Andrea Dietrich Poet Rhyme

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For Joseph May's "Refrains in 8" Contest

4 lines per stanza,  16 Lines only

8 syllables per line, Example below

Use rhymezone.com and howmanysyllables.com

 Rhyme Scheme: aabB, ccbB, ddbB, eebB, Where B is the Refrain

This Lingers On

There are gifts that I have treasured.
One have I with worth unmeasured.
                      One day I turned into a swan.
In poetry, this lingers on.

A young man smiled and gazed my way.
The sun was he, and in his ray
                    I basked as if in light of dawn.
In poetry, this lingers on.

To dulcet eyes that on me shone
and love like I had never known
                     in soft caresses I was drawn.
In poetry, this lingers on.

For his sweet kisses how I yearned
when to his country he returned.
                    Our time was swift and then was gone.
In poetry, this lingers on.

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Terry Flood March 21, 2025 at 5:35 PM I absolutely respect the sponsor’s decision, Andrea, but I would have given this a ’one’. A delightful (hmmm) read. Congrats on your win. Terry

Karen Jones March 21, 2025 at 10:49 AM A sweet poem of longing how lovely Andrea! Congratulations on your win!

Joseph May March 21, 2025 at 7:18 AM Very nicely penned Andrea, Congrats on your win

Quoth Theraven March 15, 2025 at 11:58 PM Andrea, "One day I turned into a swan. In poetry, this lingers on" I will always listen to a heart that holds a truth we all can hold and share. Write on. -Richard

Joe Maverick March 15, 2025 at 1:30 PM Dang it Andrea..You don't need him when you Have got us." I mean I'm like?? Well quite a few By myself.' Although Kim thinks I'm even more Numeous LOL)) Or she just might be mathamatically challenged? Although I do Value the compliment.' One thing is..I am steadily working out the steadfast level headed Ones.' Mind you I need them as i do get quite Religious as you know.' As a matter if fact your Haiku's caused a sorta re-lapse earlier.' Andrea Dietrich March 15, 2025 at 3:10 PM I have to have SOMEthing to inspire my romantic poems!!

Zyrool Gifford March 15, 2025 at 1:40 AM Hello Andrea, beautifully written and a pleasurable read, not easily forgotten, my friend. Have a wonderful day.

Akham Nilabirdhwaja Singh March 14, 2025 at 9:25 PM Moments pass but their emotional resonance endured through art and memory.The essence of love's beauty,it's transient nature,such experienced immortalized in poetry.So nicely penned.

Duke Beaufort March 14, 2025 at 5:55 PM Andrea, another wonderful way to look at love and how it makes us feel. Really a pleasure to read. Be well and smiles!!

Kim Rodrigues March 14, 2025 at 5:26 PM Lovely, Andrea!

Shadow Hamilton March 14, 2025 at 5:21 PM this is delightful Andy so glad it got first place keep writing dear friend hugs Shadow

John Read March 14, 2025 at 11:50 AM Hi Andrea, you certainly have a gift,I can see why your number one in the contests. Andrea Dietrich March 14, 2025 at 12:34 PM You are too kind. I just try a lot, John

Deb M March 14, 2025 at 4:22 AM Brilliant write Andrea….really beautiful….a poem that lingers on in the readers mind! Debx Andrea Dietrich March 14, 2025 at 12:33 PM Thanks so much, Deb

Yann Rolland March 14, 2025 at 2:54 AM i love the subtlety of the poem, images are brilliant, a poem to be remembered, thanks poet Andrea Dietrich March 14, 2025 at 12:33 PM Thanks. And it was a guy to be remembered!

Victor Buhagiar March 14, 2025 at 1:59 AM What better than a swan? Lovely rhyme. Andrea Dietrich March 14, 2025 at 12:35 PM I felt like one that time in my life!

Paige Hind March 14, 2025 at 12:40 AM Lovely use of refrain - the whole poem was written lovely. <3 :) Andrea Dietrich March 14, 2025 at 12:35 PM Thanks. And for seeing many of my poems recently