Sandra Haight Poet Couplet

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Entered, November 12, 2015
In The Contest, "A Poem Based On A Song - Old or New.'"
Sponsor, Joseph May

Music Of The 50s - Only You

The music of the fifties…well, what can I say…
was heaven here on earth compared with that today.
Romantic, lovely sentiments of heart and soul,
with poems set to music to advise, console.

Mid-fifties music era rendered lovely songs
safeguarded in my heart these many years, belong
forever to remember, matter not how old.
These gems, mid-fifties' songs, hold memories untold.

Too many to recall, but I can single one,
the song played at our wedding never was outdone.
The Platters’ hit song “Only You,” so touched our hearts,
its words hold true today, and here is how it starts:

      “Only you can make this world seem right
       Only you can make the darkness bright
       Only you and you alone can thrill me like you do
       And fill my heart with love for only you
       Only you can make this change in me
       For it's true, you are my destiny
       When you hold my hand, I understand the magic that you do
       You're my dream come true, my one and only you….”

Romantic, lovely sentiments of heart and soul,
with poems set to music to advise, console,
was heaven here on earth compared with those today.
The music of the fifties…well, what can I say…

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Mark Toney June 8, 2025 at 5:40 PM Sandra, thank you for supporting my Pop Up Poetry—From Vinyl to Verse (2) blog. Your poem is featured in the 'Results' blog, which is up and running. "Well, what can I say?" I love the song you chose and agree with your sentiments about the music of the 50s—"Romantic, lovely sentiments of heart and soul, / with poems set to music to advise, console." A Fav for me. Sandra Haight June 12, 2025 at 9:32 AM Thanks, Mark for another fine way to use our old poems! So glad mine was on the list, and I appreciate your uplifting comments on my poem along with the Fav! Sandra

Janice Canerdy July 30, 2016 at 7:32 AM Fifties music--ahh! Sandra, congratulations on your well-deserved win! Janice

Bl Devnath July 27, 2016 at 10:51 AM Music of long past days were composed beautifully having meanings which touched our hearts and souls. To days musics are composed with instrumental sounds having less meaning that rarely touches our hearts and souls. So, old is gold applies here. You have expressed beautifully my friend. A beautiful 7, bl

Connie Marcum Wong July 27, 2016 at 5:50 AM I loved your entry Sandra! The words to the songs then held such meaning and were so divine to listen to. Perry Como's soothing voice could mellow any soul. Heavy metal and rap music just don't do it for me. My youngest daughter likes jazz and alternitive which is fine. Congratulations on your win Sandra! 7 ; )

Teddy Kimathi July 27, 2016 at 1:59 AM Hi Sandra. Congrats for your placement with this brilliant piece!! ;-)

Dineen Williams Gault July 26, 2016 at 8:17 AM I can envision a couple dancing to 'Only You' while I read this lovely write. Congratulations!

Beautiful Scars July 25, 2016 at 8:08 PM Sandra, what an awesome poem you have here lady! congrats on your placement :)-luloo

Skat A July 25, 2016 at 4:53 PM Sandra,, Congratulations on your win. **SKAT**

Poet Destroyer A March 29, 2015 at 10:20 PM Sandra, Thank you for the sweet reply to my comment. Love LINDA

Robert Stoner Jr March 25, 2015 at 4:29 PM Way to go Sandra on this 50's win and thanks for the stroll down memory lane ,I love music. Sandra Haight March 26, 2015 at 8:38 PM Thank you, Robert. Yes, such a great time for music! Thank you for stopping by with your positive comment. Sandra

Andrea Dietrich March 24, 2015 at 6:34 PM this is fantastic, dear. So much work put into this. Congrats!! we chose the same decade! Sandra Haight March 26, 2015 at 8:39 PM Thank you for the nice comment and congrats, Andrea. I really appreciate it. Yes, that sure was a special decade :) Hugs, Sandra

Eve Roper March 23, 2015 at 1:56 PM Music was like heaven on earth as compared with today, Romantic and lovely with the words of the soul… So I just went to You Tube and listen to the music while I read your poem, “ Wonderful,” like you said ” Heavenly" sound. Blessings and a 7, Oh, and congratulations on your win Sandra Haight March 23, 2015 at 7:44 PM Thank you so much, Eve, for stopping by with your positive comments, support and congratulations. Yes, the music during that time was awesome and the lyrics like poetry. Hugs, Sandra

Joseph May March 23, 2015 at 12:37 PM A lot of old gold here...I love the platters Twilight Time....Congrats on a fine win Sandra Sandra Haight March 23, 2015 at 7:45 PM Yes, Joseph...the good old days. Thanks for stopping by with your positive comment and congratulations. Sandra

Poet Destroyer A March 22, 2015 at 11:03 PM SANDRA, Congratulations on your wonderful win. Always ~LINDA~ Sandra Haight March 23, 2015 at 7:46 PM Thank you again, Linda, for your nice comment and congrats. Hugs, Sandra

Kelly Deschler March 22, 2015 at 8:45 PM Music was a big part of the 50's era and it produced some of the greatest songs of all time... I really enjoyed this great poem, Sandra! Congrats on the win! Sandra Haight March 23, 2015 at 7:47 PM Thank you, Kelly, for the nice comment and congrats. I really enjoyed this contest, and I appreciate my nice placement. Thanks again. Hugs, Sandra

Paul Callus February 15, 2015 at 10:51 AM A 7 for you dear Sandra!!! You take me back to some of my most favourite songs! The Platters were amongst the best...We only had cable radio at home in those days (just 2 stations!) and popular songs were playing all the time... // paul Sandra Haight February 16, 2015 at 3:15 PM Hi Paul, I am so pleased that you enjoyed this poem. Those were the days for sure! Thank you for stopping by with your nice comment and support with a 7! I really appreciate it. Sandra

Nette Onclaud February 14, 2015 at 10:03 AM my clan loves music and I remember a lot of the 50s songs as my uncles made sure I appreciate them..one of them is ' I got you under my skin..'.. lovely work down memory lane!.. huggs, Sandra and happy hearts day! Sandra Haight February 16, 2015 at 3:16 PM I am pleased that you enjoyed my poem and that it brought memories back to you. Thank you for stopping by with your nice comment, Nette! Hugs, Sandra

Mark J. Halliday February 13, 2015 at 11:36 PM I like 50s music too, even though I was born in 60. It still had heart; not much does now. Just watch Jersey Boys today--always liked the Four Seasons. Sandra Haight February 16, 2015 at 3:19 PM Hi Mark, so nice of you to stop by with your comment. I think the music of the 50s will always be popular with any age group, and I am pleased that you enjoy it. Sandra

Debbie Guzzi February 13, 2015 at 7:26 PM Silhouettes on the shade-The Rays 1957 "Goodnight My Love" by Jesse Belvin 1956 ahhhhh I see you too aye :O last on your list? I had a beau in college who was a singer and he's call me every night and sing it to me! Now that's romance! Since I Fell for You sung by Ertha Kitt THANKS for the memories Sandra! Light & Love Sandra Haight February 13, 2015 at 7:43 PM Wow, Debbie, so happy you loved sharing the memories. Just listened to 'since I fell for you' on youtube...I do remember that song and that version very well and so enjoyed hearing it again now. Yes, those were the days for music...and romance too! Thanks for stopping by! Hugs, Sandra Debbie Guzzi February 13, 2015 at 7:36 PM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7xrQY_FLM4 This Version of Since I fell for You is my fav! enjoy! Debbie Guzzi February 13, 2015 at 7:34 PM I like the Lenny Welsh version of Since I Fell for You. Debbie Guzzi February 13, 2015 at 7:32 PM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7xrQY_FLM4 This Version of Since I fell for You is my fav! enjoy!

Njeri Hunjeri February 13, 2015 at 6:53 PM Nice tribute to the fifties Sandra Haight February 13, 2015 at 7:48 PM Thank you, Njeri...glad you enjoyed it. Sandra

Jan Allison February 13, 2015 at 6:53 PM You brought some lovely memories of the music my parents listen to and the tracks are still popular today on our local radio station - lovely write - good luck in the contest:-) Hugs jan xx Sandra Haight February 13, 2015 at 7:47 PM Yes, I know many younger people today enjoy listening to those songs. They were classic. Thanks for the nice comment and best wishes for the contest. Hugs, Sandra