Sandra Haight Poet Quatrain

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How Fragile Is the Heart

How fragile is the heart that loves;
   that stands out naked, unafraid,
      and takes a chance to share it all
with deep emotions spent, displayed.

How fragile is the heart that gives
   above, beyond what is required;
      but sometimes, that is not enough
for what's expected and desired.

How fragile is the heart that hurts
   when others take for granted deeds,
      and barely notice, since those fill
their simple, ordinary, needs.

How fragile is the heart that cries
   when empty with no love returned.
      How can this be...a heart that gives
still feels that love is so unearned.

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James Inman April 2, 2020 at 9:04 AM Such a beautifully written sentimental poem. It is moving and touching and very well written with great use of rhyme and word choices. An excellent example of how to write a quatrain. Enjoyed this thoughtful poem very much.

Line Gauthier January 25, 2018 at 1:29 PM This is a very beautiful poem, Sandra. I love it. Congrats on your wonderfully earned win.

L. J. Carber January 25, 2018 at 10:42 AM Congratulations on your win, Sandra-- this is a fine poem, and by fine I also mean its keen sense of how unfair, even tragic life-- and people-- can be. It does take great courage-- and a sense of the human soul- to love, truly love, which is perhaps why so many people find it hard to.

Gregory Richard Barden October 25, 2017 at 4:58 PM Very touching and sweet, Sandra - loved it! - Best wishes and congratulations on your well-deserved win, my friend! :-) Sandra Haight October 26, 2017 at 4:21 PM Gregory, once again, thank you very much for your congratulations and uplifting comments. Sandra

Gary Smith October 18, 2017 at 4:06 PM A beautiful poem Sandra, congrats :) Sandra Haight October 20, 2017 at 7:58 AM Thank you, Gary, for your supportive comment and congrats. Sandra

John Hamilton October 18, 2017 at 3:08 PM Wonderful writing Sandra, oh how I love your excellent rhymes and flow, just perfect. Congrats on a fine win! Sandra Haight October 20, 2017 at 7:58 AM Thank you, John, for another fine contest. I enjoyed writing my poem for it, and I appreciate your nice comment and placement. Sandra

Susan Ashley October 15, 2017 at 7:39 PM A beautifully written, intimate and emotional poem Sandra. Heartfelt and imploring lines of vulnerable sentiments. I enjoyed reading your poetry this evening. Good luck in the contest! Sandra Haight October 18, 2017 at 10:19 AM Thank you, Susan, for your lovely, supportive comments. Sandra

Jan Allison October 15, 2017 at 1:01 PM a beautiful heartfelt poem Sandra it made me feel quite emotional reading this today:-( hugs jan xx Sandra Haight October 18, 2017 at 10:18 AM Thank you so much, Jan. Hugs, Sandra

Michael Tor October 15, 2017 at 7:46 AM Sandra my heart felt each word and agreed with each one a favorite for this fragile heart... Sandra Haight October 15, 2017 at 8:25 AM Thank you so much, Michael, for your visit and kind, supportive comments and fav for my poem. Much appreciated! Sandra

Janis Medders Tobechi October 14, 2017 at 10:51 PM Well written Sandra with lots of truth and spirit. Looks like a real winner. Best of luck with it, Sandra Haight October 15, 2017 at 8:24 AM Thank you very much, Janis, for such a positive and uplifting comment and best wishes for the contest. Much appreciated! Hugs, Sandra

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart October 14, 2017 at 10:38 PM Fantastic pen Sandra! A wonderful composition for this contest :) my best to you! xomo Sandra Haight October 15, 2017 at 8:23 AM Thank you so much, Maureen, for your visit and uplifting comment! Hugs, Sandra

Kim Rodrigues October 14, 2017 at 10:14 PM Great description of the fragile heart. Lovely! Sandra Haight October 15, 2017 at 8:22 AM Thank you, Kim, for your lovely comment. Yes, hearts are very fragile! Hugs, Sandra

Arthur Vaso October 14, 2017 at 8:46 PM This is such beautiful poetry Sandra, I could feel each and every line, and this is a fav! Sandra Haight October 15, 2017 at 8:20 AM Thank you so much, Arthur, for your encouraging and supportive comments. I appreciate them so much. Sandra

Richard Evans October 14, 2017 at 7:12 PM Nice. Lovely poem. Excellent use of anaphora. A universal theme as well. Thanks for sharing.............peace! Sandra Haight October 15, 2017 at 8:20 AM Thank you for your visit and very supportive comments, Richard! Much appreciated. Sandra