Andrea Dietrich Poet Acrostic

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AN ACROTIC USING ENGLISH QUINTAIN FORM FOR THE X Or Y Or Z Words Poetry CONTEST OF CONSTANCE LA FRANCE

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Youth

“The deepest definition of youth is life as yet untouched by tragedy.” –Alfred North Whitehead 

Yearning, oh what yearning do I have for sweet, precious youth.
Optimism dwelt inside me then. Little did I have to dread
Until the onset of my middle years when truth
Tiptoed toward me; later, stark reality turned me on my head!
How harsh life can be. From my pen - truth’s poetry I’ve bled.

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Speaks Volumes May 21, 2025 at 9:19 AM Beautiful poem Andrea. So true and so well put. Youth does signify innocence. What a pity that we have to grow up so quickly with the onset of harsh tragedy. Your words express wisdom within the strength of poetry. Best wishes from Wen.

CayCay Godwin May 18, 2025 at 8:26 AM What a delightful poem to find. I clicked on it from the contest results (congats) and adore it. Fix acrostic spelling in your notes. My desires refuse to listen to my logic, won't comply and tone down to suit my age. My logic just can't get thru, shakes its head, not knowing what to do. CayCay

Lonna Blodgett September 26, 2023 at 8:09 AM This is a true favorite of mine! I am 75 and this packed so much meaning for me. I think I will read everyday or at least every time I start a new poem. Thank you Andrea for such a poignant and beautiful mantra. Lonna

Constance La France September 12, 2023 at 5:48 PM Andrea, wonderful poem and congratulations on your win in my contest, love the image and quote, Constance

Joseph May August 19, 2023 at 6:00 AM The years do catch up with us, Wonderful write Andrea, Congrats on your win

Bj Legros Kelley August 18, 2023 at 10:43 PM Ah, yes, I can so relate Andrea, great acrostic!!

Christuraj Alex August 18, 2023 at 6:51 PM " truth Tiptoed toward me" - It does. Realistic writing. Congratulations!

Kim Rodrigues August 18, 2023 at 12:00 PM We bring kids into the world knowing they must lose their innocence, and yet they grow and mature and that is good too. Life has its push and pull angst. Congratulations, dear poet!

Sally Eslinger August 17, 2023 at 9:44 PM Yes, such hiding truth. Such unbidden, unexpected truth unseen, thankfully, by Youth. You nailed it in these brief lines. A tour de force! Bless you. xox sally

Valsa George August 17, 2023 at 8:12 PM When the glimpse of real truth dawns on us in the grown years of our life, we realize how sweet have been our years of younger days. With nostalgia, we remember those days of youth. Beautiful acrostic, Andrea !

The Situation August 17, 2023 at 5:39 PM Worry about yourself and others make us nervous and steal our glory While you call it aging we call it unstopable.

Bill Baker August 17, 2023 at 4:48 PM Fine Acrostic poetry, Andrea. I sure glad I found this site so I could be blessed by pen. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Joe Maverick August 17, 2023 at 2:58 PM Too true Andrea '

Ilene Bauer August 17, 2023 at 12:57 PM this is one fantastic poem, andrea! love it!