Andrea Dietrich Poet Rhyme

My Favorite Doll

Ordinary dolls for me
weren’t too exciting.
Dolls I wanted had to be
sure-fire delighting!

Dolls like Chatty Cathy or
ones with tapes to play. .  .
Speak, and a devise would store
what your doll would say.

These dear Santa never brought
as a gift for me.
Barbie, though, and trolls I got
underneath my tree.

Tiny Thumbelina was
one doll that I raved
to my mom about because
she’s the doll I craved!

Crank her knob, she’d move her head
sweetly to and fro
like a real child on my bed.
How I loved her so!


Inspired by Linda-Marie Bariana's 
Contest: "Toyland"

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Phyllis Babcock March 21, 2011 at 8:01 AM I had only one doll that I can remember. I grew up with brothers and parents friends mostly had boys so I was more of a tomboy. This poem took me way back. love phyl

Carol Sunshine Brown January 5, 2011 at 4:50 AM Congratulations Andrea on your win in the "Toyland" contest by Linda-Marie. Love, Carol

T.A. Skyles-Theoklapoet January 4, 2011 at 2:56 PM I remember these dolls and congrats on this terrific 2nd.place win.It was great Andrea.~Luv~Teresa

Dr.Ram Mehta January 4, 2011 at 4:44 AM Congratulations on the second place win in the contest of Linda, Andrea

Eamon Duffin January 4, 2011 at 4:17 AM Hi Andrea. Congratulations on your result in the contest with this great piece. A thoroughly deserved success. Eamon

Nette Onclaud January 4, 2011 at 3:24 AM yes! applause to you on your win, andrea :) nette

Tahera Mannan January 3, 2011 at 7:49 PM Many congratulations for this success Andrea. Some toys do hold a special place for us.

Robert Pettit January 3, 2011 at 6:34 PM No wonder this poem was chosen to be among the best in the contest! I did not play with dolls (for a very obvious reason), but I am old enough to remember Chatty Cathy and Tiny Thumbelina from old television commercials. Congratulations!

Constance La France January 3, 2011 at 6:21 PM congratulations Andrea on second place in Linda's contest with this" beautiful" poem~~

Carrie Richards January 3, 2011 at 5:35 PM You reminded me of my childhood and the mention of these same dolls were such fond memories! Well done, Andrea! Congratulations!!

Debbie Guzzi January 3, 2011 at 5:18 PM I don't remember Thumbelina?? I bet she was real cute! Congrad's on your win. Light & Love

Linda-Marie Sweetheart January 3, 2011 at 4:59 PM Congrats Andrea on your success in my Toyland contest.. ... my winners list just posted today luv..

Ron Lanier December 24, 2010 at 12:48 PM I applaud you Andrea!! Although I never played with dolls myself, I do know good poetry when I read it. Rhyme is my favorite style, and you did a great job on this poem. It sounds as if it rolls from your soul. Very enjoyable. Ron

Linda-Marie Sweetheart December 23, 2010 at 8:32 PM thankxxx for supporting my current contest Andrea.. good luck and happy holidays with luv..

James Fraser December 20, 2010 at 2:20 PM Sweet poetry of your younger days Andrea. I bet you had hours of fun with them, as many little girls did. Good luck in the contest >> James :)

Diane Locksley December 20, 2010 at 8:16 AM Nice poem Andrea. Dolls are special friends to little girls. Good luck in the toy contest. Diane

Daniel Cheeseman December 19, 2010 at 11:27 AM Loved this great poem, great content

Daver Austin December 18, 2010 at 3:20 PM And then there was that doll, "Tinkle." She was very cute, BUT! Not getting your doll for Christmas has broken my heart. As usual, you be de one. Love, Dave

T.A. Skyles-Theoklapoet December 18, 2010 at 12:20 PM I really enjoyed this one Andrea.Good luck in the contest.My hubbie knows Christmas time is my fav.so he does his best to make me happy.You and yours have a very Merry Christmas.Your friend Teresa But he has his days he's not perfect by a long shot HAHA.

Joe Maverick December 18, 2010 at 11:34 AM a real doll of a poem to say the least, all the best in the contest, OH! and soup mail.

Carolyn Devonshire December 18, 2010 at 7:24 AM Chatty Cathy was the only doll I really loved, Andrea, but I bet Thumbelina was very cute! I would have enjoyed playing with her too if you could make her move. This old tomboy is still laughing over your comments about the football collaboration. You can blame my father for my love for football. I took his side and watched the games with him as my mother and sister complained. It brought us closer and I still think of Dad when watching football. Best wishes in the contest! Love, Carolyn

Michael Gelb December 18, 2010 at 6:35 AM Forgot........Thank you for the comment to my poem.

Michael Gelb December 18, 2010 at 6:21 AM Nice poem.

Eamon Duffin December 18, 2010 at 5:59 AM Hi. Once again you have created a gem. Thanks for kind comment and DO WRITE that poem about speaking out now. Write it as if only you will see it and then post it. Don't worry about others , As Louis MacNeice wrote, 'A poet should not be afraid of being thought either sentimental or vulgar'. Eamon

Ralph Taylor December 17, 2010 at 8:09 PM Excellent entry, Andrea. Enjoyed. Good luck. Great news on my wife. What was thought to be cancer turned out to be partial collapsed lung and some radiation damage. She has two minute areas in her other lung which are too small to diagnose at the moment. Thanks you for your concern and prayers. Happy holidays to you and yours. luv Ralph

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