Andrea Dietrich Poet Acrostic

January

Jaded we may feel as we grow older and older, and yet

At its appointed time, the new year unfalteringly approaches.

New hope shines on an otherwise barren horizon.

Unglamorous and even a little ugly the world may seem

As we in winter’s grasp already dream of a rosy spring!

Ripe resolutions are being birthed in January’s gloom; as time races on,

Yearning for things more beautiful and bright seems a frivolous plight. 


Jan. 3, 2018 for Michelle Faulkner's January Poetry Contest

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John Gondolf January 11, 2019 at 8:11 AM Congrats on your win, Andrea, this poem fits my mood...I'm ready for spring! John

Ifeanyi Obinefo January 11, 2019 at 7:10 AM Always exceptional. Andrea congrats on your top win

Line Gauthier January 11, 2019 at 12:50 AM Congrats on your top win, Andrea. I love the tone of longing.

John Lawless January 7, 2019 at 7:50 AM It's not the growing so much as the older part of the first line....Congrats on your placement Andrea.

Michelle Faulkner January 6, 2019 at 5:32 PM Very well summarizes the ambivalence of beginning a new year in the clutch of cold winter! Congratulations, Andrea, thanks for entering! Andrea Dietrich January 6, 2019 at 5:37 PM thanks, Michelle.

Connie Marcum Wong January 5, 2019 at 4:31 PM Lovely Andrea! I wrote one for this contest but it closed before I could post it. I will save it for another day. I hope this beauty is on the winner's list! : ) xxoo

CayCay Godwin January 5, 2019 at 1:46 AM Beautiful, Andrea - fits me, I'm sure excited about seeing Spring, and I will see her this year, I'm sure I will. No more coats, shoes or goosebumps. I like yours better than mine which is a bit different, I think. I'm sure this will do very well. Love ... CayCay

Vladislav Raven January 4, 2019 at 11:56 AM A wonderful Acrostic on that wonderful month of January. Your lines paint such strong visions of the month. Each month has its pleasures for me. Wishing you all the luck in the contest Andrea. Have a wonderful 2019. Have a wonderful Friday. Hugs....Mike. XX

Anne-Lise Andresen January 4, 2019 at 4:02 AM - Beautiful lines, Andrea - GL in the contest .. a winner :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham January 4, 2019 at 3:01 AM Well written Andrea, have never tried this form. Good luck. Tom.

Kim Rodrigues January 3, 2019 at 7:43 PM Quite enjoyable, my friend! Best wishes for a win!

Rico Leffanta January 3, 2019 at 6:28 PM Well caught and scribed, Andrea! Aloha! Rico

Mystic Rose Rose January 3, 2019 at 5:28 PM What a splendid acrostic, Andrea, I hope your holiday was a good one, Have a great evening. BRRRR, keep warm hon.

Vijay Pandit January 3, 2019 at 4:31 PM Your portrait of January is upbeat.. ready to leave behind the barren and embrace the rosy spring. Best for a win, Andrea.

Jan Allison January 3, 2019 at 4:24 PM I especially love you 'a ' line Andrea. i don't like New Year I find it depressing and I definitely don't make resolutions and the dull grey weather doesn't help i definitely yearn for spring:-) hugs Jan xx