Andrea Dietrich Poet Sonnet

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BANSHEE is in its fourth and final season on Cinemax. one of the best action dramas ever!!

 

Lament of a Banshee Cowboy

I can’t look back; too many tears are there.
The woman that I used to know and love
is someone else now, and much less than fair
is what my God has given me a part of.

In Banshee I must use a different name
or leave this town and leave the woman who
has left me cursed, and yet it’s all the same.
She can’t be mine no matter what I do!

By some I’m called a beast; at least I’m no
damn coward, for I rise up from the dirt!
And since I have no roots where I might go,
I stay and face all foes and swallow hurt.

By violence one day I’m bound to die
but here in Banshee, I keep getting by.

Written April of 2016
Inspired by the Lyric contest of Rob Carmack and one of my favorite cable shows
Lyrics shown in the contest were from  ‘God Hates a Coward’ by Tomahawk

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Jack Horne May 10, 2016 at 3:25 PM ah, yes, you've mentioned this show - I was imagining a banshee in disguise as a cowboy, LOL. Lovely write x

Beautiful Scars April 26, 2016 at 2:59 PM Andrea, sorry I just saw this win!!! Better late than never! Anyways a wonderful entry so powerful..congrats on your placement! :)-luloo

Poet Destroyer A April 25, 2016 at 5:00 PM You did awesome on your win Andrea... congrats... Linda

Moon Flower April 25, 2016 at 12:39 PM Congrats on your placement, Andrea. :)

Teddy Kimathi April 25, 2016 at 3:17 AM I feel like going to a cinema after taking a look a those photos! Congrats Andrea, for your WIN in the contest!!! ;-)

Dr. Upma A. Sharma April 24, 2016 at 10:34 PM Congrats on ur awesome win with this superb write Andrea.. thnx for ur kind words n visits to my page..

John Lawless April 24, 2016 at 9:36 AM Congrats on the placement Andrea

Joseph May April 24, 2016 at 8:43 AM Congrats on a fine win Andrea

Sandra Haight April 24, 2016 at 8:43 AM Nicely done, Andrea. Congratulations on your podium win. Hugs, Sandra

Rob Carmack April 23, 2016 at 9:21 PM My dear friend, I liked what you did with this contest, so thanks and congrats.

Daver Austin April 19, 2016 at 11:52 AM Banshee? Musta been named after that dreaded woman he talks about. This is strange, Andrea, but very interesting. Duh! Love, daver

Harry Horsman April 18, 2016 at 5:29 PM Interesting poem, Andrea, loved it..

Constance La France April 17, 2016 at 9:45 PM Andrea, another great write, your muse is on fire too, 7 ~

Cherl Dunn April 17, 2016 at 5:19 PM Dear Andrea Love the flavor in this piece I can relate to it my poetic friend, loved the read, actually I read it twice, love the imagery you've put forth, again nice piece, cheri

Cherl Dunn April 17, 2016 at 5:16 PM Dear Andrea Thank you first of all for all your best wishes and prayers, Linda is a sweet heart for posting that blog about me, I appreciate all of the great comments and prayers, best wishes for a full recovery, I'm trying to behave myself but it's not easy. I'm use to moving around, doing for myself, not having others do for me, so I think that is the hardest part of all for me, well again thanks for all your cool comments, I'll try to be good lol, cheri

Robert Heemstra April 17, 2016 at 2:12 PM Beautiful Sonnet!

Phyllis Babcock April 17, 2016 at 1:19 PM Well my last comment as heading out to babysit this afternoon. Watching-- star wars-- the newest one with Aaron. He thinks grandma must see a movie. Guess it takes a grand child to make grandma sit down for a movie. An excellent write. love phyl

Frederic Parker April 17, 2016 at 10:54 AM I take it you're a Marty Robbins fan...reminded me of the song Big Iron

Connie Marcum Wong April 17, 2016 at 3:13 AM This is a cool sonnet Andrea. I am engrosed in Outlander presently. I may beome inspired by it to create something. You are really keeping busy with the contests! ; )

Lindsay Laurie April 16, 2016 at 11:02 PM Just another great sonnet Andrea - good luck - Lindsay

Joseph May April 16, 2016 at 10:42 PM I like your take on the theme Andrea...Great lyrics....

Jan Allison April 16, 2016 at 3:18 PM Great take on the theme Andrea good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Sara Kendrick April 16, 2016 at 12:26 PM Enjoyed reading your work..Reads like a winner..Way to go..Thanks for all the visits to my page..Interesting poems are being written for this contest..Sara