Sandra Haight Poet Iambic Pentameter

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'Autumn Lane' by Thomas Kinkade

Fool's Gold

     Fool's Gold


     We cherish Autumn days when Summer goes...
         her landscapes of bright colors do amaze.
               Just like a painting, brilliant hues foreclose
     the thoughts of Winter gloom post Autumn blaze.

     Deep rusty red, orange, but mostly gold
          stretch wide for miles along the country lanes;
               'neath deep blue sky and sunny rays, they hold
     the joy of life we hope and pray remains.

     Leaves gently fall and coat the waiting ground
          to warm the earth with their bright colored shawl;
               and happily, we grasp these days renowned
     to keep us joyful before Winter pall.

     But as all things in life follow a scheme,
          a dimmer time will shade a golden one;
               this season, in the end, does lose its gleam...
     fool's gold of Fall turns dull 'neath Winter sun.


     Sandra M. Haight

     ~1st Place~
     Contest: Autumn Colors
     Sponsor: Nayda Ivette Negron
     Judged: 01/09/2018

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Jan Terry January 16, 2018 at 11:06 PM My fav of all the autumn poems. It has the rhyme I so love but, also a deeper meaning. Well thought out and penned. A pleasure to read. A well deserved win. Congrats. Sandra Haight January 17, 2018 at 7:02 PM Thank you so much, Janece, for the very supportive comments, and congrats. Much appreciated. Sandra

Jan Allison January 13, 2018 at 9:42 AM Such a charming poem and i love the title and accompanying picture, congrats on your win Sandraa:-) hugs Jan xx Sandra Haight January 17, 2018 at 7:02 PM Thank you, Jan, for your uplifting comments and congrats. Hugs, Sandra

Subimal Sinha-Roy January 10, 2018 at 12:30 AM Congratulations, Sandra on your fine win. Sandra Haight January 17, 2018 at 7:04 PM Thank you very much, Subimal. Hugs, Sandra

Line Gauthier January 9, 2018 at 8:53 PM Charming. A beautiful poem and well deserved win, Sandra. Sandra Haight January 17, 2018 at 7:05 PM Thank you, Line, for your uplifting comments! Hugs, Sandra

Charlie Smith December 19, 2016 at 12:12 PM A sad end to such a joyous retreat, congratulations Sandra...

Francis J Grasso December 17, 2016 at 7:12 PM Beautiful, as always, Sandra. Congratulations. ...Fran

John Hamilton December 17, 2016 at 10:58 AM Beautiful writing Sandra, congrats on your win!

Deborah Burch December 16, 2016 at 8:46 PM Congrats Sandra!! Well done!! Hugggs. Deb

Janice Canerdy December 16, 2016 at 8:26 PM How beautiful and skillfully written--to be added to my favorites! Congrats, Sandra! Janice

Judy Ball November 15, 2016 at 5:49 PM Beautifully written and well expressed my friend but I think each season has it's beauty. Each compliments the other. I love the blue and white hues of the winter snow but after Christmas I long for the pastels of Spring. Wonderful job here as always Sandra. God Bless, JB Sandra Haight November 15, 2016 at 11:02 PM Thank you so much for your uplifting comments, Judy. Yes, you are so right about our lovely seasons but I was also using the seasons as a metaphor for stages of life, Autumn being the maturity and brilliance of senior years and how we yearn to hold on to them...but eventually our golden days fade away with Winter. Hugs, Sandra

Chris Green November 15, 2016 at 12:40 PM So wonderfully written, the rhyme and meter were spot on in this stunning poem. It almost sand itself to me as I read. Absolutely beautiful.

Wendy Rycroft November 15, 2016 at 12:20 PM Another great poem Sandra x

Connie Marcum Wong November 15, 2016 at 10:40 AM What a beautiful poem this contest has inspired Sandra! All life encompasses impermanence. I hope this does well. : ) 7