Loree Dittrich
I am a writer/author that loves to inspire and entertain the minds of others. I’m inspired by just about anything and everything imaginable. I first realized the power of the pen as a youngster starting with my diary. My teen yr. Were spent quite often in my room where I would scan through poetry books and magazines for hours, often ripping out pages of interest. I lamented over social issues of justice, the end of the Vietnam war, race, poverty, and such. I discovered then, that writing for me seemed to be a way in and a way out of myself. And certainly, a way to respond to the world around me. My friends often assisted me with rewriting things I loved which all had a sacred spot. At 17, I was off to the city where I landed a job as a Nursing Asst. In Edmonton. I loved working in the presence of pioneers and always felt they had a lot to offer as I listened to their stories. However, it wasn’t long and I had a new vocation: Motherhood! I got caught up in the busies of life but writing little pieces remained a priority whenever possible. ~ My friends and family used to say things like: “You’re really a good little writer...You should write a book one day”...but I buried that thought with a lot of others along the way. But then I started writing a Christmas Greeting when our children were small along with random silly poetry and little notes and quotes. Feedback was always welcome and I gained a lot of confidence from peers over the years. At times in my life when I felt empty or afflicted, I turned to ink. And believe me; some days INK was all I knew! I am a survivor of breast, skin, and colorectal cancer and am truly grateful for the gift of life. I am also grateful to my husband for affording me the luxury of travel; visiting many countries. I’m a mother of four daughters, a grandmother of nine, and a mentor to many. My husband and I live in two places: Calgary, Alberta, and our sunny sanctuary: “Ecuador” where we live 3 months of the year. I am happy to announce that in 2019 my first Children’s book: No Home For A Pigeon” was born. My second Children’s book entitled: “A Boy Is Not A Kitten” has almost come to fruition as well. After that, I will proceed with a Collections book sharing some of my most prized and personal poetry and other writings of my life’s journey. I hope You will follow along with me... Joyfully, Loreexx
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No Goodbye ~ Sorry, We Plan To See You Again!
So many changes ~ Why is it that my heart rages
You were my fire...
Montana Mountain Meadows
The meadows
At the base
Are wild with
Flowers
And blades
Of grass
That blow in
The wind
Sharing space
With random
Rocks and
Jagged
tree...
Inspirational Art of Nature
The
Forest floor
Washed
With
last night's
Rain
But
Wasn't long
Before
Footprints
Trampled
The earth
Again.
*****************
I am
Bathed
In the glory
Of goodness
And love
Warmed by
The sun's rays
Coming down
From...
Ageism –All that Ends Well, Is Well!
Wrinkles like
ripples of
time - toothless
smiles that
Still radiate
joy - Thin
Loose skin
that has lost
elasticity
feet walking
slowly
shuffling to
and...
Echo of A New Dawn
Little baby
One of many
Wrapped tight
In bundle
Laying in
Incubator
Colorful little
Toque - On
Top of head
Tiny hands
Tightly clasped
Uncurling
Around...
If …
If all who hate would love us
And all our loves were true
The stars that...
Positivity: Say Something Good
Pick out the people you like the least and watch them for a while
They'll...
Photograph To Poetry…”Pajaro’s” of Ecuador
There are Times
when
Opportunity
Knocks - When
We must react
Quickly - Have a
Vision - As do
The "Pajaros"
Of Ecuador
Lessons
Like...
Imagery – Wavering Thoughts
Oh how the
Grainy golden
Summer sand
Slipped through
My hand
And became a
Notepad for
My toes as I
Spelled words
And...
Heavenly Sanctuary
Somewhere
Out there
Far beyond
Imaginable
Is a place
For souls
Such as we We will all
Arrive - At
Different times When we...