Balances


The sun's a majestic and radiant power 
And all it caresses is warmed by its kiss. 
It revives each day with a new beginning, 
But in evening, succumbs to twilight's dim bliss... 
   To be bright and radiant as the rising sun, 
   Yet glow softly as sunset when day is done.

The moon, such a solemn and lonely sphere 
Lays like a jewel on the velvet of night; 
A defined silhouette on the darkness of sky, 
Reflecting a tranquil, but mysterious light... 
   To be bold and cool as the moon's icy spark, 
   Yet meek as the shadows that hide in the dark.

A breeze playfully stirs in the fresh morning air 
As it travels its way unhindered and free, 
At impulse can turn into a gale of a wind,
A determined master of the land and the sea...
   To be childlike and free as a soft summer breeze, 
   Yet impelling and strong as a wind felling trees.

The misty whisper of a drizzling rain, 
Quiet and soothing as a gentle hum, 
Can become the beat of a different song 
With torrential pounding like a jungle drum...
   To be gentle and coy as the raindrops of spring, 
   Yet persevering as a rainstorm's wildest fling.

The crystalline flakes of a snowfall descend 
Creating vast blankets of whiteness that gleam, 
Superficially masking the time-weathered earth,
A vision to behold, so peaceful and clean...
   To be light and fragile as the new-fallen snow, 
   Yet deep as the earth that is lying below.


Sandra M. Haight

~5th Place~
Premiere Contest: No. 256
Sponsor: Brian Strand
Judged: 01/02/2017

~8th Place~
Premiere Contest: 1st Place Only
Sponsor: Laura Loo
Judged: 10/23/2016

~1st Place~
Contest: 'Soulidified'
Verlena S. Walker
Judged: 04/06/2015

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015



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Date: 1/3/2017 9:21:00 AM
Wow, every line of this lovely composition is a poem unto itself. Just lovely! Perfectly rhymed. Beautifully expressed! Congratulations, Sandra! ...Fran
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Francis J Grasso
Date: 1/3/2017 9:22:00 AM
Happy New Year, Sandra!
Date: 1/3/2017 6:16:00 AM
to be grounded and to find that space of lightness is a wonder.. and so is this majestic work, sandra... congrats and huggs with new year wishes!
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Sandra Haight
Date: 1/5/2017 8:41:00 PM
Thank you so much, Nette, for your uplifting comments and congrats! Healthy and happy new year wishes to you! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 1/2/2017 11:38:00 PM
Agree with all the comments here Sandra! Like the structure of the stanzas and the repetition of "to" and "yet". :-)
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Sandra Haight
Date: 1/5/2017 8:41:00 PM
Thank you again, Mark. I so much appreciate your visits and supportive comments. Sandra
Date: 1/2/2017 7:41:00 PM
Beautiful use of metaphor and simile. Congratulations
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Sandra Haight
Date: 1/2/2017 8:12:00 PM
Thank you very much, for your positive comment, Janis. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 1/2/2017 6:12:00 PM
How beautiful! I love your descriptive and varied similes. Congrats, Sandra! Janice
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Sandra Haight
Date: 1/2/2017 8:13:00 PM
Thank you so much for your uplifting comments and congrats, Janice! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 1/2/2017 5:34:00 PM
This poem wraps around me like a blanket Sandra. A gentle rhythm with rhyming that I love. Reads like a fable as well. Amazing. Congratulations.
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Sandra Haight
Date: 1/2/2017 8:13:00 PM
Thank you so much, Jean, for your very supportive comments and congratulations! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 10/23/2016 7:54:00 PM
You have gone above and beyond with lovely description Sandra! Congrats on your win !!!
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Sandra Haight
Date: 10/24/2016 6:52:00 PM
Thank you very much, Carrie, for your lovely, supportive comment and congrats! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 10/23/2016 7:48:00 PM
How lovely, Sandra. Congrats on your placement. Agnes
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Sandra Haight
Date: 10/24/2016 6:53:00 PM
Thank you once again, dear Agnes, for your uplifting comment and congratulations. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 10/23/2016 10:39:00 AM
definitely "soulidified" Sweet Sandra. I can't tell you how much I loved this one. The flow and rhyme is perfect...thanks for sharing...
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Sandra Haight
Date: 10/24/2016 6:54:00 PM
Thank you again, Laura, for the opportunity to showcase an older poem in your fine contest, and for your lovely comment and fine placement. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 4/9/2015 2:34:00 PM
A 7 for the wonderful spiritual write. Bravo !!!! Blessings Eve
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Sandra Haight
Date: 4/10/2015 8:35:00 PM
Hi Eve, thank you so much for your wonderful comments and support. I really appreciate it! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 3/30/2015 7:30:00 AM
Sandra, you have penned a beautifully written poem for the contest theme, best of luck with this well done 7, and thanks for visiting my poem, my fat sweet. . .
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Sandra Haight
Date: 3/30/2015 8:37:00 AM
Thank you so much, BW. Your encouraging comment, support, and best wishes for the contest are so much appreciated! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 3/28/2015 2:53:00 PM
Incredibly beautiful imagery Sandra with such a wonderful flow - good luck in the contest:-) Hugs jan xx 7 xx
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Sandra Haight
Date: 3/29/2015 9:55:00 AM
Thank you so much, Jan. Your positive comments and support are so uplifting. I really appreciate them. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 3/28/2015 2:42:00 PM
Quite delightful, Sandra - crammed full of beautiful lines! A "Seven" - Excellent! Best regards!! :) john.
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Sandra Haight
Date: 3/29/2015 9:56:00 AM
I so much appreciate your positive comment and support, John. Thank you so much for stopping by. Sandra
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