Sandra Haight Poet Free verse

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A Farewell To Arms

A Farewell To Arms


I was expecting our first child.
   Catherine, in love with Frederic,
was also happily pregnant.

She awakened unexpected, 
   strong, deep, overwhelming
maternal feelings inside me...
   I felt how she felt...the love...
the fears, the anticipation...
   and those hormonal tears.

Their beloved baby...stillborn;
   mommy Catherine passes too.
So traumatic..broken hearts 
   full of hurt and grief.

And, there I was, my eyes
   full of tears...heart full of fears,
chest heaving in sobs,
   as I held and wrapped my arms
around my unborn child.

So precious is this new life
   I am bringing into this world.


Sandra M. Haight

~2nd Place~
Contest: Life Lesson From a Favourite Novel
Sponsor: Line Gauthier
Judged: 02/20/2018

Note:  "A Farewell To Arms," by Ernest Hemingway.  Character Frederic Henry is an American officer serving in an ambulance unit for the Italian Army during World War I.  Catherine Barkley, is a Red Cross nurse he had met earlier, near the front, and they engage in an affair, and she becomes pregnant.

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Roy Pett February 22, 2018 at 6:25 AM Congratulations on your well deserved win Sandra, WW1 is an interest of mine, well written and really interesting. :)) Sandra Haight February 25, 2018 at 6:41 PM Thank you, Roy, for your visit and very positive comment! Much appreciated! Sandra

Eve Roper February 21, 2018 at 1:20 AM Elegant well written , Sandra, congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve~`* Sandra Haight February 25, 2018 at 6:40 PM Thank you so much, Eve! Hugs, Sandra

Line Gauthier February 20, 2018 at 5:16 PM What a unique perspective, Sandra. I really enjoyed that you shared this very special "learning" experience in my contest. Congrats on your win. Sandra Haight February 22, 2018 at 10:04 AM Thank you so much for the great contest, Line, and for placing my poem! Hugs, Sandra

Alexis Y. October 5, 2016 at 1:54 AM Hi Sandra, I never saw it but sounds like a tear jerker. Congratulations on your win. It was deserved. A without a doubt seven: Alexis Sandra Haight October 6, 2016 at 4:02 PM Yes, Alexis, very sad indeed. Thank you for your congrats and kind comment. Hugs, Sandra

Agnes Krampe September 21, 2016 at 12:56 PM Great poem, Sandra - it makes me want to watch the film :) Good luck on the contest, Agnes Sandra Haight October 6, 2016 at 4:00 PM A belated thank you, Agnes. Still catching up on replies! I am very thankful for your nice visits and lovely comments. Hugs, Sandra

Frederic Parker September 21, 2016 at 10:32 AM a nice tribute, I remember the older version made I think in the early thirties with Gary Cooper and Helen Hayes Sandra Haight October 6, 2016 at 3:59 PM A belated thank you, Frederic, for your supportive comment. Sandra

Ralph Sergi September 21, 2016 at 9:27 AM A great poetic tribute, Sandra! I recall the movie as well as the older one with Gary Cooper. Sandra Haight October 6, 2016 at 3:58 PM A belated thank you, Ralph. I appreciate your visit and nice comment so much. Sandra