Hudson Valley, New York

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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 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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Date: 1/17/2017 1:28:00 AM
Congratulations on your wonderful win with this gem Sandra congratulations on your win with this gem Sandra. ; )
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Sandra Haight
Date: 1/21/2017 7:49:00 PM
Thank you so very much, Connie! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 1/8/2017 9:07:00 AM
Congrats on your win. Sounds like a nice place to live.
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Sandra Haight
Date: 1/9/2017 7:03:00 PM
Thank you very much, Agnes. It is a lovely part of New York State. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 1/7/2017 5:22:00 PM
You are indeed blessed to have and enjoy such scenic views! Big congrats on your fine win!!
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Sandra Haight
Date: 1/9/2017 7:01:00 PM
Yes, we are blessed, Robert. Thanks for your nice comments and congrats. Sandra
Date: 1/7/2017 5:07:00 PM
Beautiful glimpse of where you live congratulations, Sandra, on your win. Hugs Eve
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Sandra Haight
Date: 1/9/2017 7:01:00 PM
Thank you so much, Eve! Yes, we are fortunate. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 1/7/2017 1:57:00 PM
Well done Sandra!! Congratulations!!! Big Hugggs! Deb
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Sandra Haight
Date: 1/9/2017 7:00:00 PM
Thank you very much, Deborah! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 1/6/2017 7:03:00 PM
You live in a very beautiful place, Sandra. Sure to score well!!
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Date: 1/3/2017 10:00:00 PM
You are indeed blessed to have and enjoy such scenic views! A pleasure to read , enjoy and consider such uplifting verses and imagery!
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Date: 12/30/2016 4:30:00 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.
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Sandra Haight
Date: 12/30/2016 9:14:00 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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