Sandra Haight Poet Rhyme

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Move On, Move On

Move On, Move On


Oh, you tiresome earthen road,
     this weary traveler faithfully
has walked your hilly, rocky path
     absorbed in its great mystery.

I've traveled far and traveled wide;
     tired, I pause beside your stream.
Its peaceful quiet soothes my soul
     to long for sleep in endless dream.

The fire's made, the chores are done.
     Why must I ever move along?
Just let me lay upon your bank
     and 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 and hills to climb
     before the dark and cold of night.


Sandra M. Haight

~2nd Place~
Contest: Into The Woods
Sponsor: Silent One
Judged: 01/13/2019

~6th Place~
Premiere Contest: Contest No 220
Sponsor: Brian Strand
Judged: 10/09/2016

~2nd Place~
Premiere Contest: In The Style Of My Favorite Poet
Sponsor: The Seeker
Judged: 08/27/2016

Inspired by Robert Frost's poem
"Stopping By Woods On A Snowy Evening"

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Eve Roper January 19, 2019 at 11:36 AM Congratulations on your win, Sandra , on a great descriptive and well written poem . :). Hugs Eve ~`* Sandra Haight January 19, 2019 at 7:23 PM Thank you very much, Eve. I appreciate your visit, congrats, and lovely comment. Hugs, Sandra

Silent One January 13, 2019 at 9:38 AM Lovely imagery Sandra...Congratulations on your placement in the contest.. Sandra Haight January 14, 2019 at 8:51 AM Thank you, Silent One, for the fine contest and my nice placement. Sandra

Alexis Y. January 13, 2019 at 8:29 AM Hi Sandra, Congratulations on your fine win in the contest:-) Alexis Sandra Haight January 14, 2019 at 8:52 AM Thank you very much, Alexis, for your visit and congrats! Much appreciated. Hugs, Sandra

Afzal Nusker October 9, 2016 at 11:21 PM Indeed this poem emulates the style of R. F. As I was reading, it totally reminded me of 'Stopping by woods'. Afzal Nusker October 9, 2016 at 11:23 PM Congratulations on your win, Sandra.

Manmath Dalei September 25, 2016 at 8:30 AM Very nice Sandra. Well written every line. Enjoyed...........//hugs

Beautiful Scars September 5, 2016 at 6:34 PM so beautiful sweet Sandra, you are so gifted dear lady :) congrats on your placement :)-luloo

Phillip Garcia August 29, 2016 at 10:12 AM I love this. I believe Frost himself would congratulate you on an exquisite poem

Teddy Kimathi August 29, 2016 at 6:30 AM Robert Frost's works are true classics.... Congrats Sandra, for your top placement with this lovely piece!! ;-)

Tom Arnone August 27, 2016 at 10:04 PM Beautiful, Sandra. I was thinking'of doing Frost, or E. E. Cummings -- but, of course, I had to be different and choose Poe from the year 2848! Congrats on a fine, frosty win. :-) Sandra Haight August 28, 2016 at 7:49 AM Thank you, Tom, for your encouraging and supportive comment and congrats. I appreciate it so much! Sandra

John Hamilton August 27, 2016 at 9:18 PM Congrats on a wonderful write, based on a great Poet Robert Frost, good choice good execution of form. Sandra Haight August 28, 2016 at 7:47 AM Thank you very much, John. I appreciate your visit and supportive comment and congrats. Sandra

Janis Medders Tobechi August 27, 2016 at 8:13 PM Congratulations on a win in this very challenging contest. I had chosen Robert Frost's "Out Out" but it didn't capture the poets's form as well. Sandra Haight August 28, 2016 at 7:46 AM Thank you very much, Janis! Hugs, Sandra

Kim Rodrigues August 27, 2016 at 7:02 PM Nice work here, Sandra! Another of my favorites :) Sandra Haight August 28, 2016 at 7:45 AM Thank you so very much, Kim, for your supportive comments and the Fav! Hugs, Sandra

Paul Callus August 27, 2016 at 5:54 PM Applause to you, Sandra! This is indeed beautiful poetry. Following in Robert Frost's footsteps ... a wise decision:) Congratulations on placing 2nd. Regards // paul Sandra Haight August 28, 2016 at 7:43 AM Thank you so much, Paul, for your lovely supportive comments and congrats. I appreciate your visits so much. Sandra

Agnes Krampe August 27, 2016 at 5:13 PM Congrats on your win, Sandra. I started reading your poem, trying to guess which favorite poet inspired it, and I immediately thought of Frost and Stopping by woods.... and lo and behold, that was it. Very well done. Sandra Haight August 28, 2016 at 7:40 AM Thank you, Agnes. I appreciate your kind and uplifting comments, and I am honored that you picked up his style and the actual poem that inspired me right away! Hugs, Sandra

Connie Marcum Wong August 27, 2016 at 4:55 PM Sandra, big congratulations! I am so happy to see this poem three! 7 ; )

Eve Roper August 27, 2016 at 4:51 PM Sandra, great outstanding work ! Congratulations on your win... Hugs Eve Sandra Haight August 28, 2016 at 7:37 AM Thank you very much, Eve, for your kind comment and congrats! Hugs, Sandra

Connie Marcum Wong August 20, 2016 at 5:38 PM Oh this is wonderful Sandra, and tipping your hat to this masterful poet in your last stanza! I loved it! I am sure this will top the winner's list my friend! 7 ; ) Sandra Haight August 21, 2016 at 7:11 PM Once again, thank you, Connie, for your supportive comments and high rating. You are too kind! Hugs, Sandra

Tom Arnone August 19, 2016 at 12:13 PM Love it, Sandra. Robert Frost is one of my fav poets (but I chose, Poe) .... ;-) Sandra Haight August 21, 2016 at 7:12 PM Thank you, Tom, for your kind comment, and I am pleased that you enjoy Robert Frost too. I have to check out your Poe poem soon. Sandra

Joanna Daniel August 19, 2016 at 6:01 AM Wow! One of my favourite poets:) Great write, Sandra:) Sandra Haight August 21, 2016 at 7:13 PM So glad you enjoy him too, Jo. And thank you for your positive comment. Hugs, Sandra