Self-Actualization Premiere Contest Winner

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Sometimes we look to closest friends,  
Expressly those who think we're ace:   
Let them confirm our worth but still       
Forget, inside us lies the proof.            

Actualization calls for a
Command of strength and keen logic
To shape ourselves, at last, to get
Unknown rewards on our plateau.
And with revealed goals, we take a
Lone journey through heart and soul
In our quest...a long safari,
Zestfully seeking life's pizzazz,
And a fruitful new arena
That hones our talents as our gift.
Inner joy promotes stimuli
Of further searches, that lead to
New trails of self-completion.


Sandra M. Haight

~First Place~
Premiere Contest: Self Actualization Double Acrostic
Sponsor: San Woo
Judged: 11/13/2016

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 11/16/2016 4:02:00 PM
Congratulations, respect in writing a difficult acrostic. San Woo excels at these, she's such a tease, you showed her! :)
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Date: 11/15/2016 10:10:00 AM
Congratulations, wonderful poem
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Date: 11/14/2016 11:33:00 AM
Not sure how you do this but you do it well, congratulations Sandra...
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Date: 11/14/2016 8:28:00 AM
Such a wonderful win, such a difficult contest. Congratulations:)
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Date: 11/14/2016 7:48:00 AM
Back to congratulate you on your great trophy win, Sandra:) very nice:)
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Date: 11/14/2016 6:17:00 AM
A perfect piece. Well done Sandra.
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Date: 11/14/2016 1:37:00 AM
Nice one. Congratulations on your win, Kai
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Date: 11/13/2016 8:40:00 PM
congrats to you Sandra for an excellent acrostic (double). I think you have arrived at a highly satisfactory self-actualization personally.
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Date: 11/13/2016 8:28:00 PM
Wowwwww you did that! Sure looked difficult...but you made it look easy. Very awesome! Congrats!
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Date: 11/13/2016 6:32:00 PM
Amazing flow....enjoyed reading it...congratulations of your top placement!!
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Date: 11/13/2016 6:18:00 PM
Sandra congratulations on your win in the contest with this wonderful double Acrostic ~
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Sandra Haight
Date: 11/13/2016 6:22:00 PM
Thank you very much, Constance! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 11/13/2016 12:48:00 PM
Many congrats on your top spot Sandra a very deserving trophy for your cabinet:-) hugs jan xx
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Sandra Haight
Date: 11/13/2016 6:22:00 PM
Thank you very much, Jan. I was surprised! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 11/13/2016 11:19:00 AM
A lovely write Sandra.
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Sandra Haight
Date: 11/13/2016 6:18:00 PM
Thank you so much, James. Sandra
Date: 11/13/2016 11:09:00 AM
Congratulations, Sandra! Nicely done!
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Date: 11/13/2016 10:53:00 AM
Congratulations on your top placement in this very challenging competition. You did a great job with it. Blessings, Janis.
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Sandra Haight
Date: 11/13/2016 6:17:00 PM
Thank you so much, Janis! Much appreciated. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 11/13/2016 9:34:00 AM
Sandra, congratulations on your win :-) these looks like a very difficult write to add the acrostic at the end. Your talent show in this write * I didn't even try . Hugs Eve
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Sandra Haight
Date: 11/13/2016 6:17:00 PM
Thank you, Eve, for your uplifting and supportive comments. Yes, a bit challenging it certainly was, but fun to work out. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 11/11/2016 3:56:00 PM
You are the only other I've read who used 'pizzazz' as your end 'z' word. I think your flow and content read easily, intelligently and are full of insight. Last line, did you mean 'to' or want 'of'? Trying to help, just in case, either do work. A fine and impressive job, Sandra! CayCay
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Jan Allison
Date: 11/13/2016 12:47:00 PM
I used pizzazz too lol it fitted well with the flow of my poem - I found Z and two i's quite a challenge:-)hugs Jan xx
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Sandra Haight
Date: 11/11/2016 8:28:00 PM
Thank you, CayCay...yes, that 'z' was difficult! Guess we thought alike! I appreciate your supportive comments so much. 'To' or 'of'...thought a while, and I think your suggestion of 'of' is better. Thanks for the help! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 11/8/2016 12:50:00 PM
wow! lovely! essence of self atualisation penned so well dear Sandra, good luck in the contest//love, Anu:)
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Sandra Haight
Date: 11/11/2016 8:24:00 PM
Thank you so much, Anu, for your lovely comments and best wishes for the contest. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 11/8/2016 2:55:00 AM
Very nicely composed, Sandra:)
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Sandra Haight
Date: 11/11/2016 8:24:00 PM
Thank you very much, Jo! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 11/6/2016 9:13:00 PM
Wow...This is perfectly... Neatly done.. Good luck with the contest...A 7...
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Sandra Haight
Date: 11/11/2016 8:23:00 PM
Thank you very much, Supraja, for your uplifting comments and high rating! Much appreciated! Sandra
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