Sandra Haight Poet Lyric

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~1st Place~
Contest: Your Choice 9
Sponsor: Brian Strand
Judged: 06/15/2019

~2nd Place~
Premiere Contest: Phantom Lyrics
Sponsor: The Seeker
Judged: 11/30/2016

But, Oh My Fear

(Set to the music of 'Phantom of the Opera')

His masked face haunts me so 
in candlelight
This vision makes the glow... 
A mystic sight
And I am drawn to him 
In dreams, I find
So like a moth to fire is pulled by light, 
My eyes are blind.

Is he the mask I wear 
To what I see...
This power over me...  
How can I flee?
I cannot turn from him...
A prisoner
Of Phantom of the Opera, my deep 
suspicions stir.

And what's behind this mask 
that haunts me so?
Is this reality... 
How can I know?
It seems we two are one 
I see and hear
This Phantom that, sings deep inside my mind...
But, oh my fear.

I'm filled with fantasy 
Beyond control
A distant vision, yet, 
Rests in my soul
Inside of me, he lives, 
This mystery.
Oh, Phantom, now thru this strange maze I go...
Please, rescue me.

In this dark, endless place... 
Black fantasy...
Don't leave me lying blind...
Please, sing to me.
Unfold your mystery 
Inside this space
Oh, Phantom of the Opera, free me...
and show your face.

My words are set to the music of 'Phantom of the Opera' 
theme song and I composed these lyrics for Christine to
sing as a sequel to the duet she and the Phantom sang.

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Kai Michael Neumann June 16, 2019 at 8:59 AM Very beautiful and very meaningful. A delight to read. Thank you for sharing, Kai

Connie Marcum Wong June 16, 2019 at 4:56 AM This is definitely a First place poem Sandra. As you Know I loved it and faved it! Congratulations! : )

Line Gauthier June 15, 2019 at 6:13 PM Bravo, Sandra, for your most deserving gold medal win.

Miranda Keuter December 2, 2016 at 5:22 PM I loved the 4th couplet very much while playing the tune...congratz Sandra Haight December 7, 2016 at 4:26 PM Thank you so much, Miranda! Sandra

Ingrid Showalter Swift December 2, 2016 at 3:41 PM Lovely! Swirling perfection Congratulations on the win! Sandra Haight December 7, 2016 at 4:26 PM Thank you very much, Ingrid! Sandra

Charlie Smith December 1, 2016 at 12:42 PM Congratulations Sandra, a most deserving win... Sandra Haight December 7, 2016 at 4:26 PM Thank you so much, Charlie. Sandra

Alexis Y. December 1, 2016 at 7:00 AM Hi Sandra, Congratulations on your amazing win. It was well deserved:-) Alexis Sandra Haight December 7, 2016 at 4:25 PM Thank you very much, Alexis. Hugs, Sandra

Kim Rodrigues December 1, 2016 at 7:00 AM Congrats, Sandra! Sandra Haight December 7, 2016 at 4:25 PM Thank you so much, Kim. Hugs, Sandra

Eve Roper November 30, 2016 at 11:14 PM Sandra, congratulations on a great win :-) love your lyric Hugs Eve Sandra Haight December 7, 2016 at 4:25 PM Thank you very much, Eve! Hugs, Sandra

Joanna Daniel November 30, 2016 at 9:38 PM Congratulations on your wonderful win, Sandra:) the song is superb:) Sandra Haight December 7, 2016 at 4:24 PM Thank you so much, Jo. Hugs, Sandra

Carrie Richards November 30, 2016 at 7:42 PM Well done, Sandra !!! Wasn't this fun !! I have always loved adding my own lyrics, and posting the music along with your poem worked perfectly !! Congrats to you!! Sandra Haight December 7, 2016 at 4:24 PM Thank you very much, Carrie! Yes, a fun contest for sure, and I appreciate your lovely comments and congrats! Hugs, Sandra

CayCay Godwin November 27, 2016 at 12:27 PM Oh, it is you. I forgot who I was reading because I was so lost in what I was reading. Just like that, I forgot - your poem ensnared me, I HEARD it as I have with only a few others and got the best goosebumps. No surprise that who is you and you is who laid down these superb lyrics ... CayCay Sandra Haight November 27, 2016 at 4:53 PM Thank you once again, CayCay, for your lovely, uplifting comments! Hugs, Sandra

Joanna Daniel November 11, 2016 at 1:00 AM This one is a beautiful lyric, Sandra:) Sandra Haight November 27, 2016 at 4:52 PM Jo, thank you so much. Hugs, Sandra

Viv Wigley November 6, 2016 at 1:11 AM Terrific, Sandra. I see a future in the music industry for you. Indeed, there is something about masks. Enjoyed muchly. Viv x Sandra Haight November 6, 2016 at 3:10 PM Thank you, Viv, for the uplifting, supportive comment! Much appreciated. Sandra

Barry Stebbings November 5, 2016 at 11:11 AM Amazing, Sandra! You are a natural song writer. +7, +Fav. Good luck with the Contest. Barry. Sandra Haight November 6, 2016 at 3:11 PM Thank you, Barry, for the encouraging comments, Fav +7! Awsome! Sandra

Elaine George November 3, 2016 at 6:50 PM Wow! Top-notch, Sandra. Phantom of the Opera is my favorite musical of all time. I know every word to every song. Have sung them in a choir with more than 50 voices. This is sure to top the winners list. Lainey Sandra Haight November 3, 2016 at 7:13 PM Oh, how exciting that you are able to sing these beautiful songs, Lainey! We were fortunate enough to see it on Broadway (NYC) in June 2015, and it was amazing! Thank you for your encouraging comment! Hugs, Sandra

Heidi Sands November 3, 2016 at 5:54 PM Wow , amazing Sandra! Well done :) Sandra Haight November 3, 2016 at 7:14 PM Thank you so much for your supportive comment, Heidi! Hugs, Sandra

Connie Marcum Wong November 3, 2016 at 5:44 PM OMG is this beautiful, even without the music CayCay! I really must fave this beautiful moving piece! You have outdone yourself with this inspired beauty! 7 ; ) Connie Marcum Wong November 4, 2016 at 1:28 AM Sorry for calling you CayCay, Sandra...I was just speaking to CayCay and my brain does that to me lol. ; ) Sandra Haight November 3, 2016 at 7:15 PM Thank you, Connie, for your so uplifting and supportive comments and fine rating and fave! Much appreciated for sure. Hugs, Sandra