Sandra Haight Poet Rhyme

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Empty As the Hourglass Shatters

Empty As the Hourglass Shatters



The sand is slowly passing through...

	the seconds, minutes, hours of time.

		Now precious grains show less to view,

			for time is scarce and slowing down

				to sandy streams that flow sometime...

begin, then stop, resume, shutdown.

	No chance to flip for a new start,

		for the last grain will sound the chime

			as shattered hourglass falls apart...

				along with hearts...at death's 'showtime'.



Sandra M. Haight

~2nd Place~
Contest: The Last
Sponsor: Silent One
Judged: 12/01/2018

~2nd Place~
Contest: Rhyme Time 4: 10 Lines
Sponsor: Laura Loo
Rhyme Scheme: A-B-A-C-B-C-D-B-D-B 
Judged: 06/29/2018

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Susan Ashley December 8, 2018 at 11:47 PM I enjoyed the depth of beauty and emotion in your moving poem, Sandra. Congratulations on your wonderful win.. ~Susan Sandra Haight December 9, 2018 at 10:11 AM Thank you so very much, Susan, for your visit, congratulations, and supportive, empathetic comments. Much appreciated. Hugs, Sandra

Suzanne Delaney December 2, 2018 at 5:06 PM Great symbolism here, Sandra: Congrats for a terrific poem. The sands of time do run out. Hugs, SuZ Sandra Haight December 4, 2018 at 8:55 PM Thank you, Suzanne, for your visit and very supportive comments and congrats! Hugs, Sandra

Eve Roper December 1, 2018 at 11:17 PM Enjoyed reading this deep moving poem, Sandra, congratulations on your win. Sandra Haight December 4, 2018 at 8:54 PM Thank you very much, Eve. I am so pleased you enjoyed it and appreciate your nice comment and congrats. Hugs, Sandra

Anne-Lise Andresen December 1, 2018 at 11:21 AM - Many beautiful and deeply moving poems for this contest ... congratulations on your win, Sandra :) - hugs & happy weekend // Anne-Lise :) Sandra Haight December 2, 2018 at 3:38 PM Thank you very much, Anne-Lise! Hugs, Sandra

Silent One December 1, 2018 at 11:10 AM A deep and emotive write Sandra.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest.. Sandra Haight December 2, 2018 at 3:38 PM Thank you for another fine contest, SO, my nice placement, and supportive comments! Much appreciated! Sandra

Eve Roper June 30, 2018 at 11:14 AM Congratulations, Sandra, on your great 2nd place win.. Lovely poem ... I hope your home is back to normal after the storm... Hugs Eve ~`* Sandra Haight July 1, 2018 at 4:37 PM Thank you so much, Eve! Hugs, Sandra

Gregory Richard Barden June 29, 2018 at 9:45 PM Congratulations on your wonderful win, Sandra - blessings and best wishes for continued success, my friend! :-) Sandra Haight July 1, 2018 at 4:37 PM Thank you very much, Greg! Sandra

Susan Gentry June 29, 2018 at 5:57 PM Congratulations on your win with this beautiful heartfelt poem that matches your theme perfectly. Prayers for you and your family. :) Sandra Haight July 1, 2018 at 4:36 PM Thank you very much, Susan! Hugs, Sandra

Beautiful Scars June 29, 2018 at 6:54 AM so sadly beautiful sweet Sandra, great poem from a wonderful lady :)thank you for your entry and congratulations on your placement. Be blessed, -luloo :) Sandra Haight July 1, 2018 at 4:36 PM Thank you for the great contest, Laura, and my nice placement. Hugs, Sandra

Agnes Krampe June 16, 2018 at 9:50 PM Great metaphor and imagery, Sandra. I am sorry about your husband's brother. Sandra Haight July 1, 2018 at 4:35 PM Thank you very much, Agnes! Hugs, Sandra

Sunlite Wanter June 16, 2018 at 7:11 PM Lovely writing and applicable to many others. Sandra Haight July 1, 2018 at 4:34 PM Hi, Sunlite! Thank you so much for your visit and supportive comment! Sandra