Sandra Haight Poet Monorhyme

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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Carolyn Devonshire December 16, 2018 at 3:39 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 Sandra Haight December 16, 2018 at 7:24 PM Thank you, Carolyn, for your empathetic and positive comments. I appreciate them so much. Hugs, Sandra

Anne-Lise Andresen April 20, 2018 at 4:37 AM - Congratulations on your 2nd place in the contest, Sandra :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Sandra Haight April 21, 2018 at 8:50 AM Thank you very much, Anne-Lise! Hugs, Sandra

Susan Gentry April 19, 2018 at 9:32 PM Congratulations on your win! Enjoyed it. Sandra Haight April 21, 2018 at 8:49 AM Thank you, Susan, for your visit, congrats and nice comment. Hugs, Sandra

Line Gauthier April 19, 2018 at 4:52 PM Thanks for entering my contest, Sandra, with this delightful monorhyming sonnet. Congrats on your silver medal win. Sandra Haight April 19, 2018 at 7:32 PM Thanks so much, Line, for my nice placement. I am pleased that you enjoyed it. Hugs, Sandra

Connie Marcum Wong May 9, 2017 at 3:43 PM Your monorhymed sonnet is really impressive Sandra. Beautiful! 7 ; )

Eve Roper April 29, 2017 at 6:47 PM Very nicely done, Sandra,good luck in the contest. ~* Sandra Haight May 1, 2017 at 5:28 PM Thank you once again, Eve! Hugs, Sandra

Andrea Dietrich April 29, 2017 at 5:58 PM You addressed the topic very nicely, Sandra! Sure hope I can think something up good for this one!! Sandra Haight May 1, 2017 at 5:27 PM Thank you very much, Andrea. Hugs, Sandra

Joseph May April 29, 2017 at 10:15 AM Very nicely penned Sandra..GL in the contest Sandra Haight May 1, 2017 at 5:27 PM Thank you so much, Joseph. Sandra

Joanna Daniel April 29, 2017 at 7:59 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:) Sandra Haight May 1, 2017 at 5:27 PM Thank you very much, Jo. Glad to be back on PS! Hugs, Sandra

Probir Gupta April 28, 2017 at 11:09 PM You have written it so beautifully ... I read and reread in an enthralled glee ... Sandra Haight May 1, 2017 at 5:26 PM Thank you so much, Probir. I appreciate your nice comment. Sandra

Agnes Krampe April 28, 2017 at 4:59 PM Oh, and I had not even noticed the monorhyme! well done.

Agnes Krampe April 28, 2017 at 4:58 PM This is a lovely take on the prompt, Sandra, and I love your philosophical pondering. Good luck in the contest. Sandra Haight May 1, 2017 at 5:26 PM Thank you very much, Agnes. Hugs, Sandra