Sandra Haight Poet Sonnet

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Sour Grapes

Sour Grapes


Their third trip now...again to Italy;
   first two by air that landed into Rome.
They're on a cruise ship now near Sicily...
   it seems they're always out and never home.

We were invited once to come along;
   thank goodness that for us it could not be.
Between our work and cost, it would be wrong
   to satisfy ourselves so stupidly!

How boring being stuck on a cruise ship...
   all one can do is watch the sky and sea!
Exploring foreign lands...well, this we'll skip;
   the people will be snobs, we guarantee!

We'll just vacation in our cozy yard...
   when they return, their tales we'll disregard.
   

Sandra M. Haight

~1st Place~
Premiere Contest: Sour Grapes
Sponsor: Mark Massey
Judged: 09/11/2018

(Fiction for Contest)

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Line Gauthier September 14, 2018 at 7:56 PM A fun poem, Sandra. Congrats on your gold medal win. Sandra Haight September 18, 2018 at 6:58 PM Thank you so much, Line. Hugs, Sandra

John Hamilton September 13, 2018 at 7:51 PM Congrats Sandra perfect winning poem, just what mark was looking for! Sandra Haight September 14, 2018 at 1:03 PM Thank you very much, John! I appreciate your visit, congrats, and nice comment. Sandra :)

Connie Marcum Wong September 12, 2018 at 12:48 PM A perfect example of sour grapes Sandra. Congratulations on your trophy win! I never want to be stuck on a ship. I get seasick! But I love to fly and travel. ; ) Sandra Haight September 12, 2018 at 3:20 PM Thank you, Connie. Guess I had fun with this one trying to be a nasty, sour grapes person! We've been on many cruises, but we don't get seasick and have never become ill due to germs, etc., and we love them! Hugs, Sandra

Michael Wegman September 12, 2018 at 4:39 AM Haha....LOVE LOVE LOVE! I was stationed in Naples, Italy. This one is great! CONGRATS on the win! Sandra Haight September 12, 2018 at 3:16 PM Thank you very much, Michael, for your visit and very uplifting comment! Much appreciated! Sandra :)

Subimal Sinha-Roy September 12, 2018 at 12:59 AM Congratulations, Sandra on your great win. Sandra Haight September 12, 2018 at 3:14 PM Thank you very much, Subimal! Hugs, Sandra

Janice Canerdy September 11, 2018 at 10:02 PM I'm back to say BIG CONGRATS, Sandra! Janice Sandra Haight September 12, 2018 at 3:13 PM Thank you, Janice, and a BIG CONGRATS to you too! Hugs, Sandra

Jesse Rowe September 11, 2018 at 10:01 PM I could have sworn I commented on this when you had posted it, but phenomenal job with this poem. You absolutely nailed the theme. Congrats on your 1st place finish. Sandra Haight September 12, 2018 at 3:13 PM Thank you so much, Jesse, for your very supportive comment and congrats! I am pleased to share the podium with you! Sandra :)

Winged Warrior August 21, 2018 at 12:43 AM Sour grapes make great poems lol...lovely verse Sandra...best for a fantastic win...love & grapes...^WW^ Sandra Haight August 25, 2018 at 7:24 PM Thank you very much, WW, for your visit and supportive comments! Much appreciated! Sandra

Janice Canerdy August 20, 2018 at 2:55 PM LOVE it, Sandra! This sonnet perfectly conveys the theme of sour grapes! Janice Sandra Haight August 20, 2018 at 4:29 PM Thank you, Janice, for your very supportive comment! Much appreciated. Hugs, Sandra

Darlene De Beaulieu August 20, 2018 at 2:23 PM Hello Sanda, it is est to listen to the way tyour friends talk about their trips. Some do not like the ship they were on. Some do not like where they went. On and on they complain. Some people are never happy where they travel. Have a nice day my friend. Sandra Haight August 20, 2018 at 4:28 PM Thank you very much, Darlene, for your visit and supportive comments! Hugs, Sandra

Arturo Michael August 20, 2018 at 11:55 AM Sour grapes indeed ... Well portrayed here...All the best Sandra Sandra Haight August 20, 2018 at 4:27 PM Thank you very much, Arturo, for your visit and very supportive comments. Much appreciated! Sandra

John Gondolf August 20, 2018 at 10:37 AM Nicely done, Sandra, best of luck in the contest. John Sandra Haight August 20, 2018 at 4:26 PM Thank you, John, for stopping by with your supportive comments! Much appreciated! Sandra :)

Kim Rodrigues August 20, 2018 at 10:37 AM Nicely done! A perfect sonnet! GL, Sandra! Sandra Haight August 20, 2018 at 4:26 PM Thank you so much, Kim, for your uplifting comments! Hugs, Sandra