Sandra Haight Poet Iambic Pentameter

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Formidable Thoughts

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 November 4, 2017 at 8:36 AM Congratulations, Sandra, on a wonderful write....love the final line. Sandra Haight November 6, 2017 at 3:28 PM Thank you very much, Lin, for your congrats and positive comment. Hugs, Sandra

John Hamilton November 3, 2017 at 8:48 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 November 6, 2017 at 3:29 PM Thank you, John, for another inspiring contest, your uplifting comments, and my nice placement! Sandra

Connie Marcum Wong October 26, 2017 at 5:06 PM Sandra, your use of the mandatory words highlights your talent as a wonderful poet! Very masterful! : ) Sandra Haight October 30, 2017 at 10:00 AM Thank you once again, Connie, for your visits and uplifting comments. Hugs, Sandra

Janis Medders Tobechi October 24, 2017 at 10:11 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 October 26, 2017 at 4:13 PM Janis, thank you so much for reading my poem and for your supportive and uplifting comments. Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison October 24, 2017 at 8:36 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 October 26, 2017 at 4:14 PM Thank you very much, Jan, for your lovely comments. I appreciate them so much. Hugs, Sandra

Silent One October 24, 2017 at 7:44 AM I like how you used the 8 words and you do Iambic pentameter so well.. Sandra Haight October 26, 2017 at 4:12 PM Silent One, I appreciate your visit and supportive comments. Thank you so much! Sandra