Andrea Dietrich Poet Rhyme

Of Youth

On the mountain looking down
from the highest peak,
my old love and I held hands.
No words did we speak.
Murmur of a stream
was the serenade we heard -
youth’s sweet tranquil dream.

June 25, 2021
For the Seguidilla Poetry Contest of William Kekaula

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David Smith July 1, 2021 at 3:00 AM You always deliver sweet surprises for us. Like the bow around this one David in NZ

Caren Krutsinger June 27, 2021 at 10:42 PM So pretty "Murmur of a stream was the serenade we heard -"

M. L. Kiser June 27, 2021 at 8:27 PM I like this, a beautiful heartfelt write with feeling.

Bryan Norton June 26, 2021 at 4:29 PM This is a sweet poem, Andrea. You always make the best of what is handed to you. Good job. Take care.

Joanna Daniel June 26, 2021 at 3:01 AM You write of love so beautifully, Andrea:)

Supraja Kannan June 26, 2021 at 2:34 AM Such a romantic write... I enjoyed reading it... Reads like a winner, Andrea...

Lindsay Laurie June 25, 2021 at 9:43 PM Hello Andrea … where better could you be to revive passion - thank you Andrea - Lindsay

Vijay Pandit June 25, 2021 at 12:46 PM Words not needed when holding hands of love. Oh, the youth! Well done, Andrea.

Regina Mcintosh June 25, 2021 at 11:26 AM I love this. It's gorgeous. God bless you dear friend. Love to you, Gina

Anne-Lise Andresen June 25, 2021 at 11:24 AM - A beautiful and valuable memory, Andrea :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Rama Balasubramanian June 25, 2021 at 11:16 AM A romantic beauty. Hand in hand with first love, enjoying the moment. I can never write romantic poems. You Excell in all poetic forms.

Daniel Turner June 25, 2021 at 10:11 AM Ah, the fleeting innocence of youth. Well written as usual Andrea. If only life was that simple and pure.

Janice Canerdy June 25, 2021 at 9:52 AM This is very lovely and romantic, Andrea. Janice

Victor Buhagiar June 25, 2021 at 9:31 AM Melodious sounds accompany a romantic stance. Excellent.

Tom Cunningham June 25, 2021 at 9:21 AM Sweet memories of our youth Andrea , we never forget. Good luck and enjoy your weekend. Tom

Joseph P. DiMino June 25, 2021 at 9:07 AM Ah! Those wonderful, youthful memories you bring back. Beautiful write! Pure poetry! At my age I would need a tornado to get me to the top of the mountain:)