Andrea Dietrich Poet Verse

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“Autumn leaves don’t fall; they fly. They take their time and wander on this, their only chance to soar.” Owens, Delia. Where the Crawdads Sing, Chapter 17: “Crossing the Threshold” (p. 124)

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Ode On a Leaf

I do not want to simply fall -
to limply slip down from a tree.
I need a purpose to live for.

No Humpty Dumpty on a wall
that splatters down to earth for ME.
Oh, life, there still must be some more!

Some more to do – yes, do it all!
And in the doing – feeling free.
Death, wait a while. I first must soar!

Jan. 2, 2023
(a verse of rhyme scheme with stanzas of abc/abc/abc)

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Brian Sambourne January 7, 2023 at 7:54 PM Such a strong metaphor - from leaves, to life, a fall or to soar. Indeed, let death warm its feet while we do a jig or two. Congratulations! Brian

Eve Roper January 7, 2023 at 3:30 PM Andrea, well done. Congratulations on your win in Sara Kendrick contest. Blessings my friend

Paula Goldsmith January 7, 2023 at 7:31 AM Congratulation on your win. A lovely write. Have a blessed day/weekend.................

Len Gasun January 7, 2023 at 12:43 AM Wonderful poem about the leaf my dear friend Andrea. Congratulations on your win and this awesome write. i love and enjoyed. Thanks a lot for sharing. God bless! Hugs.

Sara Kendrick January 6, 2023 at 12:48 PM I have read your contest entry and found it to be delightful. I like the comparison to life in this poem. Thank you for participating. Sara

Elizabeth Mccann January 3, 2023 at 1:38 PM Brilliant poem, Andrea. Great metaphor! Elizabeth

Suzanne Delaney January 3, 2023 at 11:18 AM This is wonderful writing, Andrea:Very inspiring. Love, SuZ (into my. Favs)

Sotto Poet January 3, 2023 at 7:05 AM Heavenly bliss when floating between the stars. Thoroughly enjoyed this, Andrea... That was a beautiful ending.

Deb M January 3, 2023 at 6:13 AM Love this Andrea…last line is just perfect! Debx

Victor Buhagiar January 3, 2023 at 2:44 AM Sweet soaring amongst the stars. Hugs.

Joanna Daniel January 2, 2023 at 11:02 PM I chose the same quote, Andrea, short and nice:)