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My Messenger

One of the first to land, it took me by surprise because bright sunrays glowed behind an ashen cloud. Upon the glass-topped table, right before my eyes this tiny pearl of wonder came to me, avowed its army, made of millions, soon would override, to smother every garden, grassland, bushes, trees. It warned me to seek shelter, quickly run inside before the fast, relentless force drove in to seize. Its shiny dome reflected darkness from the sky. How long had it been falling till it landed here? The first to make it through, the siege to verify, my messenger, a raindrop, braved the atmosphere and warned me to take cover, quickly run and hide, 'fore army, made of millions, drowned the countryside. Sandra M. Haight ~3rd Place~ Contest: The Raindrop Sponsor: Craig Cornish Judged: 11/25/2018 Sonnet, written in Iambic Hexameter 12 syllables, 6 feet per line

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L. J. Carber

Date: 2/5/2019 9:27:00 AM

A very original take on rain! Congrats on your win, Sandra

Sandra Haight
Date: 2/8/2019 7:54:00 PM

Thank you, L.J., for your lovely comment and congrats. Sandra :)

Eve Roper

Date: 2/2/2019 8:01:00 PM

Sandra, congratulations on your win..Hugs Eve ~`*

Robert Lindley

Date: 12/14/2018 7:15:00 AM

I absolutely love this exceptional sonnet my dear friend. I am a big fan(since many decades back) of verses written in twelve syllables. In sonnets written in twelve syllable verses. This is a fav and a glistening gem..

Sandra Haight
Date: 12/16/2018 6:23:00 PM

Thank you so very much, Robert, for your visit and very supportive and uplifting comments, plus the fav! Wishing you and yours a Blessed Holiday Season! Sandra

Robertina B.

Date: 12/8/2018 9:08:00 AM

Congratulations on your win, Sandra.. A breathtaking sonnet!! So lovely ... An absolute fav. For me.. Blessings..

Sandra Haight
Date: 12/9/2018 10:13:00 AM

Thank you so much, Robertina, for your congrats and lovely, supportive comment, along with the fav! Hugs, Sandra

Funom Makama

Date: 12/7/2018 9:51:00 AM

Beautiful, beautiful, so beautiful and as always, your pen writes in the language of kings through a naturally flowing ink.

Sandra Haight
Date: 12/9/2018 10:12:00 AM

Funom, thank you very much for your visit and uplifting comments. Much appreciated. Sandra :)

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 12/2/2018 1:28:00 AM

I absolutely loved this amazing poem Sandra. A deserving top win! Congratulations Sandra. This gorgeous piece is going into my FAVES! xxoo : )

Sandra Haight
Date: 12/2/2018 3:29:00 PM

Thank you very much, Connie! I always appreciate your lovely visits and uplifting comments, congrats, and I am so thrilled by your FAVES! Again, thank you so much. Hugs, Sandra

Dale Gregory Cozart

Date: 11/30/2018 12:23:00 PM

I love, "tiny pearl of wonder". Beautifully written, Sandra.

Sandra Haight
Date: 11/30/2018 4:29:00 PM

Thank you very much, Dale, for your visit and lovely comment. Most appreciated! Sandra :)

Rob Carmack

Date: 11/27/2018 8:07:00 PM

You have always been one of my favorite writers here and I am glad to see you win another contest with a good judge. Congrats Sandra.

Sandra Haight
Date: 11/30/2018 4:29:00 PM

Thank you so much, Rob, for your very supportive and uplifting comments and congrats! Much appreciated. Sandra

Craig Cornish

Date: 11/26/2018 11:44:00 AM

So well done not only in form but more importantly message as well

Sandra Haight
Date: 11/30/2018 4:27:00 PM

Thank you, Craig, for the awesome, inspiring contest, supportive comment, and my nice placement! Sandra

Laura Leiser

Date: 11/26/2018 12:05:00 AM

What a beautiful sonnet to the raindrop, Sandra! Congrats on your win!

Sandra Haight
Date: 11/30/2018 4:26:00 PM

Thank you, Laura! I appreciate your visit, congrats, and very uplifting comment. Hugs, Sandra

Mark Elam

Date: 11/25/2018 8:11:00 PM

Beautifully written Sandra! Congrats!

Sandra Haight
Date: 11/30/2018 4:26:00 PM

Thank you once again, Mark, for your visit, congrats, and very supportive comment. Sandra

Line Gauthier

Date: 11/25/2018 7:33:00 PM

Congrats on your podium finish, Sandra. Well penned.

Sandra Haight
Date: 11/30/2018 4:25:00 PM

Thank you so much, Line! Hugs, Sandra

Eve Roper

Date: 11/25/2018 6:48:00 PM

Nicely done, Sandra, congratulations on your placement in the contest I enjoyed reading..

Sandra Haight
Date: 11/30/2018 4:25:00 PM

Thank you very much, Eve, for your lovely, supportive comments. Much appreciated. Hugs, Sandra

Charles Messina

Date: 11/25/2018 6:47:00 PM

Lovely poem, Sandra...Congratulations on you top win...Charlie :)

Sandra Haight
Date: 11/30/2018 4:24:00 PM

Thank you very much, Charles, for your congrats and supportive comment. Sandra :)

Edward Ibeh

Date: 11/25/2018 5:44:00 PM

Exceptional poem, Sandra!:-) Heartiest congratulations on your very fine win!

Sandra Haight
Date: 11/30/2018 4:24:00 PM

Thank you very much, Edward, for your visit, congrats, and very supportive comment. Sandra :)

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 11/21/2018 5:30:00 AM

Ah, that first raindrop carries the warning as a storm approaches. This is a beautiful sonnet and I did not guess correctly what the "messenger" was. You kept me in suspense, Sandra. Well done! Best wishes in the contest, Carolyn

Sandra Haight
Date: 11/30/2018 4:22:00 PM

Thank you, Carolyn, for your visit and lovely, supportive comments. Hugs, Sandra

Tahira Parveen

Date: 11/20/2018 9:18:00 AM

Wow, i admired this so much, its brilliant Sandra.

Sandra Haight
Date: 11/30/2018 4:22:00 PM

Thank you very much, Tahira! Much appreciated! Hugs, Sandra

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 11/20/2018 8:36:00 AM

Oh this is fantastic Sandra! A winner for me :) My best to you in the contest! xomo

Sandra Haight
Date: 11/30/2018 4:21:00 PM

Thank you very much, Maureen. I always appreciate your visits and lovely comments. Hugs, Sandra

Constance La France

Date: 11/20/2018 8:32:00 AM

Sandra, beautifully penned, love it, and how I admire your ability at meter, you are a gifted writer, well done and best of luck in the contest ~

Sandra Haight
Date: 11/30/2018 4:20:00 PM

Thank you so much, Constance, for your very supportive and complimentary words. I prize your uplifting comments very much! Hugs, Sandra

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 11/20/2018 8:29:00 AM

These were my thoughts too about feeling the first warning drop of rain. I loved your imagery in this well written piece Sandra. I could visualize people running to get out of the rain. My favorite line... "Its shiny dome reflected darkness from the sky." Beautiful! : ) xxoo

Sandra Haight
Date: 11/30/2018 4:18:00 PM

Thank you so much, Connie, for your uplifting and supportive comments. I appreciate them so much. Hugs, Sandra