Sandra Haight Poet Quintain (English)

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Graveside Reflections

This winter day, I stand beside your weathered tomb-

thick layered clouds of gray reflect a somber ambiance

as unrelenting rain augments the ashen gloom.

But there's no brighter joy through days of springtime radiance-

for death remains as bleak in stirring drear experience.


December 31, 2019

For Contest, 'Writing Prompt- English Quintain Imagery'
Sponsored by Dear Heart

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Constance La France January 19, 2020 at 8:34 AM Sandra, congratulations on your win in my writing prompt challenge with this lovely but deeply sad poem, well done _Constance Sandra Haight January 26, 2020 at 10:30 AM Thank you again, Constance, for another inspiring contest, my wonderful placement, and your uplifting comment and congrats. Much appreciated! Hugs, Sandra

Anne-Lise Andresen January 14, 2020 at 2:18 PM - A great winning poem, congratulations :) - // Anne-Lise Sandra Haight January 26, 2020 at 10:29 AM Thank you very much, Anne-Lise, for your visit and supportive comments. Hugs, Sandra

Connie Marcum Wong January 11, 2020 at 4:38 AM The heart is wrapped in Grey, even on a sunny day when one is grieving Sandra. This is lovely and deserves to be honored in First Place. Congratulations! xxoo Sandra Haight January 12, 2020 at 2:53 PM Thank you so much, Connie, for stopping by with your lovely, supportive comment and congrats! Hugs, Sandra

Beautiful Scars January 10, 2020 at 3:01 PM I can't tell you how much I missed you!! This poem is a great example of why....congrats on your well deserved top win sweet Sandra x:-)-luloo Sandra Haight January 12, 2020 at 2:46 PM Awe...so nice of you to have missed me, Lu Loo! Thank you so much for your visit and supportive comments! Hugs, Sandra

John Watt December 31, 2019 at 11:27 PM Sandra, a beautiful reflection on death in the English quintain format. Love how you use the elements of inclement weather to set the tone. Yet death will always be bleak whether it's winter or spring. Poignant and lovely. Hugs ~ John Sandra Haight January 12, 2020 at 2:45 PM Thank you again, John, for your very supportive remarks about this poem. I appreciate your uplifting and positive thoughts very much. Hugs, Sandra