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Andrea Sonneteer

I had wanted to celebrate Andrea Dietrich’s special birthday with a tribute poem. She celebrated reaching that age of retirement many long for. At the time I was dealing with the loss of my son and the hospitalization of my stepson who was gravely ill and her birthday, September 5th, passed me by. Now that I am in a much better place I wrote this sonnet to give her a belated birthday gift. We have been friends for over twenty years. We met through our love of poetry. Happy Belated Birthday dear Andrea. Andrea Sonneteer Poetess, your light shines brighter each year. You teach your students with a stellar touch With pride in your profession it is clear. In their minds you instill and inspire much. As an editor and author you give Generously of your wisdom and time, Sharing your knowledge in ways that you live. Your gourmet delights you share are sublime. Your love of traveling always shines through Exquisite imagery, your creations Are romantic and dreamy it is true, Your poetry exceeds expectations. This humble sonnet I’ve written for you To wish you the best of birthdays come true. 1-24-22

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Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 2/14/2022 11:31:00 PM

Aww, how come I missed this sweetest write to one the most inspiring poets of mine, that I love the most.... Am so sorry for coming here so late to read this gem, you have done full justice celebrating Andrea's birthday with this great tribute poem... dear Connie... I was so busy with so many things, and wasn't active in Soup for several days now... I too wrote a tribute to Ria in my page three or four days before her birthday. Genuine friends remain friends forever dear, wishing a bit late is not at all a matter... A Fav for me... Big hugs... ~ Ani

Michael Tor

Date: 2/8/2022 6:35:00 PM

Wonderful tributeto Andrea and birthday wish Connie two wonderful human beings that I luv... God bless you both...xoxo

John Watt

Date: 2/3/2022 12:28:00 PM

Connie, first of all thank you for your introductory paragraph. We are all glad you are in a better place, that many prayers were answered, and I know Andrea echoes that because you and she are such close friends and poetry soul sisters. Second of all, what a wonderful and thoughtful birthday gift to offer our sonneteer friend, a birthday sonnet! It is beautifully done, and captures many of Andrea's talents and the generosity with which she shares them. You two are pillars of Poetry Soup and I have always felt honored to be considered a friend by both of you. God bless your day ~ John

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/30/2022 6:16:00 PM

Very nice tribute to a very nice lady!

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 1/29/2022 1:21:00 AM

Wow! So eloquently written, am sure Andrea’s delighted!

Bill Baker

Date: 1/26/2022 5:34:00 PM

Thank you for your thoughtfulness and kindness to your Poetess friend Andrea. I'm sure it was well received. You are a good friend to share your admi9ration for her and her poetry through this sonnett. Blessing my friend, Bill

Sotto Poet

Date: 1/26/2022 5:54:00 AM

This is a beautiful homage, Connie, to a poetess who is highly precious to you and us too! The story is heartfelt and well written. Let us extend our best wishes to Andrea on her late birthday.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/1/2022 12:56:00 PM

Thank you very much Lasaad. Blessings xxoo

Ilene Bauer

Date: 1/25/2022 2:50:00 PM

this is a lovely tribute, connie, to a very special poet! touching and very well-written...

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 1/25/2022 3:42:00 PM

Thank you very much Ilene. I have learned so much about poetry from Andrea. She is a wonderful friend. Blessings xxoo

Miranda Hawley

Date: 1/25/2022 10:59:00 AM

That was a sweet poem.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 1/25/2022 1:18:00 PM

Thank you Miranda. Blessings

Rico Leffanta

Date: 1/25/2022 10:38:00 AM

Well done - for both of you! Aloha!

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 1/25/2022 1:17:00 PM

Thank you Rico. I learned how to write a proper sonnet from Andrea’s many examples over the years. Blessings xxoo

L Milton Hankins

Date: 1/25/2022 10:09:00 AM

Ah, this is so awesome, Connie. All of us really appreciate Andrea. She's a wealth of poetic treasures. You have expressed it well. Thanks! And thank you, Andrea.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 1/25/2022 10:24:00 AM

Andrea has studied and knows the different forms and in teaching English, I trust to ask her for help when I need it. She is the one who persuaded me to join Poetry Soup in January 2010. Thank you Milton. Blessings xxoo

Valsa George

Date: 1/25/2022 7:41:00 AM

It is nice to have known more about this gifted poetess.... Andrea. I am happy to know we two share the same profession of teaching ! Connie you have paid a great tribute to her and she deserves it !

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 1/25/2022 10:15:00 AM

Thank you Valsa. I highly regard teachers and I am proud to say my son was a teacher and one daughter. My other daughters are nurses, and therapeutic massage therapist. I am a lucky mom. Andrea has taught me a lot over the years and she is a loyal friend and I value her friendship highly. Blessings xxoo

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/25/2022 7:15:00 AM

this is a wonderfully written sonnet, connie. I know you are not fond of the form, but I think you did it GREAT justice, and I'm proud to be the subject of it. Thanks so much for this beautiful tribute. We are indeed sisters in poetry and sisters in life. I have known you longer than any other poet here. Thanks for being a soul sister. Another beautiful poem for me to FAVE!! HUGS

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 1/25/2022 10:07:00 AM

Andrea, I am sorry this is so belated. I knew it was a milestone birthday and didn’t want to let it pass uncelebrated by me. I have learned so much from you…how to write a proper sonnet for one example. We are indeed soul sisters and I feel blessed to have you as my friend. Blessings xxoo

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/25/2022 5:57:00 AM

You are a dear friend to Andrea, Connie. Enjoyed this sweet ode you wrote honoring her attributes. Your pen never disappoints my friend.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 1/25/2022 10:29:00 AM

Thank you Vijay. Andrea taught me to appreciate the sonnet and to try my hand at it. She is a master Sonneteer which is why I wrote this birthday tribute in the sonnet form. I am blessed to have her as my friend. Blessings xxoo