Andrea Dietrich Poet Rondeau

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Inside a Crack

Inside a crack, a rose has grown
here in the sidewalk! All alone,
it poses with its pretty face
in this most unusual place,
its origin to me unknown.

How was this flower ever sown?
Was there a seedling that got blown
somehow into this tiny space
                                            inside a crack?

This one strong rose which on its own
took root as if it sprang from stone
reminds me how in life’s quick pace
can still be found small signs of grace
where courage sprouts – as I’ve been shown -
                                            inside a crack!

Aug. 6, 2018 for Joseph May's Rondeau Poetry Contest
Based on Image #2

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Line Gauthier November 22, 2018 at 3:18 PM Lovely. Congrats on your win, Andrea. Well penned.

Connie Marcum Wong November 22, 2018 at 1:25 AM Congrats on your top win Andrea! I remember this winning poem. Happy Thanksgiving! : ) xxoo

L. J. Carber November 21, 2018 at 9:02 AM I like this, I especially like the unusual but so apropos metaphor-- a bit brilliant that! Congrats on your win, Andrea, in Brian's contest.

Charlie Smith August 31, 2018 at 10:39 AM Great write Andrea, another winner, congratulations...

Susan Gentry August 30, 2018 at 7:57 PM Congratulations on your #1 win. Enjoyed reading.

Olusegun Arowolo August 30, 2018 at 2:37 PM Wonderful piece. Congrats on your well deserved win.

Sara Kendrick August 29, 2018 at 3:51 PM Back with congrats on your winning work ..Way to go.. Sara

Reason A. Poteet August 29, 2018 at 1:00 PM What a sweet reflection you have made of life’ s pace and grace. Salutations on a fine rondeau, Andrea, and kudos on first place.

Carole Duet August 29, 2018 at 12:23 PM This poem is a real beauty, Andrea, and it reminds me that beauty can be found anywhere. Congrats on your win too.

Subimal Sinha-Roy August 28, 2018 at 11:52 PM Congratulations, Andrea on your win.beauty can bloom in unusual places as you've shown.

Joseph May August 28, 2018 at 6:17 PM "Beauty can be found in the most unusual places"..Congrats on your win Andrea..

Connie Marcum Wong August 28, 2018 at 6:15 PM I knew this would be a top winter Andrea. Big congrats my friend! : )

Janice Canerdy August 28, 2018 at 6:11 PM I love this! CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved win! Janice

Heidi Sands August 28, 2018 at 5:06 PM Congratulations for you top win Andrea! :)

Joanna Daniel August 8, 2018 at 8:25 AM This is a true winner, Andrea, nice how you brought out life's lesson in the third stanza:)

Connie Marcum Wong August 8, 2018 at 4:41 AM You did great with this entry Andrea. I got carried away with the myth in mine. This should do great! : ) I didn't have a clue about the captcha contest until I read Jan's grest haiku!

Mystic Rose Rose August 7, 2018 at 9:35 PM You've written this one with agility and grace Andrea. Gl in the contest. Its a beaut

Sara Kendrick August 7, 2018 at 9:37 AM It is amazing how grass and other wild things can come up in those seems in parking lots, on highways, and on expressways. If only we could get the good to grow in our yard or flowerbeds and the bad to remain in the wild somewhere. Enjoyed reading your contest entry. Reads like a good contender. Thanks for the visits to my page. Sara

Caren Krutsinger August 7, 2018 at 2:37 AM Beautiful, Andrea, it reminds me of the Victor Frankel story about being in a concentration camp. There is always a glorious goodness somewhere, if you search hard enough and a sign of grace such as that beautiful rose.

Reason A. Poteet August 6, 2018 at 8:22 PM Touching, Andrea, what an insight into grace and courage. Am glad I dropped by to read this tonight.

Darlene De Beaulieu August 6, 2018 at 7:03 PM Hello Andrea, the rose seems to be a very strong flower. to grow in the cracks. Have a nice evening my friend. Hugs.

Vijay Pandit August 6, 2018 at 6:59 PM A metaphor for life..a well crafted poem..wish you the best Andrea.

Ralph Sergi August 6, 2018 at 6:33 PM The historical beauty of this country's made by thugs and criminals. Sand Blown August 6, 2018 at 6:57 PM "...while criminals in high places say their prayers out loud..." (leonard cohen)

Sand Blown August 6, 2018 at 6:31 PM leonard cohen: there is a crack in everything (song)

Sylvia Coulstock August 6, 2018 at 6:20 PM Simply beautiful Andrea! I love the imagery and the subtle message conveyed within.Good luck with the contest.