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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

(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

Date: 6/16/2019 8:59:00 AM

Very beautiful and very meaningful. A delight to read. Thank you for sharing, Kai

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/16/2019 4:56:00 AM

This is definitely a First place poem Sandra. As you Know I loved it and faved it! Congratulations! : )

Line Gauthier

Date: 6/15/2019 6:13:00 PM

Bravo, Sandra, for your most deserving gold medal win.

Miranda Keuter

Date: 12/2/2016 5:22:00 PM

I loved the 4th couplet very much while playing the tune...congratz

Sandra Haight
Date: 12/7/2016 4:26:00 PM

Thank you so much, Miranda! Sandra

Ingrid Showalter Swift

Date: 12/2/2016 3:41:00 PM

Lovely! Swirling perfection Congratulations on the win!

Sandra Haight
Date: 12/7/2016 4:26:00 PM

Thank you very much, Ingrid! Sandra

Charlie Smith

Date: 12/1/2016 12:42:00 PM

Congratulations Sandra, a most deserving win...

Sandra Haight
Date: 12/7/2016 4:26:00 PM

Thank you so much, Charlie. Sandra

Alexis Y.

Date: 12/1/2016 7:00:00 AM

Hi Sandra, Congratulations on your amazing win. It was well deserved:-) Alexis

Sandra Haight
Date: 12/7/2016 4:25:00 PM

Thank you very much, Alexis. Hugs, Sandra

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 12/1/2016 7:00:00 AM

Congrats, Sandra!

Sandra Haight
Date: 12/7/2016 4:25:00 PM

Thank you so much, Kim. Hugs, Sandra

Eve Roper

Date: 11/30/2016 11:14:00 PM

Sandra, congratulations on a great win :-) love your lyric Hugs Eve

Sandra Haight
Date: 12/7/2016 4:25:00 PM

Thank you very much, Eve! Hugs, Sandra

Joanna Daniel

Date: 11/30/2016 9:38:00 PM

Congratulations on your wonderful win, Sandra:) the song is superb:)

Sandra Haight
Date: 12/7/2016 4:24:00 PM

Thank you so much, Jo. Hugs, Sandra

Carrie Richards

Date: 11/30/2016 7:42:00 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
Date: 12/7/2016 4:24:00 PM

Thank you very much, Carrie! Yes, a fun contest for sure, and I appreciate your lovely comments and congrats! Hugs, Sandra

CayCay Jennings

Date: 11/27/2016 12:27:00 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
Date: 11/27/2016 4:53:00 PM

Thank you once again, CayCay, for your lovely, uplifting comments! Hugs, Sandra

Joanna Daniel

Date: 11/11/2016 1:00:00 AM

This one is a beautiful lyric, Sandra:)

Sandra Haight
Date: 11/27/2016 4:52:00 PM

Jo, thank you so much. Hugs, Sandra

Viv Wigley

Date: 11/6/2016 1:11:00 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
Date: 11/6/2016 3:10:00 PM

Thank you, Viv, for the uplifting, supportive comment! Much appreciated. Sandra

Barry Stebbings

Date: 11/5/2016 11:11:00 AM

Amazing, Sandra! You are a natural song writer. +7, +Fav. Good luck with the Contest. Barry.

Sandra Haight
Date: 11/6/2016 3:11:00 PM

Thank you, Barry, for the encouraging comments, Fav +7! Awsome! Sandra

Elaine George

Date: 11/3/2016 6:50:00 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
Date: 11/3/2016 7:13:00 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

Date: 11/3/2016 5:54:00 PM

Wow , amazing Sandra! Well done :)

Sandra Haight
Date: 11/3/2016 7:14:00 PM

Thank you so much for your supportive comment, Heidi! Hugs, Sandra

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 11/3/2016 5:44:00 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
Date: 11/4/2016 1:28:00 AM

Sorry for calling you CayCay, Sandra...I was just speaking to CayCay and my brain does that to me lol. ; )

Sandra Haight
Date: 11/3/2016 7:15:00 PM

Thank you, Connie, for your so uplifting and supportive comments and fine rating and fave! Much appreciated for sure. Hugs, Sandra