Sandra Haight Poet Free verse

That Pack

That Pack


We warned you 
about that pack
threatening 
days and nights.
They captured you,
brought you down,
killer pack
Marlboro Lights.


Sandra M. Haight

~3rd Place~
Contest: Something With Great Impact
Sponsor: Nette Onclaud
Theme: Pack - 20 Words
Judged: 12/20/2015

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Poesy Relish December 23, 2015 at 11:47 AM A nice well written poem Sandra... some dont realise until too late despite the warnings Sandra Haight December 26, 2015 at 8:38 PM Hello Nad, thank you for stopping by with your positive comment. Yes, it is very difficult for some to give up smoking for sure. Thanks again for your visit. Hugs, Sandra

Andrea Dietrich December 20, 2015 at 8:44 PM hey, great minds think alike.... WELL DONE> Don't know your score but I bet it's high. Congrats, and you are my last poet to see tonight. I gotta hurry and GET OFF HERE. hahaha. Good night, dear. Sandra Haight December 21, 2015 at 8:47 AM Thanks, Andrea. I saw we chose the same theme for 'pack.' Thanks for your nice comment and congrats. Hugs, Sandra

Paul Callus December 20, 2015 at 3:56 PM As a former smoker I can relate to this poem, Sandra. Gave them up a very long time ago when I realized they were no good. ~ Congratulations on this very worthy win. ~ May I take this opportunity to wish you all the best for Christmas and the New Year. Blessings. // paul Sandra Haight December 21, 2015 at 8:50 AM Good for you for stopping, Paul. I never tried it, thank goodness (but I do have mild COPD from second-hand...). Thanks for your congrats, and I wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year too! Sandra

CayCay Godwin December 20, 2015 at 2:26 PM Congratulations - your poem PACKed a punch ... CayCay Sandra Haight December 21, 2015 at 8:51 AM Thanks, CayCay! I love your creative congrats! Sandra

Beautiful Scars December 20, 2015 at 1:05 PM Wow Sandra, this is full of impact...Great job *smiles* Sandra Haight December 21, 2015 at 8:52 AM Hi Laura, thank you so much. Hugs, Sandra

Faye Gibson December 20, 2015 at 11:14 AM Great subject for this contest, Sandra; we all have one or more close to us that we are warning. Well done. Congratulations. Sandra Haight December 21, 2015 at 8:53 AM Thanks for your visit and supportive comment and congrats, Faye. Good luck with the warnings...Hugs, Sandra

Skat A December 20, 2015 at 10:59 AM Sandra, lovely win. SKAT Sandra Haight December 21, 2015 at 8:53 AM Thanks again, Skat. Hugs, Sandra

Anisha Dutta December 20, 2015 at 10:04 AM Congrats sandra for nice poem to win. Love. Anisha D Sandra Haight December 21, 2015 at 8:54 AM Hi Anisha, thank you for stopping by with your uplifting comment and congrats. Hugs, Sandra

Nette Onclaud December 20, 2015 at 5:49 AM so creative in your interpretation of the theme, sandra..huge congrats and thanks for being part of my contest..huggs Sandra Haight December 20, 2015 at 8:28 AM Great contest, Nette, and thanks for hosting it. So pleased that you found mine worthy of the nice placement. Thanks! Hugs, Sandra

Michael Tor December 20, 2015 at 5:39 AM My favorite Sandra Congratulations! Very clever! Sandra Haight December 20, 2015 at 8:30 AM Hi Michael, thank you very much! I appreciate your uplifting comment. Sandra