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That Dismal Day

What a dire and heartbreaking, dark, dismal day when you crossed that threshold at heaven's doorway; our painful conception of death's bloodstained sword that punctured our piteous hearts with dismay... now healed with acceptance of you with our Lord. September 29, 2017 ~2nd Place~ Contest: Rhyme Time With 5 Sponsor: Laura Loo Judged: 10/10/2017 Required words to use: dismal threshold conception bloodstained piteous Rhyme scheme: A-A-B-A-B

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Constance La France

Date: 10/12/2017 7:00:00 AM

Sandra, beautifully penned and congratulations!

Sandra Haight
Date: 10/13/2017 3:59:00 PM

Thank you, Constance, for another thought-provoking contest and for my nice placement. Hugs, Sandra

Joseph May

Date: 10/11/2017 3:31:00 PM

Beautifully penned Sandra...Congrats on your win

Sandra Haight
Date: 10/13/2017 3:59:00 PM

Thank you very much, Joseph. Sandra

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 10/10/2017 11:03:00 PM

Very dark and intricate - I enjoyed this very much, Sandra - congrats on your win!

Sandra Haight
Date: 10/13/2017 4:01:00 PM

Thank you very much, Gregory. The recent death of my dear sister-in-law sparked this one for me. Sandra

Jan Allison

Date: 10/10/2017 5:35:00 PM

You wove the words in so brilliantly Sandra I too also managed to write it in 5 lines too:-)Congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Sandra Haight
Date: 10/13/2017 4:01:00 PM

Thanks so much, Jan. We were thinking alike with this one! I appreciate your supportive comment and congratulations. Hugs, Sandra

Lu Loo

Date: 10/10/2017 6:01:00 AM

So much said in such few words. Loved it sweet Sandra..thank you and congrats :)

Sandra Haight
Date: 10/13/2017 4:02:00 PM

Thank you for another inspiring contest, Laura, and for your nice comment and my placement. Hugs, Sandra

Vijay Pandit

Date: 9/29/2017 11:07:00 AM

Lovely poem--well written and well executed--best for a win!

Sandra Haight
Date: 10/13/2017 4:03:00 PM

Thank you so much, Vijay! Sandra