Sandra Haight Poet Free verse

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For The Contest, "Your Choice B" - Sponsor, Brian Strand - March 17, 2025

Snow Falling

Snow falling—
Falling.
Feathers escaping from the pillow-heaven
Confusing the air
With the steadiness of a stampede
Advancing, clinging, smothering.

Snow falling—
Settling.
White fleecy lambs atop every protrusion
Sleek ermine boas
Draped upon the naked arms of nature
Bare of their green velvet capes.

Snow falling—
Drifting.
The spatula of wind
Smoothing mounds of marshmallow frosting
Billowy swirls
Of whipped immaculate splendor.

Snow falling—
Burying.
Obscuring the drab tired earth
Her deep wounds of time
Dissolving shadows of other seasons
That Spring may arise again.

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Joseph Spence Sr November 16, 2020 at 10:48 AM This is an excellent poem. I love the flow of the words and the impact of the message regarding the snow. One can visualize the coming months, which will be snowy. Great job! have an awesome day and blessings always!

Jan Allison November 16, 2020 at 9:57 AM its a joy to read this gem again Sandra, so glad you are now a lifetime member I have always loved your graceful poetry style and vivid imagery and have learned so much from reading your work since I started writing and joined PS:-) hugs jan xx

Geoffrey Brewer February 1, 2018 at 2:00 PM A beautiful descriptive poem in an elegant format. Sandra Haight February 4, 2018 at 4:24 PM Thank you very much, Geoffrey! Sandra

Richard Lamoureux February 1, 2018 at 9:11 AM One of your best. Congrats on your win. Sandra Haight February 4, 2018 at 4:18 PM Thank you very much, Richard, for your visit supportive comments. Sandra

John Lawless January 30, 2018 at 10:49 PM "the spatula of wind"...damn!!! what a beautifully simple expression of winter's wind and the wonder it creates..Congrats on your placement in the contest Sandra Haight February 4, 2018 at 4:24 PM Hi, John, thank you so much for your visit and wonderfully supportive comments! Much appreciated! Sandra :)

Bartholomew Williams January 29, 2018 at 10:22 PM Sandra, congratulations on your strong podium finish with this one! I love the imagery you use and the uplifting message, especially the promise of spring at the end. Wonderful!! :) Bartholomew Sandra Haight February 4, 2018 at 4:23 PM Bartholomew, thank you for your visit and very supportive comments and congrats. Much appreciated! Sandra

Gregory Richard Barden January 29, 2018 at 8:13 PM Fav-ing this one, my friend ... I have come back to it four times, (I rarely do that). :-) <3 Sandra Haight February 4, 2018 at 4:22 PM Thank you so much, Gregory, for your very uplifting and positive comments and for fav-ing my poem! I appreciate it so much. Sandra :)

Gregory Richard Barden January 29, 2018 at 7:59 PM I adore your writing, Sandra, from start-to-finish, and this charming, whimsical, and hopeful creation is no different ... just gorgeous, my friend, and so deserving! Blessings, Dear Poet! (The ermine boas of snow - such imaginative imagery and metaphor, Sandra, and that's what I LIVE for!) :-) <3

Francis J Grasso January 29, 2018 at 6:46 PM Beautiful, Sandra! Congratulations on your win! ...Fran Sandra Haight February 4, 2018 at 4:21 PM Thank you so much, Francis! Sandra :)

Eve Roper January 29, 2018 at 4:29 PM love your poem, Sandra, congratulations on your win :) Sandra Haight February 4, 2018 at 4:21 PM Thank you very much, Eve! Hugs, Sandra

Line Gauthier January 29, 2018 at 4:27 PM Superb imagery. Congrats, Sandra, for your fab win. Sandra Haight February 4, 2018 at 4:21 PM Thank you once again, Line! Hugs, Sandra

Janice Canerdy January 29, 2018 at 3:15 PM Beautiful imagery in this WINNING poem, Sandra! Janice Sandra Haight February 4, 2018 at 4:20 PM Thank you so much, Janice! Hugs, Sandra

Charlie Smith January 29, 2018 at 2:30 PM Amazing piece Sandra, congratulations... Sandra Haight February 4, 2018 at 4:20 PM Thank you very much, Charlie! Sandra :)

Skat A January 29, 2018 at 2:22 PM Sandra, Congratulations on your win. With Lots Of Love *SKAT* Sandra Haight February 4, 2018 at 4:19 PM Hi Skat, a belated thank you for another fine contest and for my awesome placement! Much appreciated! Hugs, Sandra

Line Gauthier October 21, 2017 at 8:26 PM FABULOUS POEM ! I particularly love your line about feathers escaping from pillow-heaven. Paints a beautiful picture. Sandra Haight October 22, 2017 at 5:10 PM Thank you so much, Line, for reading my poem that was posted so long ago. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it and I thank you for your nice comments. Sandra

Poet Destroyer A January 11, 2015 at 10:37 PM anytime...PD

Poet Destroyer A January 11, 2015 at 9:23 PM Sandra, congratulations on your Awesome Season win. ~LINDA~ Sandra Haight January 11, 2015 at 9:36 PM Hi Linda, thank you so much! No nice of you to stop by with your encouraging comment. Hugs, Sandra

Paul Callus January 7, 2015 at 9:37 AM This is both a lovely and clever take on this seasonal topic, Sandra! Great imagery and expressive adjectives. a 7 rating for you! Congrats on a high flying result! // paul Sandra Haight January 7, 2015 at 7:05 PM Hi Paul, thank you once again for your encouraging comments, congrats, and support! I so much appreciate your taking the time, and I always look forward reading your comments. Sandra

Dr. Upma A. Sharma January 6, 2015 at 1:53 AM Wow a lovely descript Sandra! congrats on huge win! Sandra Haight January 6, 2015 at 7:27 PM Thank you, Dr. Upma, for your nice comment and congratulations. So nice of you to stop by. Sandra

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser January 6, 2015 at 12:07 AM A fave for me!!! :)! I love each stanza esp your first three lines from each!! :)! Your picture goes well with this.. :)! I wonder how you put such picture.. :)! I have some pics too but I don't know how to post them as they are my inspiration.. :)! BEAUTIFUL WINTER!!!! KUDOS!! ..... olive eloisa thanking you for the drop bys.. :)! Sandra Haight January 6, 2015 at 7:33 PM Thank you so much, Olive, for your positive comments. I get a lot of pictures online at google.com, and then click "images." You can copy the hyperlink from a picture you select and then paste it in the picture and note area under the part where you post your poem. I really appreciate your stopping by, and thanks again. Sandra

Andrea Dietrich January 5, 2015 at 10:58 PM I adore this one!!! Congrats and a FAVE for your unique imagery. Sandra Haight January 6, 2015 at 7:34 PM Thanks so much, Andrea. I appreciate your nice comments and support! Hugs, Sandra

Dr.Ram Mehta January 5, 2015 at 9:14 PM Amazing write on winter, congrats on the win, Sandra Sandra Haight January 6, 2015 at 7:35 PM Hi Dr. Ram, thank you so much for your nice comment and congratulations. Sandra

Maurice Yvonne January 5, 2015 at 2:05 PM I love how you painted this one repeating Snow falling. Beautiful imagery "sleek ermine boas" is so perfect. Congratulations on your top win. Sandra Haight January 5, 2015 at 4:03 PM Thank you Maurice. I always appreciate your comments. Sandra

Pandita Sietesantos January 5, 2015 at 12:08 PM With such natural seasonal beauty, no wonder this is a top winner! The imagery is outstanding and I have a beautiful vision of "snow falling!" Congratulations, dear Sandra and best wishes. Pandita. Sandra Haight January 5, 2015 at 4:04 PM Thank you so much, Pandita, for your kind, positive comments and congrats. I really appreciate it! Hugs, Sandra

Debra Squyres January 5, 2015 at 10:17 AM Oh my !! What a marvelous poem !! It drifted down the page in white beauty ... taking all it found into hibernation... Love it !! Congrats on your win !! Really enjoyed this !! Sandra Haight January 5, 2015 at 10:54 AM Hi Debra, thank you so much for your lovely comments and congrats. I really appreciate your stopping by with your support. Hugs, Sandra

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