Andrea Dietrich Poet Free verse

Sometimes, Sadly

There exist some souls with deranged minds -
psychopathic narcissists and sociopaths 
who never can change.
Something got twisted inside them
and it invaded their brain.

Strange hideous thoughts seem to follow them
since their youngest days.
They stalk; they punish; they kill.
Their pleasure is another’s pain.
Love they cannot give, for love they cannot feel
although they may be talented 
at mimicking affection.

Those with the misfortune of being their kin
or those having been sucked into
their initial charming graviational force
and fall too quickly in love with them
will one day learn a lesson
(and hopefully not tragically):
Sometimes, sadly,
love is not enough.

Sept. 10, 2019
for Silent One's 'Sometimes love is not enough' Poetry Contest

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L. J. Carber September 17, 2019 at 9:56 PM It's a tough subject you chose, Andrea, but you hit it on the nailhead-- congrats on your win

Constance La France September 17, 2019 at 3:13 PM Andrea congratulations on your win

Robert Johnson September 13, 2019 at 7:41 AM When love's replaced with bitter scorn. Nothing but hate will then be born. That tender place of Cupid's aim. Now turned to stone, never the same. Yes sadly, sometimes love does not win. So we pray for strength against the sin. Pretty powerful poem you've written here girl. <3 :)

Lindsay Laurie September 12, 2019 at 9:04 PM Wow Andrea … this verse of yours has the feel of fear and despair which sadly is the way of life in some families and communities. It's hard to comprehend the human mind when we read about some deeds that are senseless - thank you Andrea - Lindsay

Panagiota Romios September 12, 2019 at 3:23 PM Great one Andrea! Right on. Panagiota

Jennifer Proxenos September 12, 2019 at 1:41 PM This is such a different approach to this contest - Love they cannot give for love they cannot feel - a very creative write Andrea - good luck in the contest! Hugs, Jennifer.

Ann Foster September 12, 2019 at 10:59 AM mimicking affection... yep. so true. Love not enough. Oww... painful. true again. Hugs for your day. I love this poem. Ann

Regina Mcintosh September 12, 2019 at 8:24 AM Wow... this is such an original. I love what you did with this contest. Awesome entry and best for it. Blessings to you.

Connie Marcum Wong September 11, 2019 at 8:15 PM Your poem reminded me of the serial killers that seem so normal yet they are anything but. A great entry for the contest Andrea!

Carolyn Devonshire September 11, 2019 at 3:42 PM We often wonder how people become "twisted" in this fashion. Some are raised in close-knit families. It would be hard to fall for such people, but even harder to stay with them after we see the type of people they are. A tender, touching poem that should do well in the contest, Hon. Wishing you success! Hugs, carolyn Andrea Dietrich September 12, 2019 at 4:53 PM I almost believe at least a few of them are just "born that way" kind of like what was depicted in "the bad seed" Very weird how one can be in a family of completely normal and wholesome kids but end up the killer among them.

Caren Krutsinger September 11, 2019 at 1:19 PM "They stalk; they punish; they kill. Their pleasure is another’s pain." - so well done, Andrea. Bravo my friend!

Sandra Adams September 11, 2019 at 10:40 AM so very true this one is...some people are incapable of love but good con artists, the victims love them deeply but eventually realize love is not enough...good write :) hugs

Richard Lamoureux September 11, 2019 at 9:20 AM Very powerful and disturbing. A good take on the theme.

Alexis Y. September 11, 2019 at 5:30 AM Hi Andrea, This is a great take on the contest theme. When in love or when you love someone, love can be blind. No one wants to believe that someone they love could be like you so brilliantly described. I had know doubt that you would write something good. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis

Tom Cunningham September 11, 2019 at 4:20 AM Powerful verse that is full of truth Andrea. Tom

Janice Canerdy September 10, 2019 at 7:45 PM Dramatically effective and descriptive, Andrea! Janice

Rico Leffanta September 10, 2019 at 5:42 PM Save this as authority to write Donald Trump's Obituary! Good luck in the contest! Aloha! Rico

Frederic Parker September 10, 2019 at 5:41 PM hard hitting poetry dear poet...good luck

Vijay Pandit September 10, 2019 at 5:38 PM So true--so real life, Andrea--some indeed don't deserve the hand of genuine love, given their disposition to disrupt and destroy. Well said, Andrea.

Ilene Bauer September 10, 2019 at 5:15 PM a brilliant take on the theme of the contest, andrea! this is so sad but something we witness more and more these days...

Matthew Anish September 10, 2019 at 4:14 PM Love is vital but cannot change all situations as you point out clearly in your stimulating write. Peace & Love Matthew Anish