Andrea Dietrich Poet Triolet

The Raindrop

One solitary raindrop lay
caressing beauty with its grace.
Just fallen from the sky one day,
one solitary raindrop lay.
How long, I wondered, could it stay
upon the rose’s blushing face?
One soliltary raindrop lay
caressing beauty with its grace.

The raindrop lingered on the rose
as delicately as a kiss.
So virgin-fresh, in sweet repose,
the raindrop lingered on the rose.
It vanished when strong wind arose.
The rose had known a while its bliss.
The raindrop lingered on the rose
as delicately as a kiss.

How like that single drop of rain
was first love when it came to me!
I long to be that rose again.
How like that single drop of rain
was first love’s kiss and first love’s pain.
Rain droplets fall, then cease to be.
How like that single drop of rain
was first love when it came to me!

Nov. 22, 2018 for The Raindrop Poetry Contest of Craig Cornish

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Sherilynn Kucharek February 19, 2019 at 10:20 AM This one blew me away! I have total Triolet envy! Lol! Three, and this little raindrop, the star. I loved every delightfully delicious word, of all three. Thank you for smiles aplenty! Awesomeness........Sherilynn

Connie Marcum Wong December 2, 2018 at 1:15 AM Andrea...you took Nature and wrapped it in emotion that moved me deeply. I could feel the bliss...and the pain! This is simply outstanding and I hope Craig appreciates it for what it is...a little masterpiece! I am Faving this beauty! : ) xxoo Connie Marcum Wong December 2, 2018 at 4:12 PM Oh, I bet that is why it didn't make rhe list Andrea. He was being strict to his rules of twenty lines. I couldn't imagine this beauty not being on his winning list. As you know Triolets are a big challenge for me and another reason this gem is so impressive. Sorry Andrea. I hope many get to read it regardless. Hugs, Connie xxoo ; ) Andrea Dietrich December 2, 2018 at 8:59 AM I appreciate that, connie. The sponsor had said 20 lines or "approximately" I thought since I used three triolets with several lines repeated , it would be no big deal to be off by four lines. Well, it mattered. Either that, or he simply did not like my poem. Anyway, I am so glad you liked it. It was one of my personal favorites of the ones I wrote last month, so at least his contest inspired me to write something I could feel proud of. That does not always happen with all the contests!

Sara Kendrick November 25, 2018 at 7:11 AM Reads like a good contender. Raindrops on roses are beautiful reflecting their surroundings. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara

Supraja Kannan November 24, 2018 at 7:34 PM Beautiful, Andrea. Thanks for sharing this wonderful triolet. I enjoyed it. Reads like a winner.

Joseph May November 24, 2018 at 3:09 PM Beautiful write Andrea..I especially liked the third stanza..winning wishes..hugs

CayCay Godwin November 24, 2018 at 2:10 PM Oh, so very lovely and emotional. You worked the triolet to do wonders with a single raindrop and love, that's mighty excellent. (have bronchitis, I think, been on quiet side - didn't have it in me to do turkey day. no worries, just didn't want u to wonder about my ok) Love this, Andrea ... CayCay

Rhona Mcferran November 23, 2018 at 7:48 PM So elegantly expressed!! This is absolutely stunning, Andrea! ;)

Ralph Sergi November 23, 2018 at 5:58 PM Hi Andrea: You have created the significance a single raindrop. I entered this contest as well but I covet yours!

Susan Ashley November 23, 2018 at 4:45 PM Exquisite emotions so beautifully and tenderly expressed, Andrea. Best wishes for win and warmest wishes for you... ~Susan

Jack Horne November 23, 2018 at 3:10 PM this is a real beauty, my friend. Just had a go at the Andaree for a contest - really enjoyed that form

Judy Ball November 23, 2018 at 2:47 PM Absolutely beautiful Andrea. Well Done. God Bless and good luck in the contest. JB

John Gondolf November 23, 2018 at 12:06 PM Wow, Andrea, this is so beautiful. Not many write this form, you did this so wonderfully. Best of luck in the contest, it’s a winner with me. John

Charles Messina November 23, 2018 at 9:36 AM Very Beautiful, Andrea! Good Luck in the contest...Charlie

Chris Green November 23, 2018 at 8:46 AM This was beautiful Andrea, so nicely done. Best of luck in the contest

Vijay Pandit November 23, 2018 at 6:52 AM There is beauty and poise in a raindrop sitting on the rose..more so when it reminds of first love..well done, Andrea.

Tom Cunningham November 23, 2018 at 2:19 AM Beautiful verse Andrea, good luck. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen November 23, 2018 at 2:17 AM - Beautiful poem, Andrea :) - GL in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Phillip Garcia November 23, 2018 at 12:07 AM Absolutely awesome as always, Andrea! "So virgin-fresh, in sweet repose, the raindrop lingered on the rose" was a particularly strong moment for me. Great write

Caren Krutsinger November 22, 2018 at 9:48 PM A gorgeous triolet; the imagery is terrifically beautiful. I was thinking of Paul Newman's Movie with Kate Hepburn and the song "Raindrops keep Falling on My head," as I remember that in a romantic way.

Matthew Anish November 22, 2018 at 9:45 PM Do you know the song by Fleetwood Mac with the lyric "When the rain washes you clean you will know" Your poem reminded me of it. I want the rain to fall on me again. Peace & Love Matthew Anish