Sandra Haight Poet Verse

Reality

“Esse est percipi," said the man—
"To be is to be perceived." You see,
Existence is a product of the mind
Where only senses cause reality.

So what's behind all fastened closet doors?
And what becomes of things in dark of night?
How much is really there, or just a dream,
Conjured by smell or taste, touch, sound or sight?

"Esse est percipi," said the man—
"To be is to be perceived."  I fear
That when I am alone and no one sees,
How can I know if I am really here?

Sandra M. Haight

~1st Place~ 
Contest: Reality 
Sponsor: Nayda Ivette Negron 
Judged: 05/20/2016 

~1st Place~ 
Contest: Humor 
Sponsor: Carol Eastman 
Judged: 01/28/2015
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"Esse est percipi" means "To be is to be perceived."
 Philosopher, George Berkeley, 1710

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Sara Chansarkar May 20, 2016 at 3:30 PM Clever and amusing,well penned Sandra! Sandra Haight May 21, 2016 at 3:45 PM Thank you, Sara. Hugs, Sandra

Nayda Ivette Negron Flores May 20, 2016 at 2:00 PM Congratulations Sandra on the placement of the contest Sandra Haight May 21, 2016 at 3:37 PM Thank you, Nayda, for another great contest and for my nice placement on your winners' list. Hugs, Andra

Skat A February 1, 2015 at 2:53 PM CONGRATULATIONS...SKAT

Dr. Upma A. Sharma January 29, 2015 at 10:25 PM Great humour here Sandra!Congrats on big win! Sandra Haight January 30, 2015 at 3:00 PM Thank you, Dr. Upma, for your comment and congratulations. Sanda

Jan Allison January 29, 2015 at 1:57 PM very clever humour Sandra many congrats:-) Hugs Jan xx Sandra Haight January 30, 2015 at 3:02 PM Thank you, Jan. I always appreciate your comments! Hugs, Sandra

M. L. Kiser January 15, 2015 at 2:55 AM Very impressive! Quite a clever viewpoint. Sandra Haight January 15, 2015 at 4:11 PM Once again, thank you M.L. Always nice to receive your encouraging comments. Sandra