New Year


A brand new year will soon begin…new page,
one sheet of twelve to see upon the wall;
it cleanly hangs, no scribbles, signs of age.
New Year...so many days to get things done;
on a clean slate, set new plans big and small,
before the twelve fly off, each one by one.

This year, another gift of life’s delight,
again to watch all seasons come and go
and feel the surge of Spring’s renewal rite.
Perhaps to now enjoy in better ways,
the Summer sun and flowers; Autumn's glow,
then Winter wonderland of snow-filled days.

A brand new year begins so soon…new page...
This year, another gift of life’s delight.


Sandra M. Haight

~1st Place~
Contest: New Year
Sponsor: Janice Canerdy
Form: Cornish Sonnet
Judged: 01/16/2018

The rhyme scheme is aba cbc ded fef ad
Written in Iambic Pentameter

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 1/20/2018 2:34:00 AM
Best wishes and congratulations on your well-earned win, Sandra - blessings, my friend! :-)
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Sandra Haight
Date: 1/20/2018 8:22:00 AM
Thank you once again, Gregory, for your congrats on my win and very supportive comments. Sandra
Date: 1/17/2018 8:34:00 PM
I love the freshness coming through in your winning poem. Congrats, Sandra.
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Sandra Haight
Date: 1/20/2018 8:20:00 AM
Thank you so much, Line, for your lovely comment and congrats. I appreciate your visits so much. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 1/17/2018 11:07:00 AM
Delightful indeed Sandra, congratulations...
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Sandra Haight
Date: 1/17/2018 5:41:00 PM
Thank you so much, Charlie, for your visit and supportive comments. :) Sandra
Date: 1/17/2018 7:39:00 AM
Congrats Sandra on your top win..a beautiful depiction.
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Date: 1/17/2018 5:40:00 PM
Thank you, Vijay, for your lovely comment and congrats! Sandra
Date: 1/17/2018 3:24:00 AM
Congratulations on your win, Sandra, with this delightful piece. // Barry
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Date: 1/17/2018 5:40:00 PM
Thank you so much, Barry! Sandra
Date: 1/17/2018 12:27:00 AM
congrats on your win Sandra !
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Sandra Haight
Date: 1/17/2018 5:40:00 PM
Thank you so much, Francine, for your visit and congrats! Much appreciated. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 1/16/2018 7:41:00 PM
Thank you for entering this GREAT poem in my contest. Congratulations on your win, Sandra! Janice
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Sandra Haight
Date: 1/17/2018 5:39:00 PM
Hi, Janice, thanks for the great contest and my wonderful placement in your contest! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 2/15/2016 12:29:00 PM
Hi Sandra, i do Love the Sonnet form and you have used its art so well to write your work. You are ready to walk into this New Year with a brand new start. I read your words and i am ready to do the same, with my usual joy of living. I did enjoy this read Sandra so i think it deserves a seven....Vlad.
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Date: 1/22/2016 11:55:00 PM
SANDRA, CONGRATS ON YOUR HM... LINDA :)
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Date: 1/16/2016 1:54:00 AM
An amazing cornish sonnet! I love it and I enjoyed so much the read my dear friend, Sandra! Thank you so much for sharing! Congratulations on your win! love lots, Leonora
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Sandra Haight
Date: 1/17/2016 5:18:00 PM
Thank you so much, Leonora, for your visits and uplifting comments. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 1/13/2016 6:21:00 AM
Amazing Cornish Sonnets landed upon this list. Congrats on your win. Sara
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Sandra Haight
Date: 1/13/2016 11:52:00 AM
Yes, there were so many good ones, Sara. Thank you for your visit and congrats. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 1/12/2016 11:33:00 PM
Sandra, nice to see your HM... Hugs ** SKAT
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Sandra Haight
Date: 1/13/2016 11:52:00 AM
Thank you, Skat. Your visits and supportive comments are always appreciated. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 1/12/2016 1:37:00 AM
Yes Yes Sandra.. another gift of life's delight.. how true.. congrats on ur wonderful winning sonnet!
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Sandra Haight
Date: 1/13/2016 11:51:00 AM
Hi again, Dr. Upma. I appreciate your supportive comments and congrats. Thank you so much. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 1/12/2016 12:00:00 AM
What a lovely, bright, joyful, fresh piece, Sandra. Nice to know that you march on forward to do battle with another year armed with a mighty shield of optimism. Can I borrow it? Great work, well done, Viv x
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Sandra Haight
Date: 1/13/2016 11:50:00 AM
So pleased you enjoyed my Sonnet, Viv. Thank you so much for your uplifting remarks! I try to be optimistic! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 1/1/2016 2:46:00 PM
beautiful...
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Sandra Haight
Date: 1/2/2016 7:04:00 AM
Thank you, White Sage, for stopping by with your nice comment. Sandra
Date: 1/1/2016 8:33:00 AM
very nice poem Sandra, good luck in the contest. Happy New Year!
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Sandra Haight
Date: 1/2/2016 7:08:00 AM
Thank you, Gwen, for your positive comments and best wishes for the contest. I wish you and yours a healthy and happy new year. Hugs, Sandra
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