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Andrea Dietrich grew up in Iowa and now resides in Utah with a spouse and two cats. She has two grown children and six grandchildren. Having graduated BYU with a Spanish major/ESL minor, she has spent most of her adult life teaching. It wasn't until 2000 that she began writing in earnest and discovering her "niche" as a writer of lyrical poetry. The internet opened up a new world for her, and she has spent two decades now participating in poetry clubs, acting as a judge of poetry contests for various magazines, for the website Shadow Poetry, and for Poetry Soup.

Ms. Dietrich has won numerous awards, as well as the title Poet of the Year 2008, from the Yahoo group, Poetry For Thought. In addition, she has won prizes from the magazines Lucidity, Bell's Letters, Art with Words, Poets at Work and SP Quill, the magazine for which she wrote grammar and poetry articles as well as movie reviews and for which she acted as poetry editor for the head editor Marie Summers for six years. Many of her poems appeared in Shadows Ink, a yearly published series of chapbooks of award winning poetry as well as in numerous other anthologies. Her short stories appeared in many issues of SP Quill and much of her poetry was published in eight chapbooks (no longer sold online).

Since coming to Poetry Soup, Ms. Dietrich has been both contest sponsor and winner of numerous contests. In 2010, her poem "Cinder Girl" was first place winner of Soup's International contest (these contests are no longer held). A song was created from her lyrics "Honeymoon Serenade" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDWxc4cpHDc) and two movies have been made featuring the poetry of Andrea Dietrich: "A Tale of Fire and Ice" (a 4 min. Z-Film Fest Project, 2014) and the full length movie "Six Days of Sistine" in which 20 poems of Ms. Dietrichs serve as the thoughts of two characters played by Jamie Campbell Bower and Elarica Johnson (directed by Richard J. Perry, 2019) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7710360/

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Why I Cannot Comment Much This Week

Blog Posted:8/31/2022 10:14:00 PM

My hubbie Joe was in a terrible accident inside a forklift that slid off its trailer in what is called a freak accident. Fortunately he was on the better side of the cab as the whole thing turned upside down. Now he is home after a 3 day hospital stay. I was driving out of my area each day over the weekend to be with him. It's just too difficult to keep up with all the comments now, and I really hate that because always it's been my habit to keep up with things.

Anyway, things are very difficult since he broke bones in his back and on his ribs, and also seems to have cognitive problems from the concussion that developed from when he cut his head. For now, my school is letting me stay home and teach by Zoom, but it's proving very difficult to both teach from home while being a caretaker at the same time. I am just praying something good happens to make my husband's and my own life easier than it is right now. I sure do hope the life I was used to returns to me because I am feeling very overwhelmed. Hope to read all my friends' poetry again as soon as possible!

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Malabika
Ray Choudhury

Date: 9/4/2022 6:07:00 PM

Dearest Andrea, You and your husband are in my thoughts and prayers. I am aware of the accident from your FB post, and felt so sad knowing how terrible the accident was. I understand how difficult and overwhelming this is for you - taking care of your husband, and teaching via Zoom at the same time! I will be praying that he recovers very soon, and you get some much-needed rest. Love and hugs, Dear Friend, will be thinking of you and your family ~ Mala

Ann
Gilmour

Date: 9/4/2022 3:18:00 AM

Goodness me that sounds like a very serious accident, thankfully your husband has survived it Andrea. You are both in my prayers at this very challenging time. With kindest thoughts Ann xx ps do not worry about answering you have enough to do...xx

curtis
johnson

Date: 9/3/2022 8:02:00 PM

I am so sorry. Thanks for sharing this, because prayers will be put in place for healing and restoration; for the grace needed to get you and your family through this very hard and trying season. Prayers and blessings, my friend. Curtis.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/3/2022 11:51:00 PM

Thanks, Curtis. So many good people here at Soup.

Robert
Lindley

Date: 9/3/2022 5:48:00 PM

So very sorry to hear of the misfortune of your beloved husband my dear friend. Iwill say a prayer for his rapid and full recovery tonight. Take care and know that prayers do work- Jesus listens.. God bless.

Robert Lindley
Date: 9/4/2022 11:55:00 AM

Yes, but others have suffered even more than I. Life gives and it takes. Faith in God will see one through it if they have that faith. God bless.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/3/2022 11:54:00 PM

What about you. Robert? You have been going through so much worse than me. I sure hope you are doing ok.

Bill
Baker

Date: 9/3/2022 4:58:00 PM

Sorry you are overwhelmed right now and Joe is going through the healing process. I'm praying for healing for Joe and mental and emotional help for you Andrea. love and prayers, Bill

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/3/2022 11:51:00 PM

Much appreciated, Bill.

Elaine
George

Date: 9/3/2022 2:41:00 PM

Dear Andrea, I am praying for your husband's speedy recovery and that your life gets back to normal very soon. I am sending this with al the love a heart can hold.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/3/2022 4:03:00 PM

thanks so much, Elaine. It is nice to find some time here today to at least answer soupmails and blogs. I think things are getting better now!

Arlo
Parker

Date: 9/3/2022 1:02:00 PM

Prayers lifted, AD.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/3/2022 4:03:00 PM

Thanks, Arlo

rob
carmack

Date: 9/3/2022 7:46:00 AM

You and Joe are in my prayers. Hugs.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/3/2022 4:03:00 PM

thanks, my friend.

Paulette
Calasibetta

Date: 9/2/2022 7:35:00 PM

I am so sorry to hear about your husbands accident. Sending prayers out to you both. Blessings, Paulette

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/3/2022 4:04:00 PM

thanks for that, Paulette.

Tania
Kitchin

Date: 9/2/2022 2:24:00 PM

Andrea, so sorry to hear, sending warm healing vibes your way. I hope your husband makes a full recovery soon.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/3/2022 11:56:00 PM

Earlier. I am doing stuff by cell phone late at night sometimes now.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/3/2022 11:55:00 PM

Thanks, Tania. I somehow missed your kind words eatliet

I Am
Anaya

Date: 9/2/2022 1:51:00 PM

Bless you Andrea, prayers for your hubbie. The same happened to my brother-in-law...he was working on the roof and fell, a couple weeks ago! His skull injuries will heal itself they said, did lose some hearing, broken bones, bicep collapsed, etc. They come down to San Diego for treatment but looking better! A speedy recovery, and precious Andrea, I read you are teaching over the internet, Bless you...Anaya

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/3/2022 4:05:00 PM

oh my goodness, your poor brother in law. I hope he recovers soon as well. Thanks, Anaya.

John
Watt

Date: 9/2/2022 1:46:00 PM

My heart goes out to you and Joe, dear friend and I'll continue praying for his recovery and relief of your situation. He's a lucky guy to have you there as his caregiver. Blessings ~ John

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/3/2022 4:05:00 PM

thanks, John, and yes, he IS lucky. He is a big grump!!

Susan
Lawrence

Date: 9/2/2022 11:28:00 AM

Dearest Andrea, Big hugs to you. One moment at a time ....one hour..one day. I send al good thoughts and prayers for Joe's complete healing and for your peace of mind. Love always, Susan :) xx

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/3/2022 11:58:00 PM

Susan, sorry I forgot to thank you earlier for your kind thoughts.

Jeanne
McGee

Date: 9/2/2022 9:25:00 AM

I'm so sorry to hear of your struggles and will pray you get the relief you need to do all the things important to you. I hope your husband heals quick and life returns to a much happier rhythm for you both. oxxoo

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/2/2022 10:16:00 AM

Thanks, Jeanne. I can see improvement in him now. It's been exactly a week since it happened and I'm off to a follow up doctor checkup for him.

Sara
Kendrick

Date: 9/2/2022 6:14:00 AM

This is terrible for you and for Joe. I can't imagine how scary that must have been and how much pain he must have suffered at the time and still is suffering. I know God will supply all your needs from His abundant storehouse of love. I am still praying for both of you. I am using those shooting prayers all during the day when I think of you. Thanks for your prayers for us as well. Sara

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/2/2022 10:16:00 AM

thanks, Sara. You are an amazing spiritual woman.

Suzanne
Delaney

Date: 9/2/2022 5:56:00 AM

Andrea: So sorry to read of your husband’s accident and all the things it has piled on you. May you find relief soon. Just know we all feel for you and send blessings. Big hugs SuZ

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 9/2/2022 3:45:00 PM

Glad to hear you are feeling more hopeful, Andrea: The body is amazing i it’s healing powers. Hugs, SuZ

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/2/2022 10:15:00 AM

Thanks, Suzanne. I have to get ready now to take him to a doctor checkup. I am having more hope now.

JCB
Brul

Date: 9/2/2022 12:35:00 AM

Hi Andrea. I am sad to hear what you are going through. I hope and pray that you will overcome all these difficulties and be happy again. More power to you.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/2/2022 10:15:00 AM

thanks, dear friend!

Brandy
Nicole

Date: 9/1/2022 9:00:00 PM

Andrea, I'm so sorry. I understand about being a caregiver, while having other responsibilities as well. You're an amazing woman and you're doing the best you can. (Stay strong). God is watching over you and your family. I would be there to help you, if I could. I'm keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs, Brandy

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/2/2022 10:14:00 AM

I sure do feel for caregivers!! I should not have to be doing this too much longer, and I am feeling hopeful about his recovery now! Thanks

Andy
Chunn

Date: 9/1/2022 8:16:00 PM

So sorry to hear this Andrea. Our prayers are with you and Joe for a full recovery. Stay strong!

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/2/2022 10:14:00 AM

thanks, Andy. I am having more hope now as I get home health nurses coming and helping out too.

Linda Alice
Fowler

Date: 9/1/2022 5:23:00 PM

Light and love Andrea. Prayers are powerful and they come your way for blessed relief of your struggles and Joe's full recovery. Caregiving is difficult and time consuming. Take all the time you need to heal yourself and Joe. with all love, Linda

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/2/2022 10:13:00 AM

Thanks so much, Linda. I have a little time here to see my blog and then I am taking him to a doctor visit. Step by step, he is progressing.

Angela
Tune

Date: 9/1/2022 3:20:00 PM

Awww Andrea, I hear your sadness and despair, praying your husband has a full and speedy recovery and life returns to some semblance of comfort and normality soon...big hug x

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/1/2022 3:59:00 PM

thanks so much. I am getting ready to go offline. A wonderful neighbor friend walked my dog for me so that I could finish grades for school. She walked him yesterday so I could do stuff for Joe. it's simple gestures like this that mean so much to me.

Constance
La France

Date: 9/1/2022 2:51:00 PM

Andrea, dear heart, I am so sorry this has happened to Joe and to you. My prayers are with you both, I am sure everyone understands about the comments, sometimes life is just more important, love, prayers and blessings ~

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/1/2022 2:59:00 PM

Today has been one of the better days. Workman Comp is working with us (well, basically just with me since I am Joe's spokesperson). Lots of home therapy keeps coming. Forms to fill out. Having to teach by Zoom. A lot of weirdness this week. I appreciate your good thoughts for me, Dear heart.

John
Gondolf

Date: 9/1/2022 1:04:00 PM

I'm so sorry to hear this, Andrea. Just know that you and your husband are in my thoughts and prayers. John

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/1/2022 2:57:00 PM

thanks for your thoughts, John. I am overwhelmed by the support here.

Joseph
May

Date: 9/1/2022 11:31:00 AM

Hope your husband makes a full recovery Andrea, Sending prayers

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/1/2022 2:57:00 PM

thanks, Joseph!

Frederic
Parker

Date: 9/1/2022 11:08:00 AM

I'm sorry to hear about your husband's accident, stay strong and it will all work out...prayers to you and Joe...Frederic

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/1/2022 2:57:00 PM

Thanks for the encouragement!

Barry
Stebbings

Date: 9/1/2022 10:50:00 AM

So sorry that this has happened to you and your husband. I do hope your husband recovers quickly and life returns to normal for you.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/1/2022 2:56:00 PM

Thanks, that is the best thing to hope for. Life back to normal.

Anitha
Jayasankar

Date: 9/1/2022 10:03:00 AM

Oh Ria... I know... I know the stress you are going through as of now... I also know YOU are strong... I understand how difficult it is to manage multiple things at the same time... My sincere humble prayers for everything to be back to normal for you... We all know how much importance you do give to be always active in Soup and to go and comment for others' poems. Right now just be bothered about your family, your hubby's health and yours sweet friend... Sending prayers and hugs... ~ Ani

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/1/2022 2:56:00 PM

thanks so much, dear friend.

L MILTON
HANKINS

Date: 9/1/2022 9:48:00 AM

Andrea, I am so hopeful that your husband will mend quickly and you can get back to doing everything that you love to do. Sometimes misfortunes, accidents, etc., can really throw us for a loop. Thinking about you and sending good, positive vibes for the days ahead.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/1/2022 2:56:00 PM

Yes, life has thrown many punches at my husband. I receive their brunt second hand!!

Valsa
George

Date: 9/1/2022 9:12:00 AM

So sad to hear that it was your husband who met with that accident. I have been under the impression that it must be a neighbor or someone close to you, when I came to know of it from face book . My prayers for his speedy recovery, dear Andrea ! It has been so unfortunate and know how hard it is for both of you.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/1/2022 2:54:00 PM

Hmm, I guess I maybe said his name on FB but those who don't know of my husband would not realize I meant my husband? I will have to go back and see how I worded it. Thanks, Valsa.

Edward
Ibeh

Date: 9/1/2022 8:13:00 AM

Dearest Andrea, I'm very sorry about your husband's unfortunate freak accident. Thank you for informing us. Please take all the time you need, my friend. I'm sending all my love, thoughts, and prayers to both of you! Here's wishing him a speedy recovery! God bless *Hugs*

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/1/2022 2:53:00 PM

thanks, Edward. Speedy is what I am hoping for!

Hilo
Poet

Date: 9/1/2022 7:09:00 AM

Our prayers for your husband, Joe, and for his healing process to his restored healthy self again, and to you Andrea, blessings to your dutiful faith being by his side, and to all your loved ones as well, Aloha, William

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/1/2022 2:52:00 PM

that's quite a prayer, my friend. Thanks for your thoughts.

Susan
Ashley

Date: 9/1/2022 5:50:00 AM

Dear Andrea, I am so very sorry to read about what you and your husband are going through. I will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers for speedy and full recovery for Joe and for the recovery of the life you used to know. Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/1/2022 2:52:00 PM

Thanks , sweet Susan.

John
lawless

Date: 9/1/2022 4:44:00 AM

I will keep you and your husband in my thoughts Andrea and hope for his full recovery.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/1/2022 2:51:00 PM

Much appreciated, john.

Darlene
De Beaulieu

Date: 9/1/2022 4:27:00 AM

Hello Andrea, I just read your blog. I am hoeping that things will turn around for hyou and your husband. Yes you have your hands full. I understand your reason for not commenting. I will pray for you and your husband. Take care. Darlene

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 9/1/2022 2:58:00 PM

Hello Andrea, yes you are in my prayers. i do hope your husband will heal very soon. Take one day at a time. Hugs. Darlene

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/1/2022 2:51:00 PM

Thanks, Darlene.

Vijay
Pandit

Date: 9/1/2022 4:13:00 AM

My thoughts and prayers reach out to Joe and you for his speedy recovery. Praying as well for normalcy soon, Andrea.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/1/2022 2:50:00 PM

Thanks, Vijay. Nothing is normal with my husband. haha!! but I'll take it.

Unseeking
Seeker

Date: 9/1/2022 3:22:00 AM

Dear Andrea, hope Joe recovers fully and quickly ~ sending healing energy and prayers

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/1/2022 2:50:00 PM

thanks!

Tom
Cunningham

Date: 9/1/2022 3:12:00 AM

So sorry to hear this Andrea, I hope he makes a good recovery from the accident, will keep him and you in my prayers. Put Joe and yourself first, soup can wait. Tom

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/1/2022 2:50:00 PM

Thanks, Tom. He is sleeping a lot today, so I can get my grades done for school.

Belle
Bellevue

Date: 9/1/2022 1:28:00 AM

So sorry to hear about this Andrea and truly hope your husband makes a complete recovery, I truly understand what you are going through. Take care… Belle

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/1/2022 2:49:00 PM

I bet you understand. Sorry it happened to you too. I know many women this kind of thing has been happening to lately . I guess it's because I have older friends now! Thanks , Belle.

Gary
Radice

Date: 9/1/2022 12:07:00 AM

Hi Andrea. I totally understand. Could I ask if your husband was unconscious after his accident? This can affect the length and type of concussion after an injury. I note though, he's been seen in hospital so I suspect they must have assessed everything before sending him home. I hope everything sorts itself out. Look after yourself and hope there's support out there as all people who care for others - no matter how long for - need some care too. Cheers - Gary x

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/1/2022 2:48:00 PM

Thanks, Gary. I think he told me he did not really know!! He said some pretty weird stuff this week but I am hoping it's due to the meds, etc.

harry
horsman

Date: 8/31/2022 10:27:00 PM

Just signed in Andrea, One feels so helpless when so far away. But this is truly awful, God speed for Joe's health, and you yourself try not stress too much, everyone i'm sure will understand regarding comments. Harry.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 8/31/2022 11:05:00 PM

Thanks, Harry. I did not think it would be this bad having him home.

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8/28/2022	Mom and Daughter on Back to School	Limerick	school,
8/27/2022	The Rose	Rhyme	flower,
8/27/2022	Harold Shipman, Known as Fred	Clerihew	mental illness,
8/26/2022	Useless	Tanka	creation,
8/26/2022	Where is God Hiding	Etheree	god,
8/24/2022	I Think About You	Couplet	lost love,
8/24/2022	Of Fatalism	Didactic	fate,
8/23/2022	I Think of Summertime	Villanelle	summer,
8/21/2022	Love Is	List	love,
8/21/2022	Poetry Soup	Name	poetry,
8/20/2022	A Love Song	Lyric	lost love,
8/18/2022	Feeling Free, Being Me	Rhyme	motivation,
8/18/2022	It's a Pickle Party	Rhyme	food,
8/16/2022	My Poetry Epiphany	Sonnet	me,
8/15/2022	A Hint of Autumn	Quatern	seasons,
8/13/2022	of larks and larkspur	Haiku	summer,
8/13/2022	Scrooge	Diamante	character,

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Fav Poems

PoemTitle	Form	Categories
The Stone	Elegy	death,love,
A Winter Night	Lyric	imagination,nature,
Violin	Personification	death,love,rose,
Just wait and see	Free verse	nature,science,space,
My White Lace Tablecloth	Narrative	family,forgiveness,friend
A LIMERICK CHRISTMAS THREE (3) .	Limerick	funny,seasons,thank you,c
ALWAYS MOTHERS DAY	Rhyme	funny,mother,thank you,me
A Pirate Jay	Light Verse	animals,
Divine Splendor	Blank verse	introspection,nature,scie
BROTHER - BILLY	Narrative	brother,childhood,family,
Umbrella	Personification	confusion,devotion,life,l
You played me	Personification	confusion,imagination,mus
Concept of Time	Free verse	nature
JINGLE	Free verse	funny,life,music
AN EVER-CHANGING UNIVERSE	Narrative	mysterylight,light,univer
TRANSCENDENCE	Tanka	fantasy,imagination,natur
Spaces .... The Earth Moved .....	Imagism	love
December Sun .	Rhyme	naturewinter,sun,winter,
A Whisper on the Wind	Personification	nature,
Footsteps	Free verse	fatherme,me,
If ever	Free verse	love
Dreams like Light-Waves	Prose Poetry	imaginationautumn,
A fantsy world	Haiku
SEPTEMBER SONG (triple tanka)	Tanka	nature
Where The Sycamore Grew	Narrative	autumn,family,house,life,
Perfect Nature	Haiku	nature
Wild Love	Narrative	garden,love,rose,sweet,
Positive Perspective	Tanka	inspirational
My Pilot Light	Verse	inspirational,introspecti
Love's Echos	Free verse	lovevoice,love,me,voice,
For Wifey	Rhyme	loveme,love,me,i love you
Alabaster Night	Free verse	nature,planet,sea,
Causalities of War	Elegy	death,war,
" Ike and Jane "- sequence 2	Light Verse	funny,love,wifeme,me,time
Pretty orchids	Free verse	caregiving,happiness,hope
Even a Sparrow Soars	Free verse	animals
My Piano Knows	Verse	devotion,happiness,holida
Dancing with the Stars	Free verse	nature,scienceblue,
The Unrequited Mantra	Free verse	devotion,hope,lost love,l
FIG TREE, NEW YEAR'S DAY	Narrative	naturewinter,winter,new y
Poets At-Large	Free verse	life,
to know you	Free verse	devotion,husband
Moved to Tears by Josh Groban	Verse	music,on writing and word
sequence-SONNET	Lanterne	life,love,on writing and
Reflections	Free verse	happiness,life,lovesun,
Somber Is the Color of The Day	Free verse	day,light,me,winter,words
A Winter Rose - A Sonnet	Sonnet	rose,winter,
The Word Weaver	Free verse	introspection,lifeme,
Each Day a Gift	Free verse	inspirational,introspecti
Contrary Kisses	Free verse	inspirational,introspecti
She Waits...	Free verse	art,hopelonging,
Blue Heaven	Haiku	nature
A DEATH IN THE SUN	Free verse	hope,seasons
My Reason For Living	Free verse	husband
Terra Firma	Haiku	nature,science,time
How Could I have Known	Free verse	husband,love,mystery
True Poetry in Motion?	Free verse	inspirationalmay,
Frozen in Time	Free verse	seasonssnow,snow,
FORGOTTEN TREASURE	Light Verse	adventure,art,beauty,enco
Putting on Makeup	Rhyme	introspection,sad,
Desire	Light Verse	butterfly,flower,life,los
Love? Bah!	Rhyme	lost love,lovelove,
Real Life Shoe Fable	Clerihew	husband
BLACK and BLUE	Rhyme	abuse,funny,husband,me,
Foreboding	Haiku	mystery,nature
A Song at Sunrise	Couplet	faithsong,song,
BEAT OUT THE RHYTHM	Rhyme	funny
What Do The Stars Tell A Lover's Heart	Free verse	adventure,fantasy,happine
The green checkered face	Free verse	food,happinessheart,heart
Play It	Free verse	inspirational,love,music,
Twilight's Fading Light	Free verse	life,nature
Marble in Columns on Green	Couplet	brother,daughter,father,h
I Will Be Strong	Free verse	angst,husband,lossme,
The Beauty of Yore	Free verse	nostalgia
Wandering Soul	Free verse	happiness,inspirational,n
Sunset on Galway Bay (Haiku No. 34)	Haiku	inspirational
TRANSFORMATION	I do not know?	allegory
If You Are Lonely	Free verse	inspirational,introspecti
Time Out	Free verse	depression,devotion,fanta
Winter Promise	Free verse	nature
I Am..(Tagged by raul, now i'm tagging Elaine george).	Free verse	introspectionbeautiful,be
Brown Sands	Lyric	introspection,lifemystery
Dancing at a Temple	Rhyme	devotion,
DAYBREAK UP HIGH	Free verse	inspirational
Tea For Two	Free verse	introspectionme,me,
Peak District United Kingdom	Prose Poetry	inspirational
PAPER	I do not know?	allegoryme,
NINE O'CLOCK	Limerick	funny
Frozen Memories	Tanka	art
Summer's Voice	Free verse	seasons
Lazy Day	Free verse	life,nature
I Was Me	Bio	life,
The First Kiss or That Darn Ann Landers	Lyric	me,nostalgia,song,travel,
Crimsom Beauty	Dramatic Monologue	angst
Red Geraniums	Free verse
ZOO FRIGHT	Limerick	funny
As I hid	Monoku	muse,
Three Messengers	Narrative	animals,faith,inspiration
Stretchy Neck	Lyric	animals
A ROUND TUIT	Shape	funny