The Star of My Avatar

My avatar is simple; I’ve not got
a special symbol or the picture of
my pet or of an actor who is hot
nor some poetic quote or sport I love.

No parent, sister, friend or spouse is shown
like some might post up as an avatar.
No special plant or flower have I grown.
So what or whom have I got as my star?

It’s not so hard to guess what’s showing there.
It’s me and not a caricature.
It’s from three years ago, so it is fair
for some to say, “yes, that still looks like her.”

I had some older pictures up before.
But as the years progressed, I took them down.
The days I dyed my hair blonde are no more.
I always wear my smile though, not a frown.

My picture’s not the greatest, but I say
you’ll always get with me just what you see.
My hair’s still dyed (I’ll tell you by the way).
I love my avatar, for it is me.

Feb. 3, 2019 for
Mark Massey's Who Is The Star In Your Avatar Poetry Contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019


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Date: 2/19/2019 2:31:00 PM
I see the Contest on the Contest winners page, but no winners?
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Date: 2/10/2019 10:10:00 PM
Beautifully written, Andrea:) sure to place high:)
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Date: 2/6/2019 5:15:00 PM
Your avatar feels like your poetry- warm and authentic! Lovely write! ;)
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Date: 2/3/2019 8:32:00 PM
Very well-written, Andrea! Janice
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Date: 2/3/2019 8:00:00 PM
Pretty pretty moon Moon face or human picture among the bright stars
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Date: 2/3/2019 7:02:00 PM
If poetrysoup had a poster girl it would be you! Ever present, pleasant and full of kind words. You have this one for sure.
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Date: 2/3/2019 6:56:00 PM
I think your Avatar looks great Andrea. It is easy to spot. My kindle wrote 'easy to spit' I feel like throwing it off the balcony! You did really well on your entry! xxoo : )
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Date: 2/3/2019 4:02:00 PM
I get confused when people change their avatar. I am so GLAD you leave yours the same, so I can find you when I need you, friend. I love seeing you as YOU!
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 2/3/2019 4:15:00 PM
thanks, Caren and the main reason I don't change it is because I rarely change my jobs or routines. I just stay stay the same all the time (but I am very adaptable when i have to be)Also it would help if I understood how to change pictures at all!!
Date: 2/3/2019 3:11:00 PM
Nicely penned self-affirmation!
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Date: 2/3/2019 2:31:00 PM
Your avatar is dignified Andrea..it speaks to your talents and gifted words.
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 2/3/2019 4:16:00 PM
awww, thanks. Dignified is what someone else told me about that picture when I first put it up.
Date: 2/3/2019 1:12:00 PM
Nothing wrong with your avatar Andrea, its fine as it is. Good luck. Tom. .
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Date: 2/3/2019 1:02:00 PM
I love it too!! And how your poems are always beautifully genuine :)) Best of luck in the contest dear Andrea;
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 2/3/2019 4:17:00 PM
you are so sweet Sneha.
Date: 2/3/2019 12:24:00 PM
You are probably the most honest member of the site...lol and your avatar is fine
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 2/3/2019 12:49:00 PM
thanks so much, Robert. I am transparent for sure!!
Date: 2/3/2019 12:12:00 PM
Hi Andrea, What a great take on the contest theme. I agree with Silent, you are a famous and popular on the soup. I guess you can one can say you're ( soup) celebrity. In all seriousness, I like that fact that your avatar is you. You are awesome. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 2/3/2019 12:50:00 PM
haha, and it is the ONLY place where i can be a celebrity! Thanks, Alexis!
Date: 2/3/2019 11:02:00 AM
Your avtar is very famous as its been there a while and everyone recognises it... Nice take on the contest Andrea..
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 2/3/2019 12:50:00 PM
Thanks, S O.
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