Andrea Dietrich Poet Quatern

Part Time Poet

Just a part-time poet am I.
Enough spare moments I’ve not got,
so other things must occupy
my time, and those things are a lot!

Though poetry so pleasures me,
just a part-time poet am I.
My duties call. I can’t be free
of errands. . . my job. . .housework. Sigh!

To do things till the day I die
that are not fun can be a pain.
Just a part-time poet am I,
for obligations fall like rain.

They pound on me; I cannot sit
to write all day though times I try!
Since there is no money in it,
just a part-time poet am I!

July 6, 2019

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Phatt Matt September 11, 2019 at 9:10 PM You say it so well and all of it is true. Fun read though. ~ Matt

Lindsay Laurie July 10, 2019 at 9:59 PM You're right Andrea … prefer to be a part time poet that a starving full time poet - thanks Andrea - Lindsay

Robert Johnson July 10, 2019 at 9:10 AM I'm not sure, but I think you're more like a full time Poetry Soup Mentor here and friend to so many. Poems are just a segment of what you do here on soup. And as one who has received your support over the years, I thank you. Leslie.

Matthew Anish July 9, 2019 at 9:45 PM You rhymed in the work but most modern poets do not rhyme. I like this piece as it also describes how I feel sometimes about my verse. I have entered a love poem contest! Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Connie Marcum Wong July 9, 2019 at 6:59 AM Ah but you are one of the best part time poets! A cool entry for the contest. : )

Andrew Fairchild July 8, 2019 at 6:02 PM Truly there is no money in it, but there IS a great fortune of vibrating life in your words! Take heart! At least all of us will remember you!

Subimal Sinha-Roy July 7, 2019 at 8:51 PM Great Quatern, Andrea. In each of us there is a part time poet.

Harry Horsman July 7, 2019 at 9:29 AM (As seen from another's aspect) For the lonely and there are many, to you and many more here on soup, ever so thankful you are around....

Paul Callus July 7, 2019 at 6:37 AM i can relate to this poem of yours, Andrea. Many of us enjoy writing, but few are those who are favoured by luck, and thus can make a living out of writing. ~ Best regards // paul

Tom Cunningham July 7, 2019 at 2:01 AM I think we all struggle to find the time sometimes, well written. Tom. P.S. Good luck.

Frederic Parker July 6, 2019 at 8:09 PM Well said and covers most of us...good luck

Susan Ashley July 6, 2019 at 8:00 PM Oh, your poem is so awesome, Andrea. I enjoyed every poetic line. Superb poetry! Best wishes for a win and warmest wishes for you, dear poetess.. ~Susan

Alexis Y. July 6, 2019 at 7:40 PM Hi Andrea, Good write on the contest theme. You are an amazing poet. Me on the other hand may just be a" part- time " poet. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis

Joseph May July 6, 2019 at 7:15 PM And a wonderful poet you are..Lovely write Andrea..

Franci Hoffman July 6, 2019 at 7:08 PM A delightful piece, Andrea! Keep writing poetry!

Janice Canerdy July 6, 2019 at 6:59 PM EXCELLENT, Andrea! Janice

Kurt Ravidas July 6, 2019 at 6:10 PM I'm sure this business owner is God. Otherwise, who could make us work for free?) Brilliant poetry, Andrea. Good luck in contest.

Jan Allison July 6, 2019 at 6:01 PM Andrea you are an awesome poet and I know how much time you devote to your craft -you work so hard my friend and deserve every success - you SHOULD be a published poet and make money!!:-) hugs jan xx Robert Johnson July 10, 2019 at 9:12 AM Well said Jan.