Andrea Dietrich Poet Rhyme

Reverse Midas Touch

Oh how I love you, Darling.
Your beauty is too much
for me to behold!

But I am not a person
you can ever be with.
My body you may never hold.

Please come no closer.
Stay your distance, Dear.
Dare not to be bold.

I can trace your face,
but I can only wish your arms
around me could enfold.

Though I may kiss your lips, 
you cannot kiss me back.
Resist the urge. Don’t fold.

You see, I am a Midas
but of a different type.
What touches ME turns gold.

This is my curse. Believe me.
Hold not my hand to solace give.
Your blood would then turn cold.

I suffer; how I suffer.
Untouched I must remain.
Alone I will grow old.

Jan. 2, 2023
For Edward Ibeh's This Or That, Vol 15 Poetry Contest

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Edward Ibeh January 18, 2023 at 2:02 PM Wonderfully done, Andrea:-) I loved it. Congratulations on your win in my contest!

Hat Bueckert January 18, 2023 at 12:37 PM Congrats Andrea, nice twist on the theme and a pleasure to read :)

Miranda Hawley January 4, 2023 at 8:40 PM You can combat that "Reverse Midas Touch" with a mirror. Just thinking out loud.

Paul Callus January 3, 2023 at 8:38 AM This is excellent, Andrea! The ending is so sad; fate can be unkind. ~ Regards and all the best for 2023. // paul

Joanna Daniel January 2, 2023 at 11:15 PM Brilliant poem on the theme, Andrea, I think I am gonna skip this contest...

Valsa George January 2, 2023 at 5:44 PM You have cleverly dealt with the theme. In real life if it happens, how unfortunate that person will be. Great entry for the contest, Andrea. All the Best.

Anne-Lise Andresen January 2, 2023 at 10:14 AM - Oh ... so sad, Andrea - Best wishes in the contest -