Andrea Dietrich Poet Sonnet

The Flush of Living

My basket lifts from ground; I, eager, stand
inside it as I drift into blue air.
I see below - the slowly shrinking land,
above my head, a giant yellow pear.

She takes me high, and as I’m looking down,
I view the checkered rows of each green lawn
around the center of my little town
and tiny houses. . . Soon they all are gone.

I breathe the clouds. . . then happiness-immersed,
I skim tall mountain peaks; I’m sailing wind.
And if my big balloon should tear or burst,
my soul will not forget.  Death can’t rescind
the flush of living. My! What fills the sky?
A flock of snow white geese comes rushing by.

For Brian Strand's
YOUR PICK any theme/form max 14 lines Poetry Contest

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John Watt September 19, 2020 at 10:16 PM Enjoyable sonnet of riding in an air balloon. "The flush of living" is an apt title for an adventuresome spirit!

Lori Lucas Mcclure October 23, 2011 at 11:17 AM Awesome write!! congratulations on your win!!---Lori

Linda-Marie Sweetheart October 21, 2011 at 8:43 PM Congrats Andrea on a top ten win in Brian's contest with this elegant poetry truly awesome my friend... so happy PS is back up and running so great ...wow..

Margaret Foster October 21, 2011 at 7:00 PM Thank you for taking us on such a marvelous trip Andrea. In sonnets you excel. congrats...Luv Margaret

Kim Merryman October 21, 2011 at 2:02 PM A beautiful, picturesque poem! congrats on your win, Andrea! So glad PS is up again. I've been having withdrawals. I've missed all my new friends.

Kim Merryman October 21, 2011 at 2:00 PM A beautiful, picturesque poem! congrats on your win, Andrea! So glad PS is up again. I've been having withdrawals. I've missed all my new friends.

Bob Quigley October 21, 2011 at 8:53 AM Beautiful Andrea. I could live it. I could see it. Congratulations on your win

Carol Sunshine Brown October 21, 2011 at 6:16 AM Congratulations on your win in Brian's "Your Pick" contest Andrea. Love, Carol

Elizabeth Wesley August 11, 2011 at 11:42 AM What a lovely verse, so filled with the magic of a balloon ride. I felt as if I were floating with your!

Caryl Ramsdale August 3, 2011 at 1:11 PM A winning congratulations! Caryl

Mike Dailey July 29, 2011 at 5:58 PM Andrea, I love the picture this poem paints. Mike

Black Eyed Susan July 29, 2011 at 4:01 PM Congratulations on your win Andrea! Hope it puts a smile on your face today :)

Lee Ramage July 29, 2011 at 3:38 PM I was right up there with you... great poem. So descriptive and creative. Lee

Kash Poet July 29, 2011 at 1:59 PM Congratulations Andrea on your HM...lovely poem.

Jack Horne July 29, 2011 at 1:47 PM Beautiful. Many congratulations, Andrea : )

Carolyn Devonshire July 29, 2011 at 1:17 PM Congratulations on your success in the contest, Andrea! Love, Carolyn

Ralph Taylor July 29, 2011 at 10:27 AM Congrats on your HM, Andrea. Beautiful Nice going. Thanks for your gracious comment on my recent win. Have a great weekend. luv Ralph

Elaine George July 29, 2011 at 8:52 AM This is number one in my book and going to my fav's. thanks for up-lifting me and taking me away, Andrea. Love, Lainie

Carol Sunshine Brown July 29, 2011 at 7:44 AM Congratulations for your win in Francine's "Balloon" contest Andrea. Love, Carol

Joyce Johnson July 28, 2011 at 11:43 PM This is charming. Makes me want to go for a balloon ride. Congratulations Andrea. Love, Joyce

Ray Dillard July 28, 2011 at 11:35 PM "I breathe the clouds". What a smart line. But, we do expect that from you!! Congratulations! RAY

Francine Roberts July 28, 2011 at 11:06 PM congrats on your HM in the contest Andrea with this great entry

Linda-Marie Sweetheart July 28, 2011 at 10:58 PM Congrats on your HM Andrea with this lovely creative poetry in balloon contest my friend... up up and away we go ...flying high..luv..enjoy honor..

Robert Johnson July 24, 2011 at 4:48 PM Triumphant soaring of the flight of soul.

Jslambert Mister Roboto July 24, 2011 at 6:15 AM I grew up in a town outside of Cincy, Ohio where the Balloon Fest Nationals were held annually. Girl I miss the beautiful views of, and from the hot air balloons! When a poem strikes up a great memory, to me it's done it's job! I am so fortunate to have a connection with you. Your passion for poetry is amazing. I have decided to release a small book of poetry at the beginning of next year year.(though the poems will be very different from the ones I put on here)

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