Andrea Dietrich Poet Sonnet

Three Things Incredible

Inside a Sears store, at age 14,
I stopped to stare, with others there, in awe. . .
A dream achieved was on a TV screen:
Man’s first walk on the moon is what we saw.

Two decades passed, and I, then 35,
had lived thus far to see a mighty fall -
A celebration broadcast world-wide live:
The Cold War’s end; down came the Berlin Wall.

Born when the fight for Civil Rights began,
I’ve seen folks hated for their darker skin.
When I was 53, a black man ran
for president; the whole world saw him win!

Three things incredible in history
I’ve seen, which fan the flame of hope in me!


For Brian Strand's 
A JEWEL IN YOUR CROWN any theme/form max 14 lines Poetry Contest

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John Watt August 11, 2020 at 9:12 AM You were submitting roughly 2 sonnets per week back in April 2010! I find your volume and quality amazing, though with over 500 sonnets to your name, I'm not at all surprised at how frequently they flow out of your gifted pen. This is another gem, with your 3 incredible historic events being recounted. P.S. I also love that you are not ashamed to share your age! I find that a very winsome trait.

Robert Nehls July 15, 2014 at 1:38 PM Yes, Andrea, those were some incredible events that changed our lives and gave us hope. I love reading your sonnets and will try to get back to reading more. Very well written as always..... Robert.

Kash Poet February 2, 2011 at 11:18 AM this is a brilliant write from you.So u are now 54:)

Sharon Tideswell May 29, 2010 at 1:09 AM Hi Andrea, I thought I'd look up another of your sonnets & I found this gem. I love how you encompassed such incredible and memorable events in sonnet form. Perfect meter and a great closing couplet :)

Amy Green May 11, 2010 at 8:54 PM What I really like about this is EVERYONE experienced these things...well, those who were alive at the time. And every one of these are truly amazing things to see happen. Great job in this one, Andrea.

Carrie Richards May 11, 2010 at 7:31 AM These things were sights to behold....at one time what seemed so unbelieveable, actually happened in our lifetime....who can forget these moments...? I loved this poem, Andrea...and yes, indeed a lasting impression! Congrats on your win!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart May 11, 2010 at 5:32 AM Congrats Andrea on your HM in Amy's contest with this great account for an entry .. another honor to enjoy my dear friend..luv.. Linda-Marie

Lynette Chachere May 7, 2010 at 9:58 PM you were 14 huh, all the way back there! Sears existed then? lol.ha ha im only kidding. anyway, im talking about the cold war now in world history, oh boy. .for the joy i am having.and i remember that, im glad i was able to see that uprising in history of a black man actually being able to become president, despite the non sense ignorance in the past.): history always learns itslef later.i will read more now.oh and sorry i havn't commented back earlier Andrea! -Always&Forever Lynette

Doris Culverhouse May 3, 2010 at 7:20 AM great spin on the contest!!

Kabuteng P.Ink K. May 3, 2010 at 1:08 AM You're so right! Pretty incredible stuff happening and you sure are lucky to have witnessed them all :) wishing you all the best in Amy's contest :)

Caroline Cécile Delacroix May 1, 2010 at 9:37 PM Great write, Andrea! Very inspiring. Good luck on the contest. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes, Caroline.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart May 1, 2010 at 7:52 PM What a wonderful Sonnet Madame Queen and they are all incredible events ... shame u could not enter this one in the Three Wishes Contest already closed... I am sure there will be a venue for this eventually...luv.. from the "Sweetheart"

David Byrne May 1, 2010 at 7:15 PM I do so like your sonnets!

Kim Hilliker May 1, 2010 at 4:00 PM Awesome! Great Sonnet. Good luck in the contest.

Daver Austin May 1, 2010 at 2:42 PM You nailed it! Interesting, though, the mail I've been getting from the opposition party. Good luck in the contest. Love, Dave

Moonbee Canady May 1, 2010 at 1:42 PM Oooooh, I'm Putting This On My Favorite's List ... Truly An Inspiring Write and Read ... May I Put It In My 'Poet and Their Poetry Library Andrea? I Really Like It ... MoonBee

John Trusty May 1, 2010 at 4:59 AM Moreover TV can be the vast wasteland, coverage of these three instances were life altering to say the least. Thanks for turning the heat of memory from simmer back to blazing! LOV'd it! JT

Sara Kendrick May 1, 2010 at 4:22 AM Thanks for the HM in your contest...I know that it is hard choosing the winners with so many worthy entries...Keep the creative pen flowing...Sara

Gert W. Knop May 1, 2010 at 3:20 AM Really an excellent write, Andrea! Yes, we were witness to so many changes in the world and history! I just think about twenty years back It would have been impossible for me to move here or to walk just over to Poland or the Czech Republic----incredible changes!...Have a nice weekend and thank you for commenting my poetry...Gert

Carolyn Devonshire May 1, 2010 at 2:21 AM What a great response to Amy's challenge! You stepped outside of yourself, Andrea, and I love your sonnet. Such amazing memories you cite. As for Survivor, I am not liking the direction it's taking. Russell is a scoundrel. I'm still pulling for Crystal on Idol. Love, Carolyn

Margaret Foster April 30, 2010 at 11:33 PM HI Andrea..I think the couplet says such a lot. There is hope for the world, attitudes change, and walls do come tumbling down. good luck with this little gem....luv Maggie

J Clinton Smith April 30, 2010 at 11:24 PM Excellent...Good luck