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Love Is Blind

They say that love is blind; that's nature's way
   to leave uncluttered pathways to our hearts,
so cupid's arrows see their targets lay
   with no distractions when love-struck with darts.

The eyes of love see beauty sweet and pure;
   their vision filled with roses and blue skies.
Without life's rain and clouds they can assure
   a state of mind and heart with no goodbyes.

If love were not so blind it would not last,
   for open eyes would see past cupid's goals.
But hearts once pierced with blinded love amass
   the strength to later see uncovered souls.

Love firmly planted builds a broader view;
   rose-tinted glasses traded for the clear,
to open up the narrow paths, breakthrough
   to fuller scenes that blinded love might fear.

Yes, love is blind; a gift to draw us in-
   the bait is sweet, we hunger for the taste.
Yet this love grows to fuller depths within
   when planted, in deep soil, and firmly braced.


Sandra M. Haight
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Messina Avatar
February 11, 2020 at 4:18 AM
As always, Sandra...fantastic poetry! Congrats on your placement! Charlie
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February 11, 2020 at 1:57 AM
I have always been amazed at just how much love can forgive. So much left to learn. Congrats Sandra.
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January 13, 2019 at 4:41 AM
Sandra, how true that we sometimes enter into relationships blind to our lovers' faults. As time passes, we acknowledge the flaws, but by then our love is so full that we can overlook them. Congratulations on your well-earned win in Mark's contest! Best wishes, Carolyn
Haight Avatar
January 14, 2019 at 8:50 AM
Yes, you summed up my poem's sentiments very well, Carolyn! Thank you for your lovely comments and congrats! Hugs, Sandra
Canerdy Avatar
January 12, 2019 at 5:30 PM
Sandra , CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved win! SUPERB! Janice
Haight Avatar
January 14, 2019 at 8:50 AM
Thank you so very much, Janice! Hugs, Sandra
Gauthier Avatar
January 12, 2019 at 4:15 PM
Congrats on your podium finish, Sandra. Well penned.
Haight Avatar
January 14, 2019 at 8:48 AM
Thank you so much, Line! Hugs, Sandra
Toney Avatar
January 12, 2019 at 3:27 PM
Sandra, this is brilliant! Congrats on your win on mile 10 of my 2019 Poetry Marathon contest! But there's more! This is the 3rd time that you've placed second or third in my contest, which qualifies you to enter the final contest. Awesome! By continuing to place in the contest you are accumulating points toward the final. ~Mark
Haight Avatar
January 14, 2019 at 8:48 AM
Thank you again, Mark, for the supportive comment and my fine placement on your winner's list! Much appreciated, and I am looking forward to the next mile! Sandra
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September 11, 2018 at 8:53 PM
Congrats on your win, Sandra. Well done.
Haight Avatar
September 12, 2018 at 4:10 PM
Thank you very much, Line! Hugs, Sandra
Lawless Avatar
September 11, 2018 at 7:06 AM
Yes it is and sometimes when we take off the blinders we are amazed at how fortunate we have been. Thanks for entering the contest
Haight Avatar
September 11, 2018 at 7:21 PM
Thank you, John, for the contest and my nice placement! Much appreciated! Sandra :)
Scars Avatar
September 11, 2018 at 5:44 AM
you always are so good with IP, amazingly done...congrats :)-luloo
Haight Avatar
September 11, 2018 at 7:20 PM
Thank you so much, Laura, for your lovely visit, comment, and congrats! Hugs, Sandra
Daniel Avatar
February 2, 2017 at 8:05 AM
Beautiful poem, Sandra:) and that's why I won't risk 'falling' in love, ha ha:) congratulations on your top win:)
Haight Avatar
February 2, 2017 at 2:52 PM
Thank you so much for your nice comment and congrats, Jo! Hugs, Sandra
Hamilton Avatar
February 2, 2017 at 6:28 AM
This was outstanding Sandra 35/40 on my score, enough for a top win, congratulations again!
Haight Avatar
February 2, 2017 at 2:53 PM
Thank you again for a great contest, John, and for my awesome placement and uplifting comment. Sandra
Inman Avatar
November 23, 2016 at 1:23 PM
A wonderfully written metered poem Sandra.
Haight Avatar
November 27, 2016 at 4:49 PM
Thank you so much, James. Sandra
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October 18, 2016 at 10:39 AM
Great work in the winners' list..Congrats on your placement.Sara
Haight Avatar
October 18, 2016 at 5:34 PM
Thank you very much, Sara. Hugs, Sandra
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October 16, 2016 at 4:07 PM
Wonderful poem, Sandra, congratulations on your win. Agnes
Haight Avatar
October 18, 2016 at 5:34 PM
Thank you so much, Agnes! Hugs, Sandra
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October 16, 2016 at 11:49 AM
truly amazing I have tried and failed great to see a great example congrats stephen
Haight Avatar
October 18, 2016 at 5:33 PM
Thank you, Stephen! I appreciate your visit and uplifting comment. Sandra
Marcum Wong Avatar
October 15, 2016 at 8:44 PM
A marvel Sandra. Congratulations on your well deserved first placement! 7 ; )
Haight Avatar
October 16, 2016 at 8:35 AM
Thank you once again, Connie, for your nice comments, congrats and 7! Hugs, Sandra
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October 15, 2016 at 8:10 PM
Congratulations!
Haight Avatar
October 16, 2016 at 8:34 AM
Thank you, Jack. Sandra
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October 15, 2016 at 4:11 PM
You are a master at iambic pentameter and this is an excellent example. Congratulations.
Haight Avatar
October 16, 2016 at 8:34 AM
Thank you so much, Janis, for your nice comment and congratulations. Much appreciated! Hugs, Sandra
Turner Avatar
October 15, 2016 at 2:37 PM
All true Mrs Sandra! Love is indeed blind and there is no sweeter taste. A beautiful write about love. Perfect! Congratulations on your first place write. I love it!
Haight Avatar
October 16, 2016 at 8:33 AM
Thank you, Daniel, for your uplifting comments and congrats! Sandra
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October 15, 2016 at 2:26 PM
Sandra, thank you for participating in the contest. Congrats on your win! Janice
Haight Avatar
October 16, 2016 at 8:32 AM
Thank you, Janice, for a fine contest and for my nice placement! Hugs, Sandra
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October 15, 2016 at 1:54 PM
Love is blind, a starting point! Nicely written! Hugs and congrats, Sandra!
Haight Avatar
October 16, 2016 at 8:32 AM
Thank you very much, Kim. Hugs, Sandra
Kimathi Avatar
April 12, 2016 at 10:07 AM
Hi Sandra. Congrats for your top placement in the contest!!! ;-)
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April 10, 2016 at 10:58 PM
Sandra, Congratulations on your "Cliche" win. Love LINDA
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April 9, 2016 at 9:06 PM
"If love were not so blind it would not last, for open eyes would see past cupid's goals." ... what a profound line that is. How little love would we see, if love could "see" ... not much! A very talented poetess you are, Sandra. I see your name quite often on these contests (and usually way up high!) ... pleasure to be on the podium seat with you.
Haight Avatar
April 11, 2016 at 7:13 PM
Hi Tim, thank you so much for your supportive feedback and uplifting compliments on this poem. You are too kind! But I so much appreciate your visits and wonderful comments. Sandra
Marcum Wong Avatar
April 8, 2016 at 7:24 AM
Beautifully worded Sandra. Congratulations on your first placement! So well deserved my friend! #7. ; )
Haight Avatar
April 8, 2016 at 3:12 PM
Thank you, Connie, for your nice comment, congrats, and 7. Happy to see your comments are posting okay now. Hugs, Sandra
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