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Ballroom Delights We are swept in the whirl of gowns twirling around In the glow of glass lights shining down from each wall While I dance with his hand holding mine, the sweet sound Of the music brings joy to my heart held in thrall. My silk gown flows with glistening colors of blue And I see other ladies in pink and soft white While the lights from above accent folds that imbue Like soft colors of petals in moonglow at night. As we dance on the floor that reflects like a pond The soft shadows of couples revolve like pale ghosts Every sway and each turn move with grace to respond To the magical music enjoyed by their hosts. Up above I now see the most brilliant of glows— Chandelier, like a burst of bright sun rays, hangs high On the ceiling above, arced, with paintings, it shows Luminescence that captures my heart with a sigh. The tall mirrors reflect this most glorious scene As I dance with my lover in graceful wide turns The charm doubles the beauty of all that is seen… While the music plays on…I get lost in return To my feelings of why I am here this sweet night As his arm holds me tighter, to closer embrace My heart beats with the magic of love’s warm delight… We are swept in the whirl of our hearts interlaced. Sandra M. Haight Ballroom Delights ~1st Place~ Contest: Ballroom Delights Sponsor: Isaiah Zerbst Judged: 12/16/2014 ~1st Place~ Contest: One Of Your Best Sponsor: Rob Carmack Judged: 01/07/2016

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Date: 9/16/2016 1:24:00 PM
Beautiful ball, Sandra, and superbly written verse. However, if the floor reflects like a pond, you may be seeing more than dresses (ha, ha). ;-)
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Date: 9/16/2016 2:31:00 PM
Ha, Ha, Tom...you are correct...just trying to be poetic!! Thank you for the nice comment. Sandra
Date: 9/16/2016 9:39:00 AM
Sandra, Congratulations on your awesome win. Stop by my blog "SEIZE THE DAY." Celebrate with me. WUV **SKAT**
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Date: 1/13/2016 11:08:00 PM
Sandra, Congratulations on your win. ~LINDA~
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Date: 1/11/2016 6:00:00 PM
Beautiful imagery and so detailed! I can close my eyes and picture the scene. Congrats on your 1st place win! Love, Kim
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Date: 1/13/2016 12:04:00 PM
Thank you, Kim. I loved working on this "waltz" rhythm. I appreciated your supportive comments and congrats so much. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 1/9/2016 3:41:00 AM
Hi Sandra. Congrats for your WIN in the contest! ;-)
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Date: 1/9/2016 7:47:00 AM
Thank you so much Teddy! Sandra
Date: 1/9/2016 1:05:00 AM
Congratulations!!! Well-deserved win!! :)
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Sandra Haight
Date: 1/9/2016 7:45:00 AM
Thank you! Your visit and congrats are much appreciated. Sandra
Date: 1/8/2016 7:37:00 PM
Sandra, CONGRATS on your Awesome win.... SKAT
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Date: 1/9/2016 7:45:00 AM
Thank you again, Skat. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 1/7/2016 11:31:00 PM
Very nice win Sandra congratulations!
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Date: 1/9/2016 7:44:00 AM
Thank you, Michael! Much appreciated. Sandra
Date: 1/7/2016 8:35:00 PM
Sandra, you have penned such a beautiful write. Congratulations on your 1st place win. I really enjoyed the read~Caryl
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Date: 1/9/2016 7:44:00 AM
Hi Caryl, thank you so much for your visit and lovely comments and congrats. I appreciate it so much. Sandra
Date: 1/7/2016 1:37:00 PM
Flows so beautifully! Many congrats. From Jean
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Date: 1/7/2016 5:11:00 PM
Thank you, Jean. I appreciate your visits and postitive comment and congrats! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 1/7/2016 1:29:00 PM
Mmm... Romantic! Congrats on your placement, Sandra!
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Date: 1/7/2016 5:10:00 PM
Thank you, Balveen. I love working with this meter! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 1/16/2015 12:25:00 AM
Hope you are well, enjoying your nice replies ((regarding the bottom reply))
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Date: 1/7/2016 5:09:00 PM
Hi Linda, I am good, thank you! I appreciate your nice visits and supportive comments and congrats. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 12/26/2014 9:32:00 PM
SANDRA, A beautiful and wonderful Ballroom Delight. Congrats on your win :) Always & Forever ~LINDA~
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Date: 1/10/2015 8:11:00 PM
Thank you so much, Linda. So nice of you to stop by with your nice comment and congrats! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 12/17/2014 10:26:00 AM
A splendid and terrific write Sandra. Big congrats on your win! Hugs
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Date: 12/18/2014 8:17:00 PM
Thank you so much, Cecilia! So nice of you to stop by with your encouraging comment. Sandra
Date: 12/16/2014 8:16:00 PM
Simply lovely, we can almost close our eyes, and hear the music !! Congratulations on your win!!
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Date: 12/16/2014 9:58:00 PM
Hi Carrie, thank you so much for your nice comment and congratulations. It was really a fun poem to work on! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 12/16/2014 4:45:00 PM
Congratulations on your win,Sandra beautiful poem. Bless you
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Date: 12/16/2014 9:56:00 PM
Hi Eve, thank you for your nice comment and congratulations! I really appreciate it. Sandra
Date: 12/16/2014 2:17:00 PM
congratulations Sandra on your win ,very nicely penned
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Date: 12/16/2014 9:57:00 PM
Robert, thank you so much! Sandra
Date: 12/16/2014 12:53:00 PM
This a jewel of great value and I am happy that the judge did this beauty a great honour,congrats on the win Sandra...huggs
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Date: 12/16/2014 9:58:00 PM
Kayod5, thanks so much for your support and congratulations! I really appreciate it. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 12/16/2014 12:23:00 PM
I am so pleased to share the podium with you and Jan Sandra. I couldn't congratulate you fast enough I was so excited. I don't know how I missed this but it is spectacular. 7+fav.
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Date: 12/16/2014 12:50:00 PM
Thank you Brenda, you beat me to it! Very exciting for sure for you, Jan and me to be at the top of the list! Thanks for your nice comment and congrats! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 12/16/2014 11:47:00 AM
we share the podium! many congrats:-) hugs jan xxx
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Date: 12/16/2014 12:51:00 PM
Hi Jan, thank you so much! So pleased to share the podium with you and Brenda! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 12/16/2014 11:38:00 AM
I am very pleased by the anapest meter combined with such exquisite detail and beautiful imagery. Could not be anything but top-notch!
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Date: 12/16/2014 12:49:00 PM
Isaiah, it was a pleasure to enter your contest and to achieve such a high spot on your winner's list. I really enjoyed working on this poem! Thanks you so much. Sandra
Date: 11/18/2014 2:37:00 AM
Excellent. Beautiful write. All the best for contest. TFS
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Date: 11/18/2014 9:34:00 PM
Ravi, thank you for stopping by with your encouraging comments and best wishes for the contest. I really appreciate it. Sandra
Date: 11/17/2014 4:56:00 PM
This should dance it's way into the Judges heart. Well done!
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Date: 11/17/2014 7:24:00 PM
Once again, Richard, thank you! Sandra
Date: 11/17/2014 4:10:00 PM
this is AWESOME. I tried to capture that waltzing beat too but i did reverse of anapestic (can't think what we call it but I believe it was the other one he said to try and use) Yours is THE best because not only did you capture all the wonderful images in the picture but you used that awesome meter!
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Date: 11/17/2014 4:52:00 PM
Thanks so much, Andrea. Your poem was wonderful too. Somehow, PS has removed my "Poet's Notes" section (even though I am a Premium Member and have used that function) and my pictures over some poems have disappeared, including the one of the ball. Emailed the help address - hope they fix it soon. Again, thanks so much for your positive comment. Sandra
Date: 11/16/2014 2:30:00 PM
absolutely beautiful Sandra good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx
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Sandra Haight
Date: 11/17/2014 2:58:00 PM
Hi Jan, thanks for your encouraging comment and best wishes for the contest. Hugs, Sandra
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