Andrea Dietrich Poet Couplet

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King Sun

A very mighty king resides on high.
His face beams down upon us from the sky.

We praise him when he’s shining happily,
Reflecting in the azure of the sea.

King Sun, however, toys with us some days.
He hides behind the clouds to make a haze.

And other times he likes to prove how bright
That he can be compared to Luna’s light.

We’ll be in swimsuits, ready for some fun.
King Sun has spoiled it though for everyone.

He scorches us and makes us pray for rain,
But his return we’ll pray for soon again!

Without his rays, we’d see much suffering,
And so we are indebted to our king.

Aug. 22, 2016 for the Couplet time poetry contest of Rick Parise

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Teddy Kimathi August 29, 2016 at 6:16 AM A wonderful dedication to the sun.... Congrats Andrea, for your placement in the contest!! ;-)

Connie Marcum Wong August 28, 2016 at 7:26 AM I am so happy you made the list Andrea. I am back to congratulate you. I thought this would be higher on the list. Cheers, Connie 7 ; )

Casarah Nance August 28, 2016 at 5:35 AM Your poem warmed the judges in a bright win. Well done. ;)

Sunita U.D Palawon August 27, 2016 at 11:33 PM Congrats Andrea. Nice...sun and summer really great. Enjoyed it! Sunita

Beautiful Scars August 27, 2016 at 8:34 PM Andrea, makes me sad summer is ending :( great poem though :) congrats lady :)-luloo

Pashang Salehi August 26, 2016 at 3:02 AM Nicely done Andrea... Best wishes ..

Joanna Daniel August 26, 2016 at 1:14 AM Great write on the king of lights:)

Funom Makama August 24, 2016 at 11:06 AM This is nice and absolutely beautiful. I love every it of this piece of yours and I am happy reading from the creativity of your wonderful mind after a long period of time.

Vladislav Raven August 23, 2016 at 8:10 PM Hi Andrea, a beautiful write on the golden orb of light. Excellent couplets with such wonderful images painted by your gentle words. That's usually my fault when the sun hides, i do have to ask someone upstairs for a day or twos respite, so the next time in summer king sun does hide you know who to blame. This is a well thought out, well written piece. This has to be a seven and a fave. Hugs....Mike. XX

Matthew Anish August 23, 2016 at 6:06 PM Sounds like you are praying to RA - the Egyptian sun god. The sixties were a very interesting time and like you I only caught the tail end of them. I entered 2 contests - Voices Israel and Lone Star. Hope springs eternal. I sold an article to a British collectibles magazine and it is coming out in November. Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Laura Hay August 23, 2016 at 5:09 PM His return i do pray for Andrea, i love his rays! Great right and gl for the contest, warm regards, Laura. Laura Hay August 23, 2016 at 5:10 PM *write* , my eyes are fading fast tonight! :)

Anne-Lise Andresen August 23, 2016 at 3:53 PM - A King I admire and enjoy with pleasure :) - Wonderful poem, Andrea - Good luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Joseph May August 23, 2016 at 9:13 AM A king without a crown...Very nice write Andrea

Connie Marcum Wong August 23, 2016 at 1:23 AM I remember your first King Sun poem that was a sonnet Andrea. I don't know which one I like better. This is delightful and I hope to see it a top winner. 7 ; )

Lynn Marie August 22, 2016 at 6:56 PM A lovely poetic tribute full of gratitude for the myriad of ways both 'seen' and 'unseen' that this 'golden orb' blesses us.:-) An endearing piece, creatively penned. My best to you in the contest. bundles of blessings, lynn

Agnes Krampe August 22, 2016 at 4:02 PM Like the lightness and fun note of the poem. Good luck on the contest.

Nette Onclaud August 22, 2016 at 3:12 PM love the mythical, mystical touch of your pen, andie... ohh, how you creatively interpreted the sun... huggs

Jan Allison August 22, 2016 at 2:58 PM We must praise our Sun King so he smiles on us more often Andrea :-) lovely couplets good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx7

John Fleming August 22, 2016 at 2:58 PM Hi, Andrea. Thought I would pop in and pay my long overdue respects whilst I am here tonight on the "Soup"; had so little time for poetry for quite some while. My very best regards, Andrea...And my warmest wishes as always. :) john P.s Good luck in the forthcoming contest.