Sandra Haight Poet Rhyme

Shantelle

Shantelle, I surely shan't tell-
   I saw what you did at the park!
      You gather up stones very well
and haul them away in the dark!

Shantelle, I surely shan't tell-
   you sneak in at twilight each night;
      the purpose I cannot foretell-
you looking for stones by flashlight.

Shantelle, I surely shan't tell-
   your stealing is full of unknowns!
      I hope what you do does propel
an upside from those shiny stones.

Shantelle, I surely shan't tell;
      stone lady- your visits, dispel.


February 14, 2020

Premiere Contest: Shantelle
Sponsor: Julia Ward

Shantelle is a woman's name- 
(from Chantal, originally)- means
'stone' in the Old Occitan language.  
So 'stone/stones' is a required word
to use throughout the poem.

shan't - the contraction of 'shall not'

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Line Gauthier February 14, 2020 at 4:18 PM A fun poem, Sandra. Enjoyed, Sandra Haight February 16, 2020 at 3:05 PM Thank you, Line. Not too sure what Julia is expecting, but I tried! Hugs, Sandra

Sanjay Karmakar February 14, 2020 at 12:57 PM What a nice poem. I appreciate. Best wishes for you dear poet. Regards. sk. Sandra Haight February 16, 2020 at 3:04 PM Thank you so much, Sanjay! So nice of you to stop by and with a supportive comment! Sandra