Sandra Haight Poet Rhyme

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The Gift of Quietness

The gift of quietness, sometimes ignored,
   may go unclaimed throughout our busy day.
   Unless that time of stillness is embraced,
we'll miss our joy to share in the reward.

The gift of quietness- its silent song-
   can play to calm our weary hearts and minds.
   The empty silence spreads tranquility
to balance yin and yang where they belong.

The gift of quietness- its emptiness,
   grants fullness of an aura without sound
   that soon uplifts the spirit once again
to face our busy lives with happiness.


May 17, 2019

Form: (Only 1st and 4th lines of each stanza rhyme).
This may be a new form invented by Timothy McGuire and
given the name BOOKEND RHYMES by Andrea Dietrich.

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Gary Radice March 20, 2022 at 12:54 PM Lovely poem Sandra with a great message. It had me thinking about silence: Silence and contemplation is a source of strength. We need time out to reflect and focus on the positive and also what we can learn from the negative..and just time to breathe and enjoy the silence. Cheers - Gary

Anoucheka Gangabissoon March 20, 2022 at 9:41 AM Congratulations for the placement and thanks for the entry :)

Brenda Chiri December 24, 2019 at 9:35 AM Congrats on a great win!;) Sandra Haight December 30, 2019 at 6:49 PM Once again, Brenda, thank you for stopping by with your supportive comments. Hugs, Sandra

Kim Rodrigues June 3, 2019 at 10:12 PM Yes, we can be uplifted by quiet! Congrats! Sandra Haight June 11, 2019 at 3:50 PM Thank you very much, Kim. Hugs, Sandra

Constance La France May 20, 2019 at 9:26 AM Sandra, you have penned a beautiful poem. I am a person who requires a lot of stillness and quiet without it I feel caged, it is in the emptiness that we find ourselves. A FAV. Sandra Haight May 20, 2019 at 5:37 PM Thank you very much, Constance, for your very uplifting and empathetic comment, plus the Fav! I appreciate them so much. Hugs, Sandra

Allen Beilschmidt Sr. May 19, 2019 at 10:40 PM Well penned Sandra Sandra Haight May 20, 2019 at 5:36 PM Thank you very much, Allen, for stopping by with your lovely comment. Sandra :)

Caren Krutsinger May 17, 2019 at 7:31 PM "The gift of quietness" is one of my most favorite gifts. I had never heard the term "Bookend" rhymes, so not only did this one uplift and delight me, it educated me also, Sandra. Good luck in Line's contest. She is sure to love this one. Sandra Haight May 20, 2019 at 5:35 PM Thanks so much, Caren, for your visit and uplifting comments. Much appreciated! Hugs, Sandra

Connie Marcum Wong May 17, 2019 at 3:46 PM This is so true. We all need to make time to let peace and calming abide. A perfect way to begin the day. Lovely message Sandra! xxoo Sandra Haight May 20, 2019 at 5:35 PM Thanks so much, Connie, for your empathetic and positive comments! Hugs, Sandra