When the Lightbulb Moment Came

Sadly she sat
all alone in her chair.
Once Family had left, 
there was no one else there.

The tear from her eye
was still wet on her cheek.
She wiped it away.
Her future seemed bleak.

A thought came to her
of what she might do.
An interest it was
that she could pursue.

Before that one thought
she would fully embrace,
a wonderful smile
had lit up her face!

Nov. 24, 2022
For Unseeking Seeker's 'Just Before Release Poetry Contest'

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Date: 11/28/2022 5:52:00 PM
I could just picture you there.
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Date: 11/28/2022 2:15:00 PM
Agony and ecstasy all blended perfectly Andrea! The power of an idea to change a life! Congratulations on your win! Blessings of many ideas for you. Hope Joe continues to heal. Blessings!
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Date: 11/28/2022 6:21:00 AM
Wonderful release. Congratulations!
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Date: 11/27/2022 8:48:00 PM
Nicely composed. I am charmed. Congrats.
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Date: 11/27/2022 8:31:00 PM
Deep if reflect, her face lit up before the thought crystallised, meaning heart is the centre and thought as an instrument follows. When we introduce ourselves saying ‘I am …’ our hand instinctively goes to the heart. Warmest congratulations on your win, Andrea
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/29/2022 12:50:00 PM
thanks so much. I really appreciate that.
Date: 11/27/2022 10:06:00 AM
Hey who is this broad anyways?? Shes got no Name she, appears just like that! Harry says she's Going to be the best poetess ever! Where's our Job security for one! I'm not sure i'm that hot on You just introducing whatevers her name.? In a Flash..) And me only just getting over that celler Plumbing episode.' Shoot..It just dont seem fair Yellow hair.' LOL))) hope I raised a smile on your face btw Andrea.?
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/27/2022 10:50:00 AM
She is just a character out of nowhere but I rather liked Harry's idea that poetry writing is what occurred to her as a way to occupy her solitary time. Actually, I meant her to represent an older woman , kind of like my mother, who feels sad when her daughters visit for the holidays and then leave her to herself again
Date: 11/26/2022 4:01:00 PM
A methaphor on the age we are living. Somehow it a reminder to never leave anyone behind, not withstanding the resilience of people.
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Date: 11/25/2022 9:17:00 PM
Oh wow, she became a poet, and probably the best around. Love this, Andrea. Can so relate. Harry
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/25/2022 10:45:00 PM
Now that is a good thought, Harry.
Date: 11/25/2022 4:55:00 PM
Hello Andrea, oh , I am glad she perked herselfup with a smile. Hugs.
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Date: 11/25/2022 10:06:00 AM
Andrea, you have no idea how much I like this. From the first to the final lyric, the entire thing exudes tenderness and is crafted with such skill. A powerful moment that I felt today
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/25/2022 10:44:00 PM
wow, thanks so much
Date: 11/25/2022 6:04:00 AM
Words of wisedom and an inspiring write.Thanks for sharing.
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Date: 11/25/2022 5:35:00 AM
A message of enlightenment she received from within. A powerful moment well conveyed, Andrea.
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Date: 11/25/2022 3:49:00 AM
Well, I wonder what she did? Did she make plates from the leftover food and take it to the homeless? Did she write this poem? Reads like a good contender for the contest to me. Way to go. Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my page. Sara
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Date: 11/24/2022 9:57:00 PM
Andrea,I feel this suits so much for Seeker friend's Poetry contest- Just Before Release. All the Best !
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Date: 11/24/2022 7:32:00 PM
Nice take on the theme Andrea, best wishes
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Date: 11/24/2022 4:19:00 PM
Oh, Andrea, just what was the idea that lit up her face? What shall she do? I wanna know!
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/25/2022 10:45:00 PM
Harry has a good answer in my comments here. I think it's true of many poets here in fact!
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/25/2022 11:14:00 AM
Well, in any case, you certainly got me to thinking about it.
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/24/2022 4:29:00 PM
Milton, Unseeking Seeker said to talk about the gap between the initial thought and the product of it, so the gap is all you get to see. Do you think I even know the answer to your question? hahaha
Date: 11/24/2022 12:45:00 PM
A positive thought dispels the gloom and it captured superbly in fab rhyming. Kudos!! ^^^^^^^>>>>>>>><<<<<<<<^^^^^^^^^^^^ plz also read and comment my newest poem too
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Date: 11/24/2022 12:24:00 PM
A nice, positive moment, poetically expressed. I've been, still am, in a rehab center for an infection. Before that, I was absorbed with Quora, questions and answers. I'm so ready to write poetry again. Sorry to be a stranger. Luv, Bryan.
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Date: 11/24/2022 12:14:00 PM
Thinking positively certainly lifts your spirits. Hope your thanksgiving is going well Andrea. Tom
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Date: 11/24/2022 11:15:00 AM
Nice one! Nothing like a change of attitude! Happy Thanksgiving!
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