Sandra Haight Poet Ode

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Thank You For Your Service

The Army band’s thunderous sounds filled my ears.
Such deep patriotic emotion fully engulfed me while I
felt my heart fill up with pride as it bonded with the thrill
of that music supporting the grand vision of those great
young men and women, in huge formations, marching
 to receive diplomas- and then- off to serve our country.  

I saw our son, marching within that "Long Gray Line,"
stepping in unison with fellow classmates to the music.
The relentless rhythm from those drums and horns,
with the fine artistry of merging formations, moved me
so- as tears slowly filled my eyes with pride and joy-
that day- the *USMA graduation at West Point- May 1981.

He spent the next 30 years, along with so many others,
proudly serving the United States of America.


January 11, 2020

For The Contest, 'Whitman-Inspired Uplifting Poetry'
Sponsored by Carolyn Devonshire

*USMA - United States Military Academy

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Eve Roper January 20, 2020 at 2:46 PM Great write, Sandra , proud of your son for his service . Congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve Sandra Haight January 26, 2020 at 10:37 AM Thank you, Eve, for your very supportive, positive comment and congratulations! Hugs, Sandra

Carolyn Devonshire January 20, 2020 at 1:05 PM How proud you must be of your son, Sandra. An uplifting ode that allows you to share your son's accomplishments. Well done. Congratulations on a second-place win! Best wishes, Carolyn Sandra Haight January 26, 2020 at 10:36 AM Yes, indeed, very proud, Carolyn. And now, his daughter (our granddaughter) along with her husband, have followed and are now serving in the Army too, having graduated USMA over six years ago! Thank you very much for offering your contest, my placement, and your supportive comments. Hugs, Sandra

Heidi Sands January 12, 2020 at 6:59 AM Wow Sandra! A powerful poem and thank your son for his service. This means so much :)