Andrea Dietrich Poet Acrostic

Introspection

In more quiet moments, I may look inward

Noticing about myself

The little things that need changing as well as

Regular traits that I could still improve on.

Obliteration of a few bad habits seems impossible to me,

So toning them WAY down seems the logical solution.

Perhaps it’s pure laziness; I like to think I’m being realistic.

Escaping my weaknesses is not an easy thing!

Certainly I can at least try to make the good in me

Tip the scales to far outweigh the bad!

I have a very keen sense of self - of how I can be at my best -

Open, cheerful, steadfast, senstivie, conscientious.

Naturally fun-loving, I seldom self-reflect! That’s just how I roll.


June 25, 2016 for the Introspection Acrostic Contest of John Hamilton

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Jennifer Walker July 2, 2016 at 6:29 PM Great introspection sis.

Sara Kendrick July 1, 2016 at 2:08 PM Congrats on this wonderful winner..Sara

Dineen Williams Gault June 28, 2016 at 6:23 PM Back to say...congratulations!

Joanna Daniel June 27, 2016 at 6:52 AM " I like to think I’m being realistic" - An honest write:)

Arthur Vaso June 26, 2016 at 11:38 PM You are a beauty, inside and out! :)

Annalinda W. June 26, 2016 at 1:09 PM Andrea, This is a great entry and I think it is a very realistic view...Maybe better off than those of us who over think. Well done, AnnaLinda

Daver Austin June 26, 2016 at 11:36 AM Come on, Andrea. Much of poetry is about introspection. Definition of Andrea in the dictionary: open, steadfast, sensitive, conscientious AND fun loving. Love, daver Andrea Dietrich June 26, 2016 at 12:24 PM So sweet of you, Daver!! I even thought of more good adjectives later. And I hinted at my bad one being lazy. I think my worst is just watching too much tv!

Skat A June 26, 2016 at 10:35 AM Did you really enjoy seeing my poem again? ... heheh... Just playing. How are you Poet Queen? Nice to see you stop by this morning. I like your thoughts on this word... Clever and honest... Luv...Skat

Dineen Williams Gault June 26, 2016 at 4:57 AM Loved the realism of this piece. You typically try to be your best, only fine-tuning as needed. Great for contest! Andrea Dietrich June 26, 2016 at 10:23 AM you got my message exactly!

Matthew Anish June 25, 2016 at 9:51 PM Nice acrostic! My poetry teacher wrote a boo length acrostic where the first letter of every line spells out the Thomas Hardy poem "The Darkling Thrush". Her name is Anna Rabinowitz

Jan Allison June 25, 2016 at 6:12 PM Great write Andrea i especially love the final line:-) hugs Jan xx

Sara Kendrick June 25, 2016 at 5:18 PM Interesting work..Way to go for the contest..Reads like winning material to me..It is hard to turn inward and try to see where we need to improve and then work on that..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara

Jesse Day June 25, 2016 at 4:34 PM Like the irony in the last line - enjoyed the read! Jesse

Connie Marcum Wong June 25, 2016 at 3:50 PM Loved that last line that made me smile Andrea. You described yourself very well and I enjoyed reading your reflective poem. 7 ; )

Scott Thirtyseven June 25, 2016 at 2:27 PM Wonderful acrostic. Feel as though you are looking in the mirror. Best of luck in the contest. Also, just to let you know, that I re-written that middle stanza in Envy. You critiqued my original re-write, and left me pondering my mistakes. Love to know what you think now.

Demetrios Trifiatis June 25, 2016 at 1:42 PM An opening of soul's window for to see what need to be fixed but nothing is in need of fixing dear Andrea! You perfect as you are! Good luck! I loved it!

Anne-Lise Andresen June 25, 2016 at 1:29 PM - We all have our " things that need changing" .... that is why we are unique - Great written, Andrea - Good luck in the contest .... and happy weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Bl Devnath June 25, 2016 at 1:03 PM Excellent Introspection in acrostic form done well. Self realization is a great human quality that helps to improve life to better ways. A great 7. Loved always my lovely friend, bl