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In My Blood

Within my blood it lives, that DNA that shaped my need to draw at age of three- for what would so inspire a child so young to be obsessed with sketching constantly. Within my blood it lives, that DNA that shaped my need to write rhymed poetry. As a young child, no help, just by myself, emotions deep inside stirred words for me. Within my blood was strength in DNA, for later it was passed genetically. Two daughters with amazing skills in art: one granddaughter, an artist truly blessed; the other, English major at her school, directs its poetry society. Within my blood it lives, that DNA that helped shape me, my children and their own. Sandra M. Haight ~2nd Place~ Contest: Poem Of The Day Sponsor: Richard Lamoureux Judged: 04/25/2019 I chose this poem since it one of only two of my poems ever presented as 'poem of the day' since I joined PS, in June 2014, and because it is meaningful to me and a tribute to my creative family.

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Date: 5/3/2019 8:29:00 AM
You are most welcome Sandra.
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Date: 4/28/2019 5:43:00 AM
I am working my way down this long list of winners Sandra. I remember loving this beauty. Congratulations on your deserve win Sandra!
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Sandra Haight
Date: 4/29/2019 5:24:00 PM
Thank you, dear Connie, for your lovely comment and congratulations. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 4/28/2019 4:15:00 AM
DNA certainly runs in your blood, Sandra! Hopefully your talents will be passed on to many present and future generations! ~ Congratulations on your merited win. It was a pleasure re-reading this lovely poem. Regards // paul
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Sandra Haight
Date: 4/29/2019 5:23:00 PM
Thank you so much, Paul, for your visit and very supportive comments. I appreciate them so much. Sandra :)
Date: 4/27/2019 9:01:00 PM
Great winning poem, Sandra! CONGRATS! My DNA is very unlike yours. I can't draw a stickman! LOL! Janice
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Sandra Haight
Date: 4/29/2019 5:21:00 PM
Thank you very much, Janice! But, you have excellent DNA for outstanding poetry! I appreciate your visit and congrats! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 4/25/2019 9:22:00 AM
I’m glad your DNA inspires you to write. Congrats on your win, thanks for entering my contest.
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Sandra Haight
Date: 4/27/2019 7:54:00 PM
Great idea for a contest, Richard, and I thank you for that and my nice placement and congrats! Sandra :)
Date: 12/8/2015 9:00:00 AM
Congrats on POTD, a lovely poem, and a DNA to be proud of. Lovely talents...all in the family:) Regards // paul
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Sandra Haight
Date: 12/9/2015 9:21:00 AM
Hi Paul, thank you so much for your complimentary comments. Just wish Anthony like it - it didn't make the list :( -- However, I appreciate your visit and support. Sandra
Date: 12/6/2015 11:07:00 PM
Congratulation on POTD. Beautiful piece
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Sandra Haight
Date: 12/7/2015 2:42:00 AM
Thank you, Karma. Sandra
Date: 12/6/2015 10:05:00 PM
Bravo!!!
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Sandra Haight
Date: 12/7/2015 2:42:00 AM
Thanks! Sandra
Date: 12/6/2015 4:01:00 PM
Hi Sandra: A beautifully POTD and to a proud blood line!
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Sandra Haight
Date: 12/7/2015 2:42:00 AM
Thank you so much, Ralph Sandra
Date: 12/6/2015 10:13:00 AM
Fabulous Sandra....congratulations on POTD
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Sandra Haight
Date: 12/7/2015 2:41:00 AM
Thank you so much, Tim. Sandra
Date: 12/6/2015 9:10:00 AM
Way to go Sandra, congrats On POTD.
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Sandra Haight
Date: 12/7/2015 2:41:00 AM
Thank you, Richard. Sandra
Date: 12/6/2015 8:52:00 AM
- Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. Sandra ! - A great poem :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Sandra Haight
Date: 12/7/2015 2:40:00 AM
Hi Anne Lise, thank you so much! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 12/6/2015 6:57:00 AM
That is great, it is awesome to have a talent and great to pass it on to the next bunch, grats on poem of the day.
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Sandra Haight
Date: 12/7/2015 2:40:00 AM
Thank you so much, Casarah. I appreciate your nice comments. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 12/6/2015 6:38:00 AM
Congratulations on Poem of the Day! Very nice Sandra!
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Date: 12/7/2015 2:38:00 AM
Thank you, Judy. It was a nice surprise. Hugs, Sanda
Date: 12/6/2015 5:55:00 AM
CONGRATULATIONS! A great choice for poem of the day.
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Sandra Haight
Date: 12/7/2015 2:37:00 AM
Thanks, Armand! I feel honored receiving this surprise today! Sandra
Date: 12/6/2015 5:37:00 AM
congrats on POTD Sandra:-) hugs Jan xx
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Sandra Haight
Date: 12/7/2015 2:36:00 AM
Thank you, Jan, Hugs, Sandra
Date: 12/6/2015 2:43:00 AM
I love this Sandra! Congratulations on having it selected as POTD!
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Date: 12/4/2015 11:59:00 PM
Lovely write. SKAT
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Sandra Haight
Date: 12/5/2015 4:27:00 PM
Once again, Skat, thank you so much for your nice visits to my poems and supportive comments. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 12/4/2015 9:58:00 PM
Well written Sandra! gl in the contest!! :) you are so talented :)-lu *smiles and hugs*
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Sandra Haight
Date: 12/5/2015 4:26:00 PM
Thank you, Laura! You are too kind! I appreciate your support so much. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 12/4/2015 7:25:00 PM
I LOVE how you did your poem for this challenge. Just how I want to do mine, DNA. If I ever can get to this one!!!
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Sandra Haight
Date: 12/5/2015 4:26:00 PM
Thank you so much, Andrea! Good luck with yours. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 12/4/2015 11:50:00 AM
My goodness if your art is anything like your poetry I would love to buy a piece. You are on my list of the best poets here. A Fav for this precisely sketched emotionally charged artistic poem.
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Sandra Haight
Date: 12/5/2015 4:25:00 PM
Thank you, Armand, for your nice visit and for such encouraging and supportive comments! I am truly humbled! I sold many paintings years ago and haven't picked up a brush in a long time. The remaining ones are permanent dwellers in my home and my kids' homes. You can see one of them here: http://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/ring_of_fire_sunflower_631200 Thank you again, Armand. Much appreciated. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 12/4/2015 10:17:00 AM
Lovely write Sandra I have discovered my maternal grandmother wrote poetry as did my mum as a young girl - her sister and brother still write humourous poems so i guess it's in my gene's too just taken a long time to be discovered:-) hugs jan xx
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Jan Allison
Date: 12/5/2015 4:15:00 PM
:-) hugs jan xx
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Sandra Haight
Date: 12/5/2015 4:14:00 PM
Thank you, Jan. Yes, those genes do carry these gifts from one generation to the next. Seems like your talent for writing finally came through full force! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 12/4/2015 9:52:00 AM
A family of artists.. how wonderful. I try, but my daughter's paintings put mine to shame... You did a great job of telling this, Sandra.
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Sandra Haight
Date: 12/5/2015 4:11:00 PM
Thank you for your visit, Lin, and supportive comments. So nice to learn of the artistic abilities in your family too! Hugs, Sandra

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