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From my deck, I captured a rainbow that formed over the Hudson River a few years ago.

Hudson Valley, New York

Hudson Valley, New York Oh, Hudson Valley, place that I call home, you hug the river from which came your name. On fertile banks, the settlers came to roam and stayed to prosper and your land proclaim. Your winding Hudson River grew their dreams with farmlands, orchards and new industries, and lovely homes that languish in your scenes atop green rolling hills with graceful trees. And from my window, you present to me the vision of your peaceful valleys and the sparkling river waters that flow free from north to south thru Hudson Valley land. When weary from the stresses of each day... I relish in the peace your views portray. Sandra M. Haight ~2nd Place~ Contest: Sonnet About Where You Live Sponsor: Silent One Judged: 01/07/2017
Note: The Hudson River begins at Lake Tear of the Clouds in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York. It flows to the tip of Manhattan in the southern part of the state. My home is in Newburgh, a town along the Mid-Hudson Valley, sixty miles north of New York City.
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Marcum Wong Avatar
January 17, 2017 at 1:28 AM
Congratulations on your wonderful win with this gem Sandra congratulations on your win with this gem Sandra. ; )
Haight Avatar
January 21, 2017 at 7:49 PM
Thank you so very much, Connie! Hugs, Sandra
Krampe Avatar
January 8, 2017 at 9:07 AM
Congrats on your win. Sounds like a nice place to live.
Haight Avatar
January 9, 2017 at 7:03 PM
Thank you very much, Agnes. It is a lovely part of New York State. Hugs, Sandra
Lindley Avatar
January 7, 2017 at 5:22 PM
You are indeed blessed to have and enjoy such scenic views! Big congrats on your fine win!!
Haight Avatar
January 9, 2017 at 7:01 PM
Yes, we are blessed, Robert. Thanks for your nice comments and congrats. Sandra
Roper Avatar
January 7, 2017 at 5:07 PM
Beautiful glimpse of where you live congratulations, Sandra, on your win. Hugs Eve
Haight Avatar
January 9, 2017 at 7:01 PM
Thank you so much, Eve! Yes, we are fortunate. Hugs, Sandra
Burch Avatar
January 7, 2017 at 1:57 PM
Well done Sandra!! Congratulations!!! Big Hugggs! Deb
Haight Avatar
January 9, 2017 at 7:00 PM
Thank you very much, Deborah! Hugs, Sandra
Dietrich Avatar
January 6, 2017 at 7:03 PM
You live in a very beautiful place, Sandra. Sure to score well!!
Lindley Avatar
January 3, 2017 at 10:00 PM
You are indeed blessed to have and enjoy such scenic views! A pleasure to read , enjoy and consider such uplifting verses and imagery!
Medders Tobechi Avatar
December 30, 2016 at 4:30 PM
It sounds like a heavenly place maybe near Sleepy Hollow, Washington Irving and all that. I may be implying too much. This is a lovely sonnet. Best wishes for the contest.
Haight Avatar
December 30, 2016 at 9:14 PM
Hi, Janis, you are correct! Sleepy Hollow is about 37 miles south of us, and Washington Irving's Sunnyside is in Tarrytown, about 45 miles south. Thank you very much for your lovely comment about my Sonnet and best wishes for the contest! Happy New Year to you! Hugs, Sandra
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