Notes About The Poem

At Peace


Dying granted her

     sad days of torment and pain.

God delivered peace.


Sandra M. Haight

~First Place~
Contest: Senryu on Sadness
Sponsor: Laura Loo
Judged: 09/03/2017

Inspired by my dear sister-in-law who
just passed away from cancer.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Callus Avatar
September 4, 2017 at 1:31 PM
What a lovely heartfelt senryu, Sandra! May she rest in eternal peace. ~ Congratulations on your top placing. Regards // paul
Sinha-Roy Avatar
September 3, 2017 at 11:03 PM
Congratulation on your win, Sandra. Pathos drips through the poem.
Pett Avatar
September 3, 2017 at 5:31 PM
Congratulations on your well deserved win Sandra, so sorry for your loss.
Rodrigues Avatar
September 3, 2017 at 1:22 PM
May she rest in peace. Lovely tribute. Congrats, Sandra!
Sands Avatar
September 3, 2017 at 11:43 AM
Congratulations Sandra :)
Andresen Avatar
September 3, 2017 at 11:29 AM
- Very sad, Sandra - Congratulations on your great first place in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Daniel Avatar
September 2, 2017 at 9:14 AM
My heartfelt condolences, Sandra!! God alone can give that peace, whether in life or death :)
Haight Avatar
September 2, 2017 at 9:23 AM
Thank you, Jo, for your condolences and supportive comments. Sandra
Carmack Avatar
September 2, 2017 at 2:46 AM
Sorry to learn of your sister-in-law. Only God can give pure peace. You and your family are in my prayers.
Haight Avatar
September 2, 2017 at 9:22 AM
Thank you so much, Rob, for your meaningful comments and prayers. Sandra
Vaso Avatar
September 1, 2017 at 5:43 PM
My condolences, but you wrote a lovely tribute!
Haight Avatar
September 2, 2017 at 9:20 AM
Thank you very much, Arthur. Sandra
Sands Avatar
September 1, 2017 at 5:30 PM
Sorry to hear about your sister in law. You have written a nice poem inspired by her, Sandra :)
Haight Avatar
September 2, 2017 at 9:20 AM
Heidi, thank you so much for your supportive comment. Sandra
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