Sandra Haight Poet Sonnet

I Dreamed a Dream

I dreamed a dream in which my wish came true-
	something I thought perhaps may never be,
since one can never know what time brings you;
	I dreamed a dream of something I might see.

I woke and thought about my first grandchild-
	a boy, grown up and married with sweet charms;
and I recalled a memory long-filed-
	when I first saw him- held him in my arms.

I wrote a poem on that memory*
	and sent it to him a few days ago.
He answered with a call- cheered happily,
	"dear Gram, you'll have that gift again, you know-

a great-grandma in August you will be!"
	I dreamed a dream- that wish, now true for me.


August 17, 2022

~5th Place~
Contest: 2019 Best Sonnet
Sponsor: John Hamilton
Judged: 01/01/2020

~2nd Place~
Contest: I Dreamed A Dream
Sponsor: Silent One
Judged: 02/20/2019

*The poem referenced in this poem which I had sent to my grandson who
  is now the father of my great-granddaughter).

Anticipation

I flew from East to West in eagerness...
heart beating fast with expectation's charge.
Inside my chest, anticipation grew
aware my promised joy would soon explode.

And then it did...the vision at that door...
placed in my arms...my first grandchild, a boy!  February 10, 2019

(My great-granddaughter was born on August 28, 2019)

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Eve Roper January 2, 2020 at 11:22 PM Congratulations on your win in John Hamilton, Best Sonnet Contest. Hugs Eve Sandra Haight January 12, 2020 at 2:54 PM Thank you so much, Eve! Hugs, Sandra

John Hamilton January 1, 2020 at 1:37 PM Wow great grandchildren, congrats Sandra on that, and a nice placement! Sandra Haight January 12, 2020 at 2:54 PM Thanks for the nice contest and supportive comment, John. Much appreciated! Sandra

Anne-Lise Andresen February 21, 2019 at 3:35 AM - Congratulations on your winning poem, Sandra :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Sandra Haight February 25, 2019 at 7:33 PM Thank you so much, Anne-Lise! Much appreciated. Hugs, Sandra

Sara Kendrick February 20, 2019 at 5:21 PM I have read your dream and wanted to say congrats on your win ..Way to go.. Sara Sandra Haight February 20, 2019 at 6:58 PM Thank you very much, Sara, for your visit and supportive comments, Sara! Hugs, Sandra

Silent One February 20, 2019 at 2:44 PM Oh wow.. Agreat grandma.. congratulations Sandra... Congratulations on your placement in the contest... Sandra Haight February 20, 2019 at 6:57 PM Thanks, Silent One! I enjoyed writing this one for your contest and appreciate my nice placement! Sandra

Constance La France February 19, 2019 at 3:48 PM Sandra, what a lovely dream and one that will come true soon, well done ~ Sandra Haight February 20, 2019 at 6:56 PM Thank you so much, Constance, for your visit and very uplifting comments. Much appreciated! Hugs, Sandra

Line Gauthier February 17, 2019 at 12:58 PM Absolutely lovely, Sandra. Bravo and congratulations again, Gram. Sandra Haight February 20, 2019 at 6:54 PM Thank you very much, Line! Don't know where the years have gone! I appreciate your nice comment and congrats. Hugs, Sandra

Barbara Gorelick February 17, 2019 at 11:59 AM Congrats to you! BG Sandra Haight February 20, 2019 at 6:53 PM Thank you so much, Barbara! I appreciate your visit and congratulations! Hugs, Sandra

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 17, 2019 at 10:43 AM This is WONDERFUL Sandra! My best to you in the contest, already a winner for me! :) xomo! Sandra Haight February 20, 2019 at 6:52 PM Thank you very much, Maureen! I appreciate your lovely, uplifting comment! Hugs, Sandra