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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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Blog Posted:11/5/2021 9:18:00 AM

Recently I got a message from Panagiota Romios that she fell and broke her left leg, shattering her kneecap. She faces surgery and hard days of physical therapy ahead. She is very depressed and at her age, breaking bones is something considered very hard to go through. (Just found out she has had the surgery and must wait a while for the therapy which will take probably past Christmas time!)

In addition to Pangie (Panagiota), Robert Lindley (from what Greg Barden told me) is sick. But not only that, he is facing numeous trials with his brother and his wife being in very bad shape. I have reached out to him since hearing of his horrible trials, but he has not responded to me since then, and I pray God will ease his burdens.

Connie Marcum Wong has a son who I believe is still in the hospital and who at one time was unconscious and expected not to live. I think he is on the mend, but Connie has undergone so many tragedies in a period of a few years.

I am adding on Demetrios right now (nov. 6) as I just heard word that he is hovering between life and death, from what Anne-Lise reports hearing about in her current blog she just posted. Urgent prayers needed for Demetrios.

I know there have to be many others here who are suffering horrendous trials, whether emotional, financial or physical. If you would like to, I hope you will let us know of people who need prayers or special concern. Those of you who pray, I hope you would pray for all our Soup members who face great hardships. Those of you who do not believe in prayer, I hope you can have kindness in your hearts for everyone who suffers with their own unique hardships.

I suppose "turn the other cheek" is not a thing that everybody here cares about. I have seen this time and time again demonstrated at blogs that have turned into miniature wars of name-calling, etc. But at a time when the world seems to be filling more and more with chaos, my hope is that we can put aside any animosities we feel toward those whom we feel have wronged us or those whose opinions differ from ours. It has been difficult for me also to have good feelings about those whose views are completely opposite my own, but all I can do is try to be kind nevertheless.

Nobody knows the suffering going on in the lives of those with whom we interact, either in person or on the internet. If someone angers me here, it affects me (we are all human, and that's just human nature), but I do not believe in actively pursuing any one person through my blogs or poetry to bring misery or shame to them. Well, that's all. Please, unless you care to leave good wishes or mention others in the comments who need our kind attention, just ignore my blog.

Have a great weekend, everybody.

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Joe
Maverick

Date: 12/2/2021 10:43:00 AM

So decent of you Andrea' I will look up Demetrios's account and at least leave a Comment also Panagiota''s and Robert Lindleys I pray that the One God will intervene through Jesus in witness be the Holy Spirit.' Amen Amen amen.)

Joanna
Daniel

Date: 11/11/2021 5:34:00 AM

Oh! Will surely uphold all of them in prayers, Andrea, thanks for letting us all know:) you are truly kind:)

Darlene
De Beaulieu

Date: 11/8/2021 3:50:00 PM

Hello Andrea, I will pray fo Deemetrios, Panagiota, and Gary Barden.I feel badly that Gary Barden is having a rough time of it. I hope his family matters will be worked out and hurt feeling mended. Thank you for posting this message. enjoy your evening Andrea.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 11/10/2021 5:51:00 AM

Hello Andrea, I am sorry if I miss understood. I hope you are doing better today. I hope Gary Barden is doing better today. Hugs.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/9/2021 4:14:00 PM

I think maybe you misunderstood one little part of the blog. Greg Barden made me aware of Robert Lindley on FB. maybe that is what you are referring to when you say Gary Barden. Anyway, Thanks for your prayers, Darlene!!

Krish
Radhakrishna

Date: 11/8/2021 1:17:00 PM

It is a very nice gesture on your part, Andrea. We shall hope and pray that they would all get better. What ever the arguments, I bear no ill will towards anyone and I am sure most of us are the same! We are all too matured and seniors to let opinions divide good friendships! I am sure Pangie would recover fully, although physiotherapy can be a challenge but essential to regain full mobility. I wish her well and all the others you have so diligently listed to inform us of their plight! Let’s hope Christmas brings much cheer to all!

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/9/2021 4:14:00 PM

Thanks for your awesome remarks, krish.

Connie
Marcum Wong

Date: 11/8/2021 9:41:00 AM

Thank you very much Andrea for this blog. I just spent an hour in prayer for all mentioned and many others. I know that prayer works. It saved my stepson and I am thankful for all who prayed for him. He is doing better and will be getting therapy to learn to walk again. He may be in the hospital as long as a year, but his attitude is wonderful. I thank everyone so much for the prayers, and for prayers for me and my daughter too. She is back at work and I am doing well. God bless all who need it. Love, Connie xxoo

Joanna Daniel
Date: 11/11/2021 5:35:00 AM

Glad to know that you are doing better, Connie, still upholding you and yours in prayers:)

Michael Tor
Date: 11/8/2021 4:47:00 PM

So wonderful to hear Connie...xoxo

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 11/8/2021 3:53:00 PM

Hello Connie, I am glad you are doing better. Also the same for your son and daughter. Yes God bless. Hugs.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/8/2021 11:01:00 AM

wow Connie an hour in prayer. I have never done something like that. my prayers , the longest, have been the 15 min drive to my school! I really appreciate what you have done and I am so glad for your stepson!

Andrea
Dietrich

Date: 11/8/2021 9:24:00 AM

In case anyone else comes here, a poet mentioned to me two other missing poets but I can't recall who said this or where the message is. I recall one of them was Bobby May, Anyone know what's happened to Bobby???

Anitha
Jayasankar

Date: 11/8/2021 2:03:00 AM

Thank you so much dear Ria for letting us know about the sufferings of our fellow Soup members through your blog. yes, you are right, we never know what is going on the in the lives of others unless we interact with them Am shocked to hear about our dear fellow poet, Demetrios is suffering so much right now and I know dear Connie has been going through so much trials of her life. Also sad to hear that Robert Lindley, Panagiota, Kim, and Jan are going through such difficult times.my sincere prayers for the speedy recovery of our dear Soup members and they are in my thoughts and prayers.. and you are such a kind beautiful loving soul to let us all know this through this blog...hugs...~ Ani

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/8/2021 9:20:00 AM

Anitha, thanks. i know you have been gone a while. it's shocking about Demetrios. Someone sent me a soupmail regarding two other "missing" poets. I need to find those names and see if anyone knows what's up with them!

M. L.
Kiser

Date: 11/7/2021 12:25:00 PM

You are right about that, let's send lots of love and light to everyone in need of it, every day. Here's hoping that they will all be okay very soon.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/8/2021 9:19:00 AM

yes, let's do that, M.L!!! Light sent to all.

Heidi
Sands

Date: 11/7/2021 4:38:00 AM

God Bless all poets here. Prayers for those suffering. Sending you light and positive thoughts. Love, Heidi

Michael Tor
Date: 11/8/2021 4:48:00 PM

Thank you Heidixoxo

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/8/2021 9:25:00 AM

Heidi , were you the one who mentioned two missing poets to me in an email or something? Let me know. One was Bobby May and I forgot the other.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/7/2021 7:11:00 AM

Thanks, sweetie. Positive thoughts so needed.

Ann
Gilmour

Date: 11/7/2021 1:52:00 AM

Many thanks Andrea, so sad to hear of so many dear poets who are struggling at the moment and I pray they will get through this challenging time. Dearest Panagiota, Connie, Demetrios and Robert, I send healing vibes to you all ~ you are in my thoughts and prayers dear friends...with love to you all Ann xxxx

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/7/2021 7:10:00 AM

Thanks. I talked to Pangie and I know she appreciates the prayers. Robert has posted a blog, so we can see how he is doing at his blog!

Jan
Allison

Date: 11/7/2021 1:02:00 AM

thanks for the blog Andrea, wishing everyone a speedy recovery, unfortunately there are many missing from soup at the moment ive mailed a couple recently and had no response which is worrying. i am confined to my room with covid but so far am ok, jan x

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 11/8/2021 3:56:00 PM

Hello Jan, I am very happy to hear from you Jan. i sent you an soup mail. I guess you did not rea\d it yet. Get better soon. Hugs.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/8/2021 9:18:00 AM

yes,, I hear good things about quercetin. I need to get some at my health store. Connie uses oregano oil to keep her immunity strong. Other good things are zinc, vitamin D, magnesium, etc.

Michael Tor
Date: 11/7/2021 1:47:00 PM

Jan Quercertin works great against the experts say. Praying for you... Ps you dont need a prescription to get it....

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/7/2021 7:08:00 AM

I hope you get better and better, jan. Yes, when folks are missing, we really wonder where they are. Keep us informed if you hear of anyone sick, will you??

Susan
Ashley

Date: 11/6/2021 5:11:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea, for raising the awareness regarding the challenging situations our dear Soup friends face. My thoughts and prayers surround my dear friend and collaborator, Robert, and also my inspiring friends, Connie, Demetrios and Pangie. Each a precious poet. Warmest wishes and hugs to all for a full recovery.. ~Susan

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/7/2021 7:09:00 AM

Thanks, Susan. I appreciate you.

Michael
Tor

Date: 11/6/2021 4:15:00 PM

Dear Andrea thank you for sharing this information that any of us can go through as well. Caring for your fellow human beings is what God commands us to do. So heartbroken to hear about my brother in Christ Demetrios, and Robert, and Pangie, Connie, Connies stepson., and those that are going through difficult times and don't share their grief with us. I will pray for my brothers and sisters and anyone else that request prayer. We will get through this together for we are a family here on the soup. God bless you for your kindness and love. Sincerely Michael Rene...

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/7/2021 7:09:00 AM

Thanks, Michael. You are a kind soul

Jack
Horne

Date: 11/6/2021 3:32:00 PM

so sorry to hear about all those Soupers - will remember them all in my prayers. I really need to catch up at Soup, but just wanted to drop by & respond to this, Will try to return comments etc tomorrow. Love to all xx

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/7/2021 7:08:00 AM

thanks for that, Jack!

Robert L.
Hinshaw

Date: 11/6/2021 2:23:00 PM

Thanks, Andrea for this heads up re our treasured soup members. Received an email from Pangie today and she said she had a room with a view! A visit to the hospital is never pleasant but at least the "view" might ease her stress somewhat! Bob H

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/6/2021 2:28:00 PM

yes, though she is in pain, she enjoys her room where she told me she is not required to wear a mask and the staff is treating her well.

Tania
Kitchin

Date: 11/6/2021 2:15:00 PM

Andrea, thank you for the update, I am sorry to hear this. Sending well wishes to all in hopes of a full and speedy recovery.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/6/2021 2:29:00 PM

thanks, I am sure they will appreciate that. Also I just now saw the blog of Sunshine's and the horrible news about Demetrios. I will add him to my blog.

Rob
Carmack

Date: 11/6/2021 2:12:00 PM

Praying for all.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/6/2021 2:28:00 PM

Thanks, my friend.

Tom
Cunningham

Date: 11/6/2021 1:42:00 PM

Anne Lise has just found out that Demetrios has had a head injury and was between life and death. Hope he pulls through. Tom

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/6/2021 2:29:00 PM

That is awful, Tom. I saw it just now and I want to add his name to this blog

James Marshall
Goff

Date: 11/6/2021 8:21:00 AM

Thank you for reaching out with kindness and love, Andrea, in short supply I'm afraid these days, God Bless, james

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/6/2021 8:41:00 AM

Yes, I see kindness and love diminishing in this world. I hope those who came to the blog will reach out to anyone they know of who needs a kind word. Do you know others that can be mentioned here?

Tom
Cunningham

Date: 11/6/2021 2:21:00 AM

Thank you for letting us know Andrea, I'll keep them all in my prayers. Tom

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/6/2021 8:40:00 AM

So good of you, Tom

Beata
Agustin

Date: 11/5/2021 11:11:00 PM

Thanks for this blog... Very well expressed. I am for praying for fellowmen, and yes, I'll pray for Pangie, Robert, and Connie... with faith in the Lord Who answers prayers. God bless you, dear Mam Andrea.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/6/2021 8:40:00 AM

Thank you, Beata. You are always so sweet.

Harry
Horsman

Date: 11/5/2021 8:41:00 PM

Excellent blog, I share your sentiment, and often think of our colleagues whom suffer, and those that have passed on. Andrea, Thanks for the info. Yes regarding moods of our poets here on soup, there are always two sides to a story (behaviour), but we need to stay aware, of those trolls who come here for the sake of trouble making.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/6/2021 8:39:00 AM

I love this comment you made, harry. The way people react to things always has roots in things that others can never fathom because it's not THEIR story to know. The reason I am the way I am, for example, has its origins in what modern medicine did that hurt me, and this shaped the way I react to things in the world today. Well, thanks for YOUR sentiments, my friend.

Kim
Rodrigues

Date: 11/5/2021 7:29:00 PM

Andrea, you are the kindest and sweetest person in our community, always compassionate and giving. I think all would agree. Praying for all and especially those mentioned, Pangie, Robert and Connie. Let us wrap our arms around our fellow poets. We may not always agree with them but let love be the legacy of PS! I should be back on Monday. Thank you all for your prayers too.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/6/2021 8:37:00 AM

There are others far better than me, Kim. All I do is post a blog. I do wish I knew how to do more. you shine with compassion, Kim.

Brandy
Nicole

Date: 11/5/2021 6:19:00 PM

Dear Andrea, your blog touches my heart so deeply. Robert and his family are going through so much. Many times he has reached out to me. A kind word is very much appreciated. I hate hearing about Pangie falling. I hope she isn't in too much pain. Sending her many healing hugs. Connie has been though so much as well. She has a wonderful heart. There are so many in need, and I am praying for all. Take care, my sweet friend. Hugs, Brandy

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/6/2021 8:35:00 AM

You must know very well about Robert then. If he reaches out to you, let him know I am thinking of him. I maybe overstepped my bounds by giving him advice about fighting cancer (for his dear wife) but she is not me, and I should have just given my sympathy and nothing more. What she faces is far greater than I ever did. So many are here with great sadnesses that we can't even know, so I hope when we learn of these things, we can go to these people and at least show them we care.

Constance
La France

Date: 11/5/2021 3:20:00 PM

Andrea, prayers sent for all those suffering. Thanks for letting us know ~ love and serenity _Constance

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/5/2021 3:30:00 PM

thanks for your response, Dear heart, and for your prayers.

Lisa
Ricci

Date: 11/5/2021 1:45:00 PM

Hello Andrea - This is a sincere message and true concern for our poetry community and its members who have become friends and family. I knew of the heavy burdens of Connie to which she continues to be in my thoughts but I did not know about Robert or Pangie. No one of us escapes hard times of stress and heavy hearts be it financial physical emotional or any other pain that weights on us. I know this all two well how life can change in one moment without notice. I join you in wishing and thinking of members and their families at this time. Blessings health and peace to one and all. Thank you Andrea for informing us.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/5/2021 3:30:00 PM

thanks, Lisa, for your kindness. I hope all is well with you in your life.

Marilene
Evans

Date: 11/5/2021 1:13:00 PM

Thanks for bringing this up, Andrea. Going through difficult situations, tough times (mental, emotional, financial, physical) are devastating. We can always offer our support with our prayers or positive thoughts for them to get through their trials.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/5/2021 3:31:00 PM

There is not much else we can do except listen to them and support them. So many trials people face these days!!

Charles
Messina

Date: 11/5/2021 12:39:00 PM

Andrea, thank you so much for this blog. I was unaware of these sad trials. This was so kind of you to post this and give such a heartfelt prayer to those whom are suffering. I will be spreading out my thoughts and prayers to all. Most of us here on the Soup have never met one another but it seems that through everyone's poetry we have gotten to know each other pretty well. We all have our differences and many of us agree to dis-agree with some, but to me, when it comes to life and death that all goes out the window. Sending luv...to all. ~CM

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/5/2021 3:32:00 PM

Awww, thanks for what you said at the end of your note. It means a lot to me, charles.

Beryl
Edmonds

Date: 11/5/2021 11:58:00 AM

My prayers will include Pangie, Robert and Connie, also Kim who has lost her nephew …… (just read that below) thank you for letting us know of their suffering Andrea and P.S. AWTRY. God bless them all… Belle.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/5/2021 3:32:00 PM

Thanks for letting us know about Kim. I do remember her telling about that!

P.S.
Awtry

Date: 11/5/2021 10:54:00 AM

Thank you Andrea for this blog. Also keep Kim Rodrigues and her family in your prayers. Her nephew passed away.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/5/2021 3:33:00 PM

Yes, thanks for reminding us!

Hilo
Poet

Date: 11/5/2021 10:48:00 AM

May the Lord comfort the long-sufferers, heed their earnest prayers, and shine upon their countenance His gift of divine faith that greatness will occasion all. Most blessed assurances loved ones, Aloha!

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/5/2021 3:33:00 PM

thanks, William.

L Milton
Hankins

Date: 11/5/2021 9:32:00 AM

Although I may vehemently disagree with someone's behavior (especially if it affects me) I certainly do not wish them any harm. So count me as one who is holding up those of our group who are suffering a malady, whatever its nature. Thanks for the blog, Andrea.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/5/2021 9:39:00 AM

my feelings exactly, Milt. Thank you.

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2/25/2024	Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater - the rest of the story	Rhyme	anti bullying,
2/24/2024	Magic Minichu	Rhyme	magic,
2/23/2024	It Started with a Blank Canvas	Etheree	beach,
2/22/2024	Building Tension	Sonnet	romance,
2/21/2024	She	Rhyme	mythology,tree,
2/20/2024	Rambling	Sonnet	travel,
2/20/2024	On Contests	Tanka	writing,
2/19/2024	Robert Frost	Clerihew	poets,
2/19/2024	I Am	Couplet	love,
2/17/2024	In Spring	Etheree	spring,
2/16/2024	Beatles McCartney, Lennon, Harrison and Starr	Verse	teen love,
2/14/2024	Gotta Go, Gotta Go Right Now	Rhyme	humorous,
2/14/2024	Edgar Allen Poe	Clerihew	literature,
2/13/2024	Life’s Wonderful	Kyrielle	life,
2/12/2024	Pearl of the Orient	Quatern	international,
2/11/2024	Part-time ESL Teacher - PS	Blank verse	jobs,
2/11/2024	Male Slang Footle Names - final part	Footle	boy,
2/10/2024	One Spring Long Ago	Personification	love hurts,
2/10/2024	Heloise - First Draft	Triolet	love hurts,
2/5/2024	Quiescent	Sonnet	peace,
2/4/2024	Rid of You	Lyric	moving on,
2/2/2024	Discombobulation and Beyond	Rhyme	dark,
2/2/2024	Charlotte Bronte	Clerihew	writing,
2/1/2024	Undone	Quatern	lost love,
1/30/2024	A January Hiku	Haiku	day,
1/30/2024	Spice of Life	Blitz	food,fun,
1/29/2024	Male Footle Slang Names: Part 7	Footle	humorous,
1/28/2024	You Rogue	Quatern	love hurts,
1/27/2024	Moon Vacations in 2050	Free verse	moon,

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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