Andrea Dietrich Poet Sonnet

Who Am I

“What you see is what you get” is cliché,
and not so interesting or so profound.
But ask me who I am, I have to say
that’s one cliché that I can’t get around!

With all my friends I’m honest and I’m real.
I love to write, to laugh and just have fun.
The things I love to do, I do with zeal.
A summer girl am I, bright like the sun!

From marriage and the kids - to empty nest,
I’ve met with trials and let go some dreams.
Religion taught me life here is a test.
But one thing changed in me, for now it seems

I worry less about the things I “should”
be doing. Have I changed for bad or good?


For Laura Loo's Any Poem Written On April 4 2016 Poetry Contest
Wish it was a better one!!! 

Written April 3, 2016 for the Who ARE you? Poetry Contest of Catie Lindsey

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Pashang Salehi April 22, 2016 at 1:01 AM My dear Sonneteer, congratulation on your win

Poet Destroyer A April 10, 2016 at 10:40 PM Andrea, Congrats in Catie Lindsey's Who are you? contest. Love LINDA

Lindsay Laurie April 10, 2016 at 9:13 PM G'day Andrea ... I've said it before. Your sonnets are top notch -Lindsay

Shaunda Lindsay April 8, 2016 at 12:40 PM I personally believe 'what you see is what you get' is such a wonderful way to be. I doesn't mean boring, it simply means 'the expected unexpected'. Honesty and realness is the only way to be... Very nice verse...

Jan Allison April 8, 2016 at 3:20 AM Iwill now call you my sunshine friend:-) dropping back with my congrats:-) hugs jan xx

Daniel Turner April 7, 2016 at 8:11 PM Back to say Congratulations on your placement in the contest. Peace nice lady:)

Robert Stoner Jr April 7, 2016 at 8:07 PM Congratulations on your placement in this challenge especially with a sonnet. Lol why not make the difficulty level just a bit higher. Well done Andrea Dietrich April 7, 2016 at 8:35 PM you funny guy. I made it easier for myself by choosing sonnet form!!

Modupe Sefunmi April 7, 2016 at 2:46 PM "A summer girl am I, bright like the sun' I love that about you. I enjoyed reading this. I just drafted my own poem on this topic. I am not sure it will be ready for the contest. I may have to post it just for the fun of writing.

Ettie Christian-Bowling April 6, 2016 at 7:59 PM Haha summer person! YES! This is a poem with lines that many can relate too!! Great great great job!!!! Keep up the great work!-Love Ettie

Rob Carmack April 5, 2016 at 8:00 PM You have many of the qualities I consider when thinking of the ideal person. It has been my blessing to have you as a friend. Good luck with the contest. Andrea Dietrich April 6, 2016 at 3:29 PM You are a blessing in my life too, Rob.

Eve Roper April 5, 2016 at 7:50 PM Oh, I like who you are :) It's strange as we grow older things that were important than are not as important now. We are more selective to what is important......? Thank you for reading my " Sentinel" Hugs dear friend

Jennifer Walker April 5, 2016 at 6:50 PM You are our sunny fun sister who is gifted with a flair for words. Love you sis. Andrea Dietrich April 6, 2016 at 3:29 PM love you too, Jenny. Glad you think of me as the "fun" sister. I like my grandkids thinking of me as the fun grandma!

Laura Leiser April 5, 2016 at 4:44 PM You sound so upbeat and sunny, Andrea! Someone I'd enjoy hanging out with, for sure! Great write :)

Connie Marcum Wong April 5, 2016 at 2:33 PM I see you as sunshine and this poem proves it! A great entry for the contest Andrea. You have your priorities straight as I see it. #7 ; )

Joanna Daniel April 5, 2016 at 8:01 AM Great to read a bit about you:}

Weston Gregory April 5, 2016 at 7:22 AM Nice piece. Introspection will do this. Good read

Timothy Hicks April 4, 2016 at 11:49 PM Sounds like a good description of you ... you liking the summer is easy to imagine. A little bit of rebellion never hurt no one ... it's all a balancing act. I say keep being You! :)

Daniel Turner April 4, 2016 at 7:09 PM Nice to meet you Andrea. Smart people don't worry about anything simply because what ever's gonna happen is gonna happen. Love the write. Peace my friend:)

Charmaine Chircop April 4, 2016 at 4:39 PM I love who you are sweet lady..,and I wish to take a cuppa with you before I die.., Its in my bucket list : ) Andrea Dietrich April 6, 2016 at 3:30 PM that would be so awesome. to be able to meet face to face!

Charmaine Chircop April 4, 2016 at 4:39 PM A fave

Tim Smith April 4, 2016 at 4:13 PM I see much more Andrea...a teacher, a mentor, a movie reviewer( much better than the ones that are paid) and a good friend...lovely Bio

Jan Allison April 4, 2016 at 4:09 PM A delightful bio Andrea :-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx Andrea Dietrich April 4, 2016 at 4:11 PM thanks, I need it