Sandra Haight Poet Rhyme

The Depth of Death

A loved one's gone- no more to cherish, love-
     with endless tears- and sleepless sleep,
on knees, one looks and prays to God above,
     why did you take this life away-
my joy and purpose of each waking day?
     Such heartfelt pain burns steep and deep.

The depth of death cannot be measured well; 
     there is no bottom that will show. 
It smolders, flames, deep as the hottest hell,
     then simmers, searing heart and soul;
all joy to ashes turn- no longer whole,
     as burning tears fuel flames aglow.


December 30, 2018

~4th Place~
Contest: One From The Dark Side
Sponsor: John Lawless
Judged: 10/04/2022

~1st Place~
Contest: Rhyme Time 7- Deep and Dark
Sponsor: Lu Loo
Judged: 01/14/2019

Rhyme scheme: A-B-A-C-C-B  D-E-D-F-F-E

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Suzanne Delaney October 6, 2022 at 5:53 AM You have really captured the loss and grief one feels at the losing a loved one. Congratulatiions on your top placement. SuZ

Janice Canerdy October 4, 2022 at 9:40 PM Sandra, you have vividly and heartwrenchingly described the devastation of losing a loved one. CONGRATS on your win! Janice

Paul Callus January 15, 2019 at 4:22 PM The emotional outpouring that death brings in its wake is clearly outlined in your words, Sandra. An excellent poem, both in content and rhyme scheme. Congratulations on your podium finish. Regards // paul Sandra Haight January 17, 2019 at 4:19 PM Thank you very much, Paul, for your empathetic complimentary comments, which are greatly appreciated! Sandra

Jennifer Proxenos January 15, 2019 at 9:47 AM Hi Sandra, what a sad poem - i hope it was just a poem for the contest....... Your rhyming is impeccable and the flow of the whole poem such a treasure - congratulations Sandra for a truly well deserved win. poetry hugs, Jennifer. Sandra Haight January 17, 2019 at 4:17 PM Thank you, Jennifer, for your uplifting and supportive comments. My poem was not written for any specific person but is applied to all of the family deaths I've experienced over the years. I appreciate your visit and congrats! Hugs, Sandra