Fancy-Free


What does it mean, the saying, 'fancy-free'?
   Perhaps, like Nature's pure tranquility...
unhindered choice to carry on, agree
   in simple ways that rule Earth's land and sea?

Blue skies and clouds that drift by so carefree
   while winding streams meander endlessly;
or animals that thrive instinctively
   without confines that plague humanity?

Is that the meaning of this 'fancy-free',
   or are those words mere wishful fantasy?
For even Nature's ruled by God's decree
   of order with His law of gravity,

that makes Sun tether Earth and guarantee
   she does not drift into eternity.
This 'fancy-free'...a dream or silly plea...
   to want to live life uncommittedly?


April 28, 2017


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Date: 12/16/2018 3:39:00 PM
You pose an interesting question, Sandra. Perhaps what seems "fancy free" to some, IS really a fear of commitment. I like the images you used to convey your message. Congratulations on your win in Brian's contest! Best wishes, Carolyn
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Sandra Haight
Date: 12/16/2018 7:24:00 PM
Thank you, Carolyn, for your empathetic and positive comments. I appreciate them so much. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 4/20/2018 4:37:00 AM
- Congratulations on your 2nd place in the contest, Sandra :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Sandra Haight
Date: 4/21/2018 8:50:00 AM
Thank you very much, Anne-Lise! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 4/19/2018 9:32:00 PM
Congratulations on your win! Enjoyed it.
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Sandra Haight
Date: 4/21/2018 8:49:00 AM
Thank you, Susan, for your visit, congrats and nice comment. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 4/19/2018 4:52:00 PM
Thanks for entering my contest, Sandra, with this delightful monorhyming sonnet. Congrats on your silver medal win.
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Sandra Haight
Date: 4/19/2018 7:32:00 PM
Thanks so much, Line, for my nice placement. I am pleased that you enjoyed it. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 5/9/2017 3:43:00 PM
Your monorhymed sonnet is really impressive Sandra. Beautiful! 7 ; )
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Date: 4/29/2017 6:47:00 PM
Very nicely done, Sandra,good luck in the contest. ~*
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Sandra Haight
Date: 5/1/2017 5:28:00 PM
Thank you once again, Eve! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 4/29/2017 5:58:00 PM
You addressed the topic very nicely, Sandra! Sure hope I can think something up good for this one!!
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Sandra Haight
Date: 5/1/2017 5:27:00 PM
Thank you very much, Andrea. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 4/29/2017 10:15:00 AM
Very nicely penned Sandra..GL in the contest
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Sandra Haight
Date: 5/1/2017 5:27:00 PM
Thank you so much, Joseph. Sandra
Date: 4/29/2017 7:59:00 AM
So true, those last lines sum it up well, Sandra:) great to read you again after a long time:) glad to hear of your husband's health too:)
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Sandra Haight
Date: 5/1/2017 5:27:00 PM
Thank you very much, Jo. Glad to be back on PS! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 4/28/2017 11:09:00 PM
You have written it so beautifully ... I read and reread in an enthralled glee ...
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Sandra Haight
Date: 5/1/2017 5:26:00 PM
Thank you so much, Probir. I appreciate your nice comment. Sandra
Date: 4/28/2017 4:59:00 PM
Oh, and I had not even noticed the monorhyme! well done.
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Date: 4/28/2017 4:58:00 PM
This is a lovely take on the prompt, Sandra, and I love your philosophical pondering. Good luck in the contest.
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Sandra Haight
Date: 5/1/2017 5:26:00 PM
Thank you very much, Agnes. Hugs, Sandra
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