Sandra Haight Poet Sonnet

Decisions

Recall the straight and well-planned path of youth
mapped out so clear to lead us through life’s maze?
Though times I wandered off in prankish craze,
the road was there to find again in truth
when pangs of guilt nagged like an aching tooth.
I'd walk it once again, my heart ablaze,
spurred on by welcomed glory, love, and praise
doled out by elders from their judging booth.

How soon the road meandered here and there,
its outline—fuzzy, overgrown with weeds;
and when I think I've walked it at my best
those detour signs appear to bring despair.

Mature, I now must choose to suit my needs;
my only judge- a conscience well at rest.


April 25, 2015

Premiere Contest: Once More I Failed The Truth
Sponsor: Kai Michael Neumann
  
Form:  Petrarchan Sonnet:  a-b-b-a-a-b-b-a   c-d-e-c   d-e

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Beata Agustin July 29, 2021 at 12:57 AM Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing these words of wisdom in your awesome poetic style. God bless you.

Poet Destroyer A May 14, 2015 at 7:59 PM Sandra, sweet win...Linda Sandra Haight May 30, 2015 at 11:51 AM Thank you again for stopping by to read my poem, Linda! Thank you for the kind comment. Hugs, Sandra

Skat A May 14, 2015 at 5:27 PM Sandra, congrats on your Screwed III win. SKAT Sandra Haight May 14, 2015 at 6:13 PM Hi Skat, thanks for coming by with your nice congrats! Much appreciated. Sandra

Paul Callus May 13, 2015 at 2:49 PM I see that the judge made a good decision, Sandra! Congrats on a worthy top win! Sandra Haight May 14, 2015 at 6:10 PM Paul, thank you so much for stopping by with your uplifting comment and congratulations! Much appreciated. Sandra

Jan Allison May 13, 2015 at 9:16 AM So pleased to see this place so highly this time Sandra - many congrats:-) hugs Jan xx Sandra Haight May 14, 2015 at 6:12 PM Thank you, Jan. There is that old saying, "beauty is in the eye of the beholder," and that goes for poetry too. But I am pleased that Rob liked it. Thanks for your support, as always. Hugs, Sandra

Edward Ebbs May 13, 2015 at 7:49 AM Wow, Nice, congrats Sandra :) Sandra Haight May 13, 2015 at 8:32 PM Thank you so much, Ed! I appreciate your support. Sandra

Rob Carmack May 13, 2015 at 3:04 AM Sandra, congrats and thank you for entering. I am honored to have you participate. I see you got an NA prior to this, but I liked that she was vague. Sandra Haight May 13, 2015 at 2:30 PM Thank you so much, Rob. It was a pleasure for me to participate in your contest, and I appreciate the placement! Looking forward to your next one. Sandra

Paul Schneiter May 7, 2015 at 9:39 PM Sandra, your poem is deeply thought-provoking in addition to being poetically beautiful. It gives any person with a life of the mind much to ponder. Thanks for posting it. Superb. Sandra Haight May 13, 2015 at 8:31 PM Hi Paul, thank you for visiting my page and for the lovely comments. I really appreciate it. Sandra

Constance La France April 29, 2015 at 10:33 AM Sandra, I cannot believe this beautiful poem would get an na in any contest, I think it is wonderful, best of luck with Rob, it is a perfect 7 for me, and thanks for visiting my captcha poem . . . Sandra Haight April 29, 2015 at 11:28 AM Broken, I appreciate your support so much. Yes, I was disappointed in the outcome, but we'll see if Rob thinks better of it. Thank you so much for your visits and positive comments. Hugs, Sandra

Debbie Guzzi April 28, 2015 at 10:37 AM You go gal, an Italian sonnet ohh lala! reads like a winner! Light & love Sandra Haight April 28, 2015 at 12:35 PM Hi Debbie, thank you for the encouraging comment which helped my hopes rise for a win! Oh well - it was just awarded an N/A :( But, I do appreciate your expert opinion, and thanks again. Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison April 25, 2015 at 12:46 PM Wise words indeed Sandra I particularly can relate to the final couplet - good luck in the contest:-) Hugs Jan xx Sandra Haight April 27, 2015 at 3:21 PM Thank you, Jan. I really appreciate all your support. Hugs, Sandra

Nandita Das April 25, 2015 at 11:59 AM True. As adults we make our own decisions judged by our conscience. Whereas in youth elders judged our decision. The couplet at the end is superb. Very well written sonnet on the true meaning of being adult. #7. Sandra Haight April 27, 2015 at 3:20 PM So happy to receive your nice comments and support, Nan. Thank you for stopping by! I appreciate it so much. Hugs, Sandra