Sandra Haight Poet Rhyme

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~2nd Place~
Contest: Love Letter II
Sponsor: Viv Wigley
Judged: 04/08/2018

~1st Place~
Contest: The Doesn't Fit Contest
Sponsor: Carol Eastman
Judged: 10/17/2015

The concepts of the Apollonian and Dionysian are famously linked to the philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. In Greek mythology, Apollo and Dionysus are both sons of Zeus. Apollo is the god of reason and the rational, while Dionysus is the god of the irrational and chaos. The content of all artistic creation is based on the tension created by the interplay between these two. 

July 30, 2026
Entered in the Contest "Deviant and Divine"
Sponsor, Silent  One

Dionysus, Apollo - Balance Me

Dionysian passion fills my soul 
With a stream of life that knows no restraint, 
Your frantic current defies all control-
Awakens the devil within the saint.

Injected with life, I'm lost in your force 
As waves of strange visions rend me apart, 
For purpose that has no ending, no source- 
Oh, come to my rescue, creative art.

Apollo, come harness this raging stream, 
With power of reason, channel the surge, 
Reshape my voluptuous, savage dream-
Transmute its horror to aesthetic urge.

Bring order to chaos—hold tight your rein-
Come, challenge this frenzy of energy! 
You both are needed—the crazy, the sane- 
Dionysus!  Apollo!  Balance me!

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Brooks Lewis Iii November 30, 2020 at 9:26 PM I am a fan of Greek mythology and I can definitely relate to your poem. I loved it.

Mahtab Bangalee November 30, 2020 at 1:04 AM You both are needed—the crazy, the sane- / Dionysus! Apollo! Balance me!/// excellently crafted the love letter II

Gregory Richard Barden April 16, 2018 at 12:35 AM Blessings and congratulations on your well-deserved win, Sandra - keep up the wonderful work, my friend - "A writer writes - always!" Sandra Haight April 16, 2018 at 4:23 PM Thank you, Gregory, for your congrats and uplifting comments. Much appreciated! Sandra :)

Mick Talbot April 12, 2018 at 8:34 AM In my opinion very apt for the crisis facing the world today. I beg forgiveness for my interpretation of your letter and congratulate you on your win... Mick Sandra Haight April 12, 2018 at 4:21 PM Hi, Mick. Yes, poetry is meant to be interpreted in any way that fits for the reader, and I do see that yours is very applicable. Thank you so much for your visit and congratulations. Sandra :)

Connie Marcum Wong April 10, 2018 at 2:11 AM I can see the attraction of both Sandra and it was clever of you to write to both. Excellent! Congratulations on your wonderful second placement! I loved this! : ) Sandra Haight April 10, 2018 at 7:28 PM Thank you, Connie! I am pleased that you enjoyed my poem. It was inspired by a philosophy course I took many years ago. Hugs, Sandra

Susan Gentry April 9, 2018 at 10:07 PM Congratulations on your win with this well-written poem of contrasts. I enjoyed reading. Sandra Haight April 10, 2018 at 7:27 PM Thank you again, Susan! I very much appreciate your uplifting comments and congrats! Hugs, Sandra

Jean Murray April 9, 2018 at 4:55 PM Opposites attract they say buy you were attracted to both and what a wonderfully balanced poem the three of you have made Sandra. Congratulations on your placement. Sandra Haight April 10, 2018 at 7:26 PM Thank you very much for the visit and your lovely comments and congrats, Jean! Much appreciated! Hugs, Sandra

Subimal Sinha-Roy April 9, 2018 at 12:41 AM Congratulations, Sandra on your win. Mythology so well presented. Sandra Haight April 9, 2018 at 3:07 PM Thank you very much, Subimal! I really appreciate your supportive comment and congratulations. Hugs, Sandra

Rob Carmack April 8, 2018 at 11:32 PM My favorite line: "Awakens the devil within the saint." Congrats Sandra. Sandra Haight April 9, 2018 at 3:07 PM Thanks for your visit, Rob, and your very supportive comment and congrats! Sandra

Eve Roper April 8, 2018 at 9:27 PM Well written, Sandra..Congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve ~`* Sandra Haight April 9, 2018 at 3:06 PM Thank you very much, Eve! Much appreciated. Hugs, Sandra

Line Gauthier April 8, 2018 at 6:35 PM Dear Sandra, playing a dangerous game with this love triangle. Congrats on your podium finish. Well penned. Sandra Haight April 9, 2018 at 3:06 PM Ha Ha, Line! Too funny. Actually, my hubby's a Gemini...so I am used to love triangles! Thanks for the visit and congrats! Much appreciated. Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison April 8, 2018 at 1:29 PM You researched the subject so well Sandra:-) many congrats on your win :-) hugs Jan xx Sandra Haight April 9, 2018 at 3:03 PM Thank you, Jan. Actually, I remembered studying this in a philosophy class I took! Thanks so much for the nice comment and congrats! Hugs, Sandra

Viv Wigley April 8, 2018 at 12:14 PM Well done, Sandra, fine write x Sandra Haight April 9, 2018 at 3:01 PM Thank you, Viv. It was a great theme, and I loved participating. I appreciate my fine placement. Sandra

CayCay Godwin March 28, 2018 at 6:12 PM In my mind's eye, this is on stage and the actress is in heart-felt pain, calling out with your words as stressed by your pen into an emotional climax, begging for help. Oh, the drama - it is wonderful! Poetry hugs ... CayCay Sandra Haight March 29, 2018 at 7:08 PM Oh, CayCay, I am so pleased that you enjoyed my poem. It was previously composed and inspired by my classes in philosophy, but I thought it would fit the contest theme. Thank you so much for your very supportive comments. Hugs, Sandra

Skat A October 20, 2015 at 11:13 AM Sandra, Wonderful win. **SKAT**

Poet Destroyer A January 10, 2015 at 11:02 PM Sandra, Congratulations on having your poem featured on Poetry Soup's Home Page. Always & Forever ~LINDA~ Sandra Haight January 11, 2015 at 8:33 AM Hi Linda, thank you so much for noticing and reading it and stopping with your congratulations. I really appreciate it. Hugs, Sandra

Pippi B. January 7, 2015 at 12:44 PM With me being a Greek mythology lover, I loved the poem :)-Pip Sandra Haight January 7, 2015 at 7:07 PM Hi Pip, it is so nice of you to stop by with your positive comment about my poem. It's been posted since August, and you are the very first to comment! Perhaps one needs to know the subject in order to enjoy, but I am pleased you could identify with the subject matter. Thank you so much! Sandra