Sandra Haight Poet Rhyme

Our World Has Changed

Oh, how our world has changed!
   Our days are rearranged-
this quarantine exchanged
   for freedom- so deranged.

How long- we do not know;
   the peak will come to show
a curve- and then plateau-
   at that, our hope may grow.

Oh, beautiful, spring days-
   we're missing your bright blaze;
forsythia's gold sprays
   and daffodil displays!

Our children rule us now-
   to leave home, disallow.
They bring sundries and chow-
   six feet apart allow.

If this could be a dream
   a nightmare's ghoulish scheme,
we'd sure wake up agleam-
   with joy, we'd dance and scream.

But, no- this nightmare's true;
   together, we'll pull through.
But- many perished too!
   We, quarantined, make do.


April 6, 2020

Premiere Contest: One On The Chin
Sponsor: Kai Michael Neumann

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Neethu Sivaraj Adiyoli May 14, 2020 at 12:47 AM If this could be a dream a nightmare's ghoulish scheme, we'd sure wake up agleam- with joy, we'd dance and scream. God bless you... it will end soon... all will happy and together again... Congratulations on your top win... Stay safe, Hugs

Eve Roper May 13, 2020 at 10:15 PM Congratulations on your win in Julie contest, Sandra. Hugs Eve

Gideon Foli April 21, 2020 at 11:45 PM Our world has Changed and the laughter of the children recedes at night. A very interesting poem Sandra. You're a creative writer and I enjoyed visiting your works this morning. God bless you my dear sister. Love and hugs!

Jan Allison April 6, 2020 at 5:04 PM It is a situation none of us would ever happen but its here and we have to endure it with the lock down or suffer the consequences. so pleased to hear your family are looking after you, I shop for a friend and an elderly couple, both were overjoyed with the shopping I took tonight. we were rewarded with a jar of jam from Bets and our other friend gave us freshly made scones. its a time for us to all pull together and get through these troubled times. take care:-) hugs Jan xx

Kevin Shaw April 6, 2020 at 3:29 PM You may have a winner there Sandra, take care and stay safe, regards Kevin x

Darlene De Beaulieu April 6, 2020 at 12:54 PM Hello Sandra height, we are in this together. We will get through this ordeal. Have a nice day my friend. Be safe.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart April 6, 2020 at 12:26 PM Oh, well done Sandra! I feel weird saying this but your poem was a joy to read ;), Good luck in the contest! Keep well, xomo