Andrea Dietrich Poet Free verse

Limbo Land

Searching, ever searching, for something . . . for anything at all,
I wander the desert alone.
Lost; I am so very lost.
Fond memories I’d been clinging to -
even they are fleeing (did they ever exist?) and I am left
as barren of hope as is this desert barren of rustling foliage.

Oh, how I thirst, but beyond mere thirst for water,
I thirst for knowledge and for droplets of humanity.

Though the world be as a gigantic pot simmering with iniquity,
I can’t help but miss it; I miss even 
the snap of brutal winters and the mayhem of mankind.
Everything the desert is not
is what I now most desperately miss.

Ahead of me, I catch sight of an oasis!
Beautiful palm trees and heavenly blue waters beckon.
I stumbled onward with mounting anticipation.
Has God granted me my miracle,
or has my very life and all my dreams 
been nothing but
a mirage?

Oct. 13, 2018 for "I Wander the Desert Alone" Contest
Sponsor:  Edward Ibeh

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Mark Toney March 24, 2019 at 9:38 PM Andrea, this is very thought-provoking. I love the second stanza, especially "I thirst for knowledge and for droplets of humanity." Congratulations on your second-place win on Mile 26 of my 2019 Poetry Marathon Contest. Only 1 contest to go before the final! Thinking of you, best wishes and stay safe visiting your father. ~Mark

Mike Hauser November 6, 2018 at 9:38 AM Love your writings!

Christopher Quigley October 27, 2018 at 6:48 PM very cool flow

Line Gauthier October 21, 2018 at 8:41 PM Congrats again, Andrea.

Suzanne Delaney October 20, 2018 at 4:30 PM Congratulations Andrea. You rock....Life as a mirage...often I wonder the same thing. Lol Hugs, SuZ

Connie Marcum Wong October 20, 2018 at 3:08 PM Another win in Brian's contest for this lovely piece Andrea. Congratulations! : )

CayCay Godwin October 16, 2018 at 3:49 AM Deep with a great end. Drama from start to finish, this is totally impressive. You have been as inspired lately, just as that monthly 'scope' said you would be. Your pen is hot, hot, hot. Love ... CayCay

Rico Leffanta October 15, 2018 at 5:42 PM When the sun brings brains to the boil in the desert, the most fascinating response is the brain's ability to create relief in the form of a mirage which can only be discovered by approaching it, as you have done. Congratulations on your win! Aloha! Rico

Connie Marcum Wong October 15, 2018 at 4:29 AM Excellent Andrea! Congratulations on your win! You have really been busy! : )

Line Gauthier October 14, 2018 at 7:52 PM Back with well deserved congrats on your podium finish, Andrea.

Ralph Sergi October 14, 2018 at 1:47 PM I thirst for knowledge, as the shaman on the rock. I LOVE THAT! Best of luck in the contest, Andrea!

Matthew Anish October 13, 2018 at 8:51 PM Surely you will find your oasis! Good luck in the contest! Peace & Love Matthew Anish

M. L. Kiser October 13, 2018 at 10:11 AM "droplets of humanity." Love this line. This was a wonderfully shocking moment in time, e.g., that realization that perhaps it was a dream. Great story here and I thoroughly enjoyed the read.

Vijay Pandit October 13, 2018 at 7:04 AM You bring out all the emotions of being lost and helpless..in your memorable journey through the desert..well done, Andrea. Best for a win.

Line Gauthier October 13, 2018 at 6:47 AM Well done, Andrea. A delightful read.

Caren Krutsinger October 13, 2018 at 5:57 AM Andrea, it is gorgeously-written, but this part really spoke to my soul: "Oh, how I thirst, but beyond mere thirst for water, I thirst for knowledge and for droplets of humanity." Good luck in the contest, which you will not need as you have surpassed the criteria once again.

Vladislav Raven October 13, 2018 at 5:22 AM Hi Andrea, such wonderful content in this write. This is such a creative write, the reader can look at the poem in several ways. Love the different images that your words convey. Your work is always a pleasure to read Andrea. Wishing you good luck in the contest. A fave. Have a wonderful Saturday. Hugs....Mike. XX

John Lawless October 13, 2018 at 5:05 AM Very nicely done Andrea. Touching the edges of doubt in a wasteland seeking redemption. Love the title.

Even Flow October 13, 2018 at 3:13 AM I enjoyed this very much, think we can all relate, well penned Andrea .. thanks.

Tom Cunningham October 13, 2018 at 2:06 AM Well written Andrea, like your finishing stanza. Good luck. Tom