Sandra Haight Poet Sonnet

Fool's Paradise

Upon a tattered pillow, day or night,
He sleeps through happy hours without a stir;
Tail wrapped around and paws tucked out of sight
Beneath a purring ball of gray-striped fur.

Well-fed, secure, and free from any care,
A king within the realm of simple ways,
He comes and goes at whim, with pompous air,
And eats and sleeps and plays away his days.

We toss upon our lavish king-sized bed
As nightmares echo worries of mankind-
We, harvesters of knowledge, amply fed,
Go starving for the food of peace of mind.

Sleep well, "dumb animal," sweet feline pet,
While "Homo-Sapiens" pays wisdom's debt.

Sandra M. Haight

~1st Place~
Contest: Mad As A Hornet -  Sonnet
Sponsor: John Lawless
Judged:12/01/2015
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I am "Mad As A Hornet" because with all our super
intelligence and outstanding accomplishments, humans
have still not been able to achieve peace and tranquility
in this world.

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Skat A December 2, 2015 at 11:29 PM nice Sandra Haight December 4, 2015 at 8:06 AM Thank, Skat. Hugs, Sandra

John Lawless December 2, 2015 at 7:36 PM Yup, it seems that way at times Sandra. There seems to be more concern over the plight of animals than that of the people. Thanks for entering the hornet's nest. Sandra Haight December 4, 2015 at 8:04 AM Thank you, John. I enjoyed participating in your contest, and I am so pleased with my placement. I look forward to your future contest. Sandra

Tammy Reams December 2, 2015 at 7:43 AM What a wonderful write Sandra! If we could all only have the love that a pet always give. They are never bias! Congrats! Sandra Haight December 4, 2015 at 8:06 AM Thank you so much, Tammy, for your visits and supportive comments. Hugs, Sandra

Dr. Upma A. Sharma December 1, 2015 at 10:18 PM Wonderful sonnet Sandra.. congrats on ur great win!! Thanks for all your kind visits to my page> Sandra Haight December 4, 2015 at 8:05 AM Thank you, Dr. Upma. I am so grateful for all your visits and support also. Hugs, Sandra

Andrea Dietrich October 18, 2015 at 8:08 PM very good poem, Sandra. this is how a sonnet is DONE!!! You don't sound mad as a hornet, but you sure rock the sonnet form!! Sandra Haight October 19, 2015 at 6:57 PM Thank you, Andrea, for the supportive comment on my sonnet. Yes, I am 'mad as a hornet' when a cat can live in peace and tranquility, and we intelligent humans cannot find a way to accomplish that! :( Hugs, Sandra

Constance La France October 18, 2015 at 6:26 PM Sandra, oh my gosh, this is wonderful, you described my cat perfectly and so true they are free of any care, it is we humans that suffer fear of the unknown, a purring 7 and thanks for visiting my poem, a home .... Sandra Haight October 19, 2015 at 6:54 PM Hi Broken, I appreciate your uplifting comments, congrats and support with high ratings so much. Thank you so much! Hugs, Sandra

Viv Wigley October 18, 2015 at 2:01 PM Terrific. And as a fellow cat owner, you have my sympathy. Viv x Sandra Haight October 18, 2015 at 5:14 PM Thank you so much, Viv. So nice of you to visit and leave your supportive comment. Sandra

Miraj Raha October 18, 2015 at 1:22 PM A stark reflection to reality.Brilliant piece Sandra Ma'am. Sandra Haight October 18, 2015 at 5:15 PM Hi Mirah, I so much appreciate your visit and positive comment! Sandra

John Fleming October 18, 2015 at 12:58 PM I have read quite a few of your poems, Sandra. You are without a doubt a most capable poetess. My best regards! :) john Sandra Haight October 18, 2015 at 5:15 PM Thank you so much, John. You are too kind, and I so much appreciate your encouraging words and support. Sandra