Sandra Haight Poet Sonnet

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The Gem

As precious stones are hidden and entwined
   in minerals of ordinary worth,
they must be found, professionally mined
   from common, rocky layers of the earth.

Extracted, polished, cut- they'll stand apart
   as valued gems.  Neglected, they will share
in earth's destructive force- erosion's art-
   dissolve away with nature's wear and tear.

Oh God, you are both Mine and Miner; strip
   this soul embedded in your work of clay,
and let your tools of grace and fellowship
   preserve the gem of Love from life's decay.

Cut many facets that reflect and show-
   the worth of gem and Miner in its glow.


November 13, 2014

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Unseeking Seeker July 14, 2022 at 8:47 PM Thank you for sharing this hidden gem, I see, penned way back in 2014! Congrats on your win, Sandra! Sandra Haight July 18, 2022 at 5:12 PM Thank you very much, Seeker, for offering this fine contest, my nice placement, supportive comment, and congrats! Sandra

Beata Agustin December 28, 2021 at 10:26 PM Congrats. Thanks for sharing this "be-attitude of the heart." God bless you. A blessed New Year to your and your family.

Beautiful Scars October 16, 2016 at 1:02 PM another beautiful poem sweet Sandra! congrats on your placement :)-luloo Sandra Haight October 18, 2016 at 6:52 PM Thank you so much, Laura. Hugs, Sandra

Francis J Grasso October 16, 2016 at 7:34 AM Lovely, as always. Congratulations on the win, Sandra! ...Fran Sandra Haight October 16, 2016 at 10:59 AM Thank you so much, Fran. Sandra

Skat A November 30, 2014 at 2:04 AM You have so many nice winning poems Sandra. :) SKAT

Reason A. Poteet November 26, 2014 at 9:53 AM I like your analogy here; very nice, Sandra. Congratulations, well-deserved high marks. Tell me, will Judas be awarded one of the 12 foundation stones for the New Jerusalem? Personally I think it will go to the apostle Paul.

Brenda Meier-Hans November 24, 2014 at 8:42 AM Dropping back with my congratulations on an excellent 3rd place. Sandra Haight November 24, 2014 at 1:11 PM Brenda, thank you so much for your support! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! Hugs, Sandra

John Lawless November 23, 2014 at 10:12 AM Sandra, this is a smooth flowing, shifting, solemn sonnet. A prayer that we might all become the cut and polished stones of life. Sandra Haight November 23, 2014 at 4:16 PM John, thank you so much for stopping by with yor positive comment! I really enjoy working on Sonnets. Sandra

Shadow Hamilton November 23, 2014 at 2:03 AM beautifully done Sandra congrats on win Sandra Haight November 23, 2014 at 4:16 PM Hi Shadow, thank you for your nice comment and contrats! Sandra

Dr. Upma A. Sharma November 22, 2014 at 11:34 PM Congrats on ur winning awesome write Sandra! Fantastic work ! Sandra Haight November 23, 2014 at 4:17 PM Thank you so much! I really appreciate your nice comment and congratulations! Sandra

Barbara Gorelick November 22, 2014 at 5:41 PM OUtstanding! It ends beautifully..A big congrats. BG Sandra Haight November 23, 2014 at 4:18 PM Hi Barbara, so nice of your to stop by with your positive comment and congratulations! Thank you! Sandra

Maurice Yvonne November 22, 2014 at 5:29 PM A perfect write, a fav for me. Congratulations on your brilliant win. Sandra Haight November 23, 2014 at 4:19 PM Thanks, Maurice! I always value your encouranging comments and heartfelt congrats! Sandra

Debbie Guzzi November 22, 2014 at 4:38 PM Ah men of clay - so true- fired with the essence of God Congrad's on Your Win! Light & LOVE

Jan Allison November 22, 2014 at 3:59 PM it's a gem of a poem many congrats:-) hugs jan xx Sandra Haight November 23, 2014 at 4:21 PM I really appreciate all your support, Jan. Thanks again! Hugs, Sandra

Andrea Dietrich November 13, 2014 at 9:20 PM this guy anthony is a very fickle judge . If he does not pick this one as a winner, I will know for sure he is crazy.

Andrea Dietrich November 13, 2014 at 9:19 PM Sandra, most sonnet writers simply do not understand this art form 100%(in its traditional form). you use meter, rhyme AND message the way they should be done, also great creative thought and enjambment and other poetic devices. It all has to work together. I think you have to be my favorite sonnet writer here to read!! I can always expect perfection, so that is why this is getting a fave from me!! Sandra Haight November 14, 2014 at 2:32 PM Wow, Andrea, I feel so honored to receive such positive comments from one of the top poet on PS! Sonnets and other Iambic verse forms are my favorite to work with. I began writing when I was very young, so I've had a lot of years to practice!! Thank you so much for your support. Sandra

Brenda Meier-Hans November 13, 2014 at 12:02 PM Very interesting Sonnet Sandra. I like how you went from the gems of the earth to the maker of them. Well done. 7 Sandra Haight November 13, 2014 at 3:05 PM Thank you so much, Brenda. Sandra

Jan Allison November 13, 2014 at 9:49 AM brilliantly penned sonnet Sandra - good luck in the contest:-) Hugs Jan xx Sandra Haight November 13, 2014 at 3:05 PM Thank you, Jan. Hugs, Sandra