Andrea Dietrich Poet Quatrain

My Sweet Indulgences

I start my day with bubbles on my skin
and water nearly hot when I jump in!
Replying to friends' emails makes me glow.
A quickie breakfast; off to work I go!

My work is pretty nice; I teach each day.
I can't imagine any other way
to earn my keep; my job is kind of fun.
I'm sure it's not like that for everyone.

I make a big production of my lunch
by heating soup or popcorn I can munch
while reading poems online here at the school.
By 5 or 6, I'm home. My nights are cool. . .

I fix a lovely dinner for my honey.
My sweet indulgences don't cost much money.
We chat and watch TV. I feel extremely
content with things I simply do routinely!


Written 2/3/15

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Phyllis Babcock April 21, 2015 at 6:43 PM Life becomes a routine and when you are married a long time it becomes part of life. Nicely written. love phyl

Poet Destroyer A February 18, 2015 at 9:51 PM sweet win...pd

Bill Smith February 16, 2015 at 6:56 AM Really relateable, love it

Skat A February 15, 2015 at 11:44 PM Andrea, CONGRATULATIONS, in Shadow's indulgence contest! -LUV- SKAT

Sandra Haight February 12, 2015 at 3:47 PM A very sweet indulgence poem, Andrea. Love your last line..."I feel extremely content with things I simply do routinely." I agree that is the basis of happiness. Congrats on your win! Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison February 11, 2015 at 2:34 PM Dropping back with my congratulations Andrea:-) Hugs Jan xx

Mohan Chutani February 11, 2015 at 10:44 AM contentment of routine - sweet little indulgences. Congrats Andrea. Mohan

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty February 11, 2015 at 10:04 AM Andrea My Sweet Indulgence. Congrats. Love

Richard Lamoureux February 11, 2015 at 8:28 AM You have your priorities in order. Congrats.

Poesy Relish February 11, 2015 at 8:24 AM Dropping by with my congrats Andrea... nad!

Shadow Hamilton February 11, 2015 at 6:23 AM a most luxurious indulgence Andrea congrats on placing hugs

Monterey Sirak February 9, 2015 at 8:06 AM Love it! The simple things and pleasures are always the best.

Daver Austin February 6, 2015 at 9:07 AM A great routine. So happy you have a teaching situation that is enjoyable. The inner city schools in Michigan can be a nightmare. Love, daver

Jennifer Walker February 5, 2015 at 11:17 PM Being content with your day. That's what makes you, so very interesting sis. Enjoying reading your poems is one sweet indulgence of mine.

Robert Johnson February 5, 2015 at 10:34 PM Counted blessings in the simplest day. No need for guessing, that's just the way. Routine indulgences, Nice. I've been hoping you would see my poem Hallowed Dawn. :)

David Meade February 5, 2015 at 10:17 PM A nice routine . . . I have seen some of your students (video) . . . they are a fun bunch -- life and vitality they bring to you!! But where is the dog? Can't believe you left him out!! Sunflowers . . . your life is filled with much much more . . . but this little glimpse is a lovely and I breathed deeply of it's simplicity. Light and love. 7

Ilene Bauer February 5, 2015 at 6:27 PM i can so relate to this, andrea! it doesn't take much to make me content, either, and the things you mention in your poem sound very appealing to me (except the bubble bath - make mine a shower!).

M. L. Kiser February 5, 2015 at 5:12 PM A lovely poem about your rewarding life...it's so simple to take in the joy.

Jan Allison February 5, 2015 at 5:06 PM They say the best things in life are free Andrea - sounds like you have life sorted my friend:-) good luck in the contest:-) Hugs Jan xx

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders February 5, 2015 at 3:47 PM I love the simple indulgences in life, too. True happiness comes when we can enjoy our everyday lives, I think. Although a vacation once in awhile does help me recharge, I have to admit! I couldn't think of anything to write for this contest except for my nightly hot tea and poetry. Maybe I'll rethink it...hugs, Rhonda

Matthew Anish February 5, 2015 at 3:24 PM Nice to have a routine! I am off till the 9th and the lack of structure is driving me a little nuts. At work I also look at poetry. I recently had something accepted by The Mystical Muse. I sent away for a publication called Workers Write. I intend to write something about my ESL job. Nest year is the education issue so you might consider sending them a poem or a story. Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Casarah Nance February 5, 2015 at 3:00 PM Sounds like the perfect routine! :)

Poesy Relish February 5, 2015 at 2:21 PM Simple things in life gives happiness which cant be bought with money... beautiful pen Andrea... lov,nad!