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A Day I Remember

Age six- I remember outside
I saw something great I could ride
We just had moved in
Can still feel my grin
When this big surprise I had eyed!

Beside the barn building it stood
I knew that my future looked good
Considered the fun
How fast it would run
And take me 'round my neighborhood!

Intentions to race down the lane
Were greater than I could explain
Asked daddy of course
Could I ride that horse
He laughed and said that's a Great Dane!


March 2, 2018

~1st Place~
Contest: Funny Memories Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Natasha L Scragg
Judged: 01/28/2022

~1st Place~
Contest: All Yours (Jun 19)
Sponsor: Brian Strand
Judged: o6/20/2021

~6th Place~
Contest: Eight-Word Challenge
Sponsor: Robert Haigh
Judged: 03/18/2018

Required words used in order of appearance:
   remember  outside  building  future  
   consider  intentions  greater  horse 

(This really happened! It was about 150' from our house,
a solid dark tan, and it was huge!)

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Jan Allison

Date: 1/30/2022 1:11:00 PM

oh so funny Sandra, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Janice Canerdy

Date: 1/28/2022 5:51:00 PM

This IS funny. CONGRATS on your win, Sandra. Janice. :-)

Kim Merryman

Date: 6/22/2021 6:36:00 PM

Great trio of limericks, Sandra! Wasn't expecting that ending. Congrats on your win in Brian's contest! Blessings, Kim M

Christuraj Alex

Date: 6/21/2021 5:36:00 AM

Beautiful. Congratulations!

Eve Roper

Date: 3/15/2018 9:24:00 PM

Wonderful imagery in your poem, Sandra , enjoyed reading. Congratulations on your win! Hugs ~`*

Sandra Haight
Date: 3/18/2018 7:43:00 PM

Thank you very much, Eve! Hugs, Sandra

Janice Canerdy

Date: 3/15/2018 8:22:00 PM

I love it--great ending! CONGRATS, Sandra. Janice

Sandra Haight
Date: 3/18/2018 7:43:00 PM

Thank you very much, Janice! Hugs, Sandra

Rhoda Tripp

Date: 3/15/2018 8:09:00 PM

Congratulations, Sandra. Very unique take on the word "horse". This gave me a chuckle.

Sandra Haight
Date: 3/18/2018 7:42:00 PM

Thank you, Rhoda. It was a fun memory and a fun write for me! Hugs, Sandra

Subimal Sinha-Roy

Date: 3/15/2018 1:08:00 AM

Congratulations, Sandra on your win with a beautiful poem.

Sandra Haight
Date: 3/18/2018 7:41:00 PM

Thank you very much, Subimal. Hugs, Sandra

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 3/14/2018 11:45:00 PM

Love this write and the way you've used the theme! Sincere congratulations on your well-deserved win, Sandra - blessings, and keep up the great work, friend! :-)

Sandra Haight
Date: 3/18/2018 7:40:00 PM

Thank you so much, Gregory! It was a fun write for me! Sandra :)

Viv Wigley

Date: 3/14/2018 9:05:00 PM

haha, love it, well done Sandra! Viv x

Sandra Haight
Date: 3/18/2018 7:39:00 PM

So pleased that you liked it, Viv! Thanks. Sandra :)

Line Gauthier

Date: 3/14/2018 4:06:00 PM

Back with congrats, Sandra. Bravo.

Sandra Haight
Date: 3/18/2018 7:39:00 PM

Thank you, Line! Hugs, Sandra

Laura Leiser

Date: 3/14/2018 1:47:00 PM

Enjoyed the ride down memory lane, Sandra! Congrats on your win :)

Sandra Haight
Date: 3/18/2018 7:39:00 PM

Thank you, Laura! It was a fun memory and write. Hugs, Sandra

Dale Gregory Cozart

Date: 3/14/2018 12:13:00 PM

Delightful story. Congrats.

Sandra Haight
Date: 3/18/2018 7:38:00 PM

Thank you so much, Dale! Sandra

Vladislav Raven

Date: 3/4/2018 3:34:00 PM

Hi Sandra, this is a delightfully fun work you have placed before us. Love the content of the Limerick. I don't know what it is, i just can't do this form. I appreciate those who can and do it well. You have definitely written this one well. It goes into my faves with the rest of the Limericks. Loved it. Have a wonderful Sunday. Hugs....Mike. XX

Sandra Haight
Date: 3/6/2018 6:40:00 PM

I am very pleased that you enjoyed my Limerick, Mike! I always have fun writing them. Thank you for your very supportive comments and for faving my poem! Had a good weekend...now waiting for another snow storm tomorrow! Sandra :)