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My Meraki Gifts


My Meraki Gifts


So special are some days to celebrate
   for family and dearest friends I know;
      a joy that fills my heart is to create
a splendid card for each, my love to show.

I blend my gifts of art and poetry
   to personalize each and every one,
      designed with help of new technology; 
computer art, my words, then print when done.

How special to present my unique cards
   with names upon and wishes that hit home;
      a joy for me to show the deep regards
I have for each with art and words my own.

With soul, deep love and creativity,
   each card presents a little piece of me.


Sandra M. Haight

~3rd Place~
Contest: In The Moment
Sponsor: Heidi Sands
Judged: 06/18/2018

~2nd Place~
Contest: Meraki
Sponsor: Silent One
Judged: 12/21/2017 

"Meraki [may-rah-kee] (adjective) This is a word that modern Greeks often use to describe doing something with soul, creativity, or love — when you put “something of yourself” into what you're doing, whatever it may be.  Oct 20, 2010" - Google
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Gentry Avatar
June 22, 2018 at 5:55 AM
Congratulations on your win with this beautiful poem sharing of yourself!
Haight Avatar
July 1, 2018 at 2:03 PM
Thank you very much, Susan! Hugs, Sandra
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June 18, 2018 at 6:12 PM
Great poem, congratulations. Yes, I agree, I wrote a poem for each of my grandkids on their specialness to us and cute things they did, plus other family members.
Haight Avatar
July 1, 2018 at 2:03 PM
Thank you very much, Shirley! Sandra
Andresen Avatar
June 18, 2018 at 12:46 PM
- Congratulations on your great win poem, Sandra :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Haight Avatar
July 1, 2018 at 2:03 PM
Thank you very much, Anne-Lise! Hugs, Sandra
Wolf Avatar
June 18, 2018 at 9:40 AM
Touches the heart, Sandra. A gem of a poem, one which is straight from your heart! Beautiful! Congrats on your well-deserved win in the contest. Best wishes, Gershon
Haight Avatar
July 1, 2018 at 2:02 PM
Thank you very much, Gershon! Sandra
Sands Avatar
June 18, 2018 at 9:31 AM
This is special. A combination of art and giving in the moment. Congratulations for your win! :)
Haight Avatar
July 1, 2018 at 2:02 PM
Thank you very much, Heidi. Hugs, Sandra
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May 5, 2018 at 11:18 PM
Much belated congrats on your win, Sandra.
Haight Avatar
May 6, 2018 at 4:35 PM
Thanks, Lynn, for your taking the time to read my poem and for your nice congrats! Much appreciated. Hugs, Sandra
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December 24, 2017 at 11:27 PM
Sandra, , congratulations on your win! Merry Christmas Hugs Eve ~`*
Haight Avatar
December 29, 2017 at 2:26 PM
Eve, thank you so much for your lovely comments. Much appreciated! Happy New Year to you! Hugs, Sandra
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December 24, 2017 at 6:07 AM
A little piece of 'me' with Meraki ... Wonderful ... Congratulations on your grand success ...
Haight Avatar
December 29, 2017 at 2:26 PM
Probir, thank you so much for your lovely comments. Much appreciated! Happy New Year to you! Sandra
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December 24, 2017 at 4:21 AM
I see that your talents go beyond poetry, Sandra! I enjoyed your take on this contest topic. Congratulations on your podium finish. ~ Wishing you a merry, blessed Christmas and all the best for 2018. // paul
Haight Avatar
December 29, 2017 at 2:25 PM
Paul, thank you so much for your lovely comments. Much appreciated! Happy New Year to you! Sandra
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December 23, 2017 at 7:32 PM
that is wonderful, Sandra. My daughter creates lovely cards. WIsh she would ask me to put my poetry to them for celebrations!! Congrats on your win and a happy Xmas to you.
Haight Avatar
December 29, 2017 at 2:24 PM
Andrea, thank you so much for your lovely comments. Much appreciated! Happy New Year to you! Hugs, Sandra
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December 23, 2017 at 9:49 AM
beautiful poem sweet Sandra! Congrats :) -luloo
Haight Avatar
December 29, 2017 at 2:24 PM
Laura, thank you so much for your lovely comments. Much appreciated! Happy New Year to you! Hugs, Sandra
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December 22, 2017 at 5:41 AM
Congratulations Sandra on your great win.
Haight Avatar
December 29, 2017 at 2:23 PM
Subimal, thank you so much for your lovely comments. Much appreciated! Happy New Year to you! Sandra
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December 21, 2017 at 9:59 PM
Congratulations on your win! Your passion is warm and wonderful to read :) xomo!
Haight Avatar
December 29, 2017 at 2:23 PM
Maureen, thank you so much for your lovely comments. Much appreciated! Happy New Year to you! Hugs, Sandra
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December 21, 2017 at 4:47 PM
Hi Sandra, Your passion the arts and creating cards is evident in this piece. I'm sure your loved ones are happy to recieve the special card that you made for them. Congrats on your win. It was well deserved. PS, Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones:-) Alexis
Haight Avatar
December 29, 2017 at 2:23 PM
Alexis, thank you so much for your lovely comments. Much appreciated! Happy New Year to you! Hugs, Sandra
One Avatar
December 21, 2017 at 2:48 PM
What a lovely passion to have and each card has a bit of you in it... Congratulations on your placement in the meraki contest..
Haight Avatar
December 29, 2017 at 2:21 PM
Thanks for the nice contest theme, Silent One, and for my great placement in your contest. Happy New Year! Sandra
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December 3, 2017 at 6:51 PM
Hi, I'm Meraki! You learned me. Via Silent One. You are living and breathing creativity with flesh, bone and emotion. A presence in my life without even trying. You lift me up, Sandra! So pretty, always pretty. I hope all is well in your Meraki world, I sincerely mean that. Blessings ... CayCay
Haight Avatar
December 29, 2017 at 2:20 PM
CayCay, thank you so much for your lovely comments. Much appreciated! Happy New Year to you! Hugs, Sandra
Michael Avatar
December 2, 2017 at 6:09 PM
A lovely poem...Light and easy...All the best Sandra
Haight Avatar
December 29, 2017 at 2:20 PM
Thank you so much, Arturo, for your nice comment. Sandra
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