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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.

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. :)

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 ...

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 Thompson

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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! : )

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

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

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

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!

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

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"

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?

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

Charlie Smith

Date: 7/31/2018 11:35:00 AM

Great entry Sandra, best wishes...

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

Sandra Haight
Date: 7/31/2018 4:18:00 PM

Thank you for the visit, Arturo, and you very supportive comment. Sandra