Sandra Haight Poet Light Verse

Poor Uncle Tom

He lies in peace beneath this tree

where death by shock came suddenly.

That thunderbolt struck Uncle Tom-

he faced the storm before the calm.


April 16, 2019

Premiere Contest: Your Best Light-Verse Poetry
Sponsor:L Milton Hankins

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Brian Sambourne August 28, 2021 at 8:15 PM Very clever light verse. The reversal of a familiar expression is a delight. Congratulations! Brian

Beata Agustin August 25, 2021 at 1:23 AM Congrats! Thanks for sharing this, and for the reflective calmness it has created. God bless you.

Jan Allison August 23, 2021 at 12:19 PM what a clever poem Sandra, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Terry Flood August 23, 2021 at 11:35 AM Well that’s weird... I’m trying to self publish an ancient novel (which is driving me to distraction) and by and large it centres on a character who is struck by lightning, while under a tree. Spooky congrats on your win with this natty four liner, Sandra. Terry

L Milton Hankins August 23, 2021 at 9:41 AM Sandra, congratulations on your placement in my contest. I enjoyed it, and I'm glad it rose to a high place in 50 entries.

Juliet Ligon April 26, 2019 at 8:37 AM Clever! Congrats on your placement! Sandra Haight April 27, 2019 at 7:35 PM Thank you so much, Juliet! Sandra :)

Dale Gregory Cozart April 25, 2019 at 12:14 PM Very cute and clever. Congrats on your win. Sandra Haight April 25, 2019 at 2:39 PM Thank you very much, Dale, for your visit, congrats and supportive comment. Much appreciated. Sandra :)

Jennifer Proxenos April 20, 2019 at 1:32 AM Nice one Sandra - I have read a lot of these Epitaph poems - I think the judge will have a hard time deciding ! Good luck in the contest - good for a win. Poetry hugs, Jennifer. Sandra Haight April 22, 2019 at 5:03 PM Thanks so much, Jennifer, for your visit and supportive comments! Hugs, Sandra

W.A. Cholt April 17, 2019 at 5:36 PM This poem comes together beautifully. Sandra Haight April 22, 2019 at 5:02 PM Thank you for stopping by, W.A., with your lovely comment! Much appreciated! Sandra

Line Gauthier April 16, 2019 at 11:10 PM Brilliant, Sandra. Sandra Haight April 17, 2019 at 4:19 PM Thank you, Line! Hugs, Sandra

Kim Rodrigues April 16, 2019 at 9:56 PM Another good one, Sandra! Sandra Haight April 17, 2019 at 4:19 PM Thanks, Kim! Hugs, Sandra