Andrea Dietrich Poet Rhyme

Watered-Down Juice

Oh, dreams of my youth – a magical stream -
you flowed without end. You flowed night and day.
I dreamed as I slept, but also I’d dream
while walking to school! you’d not go away,
but in all of my dreams, hope was agleam.

In dreams of my youth, my heart how it beat
when you flowed unto me – sweet cherry juice.
I’d think of the man that one day I’d meet
Sublime were my fantasies . . . and profuse.
With my prince I would find a joy complete!

Dreams of my youth, time has taken its toll.
How foolish are dreams of young girls anyhow!
I no longer dream when out for a stroll.
Mere watered down juice are those old dreams now . . .
though butterfly hopes still flit in my soul.


Watered-Down Juice Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Edward Ibeh
Jan. 19, 2021

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Jeremy Martin February 9, 2021 at 8:52 AM Congrats on your win, Andrea! Lovely! Love that cherry juice line

Lonna Blodgett February 1, 2021 at 9:48 AM Way to capture the fading of youthful thinking!

Unseeking Seeker January 31, 2021 at 6:32 PM Sparking with your usual morning dew freshness! Congrats on your win, Andrea!

Regina Mcintosh January 31, 2021 at 12:57 PM Congrats Andrea... on a beautiful write. God bless you with love and prayers, Gina

Edward Ibeh January 31, 2021 at 12:03 PM What is stellar poem this is, Andrea! I loved every line of it! Big congratulations on your win in my contest!

Jeremy Martin January 28, 2021 at 10:52 PM Hi Andrea— a wistful nostalgic poem you have here. Just wanted to say that I missed reading your work while I was away and hope you are well. Jeremy

Robert Pettit January 28, 2021 at 11:08 AM Another great write from you. Good luck with it in the contest.

Caren Krutsinger January 23, 2021 at 4:05 AM This is so true, but I had not thought of this for a long time. "also I’d dream while walking to school!" I used to spend my school days in daydreams, in order to survive the humdrumness of them.

Mike Bayles January 22, 2021 at 9:34 PM Very imaginative, Andrea

Jennifer Proxenos January 22, 2021 at 9:48 AM Wow Andrea, an excellent poem, I wish you a 1st win in the contest. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Lindsay Laurie January 21, 2021 at 9:33 PM Hello Andrea … lovely verse Andrea. As we grow older dreams do appear to become less meaningful - thank you Andrea - Lindsay

David Byrne January 21, 2021 at 4:28 PM Very good, I prefer dreaming to waking.

Anne-Lise Andresen January 21, 2021 at 2:58 AM - Dreams are never foolish, they are important there and then:) - Best wishes in the contest, Andrea :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

John Watt January 20, 2021 at 10:20 PM This is a very clever and beautifully composed take on the theme, with many personal notes sprinkled in. LOVE your theme and your excellent rhymes ~ John

Kim Rodrigues January 20, 2021 at 8:59 PM Yes, those old dreams are watered down! GL in contest!

Judy Ball January 20, 2021 at 7:23 PM Ah the dreams of youth. Then life wakes you up. Great job here. God Bless, JB

Joseph May January 20, 2021 at 4:58 PM What a beautiful last line to end this dreamy write Andrea, hugs

Gershon Wolf January 20, 2021 at 4:45 PM That's a great truth you told in those last two lines. The juxtaposition resonates with me, for sure. Super contest entry, Andrea. Here's to a big win. Ciao, Gershon

Alexis Y. January 20, 2021 at 4:44 PM WoW! Andrea, This is my kind of write. I enjoyed it from start to finish. I can relate to those types of fantasies. I still do shsh... don't tell anybody. I agree; those butterflies have to stay put. This is a winner in my book.Best wishes in the contest. Have a great day, my friend:-)Alexis

Sara Kendrick January 20, 2021 at 3:43 PM Ahh!! Do you now have water that has just a little cherry flavor? Enjoyed reading this contest entry. Reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara

Regina Mcintosh January 20, 2021 at 6:09 AM Yes, those butterfly hopes... I still dream and breathe my share of these blessed inspirations... like a caress touching the spirit, they enhance the moments I'm living. God bless you with a win, dear Andrea.... This is enchanting.

Vijay Pandit January 20, 2021 at 5:57 AM Dreams are so sweet especially about love. And especially in youth--a form of imagination that keeps hearts fluttering. Keep dreaming, Andrea--even when you are out on a stroll.

Anitha Jayasankar January 20, 2021 at 2:11 AM Fragility of those teenage dreams.. .I can relate to this.. those dreams are teen magic... they water down or vanish when time takes toll. Your last line gave me a smile.. Apt for the contest and best wishes dear Andrea. Hugs ~ Ani

Victor Buhagiar January 20, 2021 at 1:39 AM All dreams are foolish sometimes. I always forget what I dream. ~~

Tom Cunningham January 20, 2021 at 12:55 AM Oh how our mind wanders in our youth, it proves you have an active mind that prepares you for adulthood. Tom

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