Sandra Haight Poet Sonnet

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Guiding Light

Led by the bright lone Star of Bethlehem
there knelt, with staff and lambs, a shepherd boy.
His glowing eyes gazed at the sight that then
drew many by this Star that promised joy.

They joined him 'round the holy manger there,
and shepherd boy felt love within him rise.
He knew what he beheld, infant so fair,
God sent to us as our salvation's prize.

The site of baby Jesus touched his soul;
he knew as others did, our Savior came.
For bathe in Heaven's light, angels extolled;
this child, as Son of God, we would proclaim.

His birth in Bethlehem that sacred night
gave shepherd boy, and us, new guiding light.


Sandra M. Haight

~7th Place~
Contest #370
Sponsor: Brian Strand
Judged: 12/05/2017

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Abdiel Rios December 3, 2015 at 7:52 AM This poem would go well with the Bible Sandra Haight December 8, 2017 at 3:46 PM Thank you, Abdiel, for your lovely visit and comment! Much appreciated. Sandra

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders November 19, 2015 at 11:12 PM Oh, how beautiful, Sandra! It's wonderful to read your lovely poetry again...best wishes in Isaiah's contest. Hugs :)) Rhonda Sandra Haight November 22, 2015 at 6:07 PM Hi Rhonda, I really missed you over the past few months. So glad you are back! Thank you for your visit and nice comments. Hugs, SAndra

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser November 17, 2015 at 2:04 AM Sandra, yes HE is our guiding light now and forever.. =`) beautiful Sandra.. =`)~Olive Eloisa Sandra Haight November 18, 2015 at 10:29 AM Thank you so much, Olive. I appreciate your visit and supportive comments. Hugs, Sandra

Eileen Manassian November 15, 2015 at 4:39 PM Very lovely, Sandra. This is a beautiful sonnet about the birth of our Lord and how it was seen through the eyes of a shepherd boy. Blessings to you and good luck in the contest. Sandra Haight November 18, 2015 at 10:29 AM Thank you so much, Eileen. I appreciate your visit and supportive comments. Hugs, Sandra

Connie Marcum Wong November 15, 2015 at 1:53 PM A classic to share with family and friends this season Sandra. It is written so beautifully. It is sure to be high on the winner's list! #7 Sandra Haight November 18, 2015 at 10:30 AM Thank you so much, Connie. I appreciate your visit and supportive comments. Hugs, Sandra

Kim Shaw November 15, 2015 at 1:07 PM A beautifully written sonnet about the night of Christ's birth. I like the first two lines. Wishing you good luck in the contest, Sandra! Hugs, Kim xx Sandra Haight November 18, 2015 at 10:30 AM Thank you so much, Kimberly. I appreciate your visit and supportive comments. Hugs, Sandra