Sandra Haight Poet Rhyme

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Ebony Goodbyes

Ebony Goodbyes


I laid my aching heart upon your grave

     that February day when trees were bare

          of life; their withered leaves fell down to brave

                the frozen veins and blood of lifeless ground

          with you, while stillness reigned without a sound

     except the moaning of my heart's despair...

my last goodbyes to you, dear Dad, I gave.


Sandra M. Haight

~1st Place~
Standard Contest: Early September 2018
Sponsor: Brian Strand
Judged: 09/03/2018

Rhyme Scheme: A-B-A-C-C-B-A

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Line Gauthier September 8, 2018 at 5:49 PM Wow - a beauty. Congrats on your well deserved top win, Sandra. Lovely. Sandra Haight September 11, 2018 at 7:02 PM Thank you very much, Line. Hugs, Sandra

Gershon Wolf September 4, 2018 at 7:53 PM Back with congrats on a wonderful winner in the contests, Sandra. :) gw Sandra Haight September 6, 2018 at 9:04 PM Thank you so much, Gershon. I always appreciate your visits and uplifting comments. Sandra

Roy Pett September 4, 2018 at 4:39 AM Congratulations on your well deserved win Sandra with your beautifully written poem. :) Sandra Haight September 6, 2018 at 9:02 PM Thank you very much, Roy, for your visit, uplifting comments and congrats! Much appreciated! Sandra

Jesse Rowe September 3, 2018 at 10:12 PM The way this entire poem is one sentence really captures how this is just an outpouring of emotion. That and the impeccable flow of this make it a very worthy winner. I utterly, utterly enjoyed this. Sandra Haight September 6, 2018 at 9:01 PM Thank you so much, Jesse, for your lovely, empathetic comments. I truly appreciate your visit and supportive. Sandra

Edward Ibeh September 3, 2018 at 9:55 PM Nicely done, Sandra!:-) Congratulations on your fine win! Sandra Haight September 6, 2018 at 9:00 PM Thank you so much for your visit, Edward, lovely comment and congratulations! Much appreciated! Sandra

Heidi Sands September 3, 2018 at 5:14 PM Very nice. I can feel it too. Congratulations for your win :) Sandra Haight September 6, 2018 at 8:59 PM Thank you very much, Heidi, for your visit, uplifting comment and congratulations! Hugs, Sandra

Gershon Wolf August 21, 2018 at 8:43 PM Tender, touching, haunting. A moving tribute. Best wishes, Gershon Sandra Haight September 1, 2018 at 12:19 PM Thank you so much, Gershon. Saw that the contest was judged today, but found I forgot to enter it! Sandra

Mystic Rose Rose August 16, 2018 at 4:36 PM How hard it is to say goodbye to our first teacher and hero. You express yourself with great emotion and agility Sandra, thank you for sharing your heart and your talent. Sandra Haight August 20, 2018 at 4:04 PM Yes, Pixie Dust, for sure. Thank you very much for your kind and empathetic comments! Hugs, Sandra

Winged Warrior August 15, 2018 at 7:48 PM Superb entry my dear friend...as we all share your sentiments...love & light...^WW^ Sandra Haight August 20, 2018 at 4:02 PM Thank you very much, WW, for your uplifting comments. Much appreciated. Sandra :)