Sandra Haight Poet Quatern

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Songs Unsung

I married, left home oh, so young,
   my life absorbed with songs unsung.
So far away from home I went;
   so little time with you I spent.

Dear mom, I know your heart was stung;
   my life absorbed with songs unsung.
Our time together was cut short
   and for each other, less support.

Then came your grandchildren of three
   the great demands kept me less free;
my life absorbed with songs unsung...
   then into heartache, I was flung.

Your life would end before we could
   spend time together as we should.
To missing you my heart is clung...
   my life absorbed with songs unsung.


Sandra M. Haight

~2nd Place~
Contest: Regret
Sponsor: Frank Herrera
Judged: 10/17/2016

~2nd Place~
Premiere Contest: My Biggest Mistake
Sponsor: Laura Loo
Judged: 07/08/2016

We always think there is time ahead to catch up with things we want to do or do 
better.  But, life is fragile, and 'time ahead' is not always guaranteed.  My mom 
passed away at age 55...I was positive we would have many years to spend more 
time together...my regret.

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Beautiful Scars October 18, 2016 at 7:28 AM oh Sandra, loved this one..you are so sweet...congrats on your placement :)-luloo Sandra Haight October 18, 2016 at 5:40 PM Thank you so much, Laura. Hugs, Sandra

Joanna Daniel October 18, 2016 at 12:53 AM Congratulations on your win, Sandra:) a great write for your mother which reminds that time once lost can't be regained... Sandra Haight October 18, 2016 at 5:40 PM Yes, Jo, you are right. Thank you for your visit and supportive comments and congrats. Hugs, Sandra

Viv Wigley October 18, 2016 at 12:17 AM Wonderful write, Sandra, congratulations. Viv x Sandra Haight October 18, 2016 at 5:38 PM Thank you very much, Viv. Sandra

Afzal Nusker October 17, 2016 at 10:49 PM It's really sad but a wonderful poem in your mother's remembrance. Congrats on your win with this wonderful poem. Sandra Haight October 18, 2016 at 5:38 PM Thank you, Afzal. I appreciate your nice visit, kind words and congrats. Sandra

Moon Flower July 9, 2016 at 2:41 PM I can relate to this...anyway, you did very well on this write. Congrats on the top win, Sandra. Sandra Haight October 18, 2016 at 5:37 PM Thank you very much, Moon Flowers. Hugs, Sandra

Meenakshi Raina July 8, 2016 at 11:54 PM What an emotional write Sandra !....Congratulations on your placement in the contest! Sandra Haight July 9, 2016 at 11:51 AM Thank you very much, Meenakshi! Hugs, Sandra

Charlie Smith July 8, 2016 at 7:58 PM Well done Sandra, congratulations ... Sandra Haight July 8, 2016 at 9:23 PM Thank you very much, Charlie. Sandra

Sunita U.D Palawon July 8, 2016 at 9:46 AM This is very nice and I like the note. Truly said. Congrats on your win.

Beautiful Scars July 8, 2016 at 8:51 AM Sandra, a beautiful quatern lady! You make words seem like magic leaping from a page..congrats on your placement and thank you for being a part of my contest :)-luloo Sandra Haight July 8, 2016 at 9:22 PM Thank you so very much, Luloo, for your wonderful contest, my awesome placement and supportive comments and congrats. Hugs, Sandra

Joanna Daniel July 1, 2016 at 4:00 AM You are so right in singing these "songs unsung". A winner for sure:) Sandra Haight July 1, 2016 at 3:37 PM Thank you so much, Jo. I appreciate your visit and positive comment. Hugs, Sandra

Constance La France June 30, 2016 at 11:27 PM Sandra, a very emotional write, I am sure your mom understand the demands on your life, mothers do... Sandra Haight July 1, 2016 at 3:36 PM Thank you, Constance. Hugs, Sandra

Daniel Turner June 30, 2016 at 9:44 AM Another wonderful poem Mrs Sandra. The older we get, hindsight always makes the picture of our life clearer. I think if that is your worst mistake you have truly been blessed. Sandra Haight July 1, 2016 at 3:29 PM Thank you very much, Daniel, for your supportive words. Sandra