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Wisdom of Winter Oh, the memories of Spring Much more the sweeter grow, When you are at Autumn’s end And faced with Winter’s snow. Oh, the new and budding things That make for Spring’s delight, Fast mature in Summer’s day To fade in Autumn’s night. Oh, that it were Spring again, Life pulsating anew… Hope dancing in its gentle breeze And promise in its dew! If only Spring could visit once again Perhaps we’d breathe much slower…wiser be, And linger longer on its lovely path Of carefree, sweet and dear simplicity! But one cannot be wise in days of Spring For it’s a time to chase and capture dreams… And only Winter lives to savor joys Of every passing season’s life-filled themes. © Sandra M. Haight 2015 All Rights Reserved ~5th Place~ Contest: Rock Me Around the Clock or Rock Me to Sleep—Rhythm Poems Sponsor: Sheri Fresonke Harper Judged: 02/12/2015

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Date: 2/16/2015 12:12:00 AM
Sandra, Nice Rock me around the clock win. ~Skat~
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Date: 2/13/2015 6:38:00 PM
Congratulations on your win,Sandra, a 7. Blessings Eve
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Sandra Haight
Date: 2/13/2015 7:49:00 PM
Thank you so much, Eve, for the congratulations and support. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 2/13/2015 2:20:00 PM
Dropping back with my congrats Sandra:-) Hugs jan xxx
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Date: 2/13/2015 7:50:00 PM
Once again, thank you so much, Jan. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 2/12/2015 11:49:00 PM
I remember this one and you did GREAT with your win. Old man winter hardly even blew through this year in Utah, thank goodness. Congrats ,my friend.
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Date: 2/13/2015 10:14:00 AM
Thanks, Andrea. Wow...we are getting overload on winter here in New York's Hudson Valley (about 60 miles North of NYC). More snow predicted for tomorrow night! :( Thank you for stopping by with your congratulations. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 1/2/2015 10:34:00 AM
Perception of the seasons divinely etched in thought. The answer to the riddle is what you've truly taught. The sun and rain, the fun and pain. The circle keeps on turning. A winters chill to freeze a moment. So that we may keep learning. Be it hours, or be it days. The season's change and still amaze. This is the first I've read of yours. Looking forward to reading many more. Peace. :)
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Sandra Haight
Date: 1/2/2015 4:18:00 PM
Thank you again, Robert, for stopping by with your perceptive comments. My thoughts were to compare life with the seasons, Winter being when we are older and wiser to comprehend and savor all the previous seasons, and to figure out what our life really meant. Sandra
Date: 12/27/2014 3:04:00 PM
This is an exceptional work..I enjoyed reading it..I have reached the winter of my life when I don't know if spring will come again..I have to appreciate each passing day and every moment of the years..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara
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Sandra Haight
Date: 12/28/2014 9:48:00 AM
Hi Sara, thank you for stopping by to read my poem and express your nice comment. Yes, my poem does allegorically represent the seasons of our lives, and I appreciate it that you read it that way. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 12/27/2014 1:34:00 PM
You're dreaming of Spring...so am I and we're not that far into winter, yet. Beautifully penned.
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Date: 12/28/2014 9:44:00 AM
Thank you for stopping by with your nice comment. Sandra
Date: 12/27/2014 12:51:00 PM
how melodious and delightful,sandra... i feel a natural sway in your words and the presentation of spring's charm... huggs
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Date: 12/27/2014 3:26:00 AM
A charming poem; beautifully written! :-) john.
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Sandra Haight
Date: 12/27/2014 8:22:00 AM
Thank you, John, for reading my poem and stopping by with your positive comment. Sandra
Date: 12/26/2014 9:49:00 PM
a great entry for that particular contest, Sandra. I like the way you presented winter in this one, as the season that "lives to savor joys. . ." A unique way to look at things.
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Date: 12/27/2014 8:29:00 AM
Thanks for stopping by, Andrea, with your supportive comment! Sandra
Date: 12/26/2014 11:25:00 AM
wonderful write Sandra - the seasons of our life pass by so quickly but weather wise I can't wait for Spring and renewal and rejuvenation and oh sunshine! Hugs jan xx
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Date: 12/27/2014 8:31:00 AM
Thanks, Jan, I appreciate your nice comment. Yes, Spring is so lovely for sure! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 12/26/2014 10:19:00 AM
Lovely and brilliant allegorical write on life's seasons, Sandra
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Sandra Haight
Date: 12/27/2014 8:32:00 AM
Thank you, Dr. Ram, for your wonderful comment. Yes, the seasons of life...each one is so special...Sandra

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