Sandra Haight Poet Quatrain

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Missing Halloween

Oh, how I miss those happy days
   on Halloween when kids came 'round;
their twinkling eyes danced in the maze
   at our front door where treats were found.

With lifted bags held up to hold
   delicious sweets we put inside,
and with no care, if it was cold,
   from house to house they'd walk allied.

Oh, how I miss those happy days!
   None live in neighborhood...and too,
grandkids outgrew this childhood phase...
   to 'trick or treat' have said adieu.

So now we ride the streets to see
   huge spiders, witches, pumpkin lights,  
the kids costumed creatively...
   nice memories of past delights.

Yet, Moon above with eerie glow
   and ghost-like swaying trees reveal
a haunted feel which makes us know
   that Halloween remains so real.


Sandra M. Haight

~2nd Place~
Contest: Halloween
Sponsor: Eve Roper
Judged:11/01/2016

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Janice Canerdy November 2, 2016 at 3:48 PM I REALLY I really like this, Sandra! Congrats on your win! Janice Sandra Haight November 3, 2016 at 6:58 PM Thank you very much, Janice! Hugs, Sandra

Carol Eastman November 2, 2016 at 12:12 PM Congratulations! Loved it! Sandra Haight November 3, 2016 at 6:57 PM Thank you so much, Carol! Hugs, Sandra

Anne-Lise Andresen November 2, 2016 at 12:09 PM - Congratulations on your winning poems in the Halloween contest, Sandra :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Sandra Haight November 3, 2016 at 6:57 PM Thank you very much, Anne-Lise! Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison November 2, 2016 at 11:00 AM Halloween is something we didn't celebrate growing up but I can understand why you miss seeing the little ones at your door now:-) lovely memories congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx Sandra Haight November 3, 2016 at 6:56 PM We did have 7 kids this year! Yes, we do miss the good old days! Thanks for your nice comment and congrats, Jan. Hugs, Sandra

Constance La France November 2, 2016 at 9:32 AM Sandra, congratulations on your win with this wonderfully penned poem ~ Sandra Haight November 3, 2016 at 6:55 PM Thank you very much, Constance. Hugs, Sandra

Alexis Y. November 2, 2016 at 7:44 AM Hi Sandra, Congratulations on your 2nd place win:-) Alexis Sandra Haight November 3, 2016 at 6:55 PM Thank you very much, Alexis. Hugs, Sandra

Eve Roper November 2, 2016 at 12:50 AM Sandra, congratulations on your win . I too miss those safe days and making my son's their costumes :-) Hugs Eve Sandra Haight November 3, 2016 at 6:55 PM Thank you so much, Eve, for another great contest and for my nice placement! Hugs, Sandra

Carolyn Devonshire October 23, 2016 at 3:47 AM Sandra, I think you share my love for Halloween as well as the sadness it brings when children don't trick-or-treat in our neighborhoods. I buy the candy each year and end up adding a couple pounds. Driving through the streets to see the children is a good idea. Really enjoyed this heartfelt poem. Sandra Haight October 24, 2016 at 7:22 PM Nice to read you understand how this feels, Carolyn. Yes, we have the leftover candy predicament also not knowing for sure if that doorbell will ring! Thank you for your supportive comment. Hugs, Sandra

Anne-Lise Andresen October 20, 2016 at 7:16 AM - Many pleasant memories .... Halloween is still "little new" in Norway - In my childhood, no Halloween - GL in the contest, Sandra - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Sandra Haight October 24, 2016 at 7:18 PM Thank you, Anne-Lise, for stopping by with your nice comment and good luck wishes for the contest. Much appreciated!