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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015


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Date: 11/20/2015 8:27:00 PM
An incredibly beautiful write, Sandra! Congrats on your well deserved 1st place win! Love, Kim
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Sandra Haight
Date: 11/22/2015 4:52:00 PM
Thank you so much, Kim. I appreciate your visits and positive comments. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 11/20/2015 2:55:00 PM
Anacreontic verse a new adventure for most of us but this winner will stand forever!!! Way to go with this win..Congrats..Sara
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Sandra Haight
Date: 11/22/2015 4:51:00 PM
Thank you, Sara. I enjoy your visits and comments so much. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 11/19/2015 3:13:00 PM
Dropping back with my congrats Sandra:-) hugs Jan xx
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Sandra Haight
Date: 11/22/2015 4:50:00 PM
Thank you so much, Jan. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 11/19/2015 9:04:00 AM
Hi Sandra: I love the bank playing a rippling song. Congrats!
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Sandra Haight
Date: 11/22/2015 4:50:00 PM
Thanks, Ralph. I appreciated your visit and supportive comments. Sandra
Date: 11/19/2015 6:51:00 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.
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Date: 11/19/2015 6:33:00 AM
Congrats on your great win, Sandra! Yes, plenty more roads to walk!
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Date: 11/19/2015 4:39:00 AM
Wow such a beauty in ur words Sandra.. congrats on first place win!!
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Sandra Haight
Date: 11/22/2015 4:49:00 PM
Hi Dr. Upma. Thank you so much. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 11/19/2015 2:42:00 AM
Sandra, so honored and humbled to share the same place, kudos to us who join!!!=`)~Olive Eloisa
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Sandra Haight
Date: 11/22/2015 4:46:00 PM
Thank you, Olive. I am humbled likewise to share with you! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 11/19/2015 2:11:00 AM
greeat stuff, sandra.. super congrats!..huggs
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Sandra Haight
Date: 11/22/2015 4:45:00 PM
Thank you, Nette. I appreciate your visit and support. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 11/18/2015 9:09:00 PM
Well done, Sandra.
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Sandra Haight
Date: 11/22/2015 4:45:00 PM
Thank you, Lin. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 11/18/2015 8:06:00 PM
Sandra, Congratulations in Edward Ebbs, AV1 Contest. HUGS **SKAT**
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Date: 11/18/2015 7:23:00 PM
Congratulations in your win Sandra.
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Sandra Haight
Date: 11/22/2015 4:45:00 PM
Hi Nayda, thank you so much. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 11/18/2015 6:14:00 PM
I am happy with all the enteries, congratulations on your well deserved win...thank you for participating!
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Sandra Haight
Date: 11/19/2015 9:15:00 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
Date: 11/3/2015 2:20:00 PM
well done :) SKAT
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Sandra Haight
Date: 11/7/2015 1:55:00 PM
Thank you so much, Skat. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 11/3/2015 1:02:00 AM
Sandra, I enjoyed this write so much, clever that you did not stick to same syllable counts... =`) love the soothing feel!~Olive Eloisa =`)
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Sandra Haight
Date: 11/7/2015 1:55:00 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
Date: 11/2/2015 3:37:00 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.
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Sandra Haight
Date: 11/7/2015 1:54:00 PM
Thank you, Andrea. Hope this is what Ed is looking for. Sandra
Date: 11/2/2015 3:20:00 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
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Sandra Haight
Date: 11/2/2015 3:27:00 PM
Thank you, Sara. I always appreciate your visits and uplifting and positive comments. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 11/2/2015 1:53:00 PM
Such a beautiful flow to the poem Sandra - good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx
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Sandra Haight
Date: 11/2/2015 2:56:00 PM
Thank you, Jan. So pleased that you like it. Hugs, Sandra
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