Sandra Haight Poet Sonnet

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~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  

 

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's sky 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.

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Seth Pina April 18, 2026 at 11:30 PM Congrats on the win in my contest, I could visualize myself in your words. Hope all is well, - Seth

Line Gauthier April 21, 2018 at 4:01 PM Congrats, Sandra, on your well deserved gold medal finish with this beauty. Sandra Haight April 21, 2018 at 6:41 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 January 12, 2018 at 2:36 PM Lovely Sandra, congratulations, very well deserved... Sandra Haight January 16, 2018 at 6:48 PM Thank you so much, Charlie. Much appreciated. Sandra

Elaine George January 12, 2018 at 10:31 AM Beautiful, Sandra. Many congrats on your top-notch win. Sincerely, Elaine Sandra Haight January 16, 2018 at 6:49 PM Thank you, Elaine, for your visit, uplifting comments, and congrats! :) Hugs, Sandra

Emile Pinet January 12, 2018 at 7:59 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 January 16, 2018 at 6:50 PM Hi, Emile. Thank you so much for stopping by with your lovely comments and congratulations! :) Sandra

John Gondolf January 11, 2018 at 8:33 AM Sandra, congrats once again. I love this sonnet just as much the second time around. John Sandra Haight January 16, 2018 at 6:50 PM And, thank you once again, John! Much appreciated! :) Sandra

Beautiful Scars January 11, 2018 at 6:17 AM Just beautiful sweet Sandra, congrats :)-luloo Sandra Haight January 16, 2018 at 6:51 PM Thank you very much, Laura Loo! :) Hugs, Sandra

Barry Stebbings January 11, 2018 at 3:21 AM Congratulations, Sandra, on your top place. A beautifully painted scene. // Barry Sandra Haight January 16, 2018 at 6:52 PM Hi, Barry. Thank you so much for your lovely comments and congrats! :) Sandra

Subimal Sinha-Roy January 10, 2018 at 10:19 PM Congratulations,Sandra on your great win. Sandra Haight January 16, 2018 at 6:52 PM Thank you once again, Subimal! Hugs, Sandra

Susan Ashley January 10, 2018 at 7:54 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 January 16, 2018 at 6:53 PM Once again, Susan, I so much appreciate your positive and uplifting comments and congrats. Thanks so much. Hugs, Sandra

Frederic Parker January 10, 2018 at 4:34 PM I remember this sonnet, it is still good...congratulations dear poet Sandra Haight January 16, 2018 at 6:55 PM Thank you so much, Frederic, for your visit and congrats! Much appreciated. Sandra

Judith S January 10, 2018 at 3:34 PM Congratulations on your first place win Sandra!! Amazing sonnet!!! ~Judy Sandra Haight January 16, 2018 at 6:56 PM Thanks, Judith, for your encouraging comment and congratulations! Much appreciated. Hugs, Sandra

Connie Marcum Wong January 10, 2018 at 3:14 PM Congratulations on your wonderful sonnet garnering 1st place, Sandra. Pure enchantment! I loved it. : ) Sandra Haight January 16, 2018 at 6:56 PM Thanks, Connie, for your lovely words of encouragement and congratulations! :) Hugs, Sandra

John Hamilton January 10, 2018 at 2:39 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 January 16, 2018 at 6:59 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 November 11, 2017 at 10:36 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

Joseph May November 9, 2017 at 5:47 AM Congrats on a fine win Sandra Sandra Haight November 11, 2017 at 8:09 AM Thank you so much, Joseph! Sandra

Elaine George November 7, 2017 at 12:43 PM Beautiful! Sandra. congratulations on your top-notch win. Elaine Sandra Haight November 11, 2017 at 8:09 AM Thank you very much, Elaine! I appreciate your visit and supportive comments. Sandra

Eve Roper November 6, 2017 at 7:36 PM Sandra, wonderful poem, congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve ~`* Sandra Haight November 11, 2017 at 8:08 AM Thank you again, Eve, for your visits and supportive comments. Hugs, Sandra

John Hamilton November 6, 2017 at 6:32 PM This is beautiful Sandra, another worthy winner! Sandra Haight November 11, 2017 at 8:08 AM Thank you, John! Sandra

Agnes Krampe November 6, 2017 at 5:01 PM Congrats on your win, Sandra! Sandra Haight November 11, 2017 at 8:07 AM Thank you so much, Agnes. Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison November 6, 2017 at 3:52 PM what a beautiful romantic sonnet Sandra, many congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx Sandra Haight November 11, 2017 at 8:07 AM Thank you very much, Jan. Hugs, Sandra

Judith S November 6, 2017 at 11:06 AM Congratulations Sandra on your win! Enjoyed your sonnet very much! Best, Judy Sandra Haight November 6, 2017 at 3:39 PM Thank you, Judith, for your visit and very supportive comments. Much appreciated. Sandra

John Gondolf November 6, 2017 at 9:38 AM Sandra, just stopping back by to congratulate you on your win for this beautiful sonnet. Sandra Haight November 6, 2017 at 3:39 PM Thank you once again, John, for your wonderful support! Sandra

Dale Gregory Cozart November 6, 2017 at 9:14 AM Congratulations on your 4th Place win! Thank you so much for taking the time to enter. Sandra Haight November 6, 2017 at 3:38 PM Thank you, Gregory! I enjoyed your contest and appreciate my nice placement! Sandra

Janice Canerdy October 9, 2017 at 3:58 PM Absolutely lovely, Sandra! Janice Sandra Haight November 6, 2017 at 3:37 PM Thank you very much, Janice! Hugs, Sandra

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