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That Was Then; This is Now

THEN I was carefree, and I wished to live forever, and yet always inside me was the knowledge that I would grow by learning more and taking on new responsibilities. Trials taught me that nothing in life is certain. I swam life’s flow in each new wave that came- as a wife, mother, teacher and friend. Some childhood beliefs I forsook. I hope I’ve evolved although in many ways I’ve stayed the same. However, I think I could accept death with grace NOW

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Curtis Johnson

Date: 5/6/2024 1:16:00 PM

Hi Andrea. Congrats on your top placement. Indeed, coming to the place of acceptance is the greatest.

Anisha Dutta

Date: 5/5/2024 8:15:00 PM

Big Congrats to win TOP. Hugs.

Karen Croft

Date: 5/5/2024 4:50:00 PM

Congratulations on your win - beautiful

Thompson Emate

Date: 5/5/2024 2:05:00 PM

This is beautiful and touching, Andrea. A well-deserved win. Congratulations on your top win.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 5/5/2024 2:57:00 PM

thanks so much.

Ink Empress

Date: 5/5/2024 11:13:00 AM

Dear andrea, always love a double etheree that flows so well and is evocative. This poem really has that touch and is so very soulfully sincere. I especially love the way youv written “ I swam life’s flow in each new wave that came-“ and that last line made me feel so much! Sigh! I have so much respect for those that are ready for death and to leave and feel like theyv done their bit in this world. Thank you for supporting my contest. Congratulations on your top win. Well deserved

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 5/5/2024 2:58:00 PM

thanks, I really appreciate your comment

Joe Maverick

Date: 4/21/2024 3:14:00 AM

If in step with God...Its the progression If through Jesus..I must state that.! Rather than a bland agreement, well done Andrea.!

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 4/21/2024 12:16:00 PM

Thanks, Joe. It's all about belief I once had in my church. Even today I don't know anything for sure. Only that God is true.

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 4/19/2024 10:43:00 AM

The journey of life of having leave childhood behind and take adult responsibilities and as we get older look at death. Well done my friend. love phyl

Jay Narain

Date: 4/17/2024 10:08:00 AM

Nice Ethrww poem. You are too young to Die. Keep on writing best poems. GL in contest.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 4/17/2024 5:37:00 AM

A journey through life, with its ups and downs. The end will see you enjoying bliss. Great especially if for the contest, I wish you luck. Hugs.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/17/2024 2:59:00 AM

- Great Ethree poem :) - When the time comes ... we don't have many choices, Andrea :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs