From My Diary: Sadness

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Dear diary, I write these words, so sad and true,
     and etch my heartfelt thoughts forever in this book.
Now, with a broken heart, I share my pain with you.

My childhood home, in wooded setting near a brook,
     I now will have to leave with permanent goodbye,
and etch my heartfelt thoughts forever in this book.

For many years it stood, pure white, three stories high...
    our home on a grassed hill, old-world design and proud 
 I now will have to leave with permanent goodbye.

My childhood home now stands below a stormy cloud;
     is doomed to action that brings us lament and pain...
our home on a grassed hill, old-world design and proud.
 
For, New York State has now ruled eminent domain;
     a bridge between two towns is planned, all set to build.
 is doomed to action that brings us lament and pain...

So, on this page, my bitter, weeping tears are spilled:
     Dear diary, I write these words so sad and true;
a bridge between two towns is planned, all set to build.
     Now, with a broken heart, I share my pain with you.


Sandra M. Haight

~1st Place~
Contest: A Poem Called, From My Diary
Sponsor: Broken Wings
Judged: 11/07/2017

True Story ~ 1960
Written in Iambic Hexameter (12 syllables, 6 feet)

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017



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Date: 11/8/2017 1:57:00 PM
Your pain of loss is brilliantly displayed in your heartfelt poem Sandra. I remember this factual story. Congratulations on meriting a First Place win my friend! An excellent example of the form as well! : )
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Sandra Haight
Date: 11/11/2017 8:07:00 AM
Thank you very much, Connie, for your supportive comments and congratulations! Much appreciated. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 11/8/2017 10:21:00 AM
Sandra, congratulations on your win in my contest with this sad diary entry. I was moved by the pain in your words, I know this pain as I once watched my beloved family home burn to the ground.
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Date: 11/11/2017 8:06:00 AM
Yes, I remember reading one of your poems about the fire, Constance...so sad. Thank you for my placement and your supportive comments. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 11/8/2017 9:25:00 AM
Congratulations on your win with this excellently crafted touching pen :) A lovely day to you! xomo
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Sandra Haight
Date: 11/11/2017 8:04:00 AM
Thank you very much, Maureen! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 11/8/2017 7:42:00 AM
Great story telling! Congrats on your win.
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Sandra Haight
Date: 11/11/2017 8:04:00 AM
Thanks so much, Richard. Sandra
Date: 11/8/2017 12:47:00 AM
How tragic losing such a treasure, Sandra. congrats on your win, a lovely piece. Viv x
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Date: 11/11/2017 8:04:00 AM
Yes, it was sad, Viv. Thank you for your nice comment and congrats. Sandra
Date: 11/7/2017 11:34:00 PM
Back to congratulate you on your win.. Hugs Eve ~`*
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Sandra Haight
Date: 11/11/2017 8:03:00 AM
Thank you so much, Eve! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 10/31/2017 6:28:00 PM
Wonderfully written sad Terzanelle, Sandra , luck in the contest. Boo… ~v~ Happy Halloween :) Hugs Eve ~`*
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Sandra Haight
Date: 11/3/2017 4:12:00 PM
Thank you, Eve, for the nice comment. Hope you had a Happy Halloween! We had 7 kids come to our door for 'trick or treat'! Not too many young kids in our neighborhood these days! :( :( Hugs, Sandra
Date: 10/30/2017 5:18:00 PM
this story plays out across the nation more times than we know, well written...good luck
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Sandra Haight
Date: 11/3/2017 4:10:00 PM
Yes, it does, Frederic. In our case, the bridge was much needed for the good of all...but sad for those who had to lose their homes. Thanks for your nice visit! Sandra
Date: 10/30/2017 11:30:00 AM
Well written, Sandra--best for win!
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Sandra Haight
Date: 11/3/2017 4:08:00 PM
Thank you once again, Vijay, for your nice visits and uplifting comments. Sandra
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