Andrea Dietrich Poet Free verse

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For Dilly Dally's Space Between Stars Poetry Contest

__#8 on top 100 poems as of Dec 5___________________________________________

When The Space Between Stars is Not Empty

Five light years is the average distance
that separates any two stars -
five light years of hydrogen, helium and dust.
It is a      l    o    n    g      space 
of seeming emptiness.

You and I are two stars too.
Now separated, 
is there only nothingness between us?
I will show you there is not.
I will shine my light toward you, scattering it through
the dust of your indifference.
One day you will know my absolute resolution.

Slowly I will approach, driven by mad devotion
and drawing you ever nearer to me.
At last, we will collide, becoming one.
Everything dividing us will vanish,
and with a love so massive, rare, and hot,
we will be as unique as blue stragglers,
sparkling night's sky with our passion.

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Howard Kerr January 13, 2026 at 12:34 AM This is such a divinely beatuous work, Andrea. It sparkles and shines with true devotion. Howard

Benjamin Bartley December 5, 2024 at 8:09 AM That poem got me so hot. Awesomeness to the max! A very worthy poem at the top of top 100 Best New Poems. Thanks for sharing and being you. Andrea Dietrich December 5, 2024 at 10:05 AM It's not at the top of the list, but I am glad it got as far as it did. Thanks, Benjamin.

Paul Coleman November 23, 2024 at 6:09 AM Yes, the metaphor with stars and lovers usually seems to work quite well, and your take on it was a pleasant read. Thank you.

Crystol Woods November 8, 2024 at 10:12 AM Oh this is a favorite!! I love you take on the prompt! It's unique and delicious! With real intelligence you convey the depth of devotion in a lovely metaphor! 10 out of 10 "STARS"! XO Andrea Dietrich November 9, 2024 at 10:46 AM Thanks so much. When I get time, I will read one of yours. Seeing a movie with my daughter today

Paula Goldsmith October 28, 2024 at 10:10 AM Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful write. Have a wonderful Autumn day with your win.................

thriveni c mysore October 27, 2024 at 8:37 PM sparkling. lovely thoughts. congratulations on your win dear poet. cheers.

Victor Buhagiar October 27, 2024 at 9:45 AM Night falls and we admire the stars. So little space in between, but in reality, so far from each other.

Jennifer Proxenos October 27, 2024 at 8:13 AM Andrea my dear you have always had a way of drawing us towards you - I for one have felt your inspiration throughout my being with Poetry Soup, and as a star on this group, your presence on this site is felt so very strongly. All my love Jenny. Andrea Dietrich October 27, 2024 at 10:59 AM Thanks, sweet friend

Hiya Sharma October 27, 2024 at 7:49 AM Oh my, this is such a breathtaking and pristine poem, dear Andrea. You've beautifully a celestial scene which choreographs the ignition of love in two hearts which finally become one ~ glowing with the pure brilliance of affection and passion! I could imagine those stars colliding and shining brighter than ever ~ absolutely stunning. There's magic and ecstasy in every word you've knitted here! Best wishes for the contest, sending you light always. A FAVE :) Andrea Dietrich October 27, 2024 at 11:00 AM I am so glad you like this

Valsa George October 27, 2024 at 4:41 AM Very passionate! I feel it deeply. Two stars colliding and becoming one to shine with double brilliance. The space between two stars is no more there. Love is the gravitational pull bringing them together . Great entry for the contest. All the best dear Andrea. Andrea Dietrich October 27, 2024 at 11:00 AM Thanks, Valsa.

John Read October 27, 2024 at 3:57 AM Atoms exist between the stars, and every living thing, however near or far. Good luck in the contest Andrea.

Paige Hind October 26, 2024 at 10:15 PM Gorgeous writing, Andrea! "we will be as unique as blue stragglers" lovin that Andrea Dietrich October 27, 2024 at 11:01 AM Thanks, Paige. I learned of blue stragglers researching this

Janice Canerdy October 26, 2024 at 7:56 PM You have smoothly and effectively led from science to a human relationship in this lovely poem, Andrea. Janice

Evelyn Judy Buehler October 26, 2024 at 6:47 PM Your poem and its analogy shines with beauty, Andrea. Very romantic, and a stellar contest entry. :) Andrea Dietrich October 27, 2024 at 11:01 AM Thanks so much, Evelyn

Yann Rolland October 26, 2024 at 9:16 AM wonderful metaphor, stars can be friends Andrea Dietrich October 27, 2024 at 11:02 AM Thanks, Yann

Sara Kendrick October 26, 2024 at 4:38 AM Quite different from your usual writings. Way to go. I enjoyed reading your work. Sara K Andrea Dietrich October 27, 2024 at 11:02 AM Yes, in a way!

Ink Empress October 25, 2024 at 11:26 PM Ah sweet andrea, absolutely love what youv done here for the prompt! So evocative and touching, and thats what exactly we do when we stargaze, we think and reminisce and question so much more unspoken and unheard. I just posted mine for the contest too and its a bit similar how we both interpreted but also very different. This , i truly enjoyed reading and feelt strongly! Best wishes, sending you light always Andrea Dietrich October 26, 2024 at 1:10 AM Thanks, Ink. Maybe we were working on this theme around the same time!

Quoth Theraven October 25, 2024 at 6:55 PM Andrea, Well now, pardon my dust. Can you see someone blush.. through the internet? I love how you write about the distance between the stars. Still have it, always bringing stellar romance to the universe. -Richard Andrea Dietrich October 26, 2024 at 1:10 AM Thanks. So nice of you