Andrea Dietrich Poet Etheree

Response of a Harried Housewife To Her Spouse

“The
children
are always
interrupting.
You never have time
for me,” her husband whined
as he dropped his dirty clothes
right there on the floor by the bed.
Trying not to roll her eyes, she gave
this quick response to her disgruntled spouse:
“The kids, chores and mishaps have me spinning,
and you tell me you feel rejected.
To have a blissful home takes two.
Consideration is key.
I’m also missing you!
To be successful
in our bed, take
time OUT of 
it. . . for 
ME!”

A Double Etheree written May 27, 2012
for David Williams' 
The Three H's Poetry Contest

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Jon A Cavanaugh November 2, 2013 at 9:41 PM Wow, you are quite proficient in so many forms of poetry. And you write beautifully. Well done!

Ann Roske September 24, 2012 at 11:14 AM Well said Andrea!

Keith Bickerstaffe July 4, 2012 at 8:54 AM Smoooth as silk, and so grammatical, which is hard with these restrictive forms. Congratulations on your WIN!!! Hugs, Keith :)

Carol Sunshine Brown June 14, 2012 at 12:10 PM Congratulations on your win in David's "Hero's & Heroine's" contest Andrea. Love, Carol

David Williams June 13, 2012 at 1:24 AM Andrea I love the Ehteree form, and this poem speaks volumes of a lot of women who feel neglect, a sad tale...David

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl June 13, 2012 at 12:57 AM ooh well done with this very nice, congratulations once again Andy xx

Nette Onclaud June 12, 2012 at 8:38 PM coolio, andie.. special cheers to you for this super win!:) huggs!

Debbie Guzzi June 12, 2012 at 7:09 PM Ah yes..marriage? Congrad's on your win. Light & Love

Funom Makama June 11, 2012 at 4:40 AM This is great... I really enjoyed it. Nice to get such a blessing in such a beautiful monday afternoon.

Joe Maverick June 4, 2012 at 1:24 PM Yes two working can serve each other better, that in turn brings self-value to the apex Andrea; hope this does great!! in the contest:

Phyllis Babcock June 2, 2012 at 2:17 PM I love, love, love this one. Sounds exactly like my hubby. had me chuckling with this one. Exceptional. love phyl

Black Eyed Susan June 2, 2012 at 1:36 PM are you giving him a time-out? lol - consideration is definitely needed here - hope this isn't typical of your marriage! good luck :) Andrea Dietrich June 2, 2012 at 2:21 PM The kids have long flown the nest, so this is not really about me anymore! Maybe once upon a time. haha

Sara Kendrick June 2, 2012 at 5:48 AM I like this one..It also looks like the housewife who has put all a little in the middle from all the stress of her life..Designed like a winner..Thanks for stopping by my blog and my work..Your presence is always uplifting..Sara

Connie Marcum Wong June 2, 2012 at 3:40 AM Oh, I can already see this at the top of the winner's list Andrea. I loved it!

Gwendolen Song June 1, 2012 at 9:08 PM I can just envision this scene, Andrea...kids camped outside the bedroom door too...hahah..This was a wonderful form to contrast both viewpoints. Powerful vehicle and a winning write!...Oh BTW, I am not writing a lot lately...under the weather a bit...I was merely telling u that if I EVER Won a spot in that person's contest it would be a miracle from the Lord..hahah..Classical poetry and me don't mix very well...Off to read another...Gwendolen

Jack Horne May 31, 2012 at 1:55 PM lol, that was telling him! A sure winner here, my friend

Bl Devnath May 31, 2012 at 10:48 AM A new form of invention, loved and enjoyed it. Best of luck in the contest.,Always bl

Harry Horsman May 31, 2012 at 8:18 AM hey we go again, such imagery you show here, Andrea, you sure are the 'bees knees' when it comes to poetry, up there with the absolute best. harry

Joseph May May 31, 2012 at 6:17 AM I like the form you chose here Andrea.. well done..Love...Joseph

James Peranteau May 30, 2012 at 3:47 PM Yikes ! LOL....The art of love making lies out side of the bed room dear poet ! Before entering the bed room...put out the trash..and the children, and bring in...the Champagne and strawberries ! *smiles* Great Great write Andrea ! Have a beautiful night my friend....much love, james

Daver Austin May 30, 2012 at 3:02 PM Nothing like the smell of dirty socks and shorts by the side of the bed to absolutely smother romance - the kids screaming in the background, the aroma of the night's dinner having metamorphosed into something obnoxious. By God! He's sleeping on the couch for sure. A sure fire winner. LOve, daver

Kabuteng P.Ink K. May 30, 2012 at 1:26 PM So so true!! You and i are on the same kind of mindset when it comes to this contest-- I also had something similar in mind (but of course I couldn't write it just yet heehee)-- that's really nice how you did yours in etheree...hugs to you sweetie! ok off I sleep now :D

Nathan D. May 30, 2012 at 5:50 AM very amusing write and good message

Wilma Neels May 30, 2012 at 5:50 AM This needs to go on all married couples bedroom wall Andrea, enjoyed this. All the best for David's contest :) love Wilma

Elizabeth Wesley May 29, 2012 at 5:52 PM The "stars in the eyes" thing doesn't last too long after the ring gets on the hand. Reality soon rears its ugly head and too often romance flies out the window. That's what I found in this Andrea and I love how you get it all down with just the right descriptions. All the best in the contest my dear; Luv, Lizzie

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