Andrea Dietrich Poet Sonnet

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For the 'Counterintuitive ' Poetry Contest of Suzette Richards

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The Real Gold

A lot of life I’ve lived; in all these years
some attitudes and thoughts of mine have changed.
Here’s one example: I’ve got fewer fears,
but one thing mainly I have re-arranged.
I’ve switched around the way I used to feel
about possessions. Now that I’ve grown old,
It’s so much easier for me to deal
with quitting seeing things like they were gold.
I realize the many things that I’ve
been spending money on mean so little.
Simple joys are the real gold; I’m alive!
The many things my kids would belittle -
my records, knickknacks, clothes and lovely rings.
Time with family is much more worthwhile.

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thriveni c mysore December 10, 2024 at 3:19 AM true write dear poet. congratulations on your top win. Cheers.

Paige Hind November 25, 2024 at 1:14 PM Ah, so true! Enjoyed this sonnet - <3

Subimal Sinha-Roy November 23, 2024 at 2:57 PM Truly, age teaches us the true value of things. Your poem shows the way. Great write, Andrea .

Tom Cunningham November 23, 2024 at 1:19 PM So true Andrea, family are priceless and worth more than gold, it's not until we're older and wiser that we realise that. Hope you're having a lovely thanksgiving weekend. Tom

Daniel Henry Rodgers November 23, 2024 at 12:44 PM Dear Andrea, now that I am older I loved how you reflected on the evolution of perspective that comes with age and experience. The way you convey the shift from valuing material possessions to cherishing simple joys is filled with wisdom. What a heartfelt journey—it’s a powerful statement to what truly matters in life! Autumn Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel Andrea Dietrich November 23, 2024 at 12:50 PM Thanks. I have always valued time with family s lot. I wish I could have written this in such a way as to convey how I have lost my desire to shop for new things and add to collections.

Kim Rodrigues November 23, 2024 at 11:56 AM I agree. We make memories not with things but with family. Of course a few select things bring memories too. We cherish the moments! God bless!

Darlene De Beaulieu November 23, 2024 at 11:50 AM Hello Andrea, yes this is ss true. Family is important. Merry Christmas in advancew. Hugs. Darlene/

Michael Tor November 23, 2024 at 10:58 AM Very true Andrea not only are material things just material but family is everything in the world. They are so valuable when you think about it they are priceless... Hugs...