Sandra Haight Poet Sonnet

Lost Love

Not once, but twice, death stole his love away;
   lost love- how he encountered its deep pain.
The first- when kids were young, she left one day;
   dark, furtive, death from cancer was to blame.

Lost love, lost friend, lost mother of his young;
   ascetic life brought shallow, lonely years.
His only joy- his children; still, he clung
   to nonchalant, dark emptiness, and tears.

Years later, love did visit him once more.
   With children grown- his heart now mended some,
her humble kindness he could not ignore.
   But, lasting love for him would never come.

They married- but, before three years had passed-
    her death- lost love- new tragedy recast.


January 20, 2018

~7th Place~
Premiere Contest: Your Finest Sonnet
Sponsor: Mark Massey
Judged: 07/26/2018

~3rd Place~
Contest: Lost Love
Sponsor: John Hamilton 
Judged: 02/11/2018

~3rd Place~
Contest: Some Broken Hearts Never Mend
Sponsor: Faraz Ajmal

Required words used in order of appearance: 
Furtive  Ascetic  Shallow  Nonchalant  Humble

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Susan Gentry July 28, 2018 at 5:52 PM Congratulations on your win. Sad beautiful sonnet. Well done! Sandra Haight July 30, 2018 at 8:15 AM Thank you once again, Susan, for your lovely visits and support. Hugs, Sandra

Eve Roper July 27, 2018 at 3:21 PM Congratulations on your awesome win, Sandra. I enjoyed reading this well written sonnet. Hugs Eve Sandra Haight July 27, 2018 at 8:52 PM I am so pleased that you enjoyed my Sonnet, Eve. Thank you for that and your lovely comment and congrats. Hugs, Eve

Connie Marcum Wong July 27, 2018 at 11:28 AM I have known people that sadly had this occur in their lives. A beautifully composed sonnet deserving of your placement Sandra! Congratulations! Sandra Haight July 27, 2018 at 8:53 PM Yes, Connie, it is very sad when this happens. Thank you for your lovely comment and congratulations. Much appreciated. Hugs, Sandra

Eve Roper February 12, 2018 at 6:47 PM Congratulations on your win, Szndra, nicely done and enjoyed reading. Hugs Eve ~`* Sandra Haight February 12, 2018 at 8:40 PM Hi, Eve, thank you so much for your congrats and very supportive comment and congrats. Always, so much appreciated! Hugs, Sandra

Line Gauthier February 12, 2018 at 2:19 PM Back with well deserved congrats, Sandra. Sandra Haight February 12, 2018 at 8:39 PM Thank you very much, Line. Your visits and kind comments are always appreciated. Hugs, Sandra

Gershon Wolf February 11, 2018 at 10:10 PM The pain, the suffering, the tragedy---all so poignantly expressed in this 14-line masterpiece. Congrats on your well-deserved winner! Best wishes, Gershon Wolf Sandra Haight February 12, 2018 at 8:39 PM Thank you so much for your visit, Gershon, and for your very supportive and positive comments and congrats. Much appreciated. Sandra

Susan Ashley February 11, 2018 at 7:04 PM Superbly expressed sadness Sandra. Such perfect rhythm and amazing rhymes moved me through your beautiful sonnet on lovely waves of melancholy. The required words melted effortlessly into the elegance of your poem. Big congratulations on your excellent win. Warmest wishes and hugs. ~Susan Sandra Haight February 12, 2018 at 8:38 PM Thank you so much, Susan. Your beautifully expressed comments are a blessing to read with your very uplifting and supportive words. Thanks again, dear friend. Warm wishes and hugs back to you. Sandra

John Gondolf February 11, 2018 at 2:22 PM Sandra, back to say congrats on your placement. John Sandra Haight February 11, 2018 at 3:36 PM Thank you so much, John! Sandra

John Hamilton February 11, 2018 at 1:40 PM Loved this sad tale Sandra, congrats on a fine 3rd place, well done! Sandra Haight February 11, 2018 at 3:36 PM Another fine contest, John! Thank you for my fine placement! Sandra

John Gondolf February 1, 2018 at 4:17 PM Sandra, I can feel the emotion in this one, nicely written. Best of luck. John Sandra Haight February 1, 2018 at 7:35 PM Thank you, John, for your visit and very kind comments. I am so pleased that you enjoyed reading it. Sandra :)

Line Gauthier January 21, 2018 at 4:41 PM Emotional write. Very well done, Sandra. Sandra Haight January 22, 2018 at 8:07 PM Thank you very much, Line. Hugs, Sandra

Agnes Krampe January 21, 2018 at 8:37 AM Great story telling with your well executed sonnet, Sandra. And it's so sad. Good luck in the contest. Sandra Haight January 22, 2018 at 8:06 PM Thank you so much, Agnes. Hugs, Sandra

Connie Marcum Wong January 21, 2018 at 2:01 AM Your well written poem tells such a sad story Sandra. I have a second cousin this happened to. He never remarried after his second loss. Instead he created beautiful wood carvings. I have one that is a life like looking humming bird. Beautiful! : ) Sandra Haight January 22, 2018 at 8:06 PM Thank you, Connie. Actually, this is a true story based on my husband's cousin. So sad indeed. Thank you for your positive and supportive comments. Hugs, Sandra