Sandra Haight Poet Quatrain

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"Creativity is a drug we cannot live without."  Cecil B. DeMille

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Can'T Walk Away - That Colorful Drug

Can't Walk Away


Oh, this obsession, and the need
     to reach that high once I've begun;
so hard to stop, can't walk away
     till this addiction's had its run.

Oh, please, you know I cannot stop,
     I tried so many times before.
I get that urge...it conquers me;
     not ready yet, so close that door.

You know I must descend inside
     my mind to where it's bright and clear;
to see those visions that excite 
     and rev my thoughts into high gear.

Be patient now, soon I'll be done.
     It's working, see...I'm breathing slow.
My soul is feasting on this bliss!
     All comes together, see the flow?

Thank heavens now, the need is filled...
     I've reached the summit, and I won...
My poem is done!... Now, out the door...
     Okay! Let's leave to have some fun!


Sandra M. Haight

~7th Place~
Contest: That Colorful Drug
Sponsor: Lewis Raynes
Judged: 06/02/2016

"Creativity is a drug we cannot live without." Cecil B. DeMille

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Pashang Salehi June 4, 2016 at 3:41 PM Cecile B DeMille will be proud of you Sandra. Beautiful poem and beautiful narration Pashang Salehi June 5, 2016 at 1:30 AM You are the one Sandra... Sandra Haight June 4, 2016 at 4:38 PM Thank you, Pashang! I am so pleased that you enjoyed my poem and the recitation! Much appreciated! Sandra

Andrea Dietrich June 3, 2016 at 9:31 PM Hey, congrats, lady. You are a wonder. Sandra Haight June 4, 2016 at 10:50 AM Thank you, Andrea. Hugs, Sandra

Tom Quigley June 3, 2016 at 11:53 AM Nice write! BTW, did you have kids? You have a sweet voice with just enough toughness behind it... Sandra Haight June 3, 2016 at 12:11 PM Yes, Tom, three adult kids all ages 52 through 57, and five grandkids - ages 17 through 26! So pleased that you found my voice sweet! :)

Balveen Cheema June 3, 2016 at 1:51 AM Love the colours and words you painted with! In love with your drug! A 7, Sandra! Sandra Haight June 4, 2016 at 10:51 AM Thank you so much, Balveen, for your supportive comment and nice rating! Hugs, Sandra

Andrea Dietrich June 1, 2016 at 10:38 PM Sandra, you and I were on the same wave length with this theme. I just went with shorter form!! VERY Nicely done.

Joanna Daniel June 1, 2016 at 4:38 AM Unique take on the theme:) loved it:)Can relate to it:) A fave and a#7:) Sandra Haight June 4, 2016 at 10:52 AM Thank you so much, Jo, for your nice comment and rating! Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison May 31, 2016 at 11:32 AM wonderful take on the theme Sandra good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx Sandra Haight May 31, 2016 at 11:35 AM Thank you, Jan. Hope people read it to the end! Hugs, Sandra