The Story of My Life

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For Andrea Dietrich poetry contest

She longs to do well she wants to do what's right To rock all those that hurt in her insignificant lap Holding to Hope in white knuckled fists so tight Yet learning to bend with the wind and not snap Maybe all she needs is for someone anyone to clap

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Terry Miller

Date: 3/23/2025 3:40:00 AM

Love the spacing on this wonderful write, congratulations

Crystol Woods
Date: 3/23/2025 9:55:00 AM

Ty! Xo

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/22/2025 2:51:00 PM

This is one I could really FEEL. Very good images. Loved the spacing effect. Congrats

Crystol Woods
Date: 3/23/2025 9:57:00 AM

Thank you so much! I needed a win today...a boost to encourage... as I guess i stated in the last line... ha ha. This was a fun contest and I'm enjoying the other entries very much! Xoxo

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 3/14/2025 8:08:00 PM

Enjoyed this emotive write :)

Crystol Woods
Date: 3/15/2025 12:19:00 PM

Well thank you! Xo

Tom Woody

Date: 3/14/2025 5:06:00 PM

(applause). In the end most of us are just doing the best we can. Nice touch with the spacing

Crystol Woods
Date: 3/15/2025 12:19:00 PM

:) thanks for the applause heehee... your the best!xo