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My Future Self

Line of inquiry: 
“looking back, I’m ashamed of what I was
I’m different now, though not without flaws
Each crest becomes a trough, as we move on
God slowly steers soul towards a new dawn” - Unseeking Seeker

My future self is a river running.
Time with no end is the course I run.
Things I learned from youth have either
been tossed ashore or absorbed
within my deep waters.
Storms I have endured.
Somewhere in the
middle of 
my long
life
I 
began 
to transform.
I grew deeper
and deeper from all
my experiences.
I am flowing closer now
to the ocean of my rebirth
where I will merge with all God’s rivers
in the bright dawn of his abiding love.

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John Read Date: 10/31/2024 1:36:00 PM Well done Andrea, I see your poem is top of the tree and well deserved, God bless you. Xx Login to Reply Andrea Dietrich Date: 10/31/2024 4:26:00 PM wow, glad to hear that!

Eve Roper Date: 10/20/2024 6:32:00 PM love it Login to Reply

Gry Christensen Date: 9/28/2024 10:07:00 PM l truly like how the hour glass shape is incorporated in your reflective poem. Very clever! The sum of our experiences and life wisdom we gather along is filling the glass's bottom so it stands steady, yet transparent. Very well done! xoxo Login to Reply Andrea Dietrich Date: 9/29/2024 2:26:00 PM Thanks. Glad you got that.

Crystol Woods Date: 9/17/2024 10:21:00 AM Beautiful poem shaped like an hour glass filling with the good things we filter through as we grow... so happy your poem was recognized ! Xoxo Login to Reply Andrea Dietrich Date: 9/29/2024 2:26:00 PM Thanks, Crystol

thriveni c mysore Date: 9/16/2024 3:48:00 AM hourglass Etheree, so very creative dear poet. congratulations on your win. Login to Reply Andrea Dietrich Date: 9/29/2024 2:26:00 PM Thanks, Thriveni

Janice Canerdy Date: 9/15/2024 12:22:00 PM I'm back with a big CONGRATS, Andrea. Janice Login to Reply

Duke Beaufort Date: 9/13/2024 3:13:00 PM Andrea, so wise and a true reflection of how we can improve and prosper as we go through life. You certainly have blessed this place with your grace! Login to Reply Andrea Dietrich Date: 9/29/2024 2:27:00 PM Thanks, Daniel

Paige Hind Date: 9/12/2024 3:58:00 PM Hey, Andrea! I commented back to you on "Lilacs Plead"- please check it out, if you have the time! <3 Login to Reply Paige Hind Date: 9/12/2024 3:59:00 PM And of course, I loved your poem a couple of days ago, and love it now, too!

Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 9/12/2024 4:26:00 AM Dear Andrea, I want to be that person and I just love the visuals on this poem. So creative and full of promise and our God! You just brightened up my morning! - Blessings, MY Dear Friend, Daniel Login to Reply Andrea Dietrich Date: 9/12/2024 6:31:00 AM Thanks Daniel. Happy morning

Joe Dimino Date: 9/11/2024 6:49:00 PM Wow! A FAV! Love the hourglass presentation. Perfect!! Login to Reply Andrea Dietrich Date: 9/11/2024 10:38:00 PM Thanks so much, Joe

Robert Warlov Date: 9/11/2024 4:43:00 PM A perfect relation between form transition & subject transmission. A veritable masterwork. [ Fav ] [ May I suggest using the entire first line as title for recognition ]. Login to Reply Robert Warlov Date: 9/12/2024 3:11:00 AM After you win. Ya know - poetic license. Andrea Dietrich Date: 9/11/2024 10:39:00 PM Oh I wanted to use that title but the contest sponsor required the same title be used by everyone

Joe Maverick Date: 9/11/2024 1:13:00 PM Well I could do with some extra faith Andrea It seems you 'have got some hidden reserves' But don't tell amaco..They'll be 'clean after it' I know you'll get that one.' All blessings.. And a Prayer I beleive I need so many, and tears won't Help..' Again may God bless .) Login to Reply Andrea Dietrich Date: 9/11/2024 10:40:00 PM Thanks, Joe

Paige Hind Date: 9/11/2024 10:01:00 AM Inspiring work! <3 Loved your etheree Login to Reply Andrea Dietrich Date: 9/11/2024 10:40:00 PM Thanks, dear.

Victor Buhagiar Date: 9/11/2024 1:59:00 AM God will guide you through dangerous thoroughfares for we are all sinners and need God's guiding hand. Hugs. Login to Reply Andrea Dietrich Date: 9/11/2024 10:41:00 PM Thanks

Janice Canerdy Date: 9/10/2024 4:09:00 PM Excellent, expressive, skillfully-composed piece, Andrea! Janice Login to Reply Andrea Dietrich Date: 9/11/2024 10:41:00 PM Thanks, Janice

Kim Rodrigues Date: 9/10/2024 3:13:00 PM Question is how can we get out ahead of ourselves, nearly impossible, we must learn our lessons along the way. Great shape and poem, my dear friend! Login to Reply Andrea Dietrich Date: 9/11/2024 10:41:00 PM Yes. For sure. Thanks, Kim.

Silent One Date: 9/10/2024 12:27:00 PM This is very good.. you have expressed so much using a restricted form like an etheree... Login to Reply Andrea Dietrich Date: 9/10/2024 1:38:00 PM thanks, Silent One. it was my favorite of the several poems i wrote lately.

Jay Narain Date: 9/10/2024 10:09:00 AM Beautiful Etheree poem. Excellent composition. My FAVE. Login to Reply Andrea Dietrich Date: 9/11/2024 10:42:00 PM Thanks so much, Jay

Paula Goldsmith Date: 9/10/2024 10:01:00 AM What a wonderful Etheree write.  "Good Luck" Have a blessed day writing away.................. Login to Reply Andrea Dietrich Date: 9/11/2024 10:42:00 PM Thanks, Paula

Tom Cunningham Date: 9/10/2024 8:38:00 AM The etheree is a beautiful form and you've managed a double, everyone deserves a second chance. Good luck in the contest Andrea. Tom Login to Reply Andrea Dietrich Date: 9/11/2024 10:43:00 PM Thanks. I really had fun with it

Ink Empress Date: 9/10/2024 7:49:00 AM Wow! This is one of the best iv read for this theme and I absolutely love how youv written about yourself! Now im inspired to write flr the contest after reading this! Youv made it so beautiful!! And it is also one of my most fave poem from you! Ah i love etherees! Best wishes! Sending you light sweet andrea Login to Reply Andrea Dietrich Date: 9/10/2024 1:37:00 PM thanks, that's so nice of you