Sandra Haight Poet Sonnet

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Easter's Promise

I gather images of Easter's sign,
     bouquets of varied thoughts and memories:
        emerging crocus, budding branch, and vine,
the flutter of the robin in the breeze.

Symbolic, too, the lily, pure and white,
     new chicks and bunnies, butterflies galore.
        The fading, icy sting of winter's night
replaced by spring's warm day, long waited for.

I contemplate each image and I know
     the thrill of surging hope that swells my soul.
        New life, from dormant seed, will rise and show
how spring joy resurrects from winter's dole.

A new beginning blooms for us, and earth... 
        for, Easter promises her gift...rebirth.


March 15, 2016

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Jan Allison February 10, 2019 at 3:38 AM spring is in the air ! Many congrats on your win Sandra a delightful sonnet:-) hugs Jan xx Sandra Haight February 14, 2019 at 7:31 PM Thank you so much, Jan! Hugs, Sandra

James Marshall Goff February 9, 2019 at 9:38 PM Love the vibe, Sandra! I feel your images of rebirth, brings me a sense equality with all living things, congrats! jimbo Sandra Haight February 14, 2019 at 7:31 PM Thank you so much, James, for your lovely comment and congratulations! Much appreciated! Sandra

Wendy Watson February 9, 2019 at 4:17 PM Many congratulations, Sandra. Another beautiful sonnet with excellent content for this theme. Well done! Sandra Haight February 9, 2019 at 5:10 PM Thank you very much, Wendy, for your lovely, supportive comment and congratulations. Hugs, Sandra

Carolyn Devonshire February 9, 2019 at 3:55 PM Sandra, congratulations on your first-place win in my contest, a podium you share with Nina. Not only could I feel "hope" throughout your lovely poem, but the sonnet is in the perfect form of iambic pentameter. Please send me a Soup Mail and let me know where to send your prize. Also, let me know if your ears are pierced and if you wear earrings. Congrats again, Carolyn Carolyn Devonshire February 9, 2019 at 5:43 PM Check Soup Mail again, Sandra. Thanks, Carolyn

Balveen Cheema March 26, 2016 at 9:47 AM Congrats Sandra on your placement and beautiful imagery! Sandra Haight March 28, 2016 at 3:59 PM Thank you, Balveen. Hugs, Sandra

Sarita Milliner March 25, 2016 at 9:34 PM Good one Sandra, spring is truly in the air through this write. Congratulations. Sandra Haight March 28, 2016 at 3:59 PM Thank you so much, Sarita. Hugs, Sandra

Eve Roper March 25, 2016 at 9:46 AM Wonderful write, Sandra, congratulations on your win!!!! Sandra Haight March 25, 2016 at 1:46 PM Thank you so much, Eve. Hugs, Sandra

Vladislav Raven March 25, 2016 at 9:21 AM Hi Sandra, a beautiful song to the joys of Spring. Your words do touch the heart so gently. Once more, your words just bring peace to me. A well crafted piece Sandra. Your words just flow like a song from the page. Such beautiful images your words create. A beautiful ode to Spring....Vlad. This is a seven and it sings its way into my faves....Vlad. Sandra Haight March 25, 2016 at 1:48 PM Vlad, your wonderful comment is like a poem in itself! I am so honored by your lovely, uplifting words. Thank you so much. Sandra

John Lawless March 25, 2016 at 8:45 AM Nicely done Sandra, congrats on the high placement. Sandra Haight March 25, 2016 at 1:52 PM Thank you very much, John. Sandra

Charlie Smith March 24, 2016 at 8:42 PM Well done Sandra, congratulations... Sandra Haight March 25, 2016 at 8:22 AM Thank you very much, Charlie. Sandra

Connie Marcum Wong March 24, 2016 at 8:41 PM This is a beautiful tribute to spring's renewal Sandra. Congratulations on your deserving high placement! #7 Sandra Haight March 25, 2016 at 8:22 AM Hi Connie, thank you so much for your uplifting comment and support. I appreciate it so much. Hugs, Sandra

Ravi Sathasivam March 16, 2016 at 3:45 AM Excellent. Well penned. Enjoyed reading it. All the best for contest. Sandra Haight March 16, 2016 at 6:12 PM Thank you so much, Ravi. I appreciate your nice visit, uplifting comments and good wishes for the contest. Sandra

Laura Leiser March 15, 2016 at 11:31 PM Your poetic words always flow together so beautifully and effortlessly, Sandra. Great imagery, too! Loved this :) Sandra Haight March 16, 2016 at 6:12 PM Thank you, Laura. I appreciate your encouraging comments so much. Hugs, Sandra

Constance La France March 15, 2016 at 1:54 PM Sandra, beautifully and skillfully penned and such a sweet image, I am loving this 7 ~ Sandra Haight March 15, 2016 at 4:04 PM Thank you so much, Broken Wings, for your visit, uplifting comments and 7! Hugs, Sandra