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The Eternal Rose

The Eternal Rose


The rosebud blooms...begins its earthly ride
     through life; with sun and rain it must contend.
          And day by day, its petals open wide;
all stages lead to fullness in the end.

When cold winds make it wither in the Fall,
     as life and death, their endless duet sing,
          the petals drop. It then awaits the call
of life awakened with the coming Spring.

The tireless earth holds promise for new fruit,
     though signs of death are surely there to see.
          The rose leans on the spirit of its root
to make it bloom when Winter sets it free.

          The seasons of all things hold much in store...
for life brings death which brings new life once more.


Sandra M. Haight

~8th Place~
Premiere Contest Late August 2018
Sponsor: Brian Strand
Judged: 08/25/2018

~8th Place~
Premiere Contest: Not Just Any Old Rose
Sponsor: Mark Massey
Judged: 08/05/2018

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Virginia Waters Date: 8/28/2018 12:49:00 AM Congratulations - liked your endless duet commentary. Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 8/30/2018 7:37:00 PM Thank you so much, Virginia! Hugs, Sandra

Susan Gentry Date: 8/26/2018 9:40:00 PM Back again to congratulate you again for your win again. :) Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 8/30/2018 7:37:00 PM Thank you again, Susan! Much appreciated! Hugs, Sandra

Robert Lindley Date: 8/26/2018 4:09:00 AM Has all the elements of beauty, Nature, love, life and dear family. A truly exceptional sonnet that awes and stirs the reader to delve into past precious memories of their own. Definitely a top class sonnet my dear friend, a fav ... Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 8/26/2018 4:37:00 PM Oh, thank you so much, Robert, for your visit and very uplifting comments. I appreciate them so much, and I am so pleased to see you active here again! Hugs, Sandra

Janis Medders Tobechi Date: 8/25/2018 11:35:00 AM "For life brings death which brings new life," a line with so much beauty and meaning. Fine poetry as always. Congratulations. Sian. Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 8/25/2018 7:28:00 PM Thank you, Sian, for your visit and lovely comments! They are very much appreciated. Hugs, Sandra

Francis J Grasso Date: 8/25/2018 7:05:00 AM Elegant, Sandra. It reads as though listening to the finest music. Congratulations! ...Fran Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 8/25/2018 7:28:00 PM What a lovely comment, Fran! Thank you so much for your visit and congrats! Sandra

Line Gauthier Date: 8/11/2018 9:16:00 AM Well penned, Sandra. Congrats on your win. Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 8/12/2018 9:02:00 AM Thank you once again, Line! Hugs, Sandra

Susan Gentry Date: 8/8/2018 7:02:00 PM "The rose leans on the spirit of its root..." A fave for me. This is so beautiful! Congratulations on your win. Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 8/9/2018 5:46:00 PM Thank you very much, Susan, for the congrats, lovely comment, and fave! Hugs, Sandra

James Inman Date: 8/6/2018 8:53:00 PM ...and speaking of Sonnets, this is wonderful. Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 8/9/2018 5:45:00 PM Thank you so much, James. Sandra

Dale Gregory Cozart Date: 8/6/2018 11:43:00 AM Gorgeous, Sandra. Congrats. Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 8/9/2018 5:44:00 PM Thank you very much, Dale! Much appreciated. Sandra

Jesse Rowe Date: 8/6/2018 8:38:00 AM I read this as a spiritual life (rebirth) after the end of our mortal life. I'm not sure I'd this is how it was intended, but a beautiful poem nonetheless. Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 8/6/2018 9:52:00 AM Yes, Jesse, you are correct in your interpretation. Not only mortal life but all life...'the seasons of all things', as in the 13th line. Thanks for the visit and uplifting comment. Sandra

Craig Cornish Date: 8/5/2018 9:07:00 PM You get better with each sonnet and that is difficult to do they're all wonderful - you rending couplet pulls it all together. Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 8/6/2018 9:53:00 AM Thank you, Craig, for your visit and very supportive comment. Much appreciated. Sandra

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 8/5/2018 6:50:00 PM The circle of the seasons is wonderfully conveyed in your lovely poem Sandra. Congratulations on your win! : ) Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 8/6/2018 9:54:00 AM Thank you very much, Connie, for your congrats and supportive comment. Hugs, Sandra

Eve Roper Date: 8/5/2018 6:45:00 PM Wonderful write, Sandra, I am always impressed with your beautiful verses. Congratulations on your win !Hugs Eve Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 8/6/2018 9:54:00 AM Thank you so much, Eve. I appreciate your congratulations and uplifting comments. Hugs, Sandra

John Gondolf Date: 8/5/2018 6:09:00 PM Sandra, congrats on your placement for this beautifully written sonnet. John Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 8/6/2018 9:55:00 AM Thank you very much, John. Much appreciated. Sandra

Barry Stebbings Date: 8/1/2018 2:46:00 PM A beautiful tribute to the rose and the eternal story of life and rebirth, Sandra. Good luck in the contest. // Barry Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 8/2/2018 4:06:00 PM Thank you, Barry, for your empathetic comments and best wishes for the contest. Much appreciated! Sandra

Andrea Dietrich Date: 7/31/2018 6:38:00 PM Awesome sonnet writing, both in meter and theme! Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 7/31/2018 7:55:00 PM Thank you, Andrea, so much for your very supportive comments. Much appreciated! Hugs, Sandra

Andrea Dietrich Date: 7/31/2018 6:37:00 PM wow, we have so much in common about the first baby and marriage. Let me see your poem now Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 7/31/2018 7:55:00 PM Hi, Andrea...I didn't write a poem for that contest, but I enjoyed yours very much. Hugs, Sandra

Daniel Turner Date: 7/31/2018 2:29:00 PM Fabulous sonnet, Mrs Sandra. You never disappoint:) You have summed it up beautifully, "life is but a season" Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 7/31/2018 4:19:00 PM Thank you for the visit, Daniel and, as always, your very supportive comments. Sandra

Jesse Rowe Date: 7/31/2018 12:55:00 PM Beautifully written. Good luck in the contest. P.S. Should it be "leans" in the 3rd stanza? Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 7/31/2018 4:04:00 PM Thank you for the supportive comment, Jesse, and for the correction! Wow...don't know how that got by me! Much appreciated. Sandra

John Gondolf Date: 7/31/2018 11:57:00 AM A beautiful rose poem, Sandra, best of luck in the contest. John Login to Reply

Charlie Smith Date: 7/31/2018 11:35:00 AM Great entry Sandra, best wishes... Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 7/31/2018 4:18:00 PM Thank you very much, Charle! Sandra

Arturo Michael Date: 7/31/2018 9:51:00 AM A well written poem of life...Enjoyed it...All the best Sandra Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 7/31/2018 4:18:00 PM Thank you for the visit, Arturo, and you very supportive comment. Sandra