Andrea Dietrich Poet Rhyme

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John 10:10: "The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows)." [1]  AMPC Bible

Prompt: For Sotto Poet's Between Here And Eternity Poetry Contest

• what it means to be here at all

#50 on top 100 new poems list as of Oct 6, 2026

The Abundant Life

The billionaire sits in his mansion.
   Always he thinks of getting ahead.
   Some influencers greedily count
the number of comments left in their thread.

Guys and gals go out each night on the prowl,
    searching to fill the void in their heart.
    All kinds of people, some wealthy, some poor,
with addictions, keep tearing their own lives apart.

  Stars and celebrities strutting their stuff
     chase after triumphs that quickly pass by.
The lonely, depressed and greatly oppressed
   spend long hours aching or wishing to die.

So many people live sad shallow lives
     pursuing fantasies, getting nowhere.
Meanwhile, others who may not have much,
  start out each day with a smile and a prayer.

How do some people with gratitude live?
   What secret have they that others have not?
And what is our purpose? Perhaps could it be
  the answer’s found simply in what we have sought?

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David Scott October 6, 2026 at 9:17 PM Agree totaly some have a lice sublime while otbers a hill to climb be ni e if we were all on same kiel another beautiful poem your wrote thought provocking🙏

Pascal Borg October 5, 2026 at 1:23 PM What you say in this poem in some way applies to most people in the western world. The secret? From your writings, I know you have found it. Andrea Dietrich October 5, 2026 at 6:39 PM It doesn't take much to know what I mean. You know because you love the source from which light flows!

Paula Goldsmith October 5, 2026 at 9:16 AM Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your creative "The Abundant Life" write/story. Great Questions. Will there be another write with the answer??? Have a blessed day with win.............. Andrea Dietrich October 5, 2026 at 6:39 PM Thanks. No need to answer this question. People either know or they don't!

sara Etgen-Baker October 4, 2026 at 5:17 PM wonderfully penned and powerful poem for the contest. Andrea Dietrich October 5, 2026 at 6:43 PM Thanks, Sara

Karen Jones October 4, 2026 at 3:55 PM Well done Andrea! The quote pulls me in and you write such deep poignant words! Congratulations on your win! Andrea Dietrich October 5, 2026 at 6:41 PM Thanks, dear

Paige Hind October 2, 2026 at 8:21 PM brings about the thirst for things spiritual.... :) Andrea Dietrich October 5, 2026 at 6:42 PM Indeed, Paige

Nette Onclaud October 2, 2026 at 4:31 PM an incisive, introspective way to express the frailties of urban life which seems to weigh spirituality down... great work, andie! Andrea Dietrich October 5, 2026 at 6:41 PM Thanks and for being so astute.

Yann Rolland October 2, 2026 at 12:34 PM so deep words, we are privileged persons in the world, we have to be grateful, beautiful penning Andrea Dietrich October 5, 2026 at 6:42 PM Thanks so much, Yann

Charles Reese October 2, 2026 at 10:15 AM Very nicely done I like the rhythm a lot and I do think we should be grateful for what we have since even the average person in a developed country is quite blessed again a job well done

Daniel Henry Rodgers October 2, 2026 at 6:12 AM Dear Andrea, what a wonderful, timely, incisive critique of modern culture's greatest illusion. When people fail to cultivate intrinsic meaning or spiritual connection, the psyche instinctively substitutes secondary rewards, net worth, social media engagement, sensory thrills on the prowl, or compulsive consumption. I really like the clean, classic ballad meter and the rhythmic momentum of an accessible modern hymn. Sharp, compassionate, and beautifully illuminating work, Andrea. Blessings, Daniel Andrea Dietrich October 2, 2026 at 5:29 PM Thanks, Daniel. Wish I could have done this more poetically. Certain topics just grab me more than others. I am glad you found some good things about it.

Abdullah Alhemaidy October 2, 2026 at 4:55 AM Very interesting read! Have a nice weekend :-)

Akham Nilabirdhwaja Singh October 1, 2026 at 11:51 PM It is a sincere and socially relevant poem with a strong philosophical message.I like it. Andrea Dietrich October 2, 2026 at 1:43 AM Thank you