Sandra Haight Poet Lyric

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1st Place~ 04/05/2023 - Contest, "Let's Tango", Sponsor, Shadow Hamilton

4th Place~ 06/19/2018 - Premiere Contes,  "Mid-June No. 155", Sponsor: Brian Strand

3rd Place~ 07/22/2017- Premiere Contest, "On Golden Pond," Sponsor: Craig Cornish                   

Inspired by the theme song from the movie, 
"On Golden Pond" written by Dave Grusin.  
 My words sync with the music

Written, May 29, 2016
Entered In The Premiere Contest, "Let's Tango,"  March 14, 2024
Sponsor, Shadow Hamilton

On Golden Pond

On Golden Pond

And dear yes, here we are in our winter of life,
slowly rowing through years on this old golden pond.
	Such a long way we've come ...
		now, how far do we go
when we'll know there is nothing to see there beyond.

Let us bask in the sunlight of our golden pond;
let the sunrays dance softly on this rippling lake.
	Let the calmness wrap us
		in its sweetest cocoon,
as we travel along to tomorrow's daybreak.

Oh, how lovely this sun and its shawl of blue sky!
Let us drink all this in like the finest red wine.
	Such a long way we've come ...
		now, how far do we go
until life sets its mark for the end of our time.

As we travel along to the next new daybreak,
let us drink in the beauty we here now attend.
	Let's be thankful for days 
		that have blessed both our lives,
for our sunset is waiting around the next bend.

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Susan Gentry June 22, 2018 at 4:58 PM Congratulations on your win with this poem that is serene to read. Great imagery of the golden years. Sandra Haight July 1, 2018 at 2:01 PM Thank you very much, Susan. Hugs, Sandra

Line Gauthier June 21, 2018 at 7:15 AM Congrats on your top win, Sandra. Sandra Haight July 1, 2018 at 2:01 PM Thank you very much, Line. Hugs, Sandra

Mike Gentile June 20, 2018 at 7:49 AM Sandra, I found this to be such an exquisite expression of where so many of are in life. Just a peaceful, gracious and wonderful thought to hold. Congrats on your placement, well deserved!!! Sandra Haight July 1, 2018 at 2:00 PM Thank you very much, Mike! Sandra

Gershon Wolf June 19, 2018 at 7:41 PM Eloquence of expression … a pond beautifully framed. Congratulation on your win in the contest, Sandra! Best wishes, Gershon Sandra Haight July 1, 2018 at 2:00 PM Thank you very much, Gershon! Sandra

Susan Ashley July 31, 2017 at 3:54 PM Hi Sandra, a beautiful piece, a joy to read. Congratulations on your win:)

Teddy Kimathi July 25, 2017 at 3:24 AM Hi Sandra. Congrats for your well-deserved third placement with this brilliant piece! ;-)

Frederic Parker July 24, 2017 at 2:47 PM Congratulations Sandra, I'm glad Craig found 3 poems that did the song justice as yours truly did...

Laura Leiser July 23, 2017 at 12:21 AM Lovely poem, Sandra! Congrats on your win :)

Margaret Franceschini July 21, 2017 at 2:00 PM Beautifully written and sets the mind to the movie!

Vladislav Raven June 8, 2016 at 5:54 PM Hi Sandra, another excellent write from your pen. The golden years of life flow from your pen leaving this poem with such a wonderful content. Your gentle words paint such beautiful visions for us. Such a glorious Lyric Sandra. Your gentle words always speak so deeply on the theme you choose. I drink in your words like the finest red wine. They do sing off the tongue . Excellent as always Sandra. Hugs....Mike. XX Sandra Haight June 10, 2016 at 3:30 PM Hi, Mike. Thank you very much for your lovely comments about this poem. I have seen the movie and know the music, both very emotional. So, the poem was based on those feelings, plus the fact that my husband and I are in the 'golden' years. So my last stanza had very personal meanings to me. It is always a pleasure to read your wonderful comments. Thank you again! Hugs, Sandra

Bl Devnath June 1, 2016 at 4:15 PM Excellent poem on golden memories. Good luck in the contest with a nice 7 my lovely friend. Loved always, bl Sandra Haight June 1, 2016 at 4:34 PM Thank you very much, BL. I wrote this for the contest, but the sponsor has left Poetry Soup. But I am grateful others are reading it. I appreciate your nice comments and high rating. Sandra

Wendy Rycroft May 31, 2016 at 12:29 PM Well done well written good luck x great poem I though about it x that's as far as I got x ha ha x Sandra Haight June 1, 2016 at 4:36 PM Hi Wendy, thank you for your nice visit and comment. Yes, there is no contest since the sponsor left Poetry Soup. Hugs, Sandra

Edlynn Nau May 31, 2016 at 12:15 AM NICE ONE SANDRA! I like this very much as a lyric. "Such a long way we've come...now how far do we go, when we know there is nothing, to see there beyond." Always makes me sad when anything good has to end! Sigh. Sandra Haight May 31, 2016 at 10:33 AM Thank you, Edlynn, for your visit and uplifting comment. I appreciate it very much. Sandra

Timothy Hicks May 30, 2016 at 11:12 PM I'm just now listening to "On Golden Pond" for the first time ... It's a pretty song, and I can see how it would inspire poetry. You penned a contemplative poem ... too far along to turn back now, but too young to not appreciate what lies around the bend for the next adventure. Nice thoughts in this, Sandra. Sandra Haight May 31, 2016 at 10:32 AM Thank you, Tim. I am pleased that you enjoyed my poem. The song is lovely and the movie very melancholy about an older couple trying to appreciate life when it may be slipping away. Thank you for your visit and supportive comment. Sandra

Miraj Raha May 29, 2016 at 11:10 AM This is outstanding Sandra Ma'am!!! I love the meaning and how you captured and held the beauty of Nature when life is slipping away.A tough but noble endeavor I must say.A7 and another 7. Sandra Haight May 30, 2016 at 9:59 AM Thank you very much, Miraj, for your uplifting and positive comment on my poem and for the high rating. I am pleased that you enjoyed reading it. Sandra