Andrea Dietrich Poet Sonnet

Pursuing the Comet

I glimpsed it one night floundering in dark,
still young of age, beset by whirls of doubt.
Not knowing on what journey to embark,
inside my gloom, I prayed to be pulled out.

How radiant and rare it seemed to me,
appearing like a comet, light to show.
I set my gaze on it that I might see
the way it blazed where I was meant to go.

Pursuing it, I left abashment’s edge
and followed to where flowers softly swayed
and scent of lilac wafted from a hedge.
Such welcome realm where soothing music played!

This scene, though dreamed, revealed to me in youth
serenity is found in seeking truth.

9/24/2012
For Francine Roberts' In Dreams Poetry Contest

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John Watt June 7, 2021 at 11:31 AM I came back to this looking for where I left off reading your sonnets chronologically. I'm glad I read this one again, I didn't mention before that this is a fave, and well worth reading again (and again!)

John Watt January 12, 2021 at 10:15 AM I think it's brilliant how you held the reader's interest in what the comet represents right up to the very last line. I think the line "Pursuing it, I left abashment’s edge" is amazing. I like how you use the imagery of a comet, a lilac's scent, and the soothing sound of music to describe the blessings you eventually reveal as the pursuit of truth. My soul is fed by reading your sonnets, and I've been away too long.

Richard D Seal October 21, 2013 at 9:49 PM Here I am seeking the truth lol, our dreams can reveal some surprising truths, I know from experience. Thank you for all your comments Andrea and the extras you do, as I've said before, much as I appreciate it , if you're busy not to bother with me. I don't do many poems, I enjoy doing the comments and not to just to get replies. Take care, Richard

Harry Horsman November 21, 2012 at 2:55 PM lovely imagery here Andrea, i remember seeing the real Comet, years ago in New Zealand....

Kash Poet October 11, 2012 at 5:29 AM Congratulations on the win Andrea!!

Lee Ramage October 8, 2012 at 8:58 PM Nicely done Andrea, congratulations on your win. Lee

Debbie Guzzi October 8, 2012 at 2:19 PM Me ..I must say i don't think I have found serenity in truth hmmm it seems to keep changing? Congrad's on Your win. Light & Love

Carol Eastman October 8, 2012 at 12:02 PM Well done! Congratulations on the win.

Carol Sunshine Brown October 8, 2012 at 11:48 AM Congratulations on your win in Francine's "In Dreams" contest Andrea. Love, Carol

Joyce Johnson October 8, 2012 at 10:46 AM You seem to find meaning in dreams. Mine are always just trying to find a way out of a maze. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce

Joann Grisetti October 8, 2012 at 9:13 AM Knew this one is a winner.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart October 8, 2012 at 9:11 AM BIG CONGRATS ANDREA ON A TREMENDOUS WRITE AND WIN FOR IN DREAMS .. ANOTHER RARE BEAUTY LUV ..

Anthony Nutter October 8, 2012 at 6:13 AM Congratulations on your win in Francine's dream contest.

Connie Marcum Wong October 8, 2012 at 2:54 AM Congrats dear lady!

Poet Destroyer A October 7, 2012 at 9:07 PM Andrea, a wonderful win in Francine Roberts, "In dream" contest. Enjoyed all her winners, love PD

Francine Roberts October 7, 2012 at 1:07 PM congrats on your win Andrea, I can usually guess which you have written as they always wow me

Bukang Liwayway October 7, 2012 at 1:02 PM CONGRATULATIONS FRIEND ANDREA ON YOUR WIN ON FRANCINE'S CONTEST...A UNIQUE AND VERY CREATIVE WRITE..CHEERS!!!!!!!!!(^_^)

Irfana Ali Bhat October 7, 2012 at 12:25 PM congrats on ur win Andrea...:))))

Joseph May October 7, 2012 at 12:23 PM congrats on your win Andrea....nicely done

Phyllis Babcock October 5, 2012 at 10:00 AM Wonderful poem Andrea. Thanks for letting me know how to get into seeing comments. I never would have thought to click on that so thanks so much. I tried to log in yesterday but it would only allow me 3 letters so I am home today I can get in. Funny they must have been working on it. Figured I had better not try anymore than 4 attempts as don't want to be locked out. love phyl

Cyndi Macmillan October 3, 2012 at 5:39 PM OH, WOW! I really need to visit you more often. Always a pleasure reading your words. Okay, so my blue go back button WORKS. USe the arrow way at the top of the screen, top Left! OR just click on the poet's name and you'll be right back to the poet's main poem page. Is that what you are looking for? You want to read many poems from the same poet and just click one button to get from their poem BACK TO their main poem page? Am I making sense? comment me.

Joe Maverick October 3, 2012 at 4:18 PM hope this goes well Andrea, and may you always hold on to the flower of your inspiration .."

Daver Austin September 27, 2012 at 1:20 PM I hear them things go faster 'n diddly lightnin'. Love your last stanza - sounds heavenly. Love, daver

Robert Pettit September 27, 2012 at 11:40 AM The last one I saw in the night sky was in 1997. Some people say they are premonitions of war or some other kind of disaster. Good poem as always Andrea.

Matthew Anish September 27, 2012 at 7:52 AM I really like the last line! If you want to give me some feedback on my poem "Ike Davis Hit Two Homers" I have not many hits on it! I'm crying in my beer! Peace & Love Matthew Anish

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