Andrea Dietrich Poet Quintain (English)

The Good, the Bad, and the Special

I am no saint at all, but still I think my good
outweighs my bad. These are some gifts God gave to me:
Loyalty, resilience, and tolerance (many trials I have withstood).
I’m conscientious, and I have the nice ability
to hear and understand. Bearing no grudge, I forgive most easily.

The bad in me I also can easily confess.
I value my alone time, so never will you see me crowned
with glory for much service work; in fact, my laziness
extends to my own housework. Lastly, I let myself get pushed around,
so there are times I really wish that I had stood my ground.

A neighbor once observed me when I was very small.
She told my mom, “That child’s special.” Mother thought so too.
Hearing this repeatedly gave me the wherewithal
to persevere and be consistent, always striving to be true
to who I am; I hope it shows in things I say and do.

2/28/2020

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Beata Agustin March 14, 2020 at 6:36 AM Wow! Congrats! I'm delighted to learn more about you through this revelation of yours written poetically in your awesome style. God bless you.

Krish Radhakrishna March 14, 2020 at 2:53 AM Andrea, another nice poem from your heart! Congrats on your number 1 placement!

John Watt March 13, 2020 at 10:01 PM Love this so much Andrea, glad to see Eve did too and rewarded you with a #1. Congrats on your honest and charming autobiographical write!

Eve Roper March 13, 2020 at 9:54 PM Andrea, congratulations on your win. Thank you for entering my contest. Hugs Eve

Jennifer Proxenos March 11, 2020 at 10:39 AM Hi Andrea a very truthful and honest write about yourself - it certainly shows in things you say and do, and you are always there to help. Hugs, Jennifer.

Cecilia Macfarlane March 6, 2020 at 1:52 PM Wonderful write Andrea. I think your special too. Hugs

CayCay Godwin March 2, 2020 at 2:05 PM Very well written and honest, too. I enjoyed what you wrote about yourself especially because you did just that - Andrea according to her perspective of who she is. I found it touching, again with a sweet element that makes it a vulnerable write - that's special, indeed. Love, CayCay

Arthur Vaso March 2, 2020 at 3:43 AM You are very kind, and saintly, sadly some of your commentators are too and some drink the devils dust, just being poetic!!!

John Watt February 29, 2020 at 11:15 PM Let's not forget the gift God gave you of writing really wonderful poetry. Best wishes in this contest ~ John

Panagiota Romios February 29, 2020 at 3:58 PM Your uniqueness shines in ths beautiful verse. Panagiota xx

Vijay Pandit February 29, 2020 at 6:51 AM Great qualities all--indeed you are a special person, Andrea.

Silent One February 29, 2020 at 6:46 AM are any of us saints? Who is not a sinner? Great poem Andrea.. Andrea Dietrich February 29, 2020 at 12:12 PM the emphasis was on AT ALL. haha. thanks, S O.

Tom Cunningham February 28, 2020 at 7:54 PM You certainly rose to the challenge with your brilliant write Andrea? Tom

Kim Rodrigues February 28, 2020 at 7:37 PM I especially love the last verse where you have personally opened up. What a wonderful thing to hear and to put into effect. Saint - we see in two ways. The way the world uses it almost in an accusatory way, unless you become a martyr. The other way is to see it as Paul writes such as to the Saints in Ephesus. Those who are the Lord’s, all of them are saints. Love ya...hugs, dear one! Andrea Dietrich February 29, 2020 at 12:14 PM I am just me, Kim. i was raised in a church of Latter Day Saints. Some of them were about as close as you could get to being saints. Others not so much!!!

Abdullah Alhemaidy February 28, 2020 at 7:27 PM Positive laziness I would love to say! As always, very nice read too early morn, best regards, have a good day Lady A D

Jan Allison February 28, 2020 at 7:08 PM what a truly amazing lady you are so open and honest to your strengths and weaknesses - I've been put down so much in my life - now dad is gone I have grown so so much as a person especially in confidence through my poetry and I will stand up for what I believe:-) hugs jan xx Andrea Dietrich February 29, 2020 at 12:15 PM thanks, my dear friend. You truly are a friend of great substance.