Andrea Dietrich Poet Rondeau

Just Within Reach

Just within reach - if only I could dare
to pluck that fruit! A luscious peach or pear?
No, not one of these! Metaphorically
I’m speaking! Like a bauble on a tree,
he brightly sparkled, beautiful and rare.

His eyes and lips were tender, and his hair -
smooth onyx framing one sweet face so fair!
That precious night I found sheer poetry
                                             just within reach.

To think I touched that face and loved to stare
at it, imagining the life we’d share
perhaps one day . . .  but it was not to be.
My fondest dream had possibility
till circumstance replaced what had been there
                                             just within reach!

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Michael Dom April 27, 2015 at 12:10 AM Hey Andrea, what a nicely done rondeau - congratulations!

Poet Destroyer A April 25, 2015 at 11:49 PM Andrea, , Congratulations in John Lawless "Just Within Reach" contest. Always ~ LINDA ~

Monterey Sirak April 24, 2015 at 4:22 PM He who hesitates is lost. Can't remember who said that, but some moments are breathless, they just can't linger.

Edward Ebbs April 22, 2015 at 10:05 PM Nicely done Andrea, congrats :)

Faye Gibson April 21, 2015 at 7:29 PM How many of us have such a story as this one...and how different life would have been if we had been able to achieve that reach. Congratulations.

Jan Allison April 21, 2015 at 5:33 PM I love the form you used here Andrea - a wonderful write - many congrats:-) Hugs jan xxx 7 xx

Eve Roper April 21, 2015 at 5:26 PM Andrea , a wonderful write a 7 and congratulations on your win:)

Joseph May April 21, 2015 at 4:25 PM Wonderful write Andrea..congrats on the win

John Lawless April 21, 2015 at 10:33 AM Andrea, this is a testament to the "fickle finger of fate" and its meddling nature. Enjoyed this one and its different texture and flow. thanks for playing.

Jack Horne April 19, 2015 at 5:28 AM beautiful romantic write, my friend

Daver Austin April 18, 2015 at 12:25 PM Reach out? Yes, but touch doesn't explore the in inner person, eh? This one goes deeper than mere words. Good stuff. Love, daver

Shadow Hamilton April 17, 2015 at 2:43 AM this is a superb poem Andrea gl in contest hugs 7

Sara Kendrick April 16, 2015 at 3:43 PM Ahh!! Romantic work for the contest..Reads like a winner to me..Way to go..Thanks for stopping by my page..Sara

Sulakshana Bhattacharya April 16, 2015 at 3:17 PM Very nice Andrea. You drew the picture with such skill.. Just within reach.. that something which actually could never be reached. Vivid imagination dear. :)

James Peranteau April 16, 2015 at 2:17 PM This is an awesome Rondeau Andrea. And trust me, I've had plenty of time to study some of the forms being used by some of our favorite poets here on the Soup. This is a winner in my judgement ! If anything, you will be way up there ....heck ! I say *Winnier* *smiles* Great write dear poet ! Loved it ! Have a wonderful week my friend.....much love, james

Mario De Paz April 16, 2015 at 9:27 AM It is a real pleasure to read such poems! I hope you win, you deserve it, yiu are just within reach!

M. L. Kiser April 16, 2015 at 9:01 AM Lost love...a story beautifully told.

Matthew Anish April 16, 2015 at 8:44 AM Reminds me of the song by the Temptations - "Just my Imagination" - do you know that tune? I wish you luck in the contest poetic maiden. Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Emile Pinet April 16, 2015 at 8:35 AM You have a solid sense of rhyme and rhythm and put feeling into your words. The descriptive images enhance the reader's ability to envision the experience from your poetic viewpoint. Emile #7

Richard Lamoureux April 16, 2015 at 7:56 AM This form added another dimension to your work. I enjoyed this very much.

Kp Nunez April 16, 2015 at 5:12 AM Ah, the angst of unfulfilled love...Your rondeau is perfect for the theme, Andrea. The refrain emphasized the longing. Loved it! 7 of course.Blessings for the contest! :) Kim

Ravi Sathasivam April 16, 2015 at 3:28 AM Excellent. As usual well penned. Enjoyed. Tfs

Shane Cooper April 16, 2015 at 1:12 AM Really great poem Andrea, I love the phrase"Like a bauble on a tree,". Sometimes "our fondest dreams" do come true only to find out all that glitters may not be gold in the end; but in memory it can glitter forever, never to tarnish. Good luck in the competition love Shane xxx

Maurice Yvonne April 15, 2015 at 11:02 PM Great take on this contest. Great write! A Fav!

Joseph May April 15, 2015 at 7:03 PM Time and circumstance can keep our dreams just within reach...Lovely write Andrea....best wishes in the contest ...hugs

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