Andrea Dietrich Poet Rondeau

Oh, Merry Tambourine

Oh, merry tambourine, shake-shake your beat.
Entice our gypsy lady from her seat.
Swirl her body. Make her show each bangle
round her ankles. In your pulse entangle
all of us with magic mirth replete!

Turn and thrust and twist her hips petite.
Let staccato move her tiny feet.
Make her shimmy-shimmy with your jangle.
Oh, merry tambourine.

In the night, by fire, we feel the heat
as you jingle for our gypsy sweet.
As she moves in moonlight, at this angle,
how her green eyes shimmer! Make her spangle,
oh, merry tambourine!

For Brian Strand's 'ALL YOURS (Jan 24)' Poetry Contest

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Joseph May December 9, 2017 at 11:41 AM Wonderful write Andrea...soupmail

Tim Smith April 9, 2014 at 2:22 PM What a fun poem Andrea. Congratulations on the win.

Richard Lamoureux April 9, 2014 at 10:00 AM This was fun Andrea, congratulations.

Dr.Ram Mehta April 9, 2014 at 9:50 AM A wonderful poem, congrats on the win, andrea

Dr. Upma A. Sharma April 9, 2014 at 9:19 AM Great great great ! Beautiful rhyming poetry ! Congrats Andrea on ur win as ever !!

Poet Destroyer A April 9, 2014 at 3:44 AM AWESOME.... , Congratulations, thank you for supporting my contest...:) LINDA

Carol Sunshine Brown November 8, 2011 at 6:19 AM Congratulations on your win in Francine's "Write me a Happy Poem" contest Andrea. Love, Carol

Bob Quigley November 7, 2011 at 10:41 PM Love the images this evokes. Well written Andrea. Congratulations

Linda-Marie Sweetheart November 7, 2011 at 8:16 PM Congrats Andrea on a brilliant win for this wonderful write my friend for the happy poem contest.. energetic one...

Francine Roberts November 7, 2011 at 6:31 PM congrats on your 8th place win with this lively piece Andrea

Joyce Johnson November 7, 2011 at 5:48 PM Sounds like great fun. Congratulations Andrea, love, Joyce

Jack Horne November 6, 2011 at 6:38 AM What a jolly piece. I can almost hear her tambourine. LOL, you have big feet then? I'm sure your feet are just fine!

Jslambert Mister Roboto November 5, 2011 at 10:18 PM What u said about being a "poet of the mind" is EXACTLY why you MUST read those two authors.(E.Tolley...and Dr.R.Moss) They teach you exactly how to unchain the constraints of our minds, getting us out of saying " I don't think I can do that" ---Andrea, read the book "The Mendala of Being" ---I know you will absolutely be amazed with the results. I mean it! It helped me start to use portions of my brain that I knew were there, but could not unlock the doors to before! Give it a try! u Rock!

Kabuteng P.Ink K. November 5, 2011 at 11:48 AM This sure brings one to a jovial mood! I can almost hear the jingling of that tambourine-- very vivid write on that gypsy lady :) and as I read this, I can't help but remember you mentioning you and belly dancing (shucks I hope I remembered right??) definitely a happy read ^_^! hugs to you :D

Poet Destroyer A November 4, 2011 at 8:08 PM heheh! First things first,,,, i had a good laugh at your comment... lol~ writers menopause ~ that makes a good title,...i'm thinking of a poem,, called** writers menopause** anyways,,, stopping by to read your entry, and say hello... and good luck. I've read this already... well gat to go and close my contest... p.d.

S.Jagathsimhan Nair November 4, 2011 at 7:17 PM Apart from creating a merry mood, this poem looks spectacular from all angles, luv, jag

Jslambert Mister Roboto November 4, 2011 at 3:25 PM I just had another vision of Edie Brickel and the New Bohemians..."What I am, Is what I am, are you what you are or what?" Remember that song from the early 90's? This is EXACTLY why I read your stuff , it takes me to a cool spot. You are really good. Once I get situated, I want to spend more time on learning from you, if you allow. I am in the middle of moving from SC to Florida.

Sara Kendrick November 4, 2011 at 2:15 PM Very happy one indeed..Enjoyed reading your winning work.Good luck in Francine's contest..Thanks for the kind review of my work..You can do it you just don't know that you can..Sara

Carolyn Devonshire November 4, 2011 at 10:44 AM You don't have to be a gypsy to enjoy dancing to the sound of a "merry tambourine," Andrea. I like the beat and the images of this lady's dance very much in your poem. Best wishes for success in Francine's contest. Love, Carolyn

Linda-Marie Sweetheart November 4, 2011 at 9:49 AM got my feet tapping and ready to dance Andrea.. nicely penned with dramatic flow and fun .. good luck in the contest..luv that footnote..luv.. good luck again..my friend..

Kash Poet November 4, 2011 at 8:31 AM This is SURE a very happy poem...will entice anybody to dance ..Best wishes Andrea:)

Tony Lane November 4, 2011 at 4:52 AM I enjoyed it Andrea. Thank you for taking me there. Tony

Poet Destroyer A November 4, 2011 at 12:10 AM has everyone lost it here on the soup l o l l o l.. Hi Andrea, good entry. Good luck and the contest have yourself a very happy happy old gypsy dance...p.d.

John Smith November 3, 2011 at 11:48 PM I picture you a flamenco dancer atop a table in a dimly lit taverna, tambourine in hand, tapping out poems with your feet.

Kim Merryman November 3, 2011 at 11:31 PM Enjoyed this, Andrea. Made me want to dance like the gypsy, lol. Kim

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