How Many More

Tears fill our eyes these winter years; our spring it seems was long ago... we look ahead with deepened fears. Tears fill our eyes these winter years as days fly faster it appears... not much more time for us to glow. Tears fill our eyes these winter years; our spring it seems was long ago. Our friends lost spouses, one by one; we once were twelve and now we're eight. Late seventies rewrites our fun; our friends lost spouses, one by one. Alone they're left beneath the sun; the years ahead, what is their fate. Our friends lost spouses, one by one. We once were twelve and now we're eight. How many more years will there be... we cannot know, but are we near the end of time for you and me? How many more years will there be just five or ten, fifteen, maybe... together or alone, my dear? How many more years will there be we cannot know, but we are near. Sandra M. Haight ~1st Place~ Contest: Three Stanzas- Three Only Sponsor: Broken Wings Rules: Deep Emotion and Sadness in Poem Judged: 08/02/2016 ~5th Place~ Contest: Any Poem Written In July 2016 Sponsor: Laura Loo Judged: 08/17/2016
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Krampe Avatar
August 18, 2016 at 6:51 PM
Beautiful and sad, Sandra. I wish you *many* more years!
Arnone Avatar
August 17, 2016 at 8:49 PM
Not at all uplifting -- but, it certainly gets the mind thinking. Inspiring. Congrats!
Scars Avatar
August 17, 2016 at 1:51 PM
Sandra, just beautiful and I love the triolet form...we never know how many more years, and we all may be near soon...very touching lady...congrats on your placement and thank you for being a part of my contest! :)-luloo
U.D Palawon  Avatar
August 2, 2016 at 11:02 PM
Sad indeed..all we can hope to die peacefully, seeing today's havoc around us... :( Congrats on your win Sandra. Love Sunita
Andresen Avatar
July 30, 2016 at 12:25 PM
- Touching and great written about the journey of life, Sandra - Good luck in the contest - Happy weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Haight Avatar
July 30, 2016 at 10:24 PM
Thank you, Anne-Lise, for your nice visit, kind comments and contest best wishes. Happy weekend to you too! Hugs, Sandra
Turner Avatar
July 30, 2016 at 9:33 AM
Reads like a winner to me Mrs Sandra. Really enjoyed this bittersweet write.
Haight Avatar
July 30, 2016 at 10:25 PM
Thank you very much, Daniel, for your positive and supportive comments. Sandra
Stebbings Avatar
July 30, 2016 at 9:33 AM
Sad but true and beautifully written. Good luck with the contest. Barry
Haight Avatar
July 30, 2016 at 10:27 PM
Thank you, Barry. I appreciate your visit, uplifting comment and contest best wishes. Sandra
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