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My prayer...I wish to be with you always, for only you can make my heart strings chime. Heaven on earth...my life in many ways, from morn until ebb tide past twilight time. For only you can make my heart strings chime; you are my dream, the answer to my prayer, from morn until ebb tide past twilight time, heaven on earth is mine beyond compare. You are my dream, the answer to my prayer; you have the magic touch that makes me glow. Heaven on earth is mine beyond compare; my prayer was surely answered, that I know. You have the magic touch that makes me glow; heaven on earth...my life in many ways. My prayer was surely answered, that I know... my prayer...I wish to be with you always. May 15, 2016 Premiere Contest: 2022 Poetry Marathon - Mile 8 Sponsor: Mark Toney The songs I used (in bold letters) were recorded by The Platters, a musical group popular in the '50s and '60s:

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Susan Ashley

Date: 7/27/2022 9:09:00 AM

Dear Sandra, with poetic elegance you have woven the Platters song titles into a poem of beauty and romance. You honor the Platters musical artistry with your own exceptional poetic artistry! Congratulations for your excellent win in Mark's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Sandra Haight
Date: 7/28/2022 5:53:00 PM

Thank you once more, dear Susan, for your eloquent and supportive comments and congratulation! So much appreciated. Hugs, Sandra

John Watt

Date: 7/26/2022 9:42:00 PM

Sandra, here's another one I remember from a previous contest... Silent One's 'Musical Pantoum' contest from 2016. So fun to read this again (though it appears I didn't comment before) but I remember you using all those great Platters songs. What a magnificent group they were. Great to see you earn another win with this enchanting pantoum ~ John

Sandra Haight
Date: 7/28/2022 5:52:00 PM

Thank you so much, John, for your visit and encouraging comments on my poem. So nice of you to remember it from a contest that long ago! The Platters' songs are among my and my hubby's favorites, and 'Only You' was our wedding song.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/21/2022 8:16:00 AM

It is so nice to hear you read this poem Sandra. The Platters were among my husband and my favorite artists. Their songs were well written and meaningful. Your poem is so creative. I am happy to see it on the winners list. Congratulations my friend. Blessings xxoo

Sandra Haight
Date: 7/28/2022 6:00:00 PM

Connie, I am so pleased that you enjoyed my poem and delighted to learn that the Platters were one of your favorites too! Thank you again for your always appreciated visit and kind words of support! Hugs, Sandra

Mark Toney

Date: 7/20/2022 9:53:00 PM

Sandra, how very clever of you to work The Platters tunes into your pantoum! Congratulations on your win on mile 8 of my 2022 Poetry Marathon Contest. Keep your running shoes on, because Mile 9 has already started!

Sandra Haight
Date: 7/28/2022 5:45:00 PM

Thank again, Mark, for a fine placement in the Mile 8 contest, and for your uplifting comments and congratulations! Sandra

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/20/2022 8:28:00 PM

BEAUTIFUL pantoum. Sure loved hearing your voice reading it too. Congrats on the win, Sandra

Sandra Haight
Date: 7/28/2022 5:47:00 PM

Thank you so much, Andrea, for your visit and lovely comments, and congrats! It was fun to compose! Hugs, Sanda

Bl Devnath

Date: 6/15/2016 2:53:00 PM

Wonderfully done my lovely friend. Rings in ear the music of this poem. A 7. Congrats on your beautiful win. Loved always my smiling friend, bl

Eve Roper

Date: 6/14/2016 9:56:00 PM

Sandra, love your poem, congratulations on your win :-) Hugs

Karam Misra

Date: 6/14/2016 8:14:00 PM

Congratulations on a fine poem and a fabulous win, Sandra. ~karam~

Janis Thompson

Date: 6/14/2016 3:16:00 PM

This is a beautiful blending of songs,,,,,Congratulations,,,,,

Sandra Haight
Date: 6/14/2016 3:49:00 PM

Thank you very much, Janis. Their music was popular when I was young and still is! Hugs, Sandra

Timothy Hicks

Date: 5/16/2016 11:02:00 AM

Never heard of the Platters, before. But I did like your pantoum, Sandra. What a fun way to do a poem ... with a tip of the hat to those songs that always stick with you. Very nicely written.

Sandra Haight
Date: 5/16/2016 2:52:00 PM

Hi, Timothy, thank you again for stopping by with your always uplifting comments, which I appreciate very much. The Platters were from the 50s-60s era but are still well-loved today. 'Only You' is our song when we got married in 1958! Here's a link on YouTube if you'd like to hear it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0mWVVSkYHo

Constance La France

Date: 5/15/2016 9:59:00 PM

Sandra, well done, amazing, beautiful I love this 7 ~

Sandra Haight
Date: 5/16/2016 9:43:00 AM

Thank you, Broken Wings, for your uplifting comment! Much appreciated. Hugs, Sandra

Walter T. Ashe

Date: 5/15/2016 5:35:00 PM

Sandra, I read this and heard every song you put in this!!! MAN!!!, this so good! I want to listen to this music and read this pantoum at the same time and be "doubly" taken away! :-) Thank you for this musical smile! :-) The best to you in this contest!

Sandra Haight
Date: 5/15/2016 8:26:00 PM

Hi, Walter, thank you so much for your uplifting feedback! I am so pleased that my poem brought back memories of that great music by the Platters. We were married in 1958, and 'Only You' was our song and played at our reception. Thanks again for your nice visit and comments. Sandra

Lu Loo

Date: 5/15/2016 2:34:00 PM

Sandra, beautiful poem and I love the Platters! Good luck lady :)-luloo

Sandra Haight
Date: 5/15/2016 8:27:00 PM

Thank you, Luloo, for your nice comment. Yes, they are the greatest! Hugs, Sandra