Andrea Dietrich Poet Limerick

Mom and Daughter On Back To School

Vacation time barely began.
Nothing’s more maddening than
returning to school.
I think it’s cruel.
I just started getting a tan!

Dear daughter, I know it went fast.
The months come and go. They can’t last.
Think of girlfriends so sweet
and the boys you will meet.
Your school year could be unsurpassed!

Oh, Mom, tell the truth. You can’t wait.
When Tommy waves bye at the gate,
he’ll be out of your hair.
You’ll be glad he is there
in school for his teachers to hate!

(No response from Mom)


Aug. 28, 2022 
For Francine Roberts' Back To School Poetry Contest

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Ann Peck September 21, 2022 at 2:53 PM Oh, Andrea--Your poem is precious! Such a unique idea! I love it. Congratulations on your win!

Linda Alice Fowler September 21, 2022 at 6:34 AM Back with big congratulations on your win Andrea! Linda

Terry Flood September 21, 2022 at 2:23 AM Mom’s taking the fifth amendment, Andrea. The thing about children is that we all have the ability to love and enjoy them… just don’t overdo the seasoning. Congrats on your win, Andrea. Terry

Christuraj Alex September 20, 2022 at 7:34 PM Suspense-filled interesting as well as truth-revealing. Congratulations!

Jennifer Walker September 7, 2022 at 2:23 PM Had me laughing and love the (No response from Mom).

Robert Warlov September 1, 2022 at 9:40 AM ***

Bill Baker August 31, 2022 at 11:46 AM Nice writing, Andrea. You got me to smile again, thank you. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Barry Stebbings August 30, 2022 at 12:48 PM Enjoyed this one , Andrea. Love the use of the two voices. 'No response from mom' says everything. // Barry.

Linda Alice Fowler August 30, 2022 at 10:06 AM Clever Andrea. You've captured the relationship well. LOL Linda

Victor Buhagiar August 28, 2022 at 11:27 PM No response from mum. Wonder how things will evolve.

L Milton Hankins August 28, 2022 at 9:09 AM Fun, Andrea. You've touched a lot of bases here. So true.

Quoth Theraven August 28, 2022 at 8:58 AM Andrea, What a thoughtful way to wrap up the summer, and such a funny ending(!) I There's an honest truth to your poem 'Mom and Daughter on Back to School'. I remember those days in my new clothes. -Richard

Terry Miller August 28, 2022 at 8:02 AM "No response from Mom" I love this poem, Andrea; it did make me laugh.

Susan Lawrence August 28, 2022 at 7:57 AM I am laughing Andrea ! I love the ending No response from Mom ! You inhabited the characters so realistically here . Both Mom and daughter came alive for me ! Wonderful my friend . Sending continued prayers for Joe’s speedy recovery . Hugs to you . Susan :)