Sandra Haight Poet Dizain

Notes About The Poem

Written July 27, 2023
For Contest, “No Anchor For Rancour.”
Sponsor, Unseeking Seeker

No Anchor For Rancour

Long-lasting anger, bitterness, and spite
Sometimes can penetrate the heart and mind
To taint the joys of others' earned delight.
If left, can sink its anchor deep to find
Its permanent aversion- to be kind.
Then, like a ship that's firmly kedged at sea-
Entrapped by vicious waves and cannot flee,
That hate caged deep inside the aching heart,
Just eats away to never be set free.
Not till that anchor's pulled- may it depart.

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John Hamilton August 8, 2023 at 8:08 AM Well said Sandra, I enjoyed this one very much. Word selection and rhymes are spot on as per usual.

Lin Lane August 8, 2023 at 7:03 AM There should be no place for anger to enter our emotions. Congratulations, Sandra.

Jay Narain July 27, 2023 at 10:33 AM Nice rhythmic poem. Nice picture too, Sandra Haight July 30, 2023 at 6:31 PM Thank you very much, Jay! I appreciate your visit and uplifting comment. Sandra

Susan Ashley July 27, 2023 at 9:26 AM Dear Sandra, I adore and admire the heart and soul of your potent verse so vividly expressed in its rhythm and rhymes and captivating metaphors. A dramatic beauty spilled from your golden pen. I think this will place high in Seekers list. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Sandra Haight July 30, 2023 at 6:29 PM Thank you so much, Susan, for stopping by with your wonderful uplifting comments about my poem. I am so pleased that you like it! Hugs, Sandra