Sandra Haight Poet Blank verse

Music To My Ears

At times, they come so few and far between...
my heart stops still until they start again.
Eyes open in the dark, I calmly wait
until I know for sure that all is fine.

Those seconds that creep by are difficult...
I panic, as they seem to last so long. 
Then, suddenly...release from Apnea...
sound of his breaths...such music to my ears.


February 15, 2019


Contest: Music To My Ears
Sponsor: Silent One

Note: I know...I know...
but he won't wear a mask! :(

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Anne-Lise Andresen February 17, 2019 at 1:00 PM - Congratulations on your great 2nd place in the contest, Sandra :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Sandra Haight February 20, 2019 at 7:06 PM Thank you very much, Anne-Lise! Hugs, Sandra

Andrew Fairchild February 17, 2019 at 2:47 AM I remember, after my wife had been in the hospital 108 days in 2002, waking up several times in the middle of the night, just to listen to her breathing, so, I get this one! Such a powerful little piece -- 'eyes open in the dark, I calmly wait' Peace and Blessings. There ARE little devices that are less of a pain than a C-PAP that help keep the airways open... Sandra Haight February 20, 2019 at 7:06 PM Thank you very much, Andrew, for your very positive and empathetic comments. Yes, I am looking into some other devices for him. Much appreciated! Sandra

Line Gauthier February 16, 2019 at 3:25 PM Congrats on your fine win, Sandra. Sandra Haight February 16, 2019 at 3:48 PM Thank you so much, Line! Hugs, Sandra

Elaine George February 16, 2019 at 3:19 PM Many congrats on your fine win, Sandra. Elaine Sandra Haight February 16, 2019 at 3:47 PM Thank you very much, Elaine! Hugs, Sandra

Silent One February 16, 2019 at 8:37 AM Oh dear, a mask is very important when it comes to this... a unique take on the contest.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest.. Sandra Haight February 16, 2019 at 3:47 PM Thank, SO, for another inspiring contest and for my placement. Working on the mask problem! Sandra

Carolyn Devonshire February 16, 2019 at 8:19 AM Oh my, Sandra! I was so wrapped up in the story behind your poem that I didn't see the ending coming. Can't imagine the fear of being next to someone who has sleep apnea. Very creative take on the contest for hearing him breathe surely must have been music to your ears. Way to go! Best wishes in the contest. (Two US contest winners received their prizes. Hope you get yours today if you haven't already received it.) Hugs, Carolyn Sandra Haight February 16, 2019 at 3:51 PM Thank you, Carolyn, for the 'very creative take' comment! More true than creative, I'm afraid! As I said in my Soupmail, I love the jewelry, and I thank you so much! Hugs, Sandra