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So brittle is our finite life's short stretch. Demurely, we spend out our early years. Immutable at first, we're glad to sketch each interlude of life without deep fears. Our time seems limitless to spend away; end of each night presents a brand new day. As years fly by, so quickly turns each page. Though tenuous, we come to alter views that soon become formidable with age. Bereft, we read friends' passings in our news. Tho, thankful, that for now, we're freely spared, we live in death's dark shadow, stay prepared. Sandra M. Haight ~3rd Place~ Contest: Strand Choice 4 Sponsor: Brian Strand Judged: 01/27/2020 ~2nd Place~ Contest: Eight Word Challenge-5 Sponsor: John Hamilton Judged: 11/03/2017 Required words used in order of appearance: brittle demurely immutable sketch interlude tenuous formidable bereft

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Lin Lane

Date: 11/4/2017 8:36:00 AM

Congratulations, Sandra, on a wonderful write....love the final line.

Sandra Haight
Date: 11/6/2017 3:28:00 PM

Thank you very much, Lin, for your congrats and positive comment. Hugs, Sandra

John Hamilton

Date: 11/3/2017 8:48:00 PM

This was excellent Sandra, I thought this must be you, not too many try Iambic anymore, you really are on the top of your form with this one! Congrats on a fine win!

Sandra Haight
Date: 11/6/2017 3:29:00 PM

Thank you, John, for another inspiring contest, your uplifting comments, and my nice placement! Sandra

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 10/26/2017 5:06:00 PM

Sandra, your use of the mandatory words highlights your talent as a wonderful poet! Very masterful! : )

Sandra Haight
Date: 10/30/2017 10:00:00 AM

Thank you once again, Connie, for your visits and uplifting comments. Hugs, Sandra

Janis Thompson

Date: 10/24/2017 10:11:00 PM

You have done a fantastic job with the words and in iambic pen also. In ends on a note we must all think about however unpleasant. This is very good. Best wishes for the contest.

Sandra Haight
Date: 10/26/2017 4:13:00 PM

Janis, thank you so much for reading my poem and for your supportive and uplifting comments. Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison

Date: 10/24/2017 8:36:00 AM

You portrayed life so beautifully Sandra, the years do fly by so quickly and my husband's cancer was a wake up call for us to cherish every day we have. You wove the words in seamlessly into a lovely poem:-) hugs jan xx

Sandra Haight
Date: 10/26/2017 4:14:00 PM

Thank you very much, Jan, for your lovely comments. I appreciate them so much. Hugs, Sandra

Silent One

Date: 10/24/2017 7:44:00 AM

I like how you used the 8 words and you do Iambic pentameter so well..

Sandra Haight
Date: 10/26/2017 4:12:00 PM

Silent One, I appreciate your visit and supportive comments. Thank you so much! Sandra