Sandra Haight Poet Italian Sonnet

Notes About The Poem

Open Me First

Beneath the tall and sparkling Christmas Tree,
are presents wrapped and stacked in neat array-
a picture-perfect holiday bouquet,
with graceful boughs outstretching equally.
Yet, here among the gifts, placed centrally,
the largest one stands out in full display-
red satin bow on gold, as if to say,
as your best gift, I'm luring you to me.

And soon, she tiptoes down the spiral stair-
beholds the lovely tree this Christmas morn.
So quick it's seen, held captive by her eyes!
To it, she walks directly- unaware
inside she'll find her treasure, newly born!
The kitten is her secret-wish surprise!


December 12, 2019

Contest: Open Me First
Sponsor: Craig Cornish

Form: Italian Sonnet
Rhyme Scheme: abbaabba cdecde

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John Watt January 14, 2020 at 6:41 PM Back to say congratulations on the well-deserved placement for your beautiful Italian sonnet. Keep writing those sonnets, my gifted friend! Hugs ~ John

Beata Agustin December 30, 2019 at 2:10 AM Wow! Thanks for sharing this. Have a prosperous New year ahead. God bless you. Sandra Haight December 30, 2019 at 6:24 PM Thank you, Beata, for stopping by to read my poem and for your comment! Much appreciated! Wishing you a Happy New Year. Hugs, Sandra

John Watt December 26, 2019 at 7:15 PM Sandra, I loved this! Your sonnets are always so fluid and natural-sounding and so impeccable in meter and rhyme. A happy new year to you, my poet friend! ~ J Sandra Haight December 30, 2019 at 6:26 PM Thank you again, John, for your very supportive comments! I am pleased that you enjoy my Sonnets- they are my favorite poetic form. I wish you a very happy, healthy New Year! Sandra ;)

Na Na December 13, 2019 at 12:36 AM Well done Sandra. I couldnt figure this one out so I took mine out of contest. The instructions were too difficult for me to understand. Best of luck to you. Sandra Haight December 30, 2019 at 6:28 PM Thank you very much, Gregory. I appreciate your positive comment and best wishes for the contest. Sandra ;)