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~2nd Place~
Premiere Contest: Contest No 221
Sponsor: Brian Strand
Judged: 10/12/2016

~4th Place~
Premiere Contest: Dizain Poem II
Sponsor: Laura Loo
Judged: 09/11/2016

April 3, 2025

Entered In The Flash Poetry Challenge No. 12

Sponsored by Mark Toney

Like branches of a rooted, sturdy tree a family survives, each limb entwined, to grow and nurture- embrace happily the joyfulness and sufferings combined. On sunny days the branches lift to find the beauty of blue skies and sparkling air. On stormy ones, a teary, rain-like prayer of joint compassion lightens up the blow. Both difficult and easy times they share, united through life's ceaseless ebb and flow.

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Smita Kulkarni

Date: 4/21/2025 9:42:00 AM

What a beautiful representation of the love and support within a family! In just 10 lines, you’ve captured the essence of this truth so articulately. Reading it brought me immense joy and filled my heart with deep love and appreciation for my own family. -Smita

thriveni c mysore

Date: 4/19/2025 9:30:00 PM

'on sunny days the branches lift to find the beauty of blue skies and sparkling air' how beautiful is this thought! dear poet, lovely write. cheers

Mark Toney

Date: 4/19/2025 10:28:00 AM

Sandra, I appreciate your support for my Flash Poetry Challenge (12). Your poem was randomly chosen to be featured in my 'Results' blog, which is now up and running. Your tree branch metaphor is brilliant, as it describes the 'sunny and stormy days, the difficult and easy times.' A Fave for me.

Sandra Haight
Date: 4/19/2025 3:27:00 PM

Thank you once again, Mark, for your Flash Poetry Challenges! I am pleased that my poem was randomly chosen again and very thankful for your Fave and uplifting comments about it!"

John Watt

Date: 10/12/2016 8:57:00 PM

Sandra, love the tree metaphor! Always enjoy reading your offerings. Hugs ~ John

Francis J Grasso

Date: 10/12/2016 9:50:00 AM

Beautiful, as always. Congratulations, Sandra! ...Fran

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/13/2016 10:19:00 AM

Your Dizain poem was awesome, creative and unique..Congratulations on your placement..Sara

Eve Roper

Date: 9/11/2016 12:13:00 PM

Sandra, very wonderful write, congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve

Sandra Haight
Date: 9/11/2016 6:54:00 PM

Thank you, Eve, for your nice comment and congrats. Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison

Date: 9/11/2016 10:39:00 AM

Beautiful poem and a lovely sentiment Sandra:-) hugs Jan xx

Sandra Haight
Date: 9/11/2016 6:53:00 PM

Thank you very much, Jan. Hugs, Sandra

Phillip Garcia

Date: 9/11/2016 9:43:00 AM

Your poem was brilliant but I think I enjoyed your write up on how many syllables are in "prayer" just as much. You have no idea how may times this Texan wished he could scream at the world that they're wrong on how many syllables every single word in existence is said to have. Kidding aside it truly was a wonderful write and very deserving of your high placement. Another reason why you're one of my favorites

Sandra Haight
Date: 9/11/2016 6:50:00 PM

Thank you so much, Phillip, for your nice visit and uplifting comments! Yes, syllables can be confusing in the world of poetry...not always 'cut and dry.' Thank you again, Sandra

Lu Loo

Date: 9/11/2016 9:31:00 AM

sweet Sandra, thank you for using the words I originally had written on my contest page. It was even more special because of that. You hold a true gift and every poem I read of yours keeps on getting better and better...congratulations on your placement and thank you for being a part of my contest :)-luloo

Sandra Haight
Date: 9/11/2016 6:52:00 PM

Thank you again, Laura, for another contest to stir our creative abilities, and of course, for my wonderful placement! I appreciate it so much. Hugs, Sandra

Agnes Krampe

Date: 8/30/2016 8:46:00 PM

What a beautiful poem and sentiment. I am glad my family is just like this.

Sandra Haight
Date: 8/31/2016 10:25:00 PM

Thank you, Agnes...sounds like you have a wonderful, close and united family. I appreciate your visit and lovely comment. Hugs, Sandra

Probir Gupta

Date: 8/30/2016 5:08:00 AM

Nice ... Enjoyable read ...

Afzal Nusker

Date: 8/29/2016 11:20:00 PM

Such a wonderful poem, Sandra. My best regards. Afzal