Sandra Haight Poet Tanka

Castles of the Sea

Children so carefree

Laugh while castles made of sand

Topple in the sea-

How soon shattered dreams may bring

Teardrops of maturity.


October 4, 2015

~5th Place~
Contest: Your Choice Again
Sponsor: Brian Strand
Judged: 02/21/2023

~9th Place~
Premiere Contest: One New or Old Tanka
Sponsor: Rick Parise
Judged: 09/24/2016


~9th Place~
Premiere Contest: One New or Old Tanka
Sponsor: Rick Parise
Judged: 09/24/2016

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Sara Kendrick February 23, 2023 at 7:54 AM Congratulations on this winning work in Brian's contest. Way to go. Thanks for sharing. Sara Sandra Haight March 2, 2023 at 6:36 AM Thank you very much, Sara, for the congratulations and uplifting comment! Hugs, Sandra

Andrea Dietrich September 25, 2016 at 8:01 PM great lines AND message therein. Congrats for your well deserved win.

Jan Allison September 24, 2016 at 3:18 PM So lovely to read this gem again:-) many congrats:-) hugs Jan xx

Beautiful Scars September 24, 2016 at 2:21 PM sweet Sandra, lovely tanka :) congratulations on your placement :)-luloo

Kim Rodrigues September 24, 2016 at 11:11 AM Great contrast between childhood and adult woes. Congrats, Sandra :)

Janice Canerdy September 24, 2016 at 10:21 AM This is really beautiful and profound, Sandra. Congrats on your win! Janice

Andrea Dietrich October 5, 2015 at 4:02 PM a very nicely written tanka, dear! Sandra Haight October 8, 2015 at 7:07 PM Thanks, Andrea. Your comment is much appreciated. Sandra

Constance La France October 5, 2015 at 3:16 PM Sandra, so lovely and wonderfully visual, a teardrop 7 and thanks for visiting my poem, pirate ... Sandra Haight October 8, 2015 at 7:08 PM Hi Broken Wings, always nice to receive you visit, positive comment and support. Thank you! Hugs, Sandra

Kevin Leake October 5, 2015 at 3:12 AM Really nice Sandra, A touching Tanka on beautiful sea shores!!! Best wishes Kevin Sandra Haight October 8, 2015 at 7:09 PM Thank you so much, Kevin. I appreciate your visit and positive comment. Sandra

Jan Allison October 4, 2015 at 11:00 AM The innocence of childhood ... oh how true Sandra - good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx Sandra Haight October 8, 2015 at 7:10 PM Hi Jan, thank you so much...yes, innocence of childhood...to young to appreciate it then...Thanks for you visit and comments. Hugs, Sandra