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Rise Above It The world exists in constant flux, a yin and yang affair; at times, the sun shines warm and bright and sometimes rain brings dark. And like the weather comes and goes in forms, some good some bad, just like a yin and yang, some people in our lives become a plus or minus in our heart with constant flux begun. And we must rise above the bad for sure, we will know that our sun will show its face again within a new-born dawn. And as the rain may challenge us to stay indoors, change plans with book or task at hand, we rise above it, fill our hours with happy things that cheer us on; always, our glass half-full. Some turn from us, we know not why which makes us wonder, guess... But negativity removes what positive spreads out. So keep it wrapped 'round like a shawl and dance in happiness... and we can make it right. Ignore those things that pull us down; lift up our arms, and hum a tune. Just smile, and rise above. Sandra M. Haight ~1st Place~ Premiere Contest Number 15 Sponsor: Skat A Judged: 01/22/2018 ~6th Place Premiere Contest: Uplifting Sponsor: Laura Loo Judged: 08/30/2017 ~5th Place~ Premiere Contest: Rise Above It Sponsor: Becca Teagan Judged: 06/17/2016

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Date: 4/16/2018 11:14:00 PM
Congrats on your gold medal winning poem, Sandra.
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Sandra Haight
Date: 4/18/2018 5:10:00 PM
Thanks, Line! I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 1/23/2018 11:31:00 AM
An uplifting win, congratulations Sandra, well done...
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Date: 1/25/2018 6:37:00 PM
Thank you, Charlie, for your visit and supportive comments! :) Sandra
Date: 1/23/2018 9:36:00 AM
Much congrats on your first place win Sandra!! Beautifully inspirational write! ~Judy
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Sandra Haight
Date: 1/25/2018 6:36:00 PM
Thank you so much, Judith, for your visit and uplifting comments. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 1/22/2018 9:57:00 PM
I enjoyed reading your uplifting words filled with care and wisdom. Your poem deserves the top spot it received. Congrats Sandra!
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Sandra Haight
Date: 1/25/2018 6:36:00 PM
Thank you very much, Vijay, for your very supportive comments and congrats! Much appreciated! Sandra :)
Date: 1/22/2018 6:51:00 PM
Wonderfully inspirational. BIG congrats on a top win!
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Date: 1/22/2018 7:44:00 PM
Thank you so much, Andrea! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 1/22/2018 6:08:00 PM
Way to go Sandra. An excellent choice for top placement.
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Sandra Haight
Date: 1/22/2018 7:44:00 PM
Thank you very much, Richard, for stopping by with your very supportive comments! Sandra
Date: 1/22/2018 1:51:00 PM
Congrats on your trophy win, Sandra. Love the inspiring message.
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Sandra Haight
Date: 1/22/2018 7:43:00 PM
Thank you again, Agnes, for your visit, congrats, and uplifting comments. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 1/22/2018 11:54:00 AM
Congratulations Sandra for your well deserved trophy win with your uplifting and inspiring poem. I enjoyed the beautiful and graceful strands of your pearls of wisdom. Excellent! Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan
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Sandra Haight
Date: 1/22/2018 7:42:00 PM
Thank you so much, Susan, for your lovely, uplifting comments and congratulations! I always appreciate your visits and support. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 1/22/2018 10:30:00 AM
nice and uplifting, Sandra, thank you for the wonderful flow. Congrats on your top placement. SKAT
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Sandra Haight
Date: 1/22/2018 7:41:00 PM
Thank you, Skat, for another great contest, your lovely comment, and for my awesome trophy win! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 1/22/2018 10:19:00 AM
Congratulations on another win with this wonderful write, Sandra - so deserving! Blessings, my friend! :-) <3
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Sandra Haight
Date: 1/22/2018 7:39:00 PM
Thank you very much, Gregory, for your uplifting comment and congrats! I really appreciate your visits and support. :) Sandra
Date: 8/31/2017 12:18:00 AM
Congratulations, Sandra on your win. How true your perception!
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Sandra Haight
Date: 9/2/2017 9:30:00 AM
Thank you, Subimal, for your positive comment and congrats! Sandra
Date: 8/30/2017 11:16:00 PM
Wonderful write! So full of wisdom and positivity, and put together with style and grace - love it! Congrats on your win, Sandra - blessings! :-)
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Date: 9/2/2017 9:32:00 AM
Thank you very much, Greg, for your supportive and uplifting comments! Sandra
Date: 8/30/2017 2:11:00 PM
perfect for this contest sweet Sandra...I was not surprised to see your name on the top 10 list. thank you and congrats :)
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Date: 8/30/2017 7:57:00 PM
Thank you, Laura, for the nice contest and placement. Much appreciated! Sandra
Date: 8/30/2017 1:02:00 PM
Wonderful uplifting write, Sandra, congratulations on your win :)
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Sandra Haight
Date: 8/30/2017 7:55:00 PM
Thank you very much, Eve, for your nice comment and congrats! Sandra
Date: 8/30/2017 12:18:00 PM
Good to see your name on the winner's list. You are missed. Congratulations.
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Sandra Haight
Date: 8/30/2017 7:55:00 PM
Thank you so much, Janis, for your supportive comments and congrats, and for missing me! Trying to participate at least with entering old poems in a few contests now and then. Lovely Avatar! Sandra
Date: 6/20/2016 4:39:00 AM
Congrats on your wonderful words x
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Date: 6/18/2016 2:22:00 PM
Just listened to the audio it was really good You red it well x
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Date: 6/18/2016 2:06:00 PM
Well thought of good poem x
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Date: 6/18/2016 12:24:00 PM
Nice write. Pleasure reading it. Congrats.:)
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Date: 6/18/2016 10:43:00 AM
Your voice adds such depth to the words Sandra,many congratulations!
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Date: 6/18/2016 8:23:00 AM
I love the message of what I read to be 'joyful movement' - stay moving in dance and song and humming and don't t forget to smile :) congrats Sandra on your wonderful write.
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Date: 6/18/2016 2:35:00 AM
Congratulations. I like the embrace of the shawl wrapped round. Kai
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Date: 6/18/2016 1:39:00 AM
Back to congratulations on your awesome win! Hugs, Connie
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Date: 6/17/2016 7:18:00 PM
I enjoy listening to your poems too.....Congratulations on your contest win....
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Date: 6/13/2016 2:22:00 PM
I really enjoyed hearing you read your wise words in this lovely poem Sandra. It was a real pleasure. It helped my eyes too. I go for my shot in my right eye tomorrow so my computer time is limited until after that. 7 ; )
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Sandra Haight
Date: 6/17/2016 5:18:00 PM
Hi, Connie. So happy that you can listen to my poem due to your eye problem. Thank you for the positive comment, and I hope you will be able to continue reading okay. Hugs, Sandra
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