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Life Is Like a Puzzle

The shapes conform together; each new curve fits in a curve. Then many times, with haste, a piece is placed which does not fit, and somehow, jars the rest. More hours consumed- revising what was done. Once again we straighten them; reconstruct the missing scenes. Though day by day, year after year it's worked, so slowly forms the image that's been planned. And often, when the challenge seems too great, then it's put away from sight; next new start falls into place to quickly strengthen sharpness for the game. With competence, we choose each fitting piece and slow but sure, the shapes are interlocked; each, a portion of the whole, builds our everlasting scene. Then, all that's hoped before the colors fade, the portrait of our finished dream, well-made; assembled, done, life's masterpiece revealed. Shapes are firmly interlocked; our life puzzle, now complete. March 7, 2018
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Gauthier Avatar
April 9, 2018 at 8:13 AM
Beautiful, Sandra. Congrats on your well deserved podium finish.
Haight Avatar
April 9, 2018 at 2:32 PM
Thank you so much, Line. Your visits and support mean a lot to me. Hugs, Sandra
Gentry Avatar
April 7, 2018 at 7:23 PM
Sandra, I absolutely love this! Excellent theme, brilliantly written, even displays nicely. Congratulations on your win. A fave for me.
Haight Avatar
April 9, 2018 at 2:32 PM
Thank you, Susan! I am so pleased that you enjoyed my poem, and I so much appreciate your lovely comment, congrats, and the fave! Hugs, Sandra
Marcum Wong Avatar
April 6, 2018 at 1:05 AM
Brilliantly composed and worthy of your second placement Sandra. Bravo! : )
Haight Avatar
April 9, 2018 at 2:31 PM
Thank you very much, Connie, for your very supportive comment and congratulations! Hugs, Sandra
Roper Avatar
April 5, 2018 at 5:04 PM
Excellent write dear friend.. congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve ~`*
Haight Avatar
April 5, 2018 at 8:43 PM
Thank you again, Eve! Hugs, Sandra
Duet Avatar
April 5, 2018 at 12:00 PM
Very clever poem. Congrats on your 2nd place win, Sandra.
Haight Avatar
April 5, 2018 at 8:43 PM
Thank you very much, Carole, for your visit, congratulations and supportive comment! Much appreciated. Hugs, Sandra
Pinet Avatar
April 5, 2018 at 9:36 AM
Congratulations, your poem earned second place in my contest, it was a very tough contest to judge, well done my friend, Emile.
Haight Avatar
April 5, 2018 at 8:42 PM
Thank you for the inspiring contest and for my wonderful placement, Emile. I enjoyed participating, and I am looking forward to entering your new contest. Sandra
Dietrich Avatar
March 8, 2018 at 7:53 PM
The form itself looks SO cool centered and you did very well with the form, Sandra. I gotta try this too!!
Haight Avatar
March 12, 2018 at 1:47 PM
Thank you, Andrea! Hugs, Sandra
Gauthier Avatar
March 7, 2018 at 8:29 PM
What a nice concept, Sandra. I love your poem. Well done.
Haight Avatar
March 12, 2018 at 1:46 PM
Thank you very much, Line. It was a challenge to work on! I appreciate your uplifting comments. Hugs, Sandra
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