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Midnight Romance


Midnight Romance


The sunset left bright colors; by and by
cerulean and crimson layers wove 
designs that blazed beneath the moonlit sky
and spread an absinthe glow upon their cove.

And like obsidian, the charcoal lake
reflected all the beauty of this night, 
and in such splendor, lovers would partake
and stir their fire beneath night sky's delight.

Her porcelain-like ivory face glowed
against her sable-brown long silky hair.
The ash of roses on her cheeks soon showed
the smoke and heat of passion in the air.

And midnight romance led two hearts to twine...
enjoy their rhapsody of love divine.


Sandra M. Haight

~1st Place~
Contest: Your Best Sonnet October 1 - December 31, 2017
Sponsor: John Hamilton
Judged: 01/10/2018

~3rd Place~
Premiere Contest: Midnight Romance
Sponsor:  Dale Gregory Cozart
Judged: 11/08/2017

Required words in order of appearance:
cerulean  crimson  absinthe  obsidian  charcoal  
porcelain  ivory  sable  ash of roses  smoke

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Line Gauthier

Date: 4/21/2018 4:01:00 PM

Congrats, Sandra, on your well deserved gold medal finish with this beauty.

Sandra Haight
Date: 4/21/2018 6:41:00 PM

Thank you very much, Line! So nice of you to find and read some of my older poems! I am grateful for your supportive comment and congrats! Hugs, Sandra

Charlie Smith

Date: 1/12/2018 2:36:00 PM

Lovely Sandra, congratulations, very well deserved...

Sandra Haight
Date: 1/16/2018 6:48:00 PM

Thank you so much, Charlie. Much appreciated. Sandra

Elaine George

Date: 1/12/2018 10:31:00 AM

Beautiful, Sandra. Many congrats on your top-notch win. Sincerely, Elaine

Sandra Haight
Date: 1/16/2018 6:49:00 PM

Thank you, Elaine, for your visit, uplifting comments, and congrats! :) Hugs, Sandra

Emile Pinet

Date: 1/12/2018 7:59:00 AM

Gentle, soft thoughts of love that bring their magic to the page and lure us with their beauty. Congratulations on your well deserved win my friend, Emile.

Sandra Haight
Date: 1/16/2018 6:50:00 PM

Hi, Emile. Thank you so much for stopping by with your lovely comments and congratulations! :) Sandra

John Gondolf

Date: 1/11/2018 8:33:00 AM

Sandra, congrats once again. I love this sonnet just as much the second time around. John

Sandra Haight
Date: 1/16/2018 6:50:00 PM

And, thank you once again, John! Much appreciated! :) Sandra

Beautiful Scars

Date: 1/11/2018 6:17:00 AM

Just beautiful sweet Sandra, congrats :)-luloo

Sandra Haight
Date: 1/16/2018 6:51:00 PM

Thank you very much, Laura Loo! :) Hugs, Sandra

Barry Stebbings

Date: 1/11/2018 3:21:00 AM

Congratulations, Sandra, on your top place. A beautifully painted scene. // Barry

Sandra Haight
Date: 1/16/2018 6:52:00 PM

Hi, Barry. Thank you so much for your lovely comments and congrats! :) Sandra

Subimal Sinha-Roy

Date: 1/10/2018 10:19:00 PM

Congratulations,Sandra on your great win.

Sandra Haight
Date: 1/16/2018 6:52:00 PM

Thank you once again, Subimal! Hugs, Sandra

Susan Ashley

Date: 1/10/2018 7:54:00 PM

I remember this captivating sonnet, Sandra. An exquisite beauty! Congratulations for your well deserved first place win, my friend. Warmest wishes ~Susan

Sandra Haight
Date: 1/16/2018 6:53:00 PM

Once again, Susan, I so much appreciate your positive and uplifting comments and congrats. Thanks so much. Hugs, Sandra

Frederic Parker

Date: 1/10/2018 4:34:00 PM

I remember this sonnet, it is still good...congratulations dear poet

Sandra Haight
Date: 1/16/2018 6:55:00 PM

Thank you so much, Frederic, for your visit and congrats! Much appreciated. Sandra

Judith S

Date: 1/10/2018 3:34:00 PM

Congratulations on your first place win Sandra!! Amazing sonnet!!! ~Judy

Sandra Haight
Date: 1/16/2018 6:56:00 PM

Thanks, Judith, for your encouraging comment and congratulations! Much appreciated. Hugs, Sandra

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/10/2018 3:14:00 PM

Congratulations on your wonderful sonnet garnering 1st place, Sandra. Pure enchantment! I loved it. : )

Sandra Haight
Date: 1/16/2018 6:56:00 PM

Thanks, Connie, for your lovely words of encouragement and congratulations! :) Hugs, Sandra

John Hamilton

Date: 1/10/2018 2:39:00 PM

This is wonderful Sandra, a 37/40 by my criteria very close to a perfect sonnet in my opinion, congrats on a stand alone first place!

Sandra Haight
Date: 1/16/2018 6:59:00 PM

John, thank you ever so much for my awesome placement, and for your supportive comments. I enjoy participating in your contests very much. Sandra

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 11/11/2017 10:36:00 PM

Absolutely breathtaking and gorgeous write, Sandra, and such a well-deserved win, my friend - blessings - you are such a consistently GREAT read! Always a pleasure ... :-) <3