Andrea Dietrich Poet Quatrain

My Destiny

I leave my mountain home with Winter’s thaw
as childlike, I babble.  I'm a stream,
but cutting through the valleys, I grow wide
and draw more power as I gather steam.

I meet my sister tributaries, and
grow deeper, now a river, and I roll!
At time, when Rain pours down, I overflow,
but on I run, course set, with fervent soul!

I'm surging onward to my destiny!
What more for me to crave as I run south
(toward Delta's bosom and my love, the Sea) 
than his consuming kiss upon my mouth?

For Barbara Gorelick's "A River Runs Through It"

And now for the 15 contest of Casarah

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Francis J Grasso June 18, 2020 at 9:00 AM I love it, Andrea. ...Fran

John Watt April 20, 2020 at 12:22 PM Andrea, this goes way back to your earliest entries at Soup. Written earlier, I presume? And was your muse the mighty Mississippi that was so close to your childhood home? There is more to this than just an admiration of the river; there is a coming-of-age theme with a sensual appeal. Excellent writing and beautiful poetry, my friend!

Skat A October 31, 2015 at 12:24 AM Andrea,, Congrats on your nice win, have a nice one on Halloween, LUV SKAT

Viv Wigley October 28, 2015 at 12:30 AM Lovely write, and I think the ending is superb, very passionate. It flows well, too :) .Congrats! Viv x

Dr. Upma A. Sharma October 28, 2015 at 12:06 AM Congrats on superb win Andrea with this amazing write!

Balveen Cheema October 27, 2015 at 12:51 PM Congrats Andrea! Love your metaphors! Balveen

Maurice Yvonne November 1, 2014 at 9:49 PM Very creative, as you assume the persona of the river. Love it!

Casarah Nance July 27, 2014 at 3:55 PM How neat to take perspective of a river, you've got such eclectic poetry subjects I enjoy reading you sweetie :)

Harry Horsman September 11, 2012 at 10:11 AM one never fails to be amazed at your talent, who would ever, dream of a river runing through the valley, with family ties, God wish i was that sea..........

John Loving Iii July 6, 2012 at 5:56 AM Congrads on being featured with this special piece. One of your best.

Daver Austin July 3, 2012 at 3:46 PM Congrats on this selection. Quite a trip you made just because of one kiss. Love, daver

Curt Mcgill July 3, 2012 at 10:04 AM i love your poem. It has an intricate weave. You have a sweet relationsip with words :-)

Ann Roske July 2, 2012 at 7:19 AM This is lovely Andrea.

Cyndi Macmillan July 8, 2011 at 9:11 AM Anndrea, perfect! not one word more needed to be added and not one word should be taken away (this coming from someone who believes the writing adage to 'murder one's darlings'). Faves: the word fervent and the last line. Now did yoy write the last 2 lines first? See where you wanted to end up?Sometimes I do that. Baby watching thomas on lap. Gotta fly. nice chattin' as always with you. And look forward to reading more! Cyndi

Elaine George July 7, 2011 at 1:43 PM Simply beautiful, Andrea. Many cograts on your SUPER WIN, Lainie

Dr.Ram Mehta July 5, 2011 at 2:52 PM My congratulations on the second place win in the contest, Andrea

George Aul July 5, 2011 at 8:35 AM Congrats on a win with a flowing entry............ George

Sara Kendrick July 5, 2011 at 5:29 AM Good one that was a deserving winner..Congrats..Sara

Carol Sunshine Brown July 5, 2011 at 4:14 AM Congratulations on your win Andrea in Barbara's "A River Runs Through It contest. Love, Carol

Afroze Ali July 5, 2011 at 3:08 AM This is a perfect river poem congratulations.

Debbie Guzzi July 4, 2011 at 3:00 PM excelent take on the theme and what a nice win. Congrad's Light & Love

Robert A. Dufresne July 4, 2011 at 1:55 PM great imagery and flow in this rolling personification, Andrea culminating int the last two lines which are a wondrous finale. congrats to you!

Jack Horne July 4, 2011 at 1:46 PM I'm glad this one placed so high. Many congratulations, Andrea : )

Mike Dailey July 4, 2011 at 1:12 PM I love it when so many of the poets I like to read do so well in these contests. Congrats on the win. Mike

Kash Poet July 4, 2011 at 6:41 AM Ohh...I had already visited this wonderful poem twice Andrea....I liked it very much.Congrats on your super win:)

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