!

Connie Gildersleeve June 18, 2013 at 4:07 PM Enjoyed this very much. Congratulation on your win. Warm Smiles, Connie

David De La Croes June 18, 2013 at 1:06 AM Congratulations, Andrea. I love this fantasy... David

Richard Lamoureux June 17, 2013 at 7:08 PM I enjoyed reading again. Congratulations.

John Posey June 17, 2013 at 4:48 PM Girl, you own this form!! One day, I will show you so many ways in which it can be butchered... Congratulations.... Love and hugs... Jake

Skat A June 17, 2013 at 12:01 PM Andrea, , ~CONGRATULATIONS~ thank you for taking your time and entering my contest. Luv* SKAT

Skat A January 12, 2013 at 11:46 AM Andrea,Congratulations, a wonderful win*SKAT

Isaiah Zerbst January 12, 2013 at 11:19 AM Great poem! I could just see myself drifting through the misty, wavy moonlight. Not likely, but it's a great thought. ;)

David Williams January 12, 2013 at 11:09 AM Andrea congrats on your win, excellent write...David

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl January 12, 2013 at 3:32 AM I love the line 'beyond the horizon my days are kissed' souperb Andy congratulations on your winning spot xx

Poet Destroyer A January 11, 2013 at 9:46 PM Andrea.. I'm here to offer support In Richard's "Terzanelle Fantasy with a Questionku Chaser " contest.. :-) CONGRATULATIONS (-: good night~ PD

Edward Mccormick January 11, 2013 at 7:59 PM Great poetry Andrea! I really felt uplifted by this! Congratulations! E=mc²

Debbie Guzzi January 11, 2013 at 7:37 PM hmmm I saw Pet Pan in this too! Congrads on your win Light & Love

Richard Lamoureux January 11, 2013 at 6:46 PM I agree, you are so talented, congratulations.

Demetrios Trifiatis January 4, 2013 at 2:48 AM Your poems inspire me. Your language rich, your talent great, your heart an ocean of tenederness! Thank you!

Robert Johnson December 31, 2012 at 4:05 PM A fantasy beyond our dreams can take us farther than moon beams. A tale of lore from long ago can teach us things we use to know. Deep in our hearts where secrets live. The peace exists when we forgive. :) Peace.

Len Gasun December 30, 2012 at 10:56 PM Hi Andrea my dearest friend! I'm sorry, if I've missed to read this outstanding terzanelle of yours. Yes, you did it right , very well and in a very unique way. I'll take it as my best example and favs. The image is so splendid and awesome. Mine just focused on imagination itself. I already edited. I hope I did it better. Million thanks for your help and precious time my dear friend. Good luck and best wishes always in the contest. HAPPY HAPPY NEW YEAR! love always, Leonora

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