Andrea Dietrich Poet Sonnet

To Be Immortal

To be immortal. How would THAT work out?
To keep a youthful look forevermore
I think would be incredible – no doubt!
Would all the chronic pain that I deplore
become unfeasible? That would be swell!
To outlive history! How would that be?
I’d know the follies of mankind so well
but probably have no ability
to stop the madness! Finally, what of
relationships when all of my own kin
I would outlive? How could I look for love;
watch them die over and over again?
I think it’s better to face death one day.
The spirit is eternal anyway!

An oldie
Submitted currently for Anoucheka Gangabissoon's If I Were Immortal Contest

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Christuraj Alex May 3, 2022 at 4:44 AM "I think it’s better to face death one day" - Great thought. Congratulations!

Len Gasun May 2, 2022 at 8:58 PM "The spirit is eternal" An awesome poem written in one of my favorite poem-forms. Thank you so much for sharing. Big Congrats on your win my dear friend! Blessings! Hugs

Regina Mcintosh May 2, 2022 at 6:04 PM Wonderful write and so true. Love it. God bless you and Congrats. Love, Gina

Alexis Y. May 2, 2022 at 7:09 AM WoW! Andrea, You a have submitted a good entry for the contest. Well done. Congratulations on your winning write. Have a nice day:-) Alexis

Lindsay Laurie August 9, 2021 at 5:41 PM Hello Andrea ... another fine sonnet indeed, and as you wrote, I believe to be immortal would hold so much pain - thank you Andrea - Lindsay

Jennifer Proxenos July 30, 2021 at 11:18 AM What happens to our soul, i have never asked a priest but think I must, we all use it in our poetry but what happens to it when we die?i Adore this sonnet. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

John Watt July 29, 2021 at 10:54 PM Beautiful sonnet dear friend, with philosophical ponderings woven in and your inimitable writing style throughout. Congratulations on your win, going in my faves. Hugs ~ John

Anisha Dutta July 29, 2021 at 4:58 AM Congrats Andrea. I could participate in this Contest as I was confused what to write.

Christuraj Alex July 29, 2021 at 4:37 AM A beautiful write on this subject. Congratulations on your win!

Anne E Sangster - K July 28, 2021 at 6:54 AM Hi Andrea, An interesting poem as it gives us something to ponder. I like the idea of keeping a youthful look but i wouldn't want to live in the same organic body forever. I also believe the spirit is eternal. Nicely written :-) Good luck in the contest. Cheers Anne

Sara Kendrick July 27, 2021 at 3:50 AM She came up with a clever contest. It is a very good question. I guess is one person was immortal than all people would be. In a continuous lifetime one would learn so much or too much about the chosen lifetime mate? I enjoyed reading your contest entry. Reads like a good contender to me. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara

Rama Balasubramanian July 27, 2021 at 12:43 AM Female infanticide has reduced drastically but still not eliminated. As per net India and China tops the list. Reason poverty, dowry and more....

Eve Roper July 26, 2021 at 9:18 PM A very wise quote, Andrea, to be a young for ever and health would be wonderful. But how could anyone see everyone you love , year after year die, and go through the heartache over and over. Good luck in the contest. Hugs Eve

David Kavanagh July 26, 2021 at 3:42 PM Indeed Andrea immortality does pose many problems, you point out some here in this wonderful sonnet, without going too deep into its consequences, perhaps you’ve already achieved immortality through your poems, all the best in contest, cheers David

Harry Horsman July 26, 2021 at 2:41 PM I'd love to live the Rock 'n' Roll teen years. but the pain of age, and the age of pain, alas i need to forgo. Love the structure of your sonnet Andrea.

Rico Leffanta July 26, 2021 at 12:05 PM Nice one! Good luck in the contest!

Unseeking Seeker July 26, 2021 at 9:24 AM Great entry for the contest, Andrea! Your insights are refreshing and clearly stated, as always

Supraja Kannan July 26, 2021 at 6:57 AM Lovely sonnet, Andrea... I loved the tone and flow of the poem... Beautiful ending too... A winner for me...

Rama Balasubramanian July 26, 2021 at 5:25 AM Great thoughts in this poem. Well penned!

Vijay Pandit July 26, 2021 at 5:25 AM Yes, I agree. Well said, Andrea. All the best.

Delice Arleen Skelly July 26, 2021 at 12:58 AM On the one hand, it sounds tempting but on the other, the drawbacks would be crushing.....Delice

Victor Buhagiar July 25, 2021 at 10:12 PM Did you see the film The Age of Adaline? It has much to teach on immortality.

L Milton Hankins July 25, 2021 at 7:25 PM I think you've summed it up quite well, Andrea. Your last two lines are so true...inspired, I'd say. Thanks for this write.

John Lawless July 25, 2021 at 5:11 PM The last two lines sum it up ...a "world without end" would have us begging for an "amen"

Richard D Seal July 25, 2021 at 3:27 PM Dead right Petal, erm lol