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My Future Self

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For Unseeking Seeker's "MY Future Self" Contest

#2 on the Top 100 Best New Poems as of October 20, 2024

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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

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

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

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

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.

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

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!

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

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

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!!

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 ].

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 .)

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

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.

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

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!

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...

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.

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..................

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

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

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/10/2024 1:37:00 PM

thanks, that's so nice of you