Andrea Dietrich Poet Grook

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For the the 'G Forms - Grook' Poetry Contest of Constance La France

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Relish Life

“Life is short. Relish it from beginning to end, and share your joy in it with friends and family." by author of poem

Sip the delight of life as if it were fine wine.
Savor it as you would savor every morsel of a delicious feast.
Life will not always be easy,
So you must take advantage of every precious moment.
Dance, sing, laugh, chase fireflies, and watch the sun rise and set.
Such simple things as these are free.
Life is a gift, and once you open it,
It is more important that you share it with loved ones.
Teach your children the joy of living so that
Your joy in living it will extend itself for generations to come.

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Howard Kerr July 23, 2026 at 10:29 AM Sage advice embedded in this poem, Andrea. I can feel your life zest from each and every line. It’s a fragrant work. HK

Constance La France October 1, 2024 at 10:33 AM Andrea, congratultions on your win in my Grook contest with this lovely poem, love the quote, Constance

Valsa George August 28, 2024 at 10:30 PM So very inspirational and edifying! Congratulations dear Andrea on your great win.

Paula Goldsmith August 23, 2024 at 2:00 PM Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your "Relish Life" write/quote. Have a blessed day writing away...........

Len Gasun August 23, 2024 at 8:41 AM A very beautiful uplifting poem my dear poet friend Andrea. I love it along with the quote. A fave and Congratulations on your win! Thanks a lot for sharing. God bless you always and your writings. Hugs

Linda Alice Fowler August 22, 2024 at 12:52 PM Not only love it but relish it...great write Andrea. Congratulations! :)

Joseph May August 22, 2024 at 10:45 AM Back with Congrats on your win Andrea

Kim Rodrigues August 22, 2024 at 7:48 AM Congrats on your win and thanks for the inspiration to try a grook! Hugs

Beata Agustin August 22, 2024 at 7:02 AM Wow! Congratulations! Thanks for sharing this, instructing me to relish life to the fullest. Thanks so much for your constant uplifting comments, and your loving mentoring support. God bless you.

thriveni c mysore August 22, 2024 at 4:58 AM 'life is a gift' dear poet, you beautifully say to 'teach the joy of living' true lesson. congratulations dear friend.

Sara Kendrick August 21, 2024 at 3:38 AM Yes, life should be enjoyable and enjoyed but sometimes it is not so easy. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us. If this is for a contest, it reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Sara K

Mike Bayles August 20, 2024 at 8:16 AM Nice. Life is something to be savored.

Victor Buhagiar August 19, 2024 at 9:45 PM I love fine wine, otherwise my money is being spent on a heart consultant. I feel death around the corner. Hugs.

Nette Onclaud August 19, 2024 at 2:02 PM i haven't done a grook in a long time...yours is exquisitely composed with wondrous insights about life...winning wishes, andie!

Daniel Henry Rodgers August 19, 2024 at 5:48 AM Dear Andrea, Yes, savor life experiences and enjoy the simple things that may come our way. Just beautiful and I loved your Grook! Good luck in the contest! - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel Andrea Dietrich August 19, 2024 at 12:54 PM Thanks, Daniel

Eve Roper August 18, 2024 at 9:35 AM well written poem, Andrea. good luck

Joseph May August 18, 2024 at 7:16 AM "Sipping the delight of life's precious moments", Very nicely done Andrea, best wishes

Ink Empress August 18, 2024 at 12:35 AM Beautiful reminder sweet Andrea, i love the way youv written such a wise one on life. Life when shares with loved ones, its even better, and i love how youv written “ Sip the delight of life as if it were fine wine. Savor it as you would savor every morsel of a delicious feast” wow!! What an opening! Do you like wine? Red or white? Hah! That opening is just beautiful! I loved this! A fave this is for me, to remind myself to savor life: best wishes for the contest Andrea Dietrich August 18, 2024 at 11:37 AM Thanks, Ink. I like red wine but I rarely have it because it is too costly. I have never had enough to make me drunk either the one time I got buzzed , it made my neurological conditions more horrible than ever. As a prevention of cancer, one only needs a half cup of red wine per day but organic grape juice works just as well and is cost effective!

Paige Hind August 17, 2024 at 2:36 PM Good words of advice- we're not guaranteed anything, so you're right <3 :)

Kim Rodrigues August 17, 2024 at 1:21 PM Very nice! Perhaps I’ll try a grook. You’ve inspired me ;)