Andrea Dietrich Poet Etheree

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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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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 October 31, 2024 at 1:36 PM Well done Andrea, I see your poem is top of the tree and well deserved, God bless you. Xx Andrea Dietrich October 31, 2024 at 4:26 PM wow, glad to hear that!

Eve Roper October 20, 2024 at 6:32 PM love it

Gry Christensen September 28, 2024 at 10:07 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 September 29, 2024 at 2:26 PM Thanks. Glad you got that.

Crystol Woods September 17, 2024 at 10:21 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 September 29, 2024 at 2:26 PM Thanks, Crystol

thriveni c mysore September 16, 2024 at 3:48 AM hourglass Etheree, so very creative dear poet. congratulations on your win. Andrea Dietrich September 29, 2024 at 2:26 PM Thanks, Thriveni

Janice Canerdy September 15, 2024 at 12:22 PM I'm back with a big CONGRATS, Andrea. Janice

Duke Beaufort September 13, 2024 at 3:13 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 September 29, 2024 at 2:27 PM Thanks, Daniel

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

Daniel Henry Rodgers September 12, 2024 at 4:26 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 September 12, 2024 at 6:31 AM Thanks Daniel. Happy morning

Joseph P. DiMino September 11, 2024 at 6:49 PM Wow! A FAV! Love the hourglass presentation. Perfect!! Andrea Dietrich September 11, 2024 at 10:38 PM Thanks so much, Joe

Robert Warlov September 11, 2024 at 4:43 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 September 12, 2024 at 3:11 AM After you win. Ya know - poetic license. Andrea Dietrich September 11, 2024 at 10:39 PM Oh I wanted to use that title but the contest sponsor required the same title be used by everyone

Joe Maverick September 11, 2024 at 1:13 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 September 11, 2024 at 10:40 PM Thanks, Joe

Paige Hind September 11, 2024 at 10:01 AM Inspiring work! <3 Loved your etheree Andrea Dietrich September 11, 2024 at 10:40 PM Thanks, dear.

Victor Buhagiar September 11, 2024 at 1:59 AM God will guide you through dangerous thoroughfares for we are all sinners and need God's guiding hand. Hugs. Andrea Dietrich September 11, 2024 at 10:41 PM Thanks

Janice Canerdy September 10, 2024 at 4:09 PM Excellent, expressive, skillfully-composed piece, Andrea! Janice Andrea Dietrich September 11, 2024 at 10:41 PM Thanks, Janice

Kim Rodrigues September 10, 2024 at 3:13 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 September 11, 2024 at 10:41 PM Yes. For sure. Thanks, Kim.

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

Jay Narain September 10, 2024 at 10:09 AM Beautiful Etheree poem. Excellent composition. My FAVE. Andrea Dietrich September 11, 2024 at 10:42 PM Thanks so much, Jay

Paula Goldsmith September 10, 2024 at 10:01 AM What a wonderful Etheree write.  "Good Luck" Have a blessed day writing away.................. Andrea Dietrich September 11, 2024 at 10:42 PM Thanks, Paula

Tom Cunningham September 10, 2024 at 8:38 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 September 11, 2024 at 10:43 PM Thanks. I really had fun with it

Ink Empress September 10, 2024 at 7:49 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 September 10, 2024 at 1:37 PM thanks, that's so nice of you