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His masked face haunts me so in candlelight This vision makes the glow... A mystic sight And I am drawn to him In dreams, I find So like a moth to fire is pulled by light, My eyes are blind. Is he the mask I wear To what I see... This power over me... How can I flee? I cannot turn from him... A prisoner Of Phantom of the Opera, my deep suspicions stir. And what's behind this mask that haunts me so? Is this reality... How can I know? It seems we two are one I see and hear This Phantom that, sings deep inside my mind... But, oh my fear. I'm filled with fantasy Beyond control A distant vision, yet, Rests in my soul Inside of me, he lives, This mystery. Oh, Phantom, now thru this strange maze I go... Please, rescue me. In this dark, endless place... Black fantasy... Don't leave me lying blind... Please, sing to me. Unfold your mystery Inside this space Oh, Phantom of the Opera, free me... and show your face. Sandra M. Haight ~1st Place~ Contest: Your Choice 9 Sponsor: Brian Strand Judged: 06/15/2019 ~2nd Place~ Premiere Contest: Phantom Lyrics Sponsor: The Seeker Judged: 11/30/2016 My words are set to the music of 'Phantom of the Opera' theme song and I composed these lyrics for Christine to sing as a sequel to the duet she and the Phantom sang.

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Date: 6/16/2019 8:59:00 AM
Very beautiful and very meaningful. A delight to read. Thank you for sharing, Kai
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Date: 6/16/2019 4:56:00 AM
This is definitely a First place poem Sandra. As you Know I loved it and faved it! Congratulations! : )
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Date: 6/15/2019 6:13:00 PM
Bravo, Sandra, for your most deserving gold medal win.
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Date: 12/2/2016 5:22:00 PM
I loved the 4th couplet very much while playing the tune...congratz
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Sandra Haight
Date: 12/7/2016 4:26:00 PM
Thank you so much, Miranda! Sandra
Date: 12/2/2016 3:41:00 PM
Lovely! Swirling perfection Congratulations on the win!
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Sandra Haight
Date: 12/7/2016 4:26:00 PM
Thank you very much, Ingrid! Sandra
Date: 12/1/2016 12:42:00 PM
Congratulations Sandra, a most deserving win...
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Sandra Haight
Date: 12/7/2016 4:26:00 PM
Thank you so much, Charlie. Sandra
Date: 12/1/2016 7:00:00 AM
Hi Sandra, Congratulations on your amazing win. It was well deserved:-) Alexis
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Sandra Haight
Date: 12/7/2016 4:25:00 PM
Thank you very much, Alexis. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 12/1/2016 7:00:00 AM
Congrats, Sandra!
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Sandra Haight
Date: 12/7/2016 4:25:00 PM
Thank you so much, Kim. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 11/30/2016 11:14:00 PM
Sandra, congratulations on a great win :-) love your lyric Hugs Eve
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Sandra Haight
Date: 12/7/2016 4:25:00 PM
Thank you very much, Eve! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 11/30/2016 9:38:00 PM
Congratulations on your wonderful win, Sandra:) the song is superb:)
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Sandra Haight
Date: 12/7/2016 4:24:00 PM
Thank you so much, Jo. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 11/30/2016 7:42:00 PM
Well done, Sandra !!! Wasn't this fun !! I have always loved adding my own lyrics, and posting the music along with your poem worked perfectly !! Congrats to you!!
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Sandra Haight
Date: 12/7/2016 4:24:00 PM
Thank you very much, Carrie! Yes, a fun contest for sure, and I appreciate your lovely comments and congrats! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 11/27/2016 12:27:00 PM
Oh, it is you. I forgot who I was reading because I was so lost in what I was reading. Just like that, I forgot - your poem ensnared me, I HEARD it as I have with only a few others and got the best goosebumps. No surprise that who is you and you is who laid down these superb lyrics ... CayCay
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Sandra Haight
Date: 11/27/2016 4:53:00 PM
Thank you once again, CayCay, for your lovely, uplifting comments! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 11/11/2016 1:00:00 AM
This one is a beautiful lyric, Sandra:)
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Sandra Haight
Date: 11/27/2016 4:52:00 PM
Jo, thank you so much. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 11/6/2016 1:11:00 AM
Terrific, Sandra. I see a future in the music industry for you. Indeed, there is something about masks. Enjoyed muchly. Viv x
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Sandra Haight
Date: 11/6/2016 3:10:00 PM
Thank you, Viv, for the uplifting, supportive comment! Much appreciated. Sandra
Date: 11/5/2016 11:11:00 AM
Amazing, Sandra! You are a natural song writer. +7, +Fav. Good luck with the Contest. Barry.
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Sandra Haight
Date: 11/6/2016 3:11:00 PM
Thank you, Barry, for the encouraging comments, Fav +7! Awsome! Sandra
Date: 11/3/2016 6:50:00 PM
Wow! Top-notch, Sandra. Phantom of the Opera is my favorite musical of all time. I know every word to every song. Have sung them in a choir with more than 50 voices. This is sure to top the winners list. Lainey
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Sandra Haight
Date: 11/3/2016 7:13:00 PM
Oh, how exciting that you are able to sing these beautiful songs, Lainey! We were fortunate enough to see it on Broadway (NYC) in June 2015, and it was amazing! Thank you for your encouraging comment! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 11/3/2016 5:54:00 PM
Wow , amazing Sandra! Well done :)
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Sandra Haight
Date: 11/3/2016 7:14:00 PM
Thank you so much for your supportive comment, Heidi! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 11/3/2016 5:44:00 PM
OMG is this beautiful, even without the music CayCay! I really must fave this beautiful moving piece! You have outdone yourself with this inspired beauty! 7 ; )
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 11/4/2016 1:28:00 AM
Sorry for calling you CayCay, Sandra...I was just speaking to CayCay and my brain does that to me lol. ; )
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Sandra Haight
Date: 11/3/2016 7:15:00 PM
Thank you, Connie, for your so uplifting and supportive comments and fine rating and fave! Much appreciated for sure. Hugs, Sandra

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