Andrea Dietrich Poet Lyric

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Poem inspired by lyrics of THE WAY IT IS by  Glenn Hughes. Unfortunately I cannot find a code on this one to embed it, but i hope the link at least works.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHo4HhNCz3Q

Rid of You

Rid of You

You were an anchor tied to my feet
sinking me down into your dark sea.
You thought that I could not be complete
without you, but wow! Now I can be me.

It’s great to be free of your frustrating ways:
all your sulking and moaning and putting me down.
You brought me a world in mere varying grays -
like days filled with rain in which I might drown.

Chorus:
Rid of you, rid of you. Now I feel great.
It’s like from my shoulders was lifted a weight.

I bet that to me you weren’t even true.
Better is no one than someone like you.
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The sun feels much warmer now on my skin.
The grass now seems greener and bluer is sky.
How trusting was I to once let you in.
Watch me now, Boy; I’m going to fly.

A lark I can be, and my bright song
will be my incentive wherever I go
to not let a man again do me wrong.
With joy I’ll soar above the rainbow.

Chorus:
Rid of you, rid of you. Now I feel great.
It’s like from my shoulders was lifted a weight.

I bet that to me you weren’t even true.
Better is no one than someone like you.
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Daniel Henry Rodgers February 5, 2024 at 6:38 PM Dear Andrea, Beautiful dedication to GH. What a powerful anthem of liberation and self-discovery. Your words speak of breaking free from the constraints of a stifling relationship and accepting a newfound independence. A very inspiring poem, Andrea! - Blessings, Daniel

Paige Hind February 5, 2024 at 4:48 PM A beautiful lyrical poem! Enjoyed reading it!

Duke Beaufort February 5, 2024 at 9:20 AM It's a real pleasure to read poems like this one. Flying is a great metaphor for freedom. We know we have burdens in this life. I am constantly dealing with my mom, there is strife everywhere, my brother-in-law just died suddenly at 70. We don't want extra weight unless it is dealt with honorably as part of commitment--that we can accept, but not the kind you describe in your poem.

Joseph May February 5, 2024 at 8:23 AM People can hold you down and limit your full potential, once you let them go you can soar.... Nicely done Andrea

Victor Buhagiar February 5, 2024 at 7:44 AM Getting rid of an unpleasant person might be difficult. You sang it to perfection. Love is a two-way street. Hugs. xx

Yann Rolland February 5, 2024 at 1:00 AM you made me KO, this is very persuasive poem, i love better no one, that someone lke you, hope he will be OK, thanks poet for the vibrating poetry, yann

Bill Baker February 4, 2024 at 9:18 PM You'll have a fan club if you record this one, Andrea. :-) Nice Lyric poem, my friend. if for a contest, good luck! A poet friend in Texas, Bill Andrea Dietrich February 4, 2024 at 11:05 PM that's nice of you. Sure wish I knew how to understand notes and think up tunes for my poems.

Kim Rodrigues February 4, 2024 at 5:57 PM Love the refrain! Great!

Karen Jones February 4, 2024 at 5:00 PM Wow this is empowering and inspiring. It is important to know one’s worth and obtain peace! These words are an anthem for deliverance for that! Love this!

Susan Ashley February 4, 2024 at 4:32 PM Dear Andrea, a potent Lyric for sure. I adore your verse "Better is no one than someone like you" - packed with emotion! Once free, one would want to replace one "anchor" with another. The appreciation for being free is keenly felt especially in the third stanza. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Andrea Dietrich February 4, 2024 at 11:05 PM thanks, Susan. I had fun with that refrain.