Sandra Haight Poet Rhyme

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Written, November 30, 2014

~3rd Place~
Premiere Contest: 2019 Poetry Marathon Mile 4
Sponsor: Mark Toney

~10th Place~
Premiere Contest: Random Acts Of Kindness
Sponsor: Kai Michael Neumann

~1st Place~
Contest: New or Old 5
Sponsor: Eve Rope

~1st Place~
Contest: Must Be Read
Sponsor: The Silent One

For The Poetry Contest, "April National Poetry Month, Sponsor. Daniel Henry Rogers ~ 8th Place

The Gift of Time

The giving of time is a special gift-
     can never be wrapped in paper and bows.
Always delivered with love in the heart,
     to give and to share wherever one goes.

Time is a gift never measured by cost,
     just priceless minutes or hours to supply
comfort in sadness, or laughter in joy 
     to a loved one, friend, or a passerby.

Much harder than simply giving a gift
     sought for and purchased with money we earn,
time is a jewel, more precious than gold-
     something to offer with thought and concern.

Be there for one who has lost a dear spouse,
     a mother, father, or special someone.
The gift of our time…to listen, to care…
     this sacred present cannot be outdone.

Be there for a child, a neighbor, a pal,
     even for joy- give some time to commend.
Say well done, give praise, be happy at heart;
     this welcomed support wins out in the end.

Be it, minutes or hours, days, even weeks,
     small gifts of time that encourage, console,
cherished by all- immeasurable worth
     remembered, treasured by mind, heart, and soul.

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Jennifer Fenn November 16, 2020 at 8:05 PM Hello Sandra! If Pastor Rick Warren were to read this, he would give you a thumbs up because he says in his book “The Purpose Driven Life” that time is the ultimate sacrifice because it’s something you can never get back.” I’ve preached about that in the Methodist church (I’m a certified lay speaker.) I like all your examples of how to give it.

Old Buck November 16, 2020 at 12:25 PM Sandra: Nicely done. I've never won any contests but I have a couple that you might enjoy with similar thinking. Don't write it on their epitaph and My Mentor is my friend. Keep them coming and thank you for sharing them with all of us on the soup. oldbuck

Phyl losophy November 16, 2020 at 10:30 AM Hi Sandra! Congrats are seriously delayed as I’m just getting the opportunity to read “The Gift of Time”.... Great poem, I enjoyed the read! My kind of poem! All the best! Phyl

Line Gauthier January 1, 2019 at 1:44 PM Well penned, Sandra. Congrats on your well deserved win. Sandra Haight January 3, 2019 at 4:24 PM Thank you very much, Line. Hugs, Sandra

Eve Roper December 28, 2018 at 8:52 PM I enjoyed reading this great poem, Sandra , very well written . Congratulations on your win! Happy New Year. Hugs Eve ~`*

Carolyn Devonshire December 27, 2018 at 1:48 PM Your poem shows wisdom and has special meaning for me, Sandra. Over the 2017 holidays, I was blessed to spend a week with a dear uncle. The loving bond we shared grew far stronger. You really touched my heart with this amazing poem! Congratulations on your success in Mark's contest! Best wishes, Carolyn Sandra Haight December 27, 2018 at 7:26 PM Thank you again, dear Carolyn, for your empathic comments and congrats. I am so pleased that my poem brought to mind the wonderful gift of time you shared with your uncle, which was touching for me to read. Hugs, Sandra

Mark Toney December 27, 2018 at 1:43 PM Sandra, congrats on your win on mile 4 of my 2019 Poetry Marathon contest. Thank you for `giving of your time' in writing this gift of a poem! ~Mark Sandra Haight December 27, 2018 at 7:24 PM Thank you, Mark, for the nice placement and positive comment! I am really enjoying your 'Marathon' contests! Sandra

Gregory Richard Barden March 30, 2018 at 4:38 AM Blessings and sincere congratulations on your fine win, Sandra - all the best to you, my friend! You are so talented and eloquent, and you keep me striving to do my best ... and your heart is in keeping with your gifts. <3 :-) Sandra Haight April 3, 2018 at 4:16 PM Thank you very much, Gregory. I appreciate your visit and very uplifting and complimentary words that mean so much to me. Sandra <3

Kai Michael Neumann March 21, 2018 at 9:28 AM Sandra, congratulations and thank you for taking part in my contest. Your poem is a very interesting take on the theme, which convinces me and touches my Chronos and Kairos. Many wishes, Kai Sandra Haight March 21, 2018 at 7:00 PM Thanks for another fine contest, Kai, and for my placement. Much appreciated. Sandra

Line Gauthier March 21, 2018 at 8:15 AM Congrats on your win, Sandra. Well done.

Mark Martin December 31, 2016 at 11:23 AM There's truth in this write. Well expressed. Congrats on your win and giving us the gift of your time in writing and sharing this poem Sandra. :-) Sandra Haight January 2, 2017 at 4:18 PM Thank you so much, Mark! Happy New Year to you! Sandra

Kim Rodrigues December 28, 2016 at 12:41 PM We can take time for granted but it runs out! Indeed time is a gift! Congrats! Sandra! Hugs! Sandra Haight December 29, 2016 at 10:24 PM Thank you very much, Kim! Hugs and Happy New Year! Sandra

Afzal Nusker December 28, 2016 at 6:41 AM A very special poem. Quite inspirational. Congrats. Sandra Haight December 29, 2016 at 10:24 PM Once again, Afzal, thank you so much for your visits and support. Sandra

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen December 28, 2016 at 6:35 AM Well done making it into the short list with this wise poem. Congratulations on your success in the contest. Big Smiles, Dane Ann Sandra Haight December 29, 2016 at 10:24 PM Thank you so much, Dane! I appreciate your visit, congrats and positive comment. Hugs and Happy New Year! Sandra

Rob Carmack December 27, 2016 at 9:14 PM Time is almost priceless, I try to instill in my kids they should be careful in what they trade for it. Congrats. Sandra Haight December 29, 2016 at 10:23 PM Thank you for the great contest, Rob, and for my wonderful placement! Happy New Year to you! Sandra

Janis Medders Tobechi August 11, 2016 at 11:00 AM Congratulations on your first place win. Time is something we find harder and harder to give these days. 7 Sandra Haight December 29, 2016 at 10:22 PM Thank you so much, Janis, for your nice comment, congrats and 7! Hugs, and Happy New Year! Sandra

Eve Roper August 10, 2016 at 11:34 AM Sandra, congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve Sandra Haight August 10, 2016 at 6:46 PM Thank you, Eve, for the great contest and my fine placement. Hugs, Sandra

Janice Canerdy August 10, 2016 at 11:05 AM A 7 for this lovely, skillfully-written winning poem, Sandra! Janice Sandra Haight August 10, 2016 at 6:45 PM Thank you, Janice, for your visit and uplifting and supportive comments. Hugs, Sandra

Charlie Smith August 10, 2016 at 10:43 AM Great work Sandra, congratulations... Sandra Haight August 10, 2016 at 6:45 PM Thank you very much, Charlie. I appreciate your support. Sandra

Manmath Dalei April 19, 2016 at 12:49 AM "The Gift of Time"....A great gift to poetry soup. I enjoyed each and every line. Presentation is outstanding. Truly impressive.I loved it.....loved always.........Manmath.

Kim Merryman November 25, 2015 at 5:57 PM An excellent write with a wonderful message! Congrats on your well deserved 1st place win! Love, Kim Sandra Haight November 28, 2015 at 9:52 AM Hi Kim, thank you once again for your supportive comments and congrats. Hugs, Sandra

Skat A November 24, 2015 at 2:50 AM Sandra, Congratulations on your wonderful win. Love SKAT Sandra Haight November 24, 2015 at 6:48 PM Skat, thank you so much for your visit and nice comment. Much appreciated. Hugs, Sandra

Shrineetee Kar November 23, 2015 at 10:56 PM Congratulations. So precisely worded! Well deserved First placing in the contest that's aptly named 'Must Be Read'. With Best Wishes.... Shrineetee. Sandra Haight November 24, 2015 at 6:47 PM Shrineetee, thank you so much for your visit and nice comment. Much appreciated. Hugs, Sandra

Alexis Y. November 23, 2015 at 12:34 AM Sandra, you have penned such a powerful message.Congratulations on your 1st place win it was well deserved:-) Alexis Sandra Haight November 24, 2015 at 6:47 PM Alexis, thank you so much for your visit and nice comment. Much appreciated. Hugs, Sandra

Rizwana Bhurani November 22, 2015 at 3:30 AM Congratulations......your poems are wonderful gifts for us to read.....best wishes Sandra Haight November 22, 2015 at 12:50 PM Rizwana, so nice of you to visit my poems. I appreciate your encouraging comments so much. Thanks! Hugs, Sandra

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