Andrea Dietrich Poet Haiku

Ten Things - Best of Memories

a day at the fair
  savoring an ice cream cone
best of memories

petting my cat or
  taking the dog for a walk
best of memories

cruising in my car
   the top down, wind in my hair
best of memories

summer and sunsets
   jumping waves, bathing in sun
best of memories

Halloween, Christmas,
   birthdays and Fourth of July
best of memories

meeting up with friends
   conversations with dinner
best of memories

popcorn with a movie
   sharing this with someone loved
best of memories

writing poetry
   challenging the heart and soul
best of memories

my grandchildren's hugs
   kind words and playing fun games
best of memories

seeing family
   laughing while reminiscing
best of memories

July 23, 2019 for Jamie Pan's Multiple-Haikus Poetry Contest


Writer's Statement:  I wanted to do a string of these little poems to show the things I remember the most in my life, the things that bring me the most joy. Since these are all things that have created for me my best memories, I continue to do as many of them as I can. We don't have to be rich and living in a mansion to enjoy these pleasures, and I feel very grateful that I have even had the privilege of doing all these things which for others in the world may not even be possible for them!  I strongly believe that we must enjoy our lives, and try to share with others the things that make us happy. In this way, we are constantly making more and more happy memories.

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Jennifer Walker July 26, 2019 at 10:01 PM Love your memories sis. Putting them lovingly into Haiku's which created more memories.

CayCay Godwin July 26, 2019 at 11:58 AM This shows you love the "little things" which is exactly the same as my nature. I get off big time on the small things because they are what makes life large. Enjoyed this much. Love ... CayCay

Alexis Y. July 25, 2019 at 11:53 AM Wow! Andrea, You have shared lovely memories. I agree, you don't have to be rich to experience memories such as these. I wish you the best of luck in the contest. Thanks for sharing your memories with us. I hope you are in enjoying your summer thus far. Have a fantastic day my friend:-) Alexis

Paula Goldsmith July 24, 2019 at 1:02 PM What a great story you just told. Hope you win.

Matthew Anish July 24, 2019 at 11:17 AM Nice haiku - you stuck to the 5 7 5 formation. There is a coffee shop near me and they have a notebook called "Matthew's Book" and a book called Community Journal. I write in them regularly. The Jewish High Holidays come in the fall. I intend to attend service on those days. I am not super religious but I am a theist. Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Tom Cunningham July 24, 2019 at 10:59 AM Lovely reminders of what made you happy Andrea. I'd put them in a small.photo frame on your wall . Tom

Vijay Pandit July 24, 2019 at 7:02 AM Glad to be reading your poetry again, Andrea. You are truly blessed with the accomplishments that matter in life--enjoyed the list you presented..many can relate!

Caren Krutsinger July 24, 2019 at 6:46 AM The optimism in this poem made me smile today, and I remembered some things I liked to do that I have not done for awhile too, Andrea. Nice one!

Robert Johnson July 23, 2019 at 9:34 PM Stated so simply, it's all that needed to be said. Beautiful memories to repeat. <3 :)

Ilene Bauer July 23, 2019 at 6:40 PM i can relate to many of your memories, andrea! a touching and lovely poem...

Jan Allison July 23, 2019 at 6:34 PM what wonderful memories Andrea!:-) hugs jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong July 23, 2019 at 6:26 PM I agree Andrea. Poetry shares those joys with loved ones and strangers alike as well as creating a vivid memory to keep in later years when our memories grow a bit dimmer. This will be a top winner no doubt! It's wonderful! : ) xxoo Andrea Dietrich July 23, 2019 at 7:28 PM no, I don't think it will be a winner There are only ten spots and I have seen several entries that were quite poetic compared to mine. I was imitating that repeating style he showed us, but maybe it makes my lines here too ordinary, and i can hardly call them real haiku!

Janice Canerdy July 23, 2019 at 6:16 PM I really like this, Andrea--nostalgia at its best! Janice