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Longing For Peace, Not War

War despised, feared conquers, kills, sunders people, countries, fragmented, torn Hate Peace desired, embraced liberates, nurtures, unites people, countries, together, whole Love © Sandra M. Haight 2014 All Rights Reserved ~2nd Place~ Contest: Cinquain Sponsor: Dr. Ram Meta Modern Cinquain - Word Count: 1-2-3-4-1 Judged 01/01/2015

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 1/16/2015 12:28:00 AM

here I am smiling at you, and how nice you are replying to all my comments. :)

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 1/6/2015 12:33:00 AM

I love yours, Sandra! It feels like I'm reading a peaceful protest against war...congrats! Hugs, Rhonda

Sandra Haight
Date: 1/6/2015 7:44:00 PM

Thank you, Rhonda. I am so happy you liked it. Hugs, Sandra

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 1/2/2015 11:15:00 PM

SANDRA, Congratulations! :) A very deep "Longing, WIN." Always~ Linda

Sandra Haight
Date: 1/4/2015 10:48:00 AM

Thank you, Linda. Yes, perhaps someday we'll get there. Hugs, Sandra

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 1/2/2015 4:37:00 PM

Different and I like that..congrats, I would have placed it on top. BG

Sandra Haight
Date: 1/2/2015 5:22:00 PM

Hi Barbara, thank you so much for your generous comment and congrats! So nice of you to stop by! Sandra

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/2/2015 2:02:00 PM

Like how you did yours, sandra. Looks like he did not like traditional style though. Congrats on your well deserved win.

Sandra Haight
Date: 1/2/2015 3:32:00 PM

Thanks, Andrea. So much more can be expressed in the traditional, as you've said before. I appreciate your nice comments and support! Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison

Date: 1/2/2015 11:33:00 AM

love your take on the theme going from war to peace - many congrats:-) hugs jan xx

Sandra Haight
Date: 1/2/2015 3:33:00 PM

Thank you, Jan...yes, I chose the ultimate opposites for sure! Hugs, Sandra

Paul Callus

Date: 1/2/2015 8:15:00 AM

Lovely cinquain that longs for a transition from war to peace and love. All the best for 2015, and congratulations on this deserved win. // paul

Sandra Haight
Date: 1/2/2015 3:34:00 PM

Thank you again, Paul...transition from war to peace and love...perhaps someday..Sandra

Kayod5 Kayode

Date: 1/2/2015 3:05:00 AM

Yes, peace is the word; congrats on the win Sandra...huggs

Sandra Haight
Date: 1/2/2015 3:35:00 PM

Thank you so much, Kayod5. Yes, we can hope! Hugs, Sandra

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 1/1/2015 9:31:00 PM

Wish you all the best of 2015. Congrats on your win in my contest, Sandra

Sandra Haight
Date: 1/2/2015 3:38:00 PM

Once again, Dr. Ram, it was a pleasure to participate in your contest. Thank you for my nice placement. I enjoy working with the short forms too. Best wishes to you in the new year. Sandra

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/15/2014 12:26:00 AM

what a nice way to do his contest. I just didn't think outside the box and could not figure out how to do "longing" the modern way. Hope he does not mind I did traditional cinquain.

Sandra Haight
Date: 12/18/2014 8:08:00 PM

Hi Andrea, I believe it can be modern or traditional. Thanks for stopping by! Sandra