Sandra Haight Poet Tanka

Accomplishment

an accomplishment

feeds the soul with the rich fruits

of its endeavor

but how soon emptiness gnaws

when only praise is devoured


January 18, 2016


~3rd Place~
Contest: Tanka
Sponsor: N.L. Kiser
Judged: 06/03/2021

~1st Place~ 
Contest: Syllables of Wisdom 3 
Sponsor: Silent One 
Judged: 01/21/2016

~8th Place~ 
Premiere Contest: Contest 205
Sponsor: Brian Strand
Judged: 09/18/201

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Sara Kendrick June 7, 2021 at 2:55 AM Creative winning work. Congrats on your winner. Sara

Andrea Dietrich June 4, 2021 at 5:29 PM gosh, I see you entered an oldie. I wish now i had done the same!! I have some better than what I posted. This is a well deserved win for all the contests it was entered into . Congrats

Kim Merryman June 4, 2021 at 4:55 PM A thought provoking tanka, Sandra! Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim M

Christuraj Alex June 3, 2021 at 10:15 AM Congratulations!

Poet Destroyer A January 29, 2016 at 8:31 PM Sandra, Congratulations on your "Syllables of Wisdom 3 WIN." Hugs. LINDA -

Balveen Cheema January 23, 2016 at 8:01 PM Wisely said! Congrats on your well deserved placement, Sandra! Sandra Haight January 24, 2016 at 10:07 AM Hi Balveen, thank you so much for your supportive comment and congrats. Hugs, Sandra

Andrea Dietrich January 23, 2016 at 7:16 PM VERY well said, Sandra. this is REALLY good. Congrats. Sandra Haight January 24, 2016 at 10:08 AM Thank you, Andrea. Hugs, Sandra

Joyce Johnson January 21, 2016 at 8:46 PM Congratulations on a great entry and win. Love, Joyce Sandra Haight January 24, 2016 at 10:09 AM Thank you so much, Joyce. Hugs, Sandra

Skat A January 21, 2016 at 12:24 PM Sandra, congratulations on your Syllables of Wisdom 3 win. *SKAT*

Reason A. Poteet January 21, 2016 at 8:15 AM One of my favorites too, such depth, some thought to ponder here. Congratulations to Sandra. Thanks for inspiring me today. Sandra Haight January 24, 2016 at 10:10 AM Hi Reason, thank you so much for your visits and supportive comment and congrats! Hugs, Sandra

Lin Lane January 21, 2016 at 5:50 AM Exceptional write, Sandra. It was my favorite. Congratulations. Sandra Haight January 24, 2016 at 10:10 AM Thank you so much, Lin. Hugs, Sandra

Sam Jameson January 21, 2016 at 5:06 AM Congratulations Sandra, a job well done. Sandra Haight January 24, 2016 at 10:11 AM Thank you, Sam. So nice of you to stop by with your supportive comment and congrats! Sandra

Dr. Upma A. Sharma January 21, 2016 at 4:25 AM Congrats on ur very wise winning write Sandra! Great tanka! Sandra Haight January 24, 2016 at 10:11 AM Thank you so much, Dr. Upma! Hugs, Sandra

Casarah Nance January 20, 2016 at 6:26 PM Very well said, I enjoyed your wise words Sandra :) Sending you smiles :) :) Sandra Haight January 20, 2016 at 7:34 PM Hi Casarah, thanks for the nice visit and supportive comment and smiles! I appreciate it so much, and smiles back toy you! :) :) Hugs, Sandra

Alexis Y. January 18, 2016 at 8:01 PM Sandra, you have penned a well written entry. This should shine in the contest. Good luck! -Alexis Sandra Haight January 20, 2016 at 7:32 PM Hi Alexis, thank you for the visit and your positive and encouraging comment! Hugs, Sandra

Beautiful Scars January 18, 2016 at 7:58 PM This is amazing Sandra! From the heart and perfect for the contest! Will do well *smiles* -luloo Sandra Haight January 20, 2016 at 7:33 PM Thank you so much, Laura Loo. I appreciate your visits and supportive very much. Hugs, Sandra

Daniel Turner January 18, 2016 at 3:00 PM Superlatives aren't coming quick enough for this astute morsel of wisdom. Excellent write.A7 Sandra Haight January 20, 2016 at 7:31 PM Daniel, thank you so much for your very supportive and uplifting comments and for the 7! I appreciate it so much. Sandra

David Mohn January 18, 2016 at 2:51 PM This is terrific Sandra....very well written Sandra Haight January 20, 2016 at 7:30 PM Hi David, thank you so much for your visit and positive comment! Sandra

CayCay Godwin January 18, 2016 at 2:36 PM That is excellent, right-on truth that hits the target hard ... YES ... CayCay Sandra Haight January 20, 2016 at 7:29 PM Hi CayCay, thank you so much for the uplifting comment! I appreciate your visit and support. Hugs, Sandra