Sandra Haight Poet Rhyme

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Our Book of Life

Each new day, one new leaf;
     book of life, joy, or grief.
          As each drifts to our pile
pray it's stamped with a smile.

One new yarn- spun each day; 
     planned or not, hope it may
          fill our page with a prize,
not with sad tears or sighs.

We can't change each day's tale;
      once it's done, pass or fail.
          Good or bad, we must pray
for more hope the next day.

Hope is strength, the prime key;
     do our best- try to see-
          new day's glass as half filled.
On that thought, we can build.

Faith in hope gives us might-
     to bear days packed with plight;
          to cheer those full and rife.
So grows our book of life.


February 7, 2018

~6th Place~
Premiere Contest: Late March
Sponsor: Brian Strand
Judged: 03/24/2018

~4th Place~
Premiere Contest: Your Favorite Poem Written In February
Sponsor: Laura Loo
Judged: 02/27/2018

~1st Place~
Contest: 120 Words
Sponsor: Silent One
Judged: 02/10/2018

Monosyllabic (one-syllable words only)
6 words per line only

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Susan Gentry March 25, 2018 at 11:31 PM Congratulations on your win with this inspirational poem. I enjoyed this. Sandra Haight March 26, 2018 at 6:57 PM Thanks, Susan, for your continued support and lovely comments. Hugs, Sandra

Line Gauthier March 25, 2018 at 7:14 AM Congrats again, Sandra. Sandra Haight March 26, 2018 at 6:57 PM And thank you once again, Line! Hugs, Sandra

Janis Medders Tobechi March 25, 2018 at 3:34 AM Wonderful write with a wonderful message for us to live by. Thanks and congratulations Sandra. Sandra Haight March 26, 2018 at 6:57 PM Thank you very much, Sian. I am so pleased that you enjoyed my poem and appreciate your congrats and lovely comment. Hugs, Sandra

Tom Cunningham March 25, 2018 at 12:14 AM Great verse Sandra, congratulations. Tom. Sandra Haight March 26, 2018 at 6:56 PM Thank you so much, Tom. Sandra

Subimal Sinha-Roy March 25, 2018 at 12:11 AM Congratulations, Sandra. Great message. Sandra Haight March 26, 2018 at 6:55 PM Thank you very much, Subimal. Much appreciated! Hugs, Sandra

Susan Ashley February 27, 2018 at 8:10 PM So true, Sandra, faith and hope gets us through every day. Beautifully expressed sentiments done seamlessly in 6 one-syllable words per line is quite impressive. A truly grand write! Congratulations on your excellent win. Warmest wishes and hugs.. ~Susan Sandra Haight March 1, 2018 at 7:02 PM Thank you, Susan! Yes, the form was challenging, but that's what makes it fun, right? I so much appreciate your uplifting and positive comments. Hugs and warm wishes back to you! Sandra:):)

Gershon Wolf February 27, 2018 at 11:48 AM Yes, yes! to the message of this wonderful poem. Let us give it our all every day, so we don't have to look back and regret what we 'should have done.' Love the message and the poetic eloquence with which you delivered it, Sandra. Kudos! :) Gershon Sandra Haight March 1, 2018 at 7:00 PM Gershon, I am so pleased that you like my poem and the message. I thank you for your very positive and supportive comments which are so much appreciated. Sandra:)

Line Gauthier February 27, 2018 at 8:01 AM Congrats on your win, Sandra. Great message, great delivery. Well done. Sandra Haight March 1, 2018 at 6:58 PM Thank you so much, Line! Hugs, Sandra

Beautiful Scars February 27, 2018 at 5:48 AM Wow sweet Sandra! How outstanding you did with this fine challenge. I read it then realized it was for SO's contest and couldn't believe how perfect it was. Great job, beautifully expressed lovely lady :) congrats and thank you :)-luloo Sandra Haight March 1, 2018 at 6:59 PM Thank you, Laura, for your lovely and so uplifting comments. I am so pleased that you enjoyed my poem and appreciate my placement! Hugs, Sandra :)

Normie Payton February 14, 2018 at 4:52 PM Tell em' sister girl, lol. Sandra that was well written, keep it up and be blessed. Sandra Haight February 15, 2018 at 6:51 PM Thank you for your visit, Normie, and your uplifting comments. Much appreciated. Sandra :)

Eve Roper February 11, 2018 at 8:41 PM Congratulations on your winning write, Sandra, enjoyed reading,,, .. Hugs Eve Sandra Haight February 15, 2018 at 6:51 PM Thank you so much, Eve! Hugs, Sandra

Charlie Smith February 11, 2018 at 11:10 AM Back to say congratulations Sandra... Sandra Haight February 11, 2018 at 3:41 PM Thank you so much, Charlie! Sandra :)

Line Gauthier February 10, 2018 at 9:57 AM Congrats on your win, Sandra. Pleasant read. Sandra Haight February 11, 2018 at 3:41 PM Thank you once again, Line. Much appreciated. Hugs, Sandra

Alexis Y. February 10, 2018 at 9:25 AM Hi Sandra, I agree with this well written piece. Congratulations on your 1st place win . It was well deserved:-) Alexis Sandra Haight February 11, 2018 at 3:40 PM Thank you very much, Alexis. I appreciate your support very much. Hugs, Sandra

John Gondolf February 10, 2018 at 9:17 AM Nicely written, Sandra, we must have faith and hope every day. Congrats on your win. John Sandra Haight February 11, 2018 at 3:40 PM Thanks again, John, for your visit uplifting and supportive comments. Sandra

Silent One February 10, 2018 at 9:00 AM So true, a wonderful poem Sandra.. Congratualtions on your first place in the contest.. Sandra Haight February 11, 2018 at 3:39 PM Thank you once again, SO, for another fine contest. I so much appreciate my fine placement too! Sandra

Janice Canerdy February 7, 2018 at 9:04 PM SO well-done, Sandra--full of timeless wisdom! Janice Sandra Haight February 11, 2018 at 3:38 PM Thank you very much, Janice. Much appreciated! Hugs, Sandra

Charlie Smith February 7, 2018 at 1:36 PM Wonderful Sandra, best wishes... Sandra Haight February 11, 2018 at 3:38 PM Thank you very much, Charlie! Sandra :)

Vijay Pandit February 7, 2018 at 11:31 AM Beautiful rhymes and lovely message in your poem Sandra..a winning poem. Sandra Haight February 11, 2018 at 3:37 PM Thank you very much, Vijay, for your lovely comments. Sandra