Andrea Dietrich Poet Rhyme

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Peony

Peonies were originally called “sho yu” in China, meaning “most beautiful”.  They also carry symbolic meaning of good fortune and a happy marriage, making them an ideal wedding flower. . . (from Interflora)

“Sho yu (Chinese for ‘most beautiful’),” he said,
“like peonies in this garden bed
are you to me!” On one knee
he said, “Marry me.”
So in June
we wed.
Good luck strewn 
were blooms of “sho yu.”
That day we would never rue.
Magical moments never are gone.
Like bright peonies, our wedded bliss goes on.

July 2, 2019

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Sam Kauffman January 20, 2020 at 11:34 PM Andrea, Congratulations! This is really a wonderful expression of new and maturing love. I used this form for "Aganpanthus" and it is much more difficult to write than it looks.

Constance La France July 11, 2019 at 8:43 PM Andrea congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with this wonderful write and I love the image too!

Jeanne Mcgee July 8, 2019 at 3:04 PM This is such a sweet little poem, Andrea. Just love it and the story. Congrats!

Kurt Ravidas July 8, 2019 at 12:54 PM Form! Content! Rhymes! I have no idea how you managed to make it rhyme. It's devilishly hard :0 My best congrats, Andrea.

Paul Callus July 6, 2019 at 7:01 AM A poem as beautiful as your peonies, Andrea. May many more years of wedded bliss come your way. ~ Warm regards // paul

Caren Krutsinger July 4, 2019 at 11:08 AM I think you have made this look much easier than it was; good luck in Constance's contest.

John Gondolf July 4, 2019 at 7:30 AM Beautifully written, Andrea, you made Constance’s challenge look quite easy. This looks like a winner to me. John

Lindsay Laurie July 2, 2019 at 8:24 PM Hello Andrea … nicely set out with a heart warming tale - thank you Andrea - Lindsay

Jennifer Walker July 2, 2019 at 4:42 PM I love how you take a challenge and mold with your use of words, a beautiful work of art.

Ralph Sergi July 2, 2019 at 3:29 PM One of my wife's favorite flower' Now I know its true significance Beautifully done!

Ann Foster July 2, 2019 at 12:11 PM I love the use of language. The art of the "word" is easily seen. Excellent. Ann