Sandra Haight Poet Lyric

Move On

Move On
(Anacreontic Verse)

Oh you tiresome 
earthen road,
this traveler 
faithfully has walked 
your rocky path
of mystery.
I've traveled far 
and traveled wide;
tired, I pause beside 
your peaceful stream.
Its quiet soothes 
my soul to long for
sleep in endless dream.
The fire is made, 
the chores are done
why must I ever 
move along?
Just let me lay 
upon your bank
to hear your carefree,
rippling song.
But I must move on...
on and on!
Make haste while there 
is sun and light.
More roads to walk, 
more hills to climb,
before the dark 
and cold of night.


Sandra M. Haight

~1st Place~
Contest: Anacreontic Verse 1
Sponsor: Edward Ebbs
Judged: 11/18/2015

*Revised from an older poem, 'Move On, Move On

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Kim Merryman November 20, 2015 at 8:27 PM An incredibly beautiful write, Sandra! Congrats on your well deserved 1st place win! Love, Kim Sandra Haight November 22, 2015 at 4:52 PM Thank you so much, Kim. I appreciate your visits and positive comments. Hugs, Sandra

Sara Kendrick November 20, 2015 at 2:55 PM Anacreontic verse a new adventure for most of us but this winner will stand forever!!! Way to go with this win..Congrats..Sara Sandra Haight November 22, 2015 at 4:51 PM Thank you, Sara. I enjoy your visits and comments so much. Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison November 19, 2015 at 3:13 PM Dropping back with my congrats Sandra:-) hugs Jan xx Sandra Haight November 22, 2015 at 4:50 PM Thank you so much, Jan. Hugs, Sandra

Ralph Sergi November 19, 2015 at 9:04 AM Hi Sandra: I love the bank playing a rippling song. Congrats! Sandra Haight November 22, 2015 at 4:50 PM Thanks, Ralph. I appreciated your visit and supportive comments. Sandra

James Inman November 19, 2015 at 6:51 AM Exceptional write Sandra. The flow is smooth with subtle rhyme the use of travel as a symbol of the journey through life is beautiful. I feel your weariness but also your eagerness to explore life further.

Balveen Cheema November 19, 2015 at 6:33 AM Congrats on your great win, Sandra! Yes, plenty more roads to walk!

Dr. Upma A. Sharma November 19, 2015 at 4:39 AM Wow such a beauty in ur words Sandra.. congrats on first place win!! Sandra Haight November 22, 2015 at 4:49 PM Hi Dr. Upma. Thank you so much. Hugs, Sandra

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser November 19, 2015 at 2:42 AM Sandra, so honored and humbled to share the same place, kudos to us who join!!!=`)~Olive Eloisa Sandra Haight November 22, 2015 at 4:46 PM Thank you, Olive. I am humbled likewise to share with you! Hugs, Sandra

Nette Onclaud November 19, 2015 at 2:11 AM greeat stuff, sandra.. super congrats!..huggs Sandra Haight November 22, 2015 at 4:45 PM Thank you, Nette. I appreciate your visit and support. Hugs, Sandra

Lin Lane November 18, 2015 at 9:09 PM Well done, Sandra. Sandra Haight November 22, 2015 at 4:45 PM Thank you, Lin. Hugs, Sandra

Skat A November 18, 2015 at 8:06 PM Sandra, Congratulations in Edward Ebbs, AV1 Contest. HUGS **SKAT**

Nayda Ivette Negron Flores November 18, 2015 at 7:23 PM Congratulations in your win Sandra. Sandra Haight November 22, 2015 at 4:45 PM Hi Nayda, thank you so much. Hugs, Sandra

Edward Ebbs November 18, 2015 at 6:14 PM I am happy with all the enteries, congratulations on your well deserved win...thank you for participating! Sandra Haight November 19, 2015 at 9:15 AM Thank you so much, Ed. I really enjoyed your contest especially in meeting the challenge of this poem form. I appreciate my nice placement too! Sandra

Skat A November 3, 2015 at 2:20 PM well done :) SKAT Sandra Haight November 7, 2015 at 1:55 PM Thank you so much, Skat. Hugs, Sandra

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser November 3, 2015 at 1:02 AM Sandra, I enjoyed this write so much, clever that you did not stick to same syllable counts... =`) love the soothing feel!~Olive Eloisa =`) Sandra Haight November 7, 2015 at 1:55 PM Yes, the counts had to be 3, 4 or 5 syllables for this one! Thank you for your visit and positive comment! Hugs, Sandra

Andrea Dietrich November 2, 2015 at 3:37 PM this is so cool. I am not into this form very much, but for some reason, the way you made yours flow was so smooth, I really enjoyed it over others I have seen. Sandra Haight November 7, 2015 at 1:54 PM Thank you, Andrea. Hope this is what Ed is looking for. Sandra

Sara Kendrick November 2, 2015 at 3:20 PM I really like this one..The rhythm and flow of the lines plus the topic chosen is excellent..Reads like a winner to me..Way to go for the contest..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara Sandra Haight November 2, 2015 at 3:27 PM Thank you, Sara. I always appreciate your visits and uplifting and positive comments. Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison November 2, 2015 at 1:53 PM Such a beautiful flow to the poem Sandra - good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx Sandra Haight November 2, 2015 at 2:56 PM Thank you, Jan. So pleased that you like it. Hugs, Sandra