Andrea Dietrich Poet Etheree

Shame

Shame,
a shroud,
has fabric
woven from the
dark, anguished threads of
self-recriminations
and of inadequacies.
Caught in its twist, the frail weave on,
constraining themselves in self-loathing.
Unravel fibers of despair. . . Unveil!


For Skat's Any Old Poem #7 Poetry Contest

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Skat A August 1, 2015 at 1:32 PM LOL, Andrea you are featured twice with the same poem... Crazy Right... SKAT

Skat A August 1, 2015 at 1:02 PM Andrea, Congratulations on having your poem featured this week. **SKAT**

Scott Thirtyseven July 28, 2015 at 12:44 PM It reads like a winner, and apparently it is, of course. Well done, the last line is a knockout.

Daver Austin July 28, 2015 at 11:39 AM Had to read this a few times. It is complex and so well done. Those "fibers of despair." Congrats on the selection. Love, daver

Poet Destroyer A July 10, 2015 at 1:41 AM ANDREA, CONGRATS ON YOUR ANY POEM WIN..... ALWAYS & FOREVER ~~LINDA~~

Teddy Kimathi July 8, 2015 at 10:36 AM Lovely poem and WIN Andrea! ^_^

Dr. Upma A. Sharma July 7, 2015 at 8:47 PM Wonderfully said Andrea! Congrats on big win!

Skat A July 7, 2015 at 3:47 PM Andrea, thank you for supporting "my ANY POEM contest #7." Have a nice day. Love **SKAT**

Nette Onclaud July 21, 2011 at 1:31 PM way to go, andie.. more, more whoots!..miles of congrats on a well deserved award! :)huggs!

Joyce Johnson July 21, 2011 at 1:23 PM congraltulaitons Andrea. This is quite beautiful. Love, Joyce

John Freeman July 21, 2011 at 9:11 AM Andrea, beautiful Etheree Good to see you in the top spot. "Congratulations" Agape, Moses

Carrie Richards July 21, 2011 at 7:15 AM Powerful emotions ....yes, shame is a terrible shroud to wear. Great metaphor! Congrats, Andrea!

Wilma Neels July 21, 2011 at 6:48 AM Hey Andrea, congratulations on your first place win in Brian's contest ;) lfde Wilma

Carol Sunshine Brown July 21, 2011 at 6:22 AM Congratulations on your win in Brian's contest Andrea. Love, Carol

Linda-Marie Sweetheart July 21, 2011 at 6:15 AM Congrats Andrea on your first place win with this wonderful entry .. luv every line so poignant and expressed.. wow..u did it again my friend...kudos..luv..

Kash Poet January 16, 2011 at 1:20 PM You have beautifully described shame in this poem-kashinath

Wilma Neels January 12, 2011 at 4:47 AM Omw, I love this one too an awesome description of shame.. Love Wilma

Barbara Gorelick June 1, 2010 at 8:04 AM Terrific description of shame. This should have been way up there in my opinon. Congrats on another fine win. BG

Kabuteng P.Ink K. May 31, 2010 at 4:48 PM I really enjoyed reading your take on shame, Andrea--I think it's pretty unique, comparing it to a shroud & I actually think one of these days a person will judge it for its genius and give it a higher placing ;) no joke!

Joyce Johnson May 30, 2010 at 6:27 PM Great word and you presented it with thought and skill. Congratulations Andrea. I would have thought it would be higher but I'm not the judge. j

Linda-Marie Sweetheart May 30, 2010 at 5:07 PM Congrats Andrea on your HM in Say the Word contest with this lovely and wonderful write ... enjoy another great and special honor.. luv.. Linda-Marie

Skat A February 21, 2010 at 9:52 PM OPPS YOU DID IT AGAIN ..NO NOT LIKE BRITNY SPEARS..SHAME SHAME. NO RHYME BUT I ENJOYED IT AS WELL ..THE SELF LOATHING. LINE IS MY FAVRIOTE WAY TO DESCRIBE SHAME....LAST ONE I WILL READ TONIGHT...IRMA..ALSO HAVE TO HIT THE HAY STACK..IRMA

Edward Ford February 14, 2010 at 12:25 PM A very apt and insightful truth you have shared I applaud your wisdom

Kim Hilliker February 12, 2010 at 7:31 AM Wow! That's deep. It's very true. Check out my poem "Despair." It's similar. Thanks for sharing.

Lynette Chachere February 11, 2010 at 4:01 PM .shame.i love this poem. Favorite. -Always Lynette

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