Sandra Haight Poet Sonnet

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Consumed By Expectation

Consumed By Expectation


The lion waits; a tired and lonely beast
sequestered long behind the iron gate
which sternly keeps him prisoner, at least
in body.  But his gusty roars relate
the mental blaze which leaps beyond the cage;
the kindled strength and burning hope, like fire
of hungry flames that wildly lick in rage,
devouring viciously the dwindling pyre.

He waits and hopes the iron gate will rise;
the culmination of his endless dream,
when agony, at last, will earn the prize
he seeks.  But at that moment will it seem...

that strength for joy is lacking in his claim...
   consumed by expectation's fiery flame?


Sandra M. Haight


~8th Place~
Premiere Contest: New Sonnets Only
Sponsor: Emile Pinet
Judged: 09/01/2018

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Line Gauthier September 8, 2018 at 5:24 PM Lovely poem, Sandra. Congrats on your well deserved win.

Jesse Rowe September 2, 2018 at 4:48 PM I once heard a lion's roar and thought surely it was coming through loudspeakers. Their roar is definitely something no cage can contain. Wonderful sonnet and congrats on your placement. Sandra Haight September 6, 2018 at 8:43 PM Thank you so much, Jesse, for reading my poem and for your very uplifting and supportive comments! Sandra :)

John Gondolf September 2, 2018 at 9:38 AM It’s always sad for me to see these animals caged, t don’t think that is what our Creator intended. Congrats on your win, Sandra. John Sandra Haight September 2, 2018 at 12:04 PM Thank you, John, for your supportive comments. I had also used this as a metaphor for 'human expectation' which very often consumes the flames of hope. Sandra :)

Paul Callus September 2, 2018 at 7:02 AM Your feelings for animals and their rights to live freely in their destined habitat are clearly outlined in these striking lines, Sandra. Congratulations on a deserved win. Regards // paul Sandra Haight September 2, 2018 at 12:05 PM Thank you so much for your visit and empathetic comments, Paul. I had also used this poem as a metaphor for 'human expectation' which very often consumes the flames of hope. Sandra :)

Viv Wigley September 2, 2018 at 1:13 AM I really enjoyed this, Sandra and, yes, thank God these beautiful beasts are kept in better surroundings, I'd prefer it if they were out where they should be, though... Congratulations, Viv x Sandra Haight September 2, 2018 at 12:07 PM Thank you so much for your supportive comment, Viv. I appreciate it so much. I had also used this as a metaphor for 'human expectation' which very often consumes the flames of hope. Sandra :)

Connie Marcum Wong September 1, 2018 at 10:33 PM Set free he'd want for not a single thing, Returned to wilderness he would be King! I loved your poem Sandra! It saddens me to see animals caged. This is a beautiful winning sonnet! Congratulations! : ) Sandra Haight September 2, 2018 at 12:08 PM Lovely supportive rhyme, Connie! Thank you so much for your empathetic comments and congrats. I had also used my poem as a metaphor for 'human expectation' which very often consumes the flames of hope. Hugs, Sandra :)

Emile Pinet September 1, 2018 at 7:42 PM Congratulations Sandra! Your poem earned a distinguished place in my contest, it was a very tough contest to judge but your beautiful poem successfully caught my attention, well done my friend, Emile. Sandra Haight September 2, 2018 at 12:09 PM Thank you for the great Sonnet contest, Emile, and for my placement. Sandra

Agnes Krampe August 24, 2018 at 4:12 PM Well crafted sonnet, Sandra - I enjoyed the wonderful language and the description of the lion. Sandra Haight August 25, 2018 at 7:26 PM Thank you, Agnes! I appreciate your visit and lovely comments. Hugs, Sandra