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We're blessed with gifts of words that sing a song, their melody through ears flows to the soul. Through reading come the thoughts in silent ways; but spoken words can make the meaning whole. As soft and loud inflections rise and fall the feeling fills the air with language art. The imagery is stronger as words paint descriptions that come deep from poet's heart. The spoken word for poetry brings forth those nuances that may be missed through eyes when reading words placed on a screen or page; the voice is more prepared to aggrandize the feelings and emotions there, instilled in written words that come from soul and heart. The spoken word, our gift, has paved the way for poetry to be a spoken art. Now audio, a medium that we just take for granted in our modern times, will help to put one right inside the scene when poet speaks the metaphors and rhymes. Sandra M. Haight ~7th Place~ Contest: 2019 Poetry Marathon Mile 1 Sponsored By Mark Toney Judged: 12/21/2018 ~4th Place~ For Early February 2018 Premiere Contest Sponsored by Brian Strand Judged: 02/14/2018

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Date: 12/22/2018 8:14:00 PM
CONGRATS on your well-deserved win, Sandra! Janice
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Sandra Haight
Date: 12/26/2018 7:14:00 PM
Thank you very much, Janice! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 12/22/2018 7:24:00 PM
It was truly a pleasure for me to return and read this beautiful piece again and to offer my congratulations to you, Sandra, on your excellent win. Warmest holiday wishes to you and yours, my friend.. ~Susan
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Sandra Haight
Date: 12/26/2018 7:14:00 PM
Thank you very much, Susan! Warm and blessed holiday wishes to you too, and best wishes for a healthy and happy New Year! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 12/22/2018 3:11:00 PM
Beautiful, Sandra. Congrats on your well deserved win.
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Sandra Haight
Date: 12/26/2018 7:12:00 PM
Thank you very much, Line. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 12/22/2018 12:10:00 AM
Sandra, congrats on you win on Mile 1 of my 2019 Poetry Marathon contest. I agree with you that we need to give more attention to poetry as a spoken art. This poem is brilliant! ~Mark
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Sandra Haight
Date: 12/26/2018 7:12:00 PM
Thank you, Mark. I was pleased to make your winner's list! Sandra
Date: 2/15/2018 10:21:00 PM
Indeed! What a wonderful tribute to an art form not discussed nearly enough, in my opinion ... I so love the way you write, Sandra, and I am NEVER disappointed when I click my mouse on a selection of yours - never! Your work is a peaceful refuge ... and a soul-shaking cry! LOVE this, my friend, and congrats!
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Date: 9/14/2018 3:04:00 PM
Dear Greg, I came upon this old poem of mine and found your beautiful comment which I had previously missed. It must have been an extra busy time for me since I see there are several I did not respond to. But, I am so appreciative of your always kind, supportive, empathetic and uplifting words, and want to thank you very much for that. Hugs, Sandra <3
Date: 2/5/2018 12:32:00 AM
Congratulations, Sandra on your fine win.
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Date: 2/4/2018 5:18:00 PM
A superb write Sandra, extolling the virtues of the vocal nuances of poetry being read aloud - a 'spoken art' is such a beautiful description. Congratulations on your fantastic win! Warmest wishes always my friend.. ~Susan
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Date: 2/4/2018 1:09:00 PM
Superb ruminations of deep appreciation. Congrats on your well deserved win, Sandra.
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Date: 6/18/2016 3:22:00 AM
Lovely take on the contest, Sandra:)
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Date: 6/16/2016 8:52:00 PM
Lovely audio...skat
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Date: 6/16/2016 12:35:00 AM
This is so wonderful Sandra. Words paint art...how true. You have captured the soul of a poet! #7 ; )
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