Andrea Dietrich Poet Sijo

One Stone, a Childhood Treasure Relinquished

Out back, he dug a hole in which he placed his old friend’s corpse.

Atop the grave, he pressed one stone, a childhood treasure relinquished

when he buried the Waimaraner – his great beloved gray ghost.


Nov. 7, 2017  for One Stone Contest of John Lawless

(a Waimaraner is a beautiful breed of dog called gray ghost)

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Paul Callus November 11, 2017 at 3:27 PM And besides any photos, that one stone will be the only tangible visible memory, Andrea. A touching poem, especially for pet lovers. Regards // paul

Jack Horne November 11, 2017 at 2:55 PM oh, wow, this is awesome

Kim Rodrigues November 10, 2017 at 9:08 AM Lovely! Blessings, dear Andrea!

Harry Horsman November 10, 2017 at 5:15 AM lovely to read your poetry again, Andrea. love this form, and your words do so complement.

John Michaels November 10, 2017 at 4:54 AM A sad and stirring write, Andrea. Hope to see this one do well in the contest. All the best, John.

Richard D Seal November 9, 2017 at 1:28 PM Always a sad occasion. I love the idea of leaving a part of himself with his beloved pet. Very moving write. Take care, Richard

Supraja Kannan November 9, 2017 at 4:23 AM Sad and beautiful Andrea... Great one for the contest...

Joseph May November 8, 2017 at 9:36 PM A touching write Andrea..

Janice Canerdy November 8, 2017 at 9:10 PM Very moving and sweet, Andrea! Janice

Agnes Krampe November 8, 2017 at 6:44 PM Beautiful take on the contest, Andrea. I love seeing what everybody comes up with.

Silent One November 8, 2017 at 3:00 PM A sad sijo...

Constance La France November 8, 2017 at 2:34 PM Andrea, oh such a touching poem, I felt like weeping !

Russell Sivey November 8, 2017 at 1:46 PM Such a sad write my friend, to relinquish such a treasure as a pet is a very difficult thing to do, especially when it was a childhood companion! I know as I've had my share of them pass away! But my love continues on for them all! What a glorious poem you have written here my friend! Such a fantastic piece, Great Work!!