Sandra Haight Poet Sonnet

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The Gift of Christmas

Arrays of packaged presents, large and small,
the sound of bells and lovely Christmas songs,
fresh cold, crisp air, and joy of Santa's call-
this time of year, to Christmas time, belongs.

But, these make up the fun-filled outer wrap
that holds the deeper gift of love, the prize,
which dwindles when we fall into the trap-
neglect the meaning Christmas time implies.

Before and after Christmas, hold it dear,
this heartfelt gift of love for all to share;
enjoy those feelings through the coming year
and let them flow with joy beyond compare.

LONG BURIED NEATH THE PRESENTS, CARDS, AND BOWS-
     shared CHRISTMAS LOVE FOREVER SHINES and glows.

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Long buried neath the presents, cards, and bows-
Christmas love forever shines.

heartfelt gift of love
before and after Christmas-
joy beyond compare

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Joseph May November 21, 2023 at 1:07 PM Very nicely penned Sandra, Congrats on your win

Joyce Johnson October 27, 2018 at 9:21 PM Very nicely done. Great that you remembered the real Christmas present. Joyce Sandra Haight November 5, 2018 at 6:27 PM Thank you very much, Joyce, for your lovely visit and uplifting comments! Hugs, Sandra

Connie Marcum Wong October 27, 2018 at 3:34 PM Beautiful with a heartwarming meaningful message Sandra! I see why this placed high! Congratulations! ; ) Sandra Haight November 5, 2018 at 6:27 PM Thank you so much, Connie. I appreciate your lovely comments and congrats! Hugs, Sandra

Deb Radke October 27, 2018 at 2:18 PM This is a beautiful sonnet. And yes, the "deeper gift of love" remains behind all our Christmas celebrations. Congratulations on placing among the winners with this lovely poem. Best wishes. Deb Sandra Haight November 5, 2018 at 6:26 PM Thank you very much, Deb, for the visit and very supportive comments! I appreciate it so much. Hugs, Sandra

John Gondolf October 27, 2018 at 8:02 AM Sandra, it was nice to read this sonnet once again, congrats. John Sandra Haight November 5, 2018 at 6:25 PM Thank you, John. I appreciate your visit and supportive comments. Sandra :)

Rob Carmack October 27, 2018 at 1:05 AM Glad to see one my favorite writers place, congrats. Sandra Haight November 5, 2018 at 6:25 PM Thank you so much, Rob, for the uplifting comment and congrats! Sandra :)

Tom Cunningham October 27, 2018 at 12:52 AM Congratulations Sandra. Tom Sandra Haight November 5, 2018 at 6:24 PM Thank you very much, Tom! Sandra :)

Carolyn Devonshire October 26, 2018 at 11:37 PM A delightful Christmas sonnet, Sandra. Congratulations on your win in a highly competitive contest! Sandra Haight November 5, 2018 at 6:24 PM Thank you very much, Carolyn, for the great contest and my fine placement! Much appreciated. Hugs, Sandra

Connie Marcum Wong December 27, 2017 at 3:48 AM I agree with the sentiments and your lovely poem Sandra. In our house Christmas just wouldn't be Christmas without a nativity scene. I have three. Two of them are smaller that my granddaughter can touch if she wants to. Your poem is so beautiful and moving! Congratulations on your deserving high placement! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas! : ) Sandra Haight December 28, 2017 at 11:21 AM Thank you, Connie, for your lovely comments about my poem. I appreciate them so much. I've been too busy lately to be on PS other than posting a poem or two, but hope to catch up. I just entered one for the Loch Ness contest using your beautiful Constanza form! Love working with it. Wishing you a healthy and happy New Year! Hugs, Sandra

Eve Roper December 22, 2017 at 5:20 PM Thank you for your beautiful written creation , Sandra , congratulations on your win ! Merry Christmas and Hugs Eve ~`* Sandra Haight December 29, 2017 at 2:18 PM Eve, thank you so much for your lovely comments. Much appreciated! Happy New Year to you! Hugs, Sandra

Janice Canerdy December 22, 2017 at 9:54 AM Beautiful sonnet, Sandra (with perfect meter, which I love)! Congrats! My newest favorite. Janice Sandra Haight December 29, 2017 at 2:17 PM Carol, thank you so much for your lovely comments. Much appreciated! Happy New Year to you! Hugs, Sandra

Connie Marcum Wong December 15, 2017 at 1:19 PM You have expressed the true meaning of the season Sandra. If we are blessed by loved ones no other gifts are really needed. They are just icing on the cake. Lovely sentiments in this Christmas gift! : ) Sandra Haight December 29, 2017 at 2:17 PM Connie, thank you so much for your lovely comments. Much appreciated! Happy New Year to you! Hugs, Sandra

Susan Ashley December 12, 2017 at 3:51 PM Oh Sandra, such a beautiful Christmas sonnet. Perfect and precious is every rhythmic and poetic line of supreme sentiments. 'Shining and glowing' poetry my talented friend. The format looks great too. Good luck in the contest! Sandra Haight December 29, 2017 at 2:17 PM Susan, thank you so much for your lovely comments. Much appreciated! Happy New Year to you! Hugs, Sandra

John Gondolf December 12, 2017 at 11:15 AM Sandra, a lovely sonnet and a very good message. Your final couplet was perfect. Best of luck. John Sandra Haight December 29, 2017 at 2:15 PM John, thank you for your nice comments. Happy New Year to you! Sandra