As the World Turns


As The World Turns
 

As this world turns, can peace be true
     for all that happens out of sight,
          like in 'our world' we try to do
all things to make it right and bright?

For all that happens, out of sight,
     found in the news, then put aside;
          all things to make it right and bright
is hard to do, applied worldwide.

Found in the news, then put aside...
     to help bring peace, as this world turns,
          is hard to do applied, worldwide
to somehow balance all concerns.

To help bring peace as this world turns...
     a dream we hold inside our hearts
          to somehow balance all concerns;
so sad the pain dissent imparts.

A dream we hold inside our hearts,
     as this world turns, peace is the goal.
          So sad the pain dissent imparts;
oh, how we wish with heart and soul,

as this world turns, peace is the goal,
     like in 'our world' we try to do.
          Oh, how we wish with heart and soul
as this world turns...can peace be true?


Sandra M. Haight

~6th Place~
Premiere Contest: Soap Opera Titles
Sponsor: Janis Thompson
Title Chosen: 'As The World Turns'
Judged: 11/08/2018

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Line Gauthier

November 11, 2018 at 7:30 PM

Congrats on your well deserved win, Sandra. Well done.

Sandra Haight

November 18, 2018 at 6:49 PM

Thank you so much, Line! Hugs, Sandra

Connie Marcum Wong

November 8, 2018 at 11:32 PM

Excellent Sandra! If we all yearned for peace in this world we could live in such harmony. It is a daily prayer of mine. Congratulations on your wonderful win my friend! : ) xxoo

Sandra Haight

November 10, 2018 at 5:35 PM

Thank you very much, Connie. World peace is something that I pray for each day too. I appreciate your lovely comments and congrats! Hugs, Sandra

Janis Medders Tobechi

November 8, 2018 at 6:30 PM

Sandra, it is always a pleasure to read your well written poetry. The pantoum was a creative and pleasant change. Thanks for entering my contest and congratulations, hugs from the heart.

Sandra Haight

November 10, 2018 at 5:34 PM

Thank you very much, Janis, for the unique, inspiring contest, and for my nice placement, your lovely comments, and congratulations! It was a pleasure to participate! Hugs, Sandra

Carolyn Devonshire

October 8, 2018 at 11:39 PM

I admire and share your passion for peace, Sandra. Nothing greater could be achieved than to have all people living in peace. I watched "As the World Turns" for many years and was devastated when it was canceled. You did a great job with the contest theme and I wish you success! Hugs, Carolyn

Sandra Haight

October 15, 2018 at 6:58 PM

Thank you again, Carolyn, for your visit and wonderful comments. I appreciate them so much. Hugs, Sandra