Andrea Dietrich Poet Rondeau

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Can you guess which child is this on the top far left? She sure doesn't look that way any longer!

What Child Is This

What child is this, shy and polite,
who never likes to pick a fight,
who with a novel likes to be
alone and reading quietly
so very late into the night?

I know you think you’re not too bright,
but dear, you will turn out all right.
And one day you’ll look back to see
                                                      what child this is!

You’ll see yourself in a new light,
and then your soul will reach new height.
Your love right now for fantasy
will serve you well with poetry;
you’ll one day write with great delight
                                                       “What Child is This?”

Oct. 15, 2017 for the What Child Is This Contest of craig cornish

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Line Gauthier April 10, 2018 at 9:38 AM Very sweet and endearing, Andrea.

Jennifer Walker October 17, 2017 at 10:10 AM Greatness comes from this child, never thought of you as shy though, I was the shy one. Andrea Dietrich October 17, 2017 at 3:22 PM I was rather shy, Jenny. I remember being that way until later on in grade school but I really came out of my shell in junior high. It was the happiest time of my youth!! Andrea Dietrich October 17, 2017 at 3:22 PM We were all shy children when you think about it. I guess with boys you get the award!! I'm glad I became less shy with guys!!

Klio Tsitsikroni October 17, 2017 at 8:11 AM This is a child, that writes so well, into the hours of the night, or even in the day. You serve poetry very well. Well done Andrea I enjoyed this one.

Kim Rodrigues October 16, 2017 at 3:25 PM A rondeau is just what was needed to light up your poem! GL in contest!

Kudzai Mhangwa October 16, 2017 at 12:49 PM She is an angel of art! Lovely poem Andrea! All the best in the contest

Pashang Salehi October 16, 2017 at 9:42 AM She was beautiful then and she is beautiful now...

Russell Sivey October 16, 2017 at 9:04 AM What a brilliant Rondeau, a difficult form to write, but you aren't afraid of writing it! I really enjoyed reading your clever poem, is that really you when you were a child? My child picture does not even look like me, I have blonde hair! What a fun piece this one is! Great Work!!

James Inman October 16, 2017 at 8:33 AM Hi Andrea, a cute write. Check your third to last line.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart October 15, 2017 at 9:52 PM This made me smile. Sweet pen to your little you :) my best to you for the contest xomo!

Michael Tor October 15, 2017 at 9:45 PM A beautiful child with a wonderful talent of writing...

Susan Ashley October 15, 2017 at 8:17 PM A beautifully written and intimate rondeau Andrea. Genuine and endearing. I enjoyed your poem very much and also seeing the pic of you as a child was especially nice. Good luck in the contest!

Kevin Shaw October 15, 2017 at 4:59 PM I think I know that Child, A lovely warm poem, really enjoyed it, regards, Kevin x