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My Tropical Visit

The air is cold with skies of multi-grays
as snowflakes fall and paint a wintry scene.
I think of summer warmth and fun-filled days;
yet many winter days must pass between.

But not for me!  You see I have a trick!
This brand-new world of magic works for me
to visit summer resorts, here to pick 
within my  v i r t u a l  r e a l i t y.

Here on a beach where lifeguards flirt and wink
as gentle waves come rolling at my feet,
and handsome waiters offer me a drink-
I so enjoy my tropical retreat.

So let it snow!  I'll visit where there's sun-
switch winter blahs to magic summer fun!


~2nd Place~
Contest: ''V'' New or Old Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Constance La France
Theme Chosen: 5- Visit
Judged: 11/22/2021

~2nd Place~
Contest: Virtual Reality
Sponsor: Jamie Penn
Judged: 08/22/2018

~6th Place~
Contest:  A Funny Sonnet How Your Winter 
 Turned Into Summer
Sponsor: Brenda Chiri
Judged: 08/30/2017
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La France Avatar
November 29, 2021 at 1:13 PM
Sandra, congratulations on your Second place win in my "V" New or Old Poems Contest. Your poem is wonderful ~ love and serenity _Constance
Roper Avatar
November 23, 2021 at 7:41 PM
Back again with congratulations on your win in Constance's contest. Have a great Thanksgiving with family. Hugs Eve
Roper Avatar
April 8, 2020 at 12:39 AM
Congratulations on your win, Sandra, with great imagery, rhyme and content. Hugs Eve
Watt Avatar
April 6, 2020 at 8:04 PM
Sandra, how do the Mai Tais taste in that thing? Fun little trick you have up your sleeve. Loved your clever sonnet. Congrats! John
Gentry Avatar
August 25, 2018 at 1:34 PM
Congratulations on your win. Fun, refreshing. Enjoyed reading.
Haight Avatar
August 25, 2018 at 7:15 PM
Thank you, Susan, I am pleased that you liked it! Hugs, Sandra
Sinha-Roy Avatar
August 23, 2018 at 3:12 AM
Congratulations, Sandra on your win wiih a fine Sonnet.
Haight Avatar
August 25, 2018 at 7:14 PM
Thank you very much, Subimal. Much appreciated. Hugs, Sandra
Gauthier Avatar
August 22, 2018 at 8:54 PM
A lovely upbeat poem, Sandra. Congrats on your well deserved podium finish.
Haight Avatar
August 25, 2018 at 7:14 PM
Thanks, Line! It was fun to write after I had fun using this amazing gadget! Hugs, Sandra
Waters Avatar
August 22, 2018 at 3:32 PM
Another great winner - congrats didn't even see this contest. Those Vr's - travel options are being offered in some of our resthomes - being a big hit with inmates!
Haight Avatar
August 22, 2018 at 7:14 PM
Thank you very much, Virginia! Yes, these virtual reality gadgets are amazing! Hugs, Sandra
Richards Avatar
August 22, 2018 at 2:50 PM
What a cute theme this poem has, Sandra! Congrats on your high placement!!
Haight Avatar
August 22, 2018 at 7:12 PM
Thank you so much, Carrie, for stopping by with your nice comment and congrats! I had fun visiting a beach resort with one of these my grandson brought over on Christmas Day two years ago! It was amazing! Hugs, Sandra
Lane Avatar
August 31, 2017 at 9:25 AM
I haven't tried a set of those yet, but now I think I must. Congratulations on making the winning list.
Haight Avatar
September 2, 2017 at 9:26 AM
Thank you, Lin, for your congrats! Yes, you must experience this virtual reality...you'll be amazed. Sandra
Sinha-Roy Avatar
August 31, 2017 at 12:35 AM
Congratulation Sandra on your well deserved win.
Haight Avatar
September 2, 2017 at 9:29 AM
Subimal, thank you so much for your visit and supportive comment! Sandra
Rodrigues Avatar
August 30, 2017 at 9:48 PM
Oh this is so cute! Congrats, Sandra!
Haight Avatar
September 2, 2017 at 9:29 AM
Thank you very much, Kim. Sandra
Canerdy Avatar
August 27, 2017 at 7:42 AM
Sandra, I didn't know where to go with this topic, but you surely did! Excellent! Janice
Haight Avatar
August 29, 2017 at 2:02 PM
Thank you, Janice. If I hadn't experienced the virtual reality, the idea for the topic probably wouldn't have come to me! Sandra
Rv Avatar
August 24, 2017 at 1:59 PM
Ooh this is so amazing. I love how you interpreted the topic and hope this does very well for you in the contest!! :)
Haight Avatar
August 25, 2017 at 3:56 PM
Thank you very much, Sneha! I appreciate your positive comment. Sandra
Wanter Avatar
August 22, 2017 at 6:44 PM
Pick me up when you're on your way! Love it.
Haight Avatar
August 25, 2017 at 3:59 PM
I'd be glad to, Sunlite! Thanks for the positive comment. Sandra
Cozart Avatar
August 22, 2017 at 5:32 PM
Gorgeous flow just adds to the fun of your sonnet.
Haight Avatar
August 25, 2017 at 3:58 PM
Thanks for the uplifting comment, Dale! Sandra
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