Sandra Haight Poet Pantoum

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The Gilded Leaves of Autumn Sigh

The gilded leaves of Autumn sigh-		   
   their velvet green has vanished now.	  
They miss sweet Summer's lullaby;	  
   warm breeze caressing every bough.       

Their velvet green has vanished now,        
   replaced by golds and burnished glow.            
Warm breeze caressing every bough-      
   bring memory from long ago.                         

Replaced by golds and burnished glow,            
   they shake in the cool Autumn breeze.               
Bring memory from long ago-                          
   those balmy nights on moonlit trees.          

They shake in the cool Autumn breeze-	   
   they miss sweet Summer's lullaby,          
those balmy nights on moonlit trees;   
   the gilded leaves of Autumn sigh.  


September 3, 2018

~2nd Place~
Contest:  Autumn Pantoum Poetry Contest
Sponsor: by  Caren Krutsinger
Judged: 11/07/2022

~7th Place~
Premiere Contest: Late September 2018
Sponsor: Brian Strand
Judged: 09/24/2018

~1st Place~
Contest: One In Five II
Sponsor: Joseph May
Theme 2: The Gilded Leaves Of Autumn Sigh
Judged: 09/19/2018

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Kim Rodrigues November 8, 2022 at 2:14 PM Sandra, so beautiful: those balmy nights on moonlit trees! Congratulations!

Linda Alice Fowler November 8, 2022 at 6:49 AM Congratulations your win Sandra!

Terry Miller November 8, 2022 at 3:00 AM A perfect pantoum, congratulations.

Suzanne Delaney November 7, 2022 at 3:45 PM So perfect. Sandra: A real Pantoum written in perfect style. No 1 in my eyes. Best, SuZ

Allan Terry October 4, 2018 at 12:07 PM epic styled poetry, one someone will read and love a hundred years from now!

Sunlite Wanter October 2, 2018 at 10:05 AM I never thought about sighing leaves of Autumn! Congratulations!

CayCay Godwin September 30, 2018 at 3:22 PM Applause! Spectacular in every regard especially when I ponder how many autumn poems you have probably penned as though each was a first, fresh perspective. I love your talent, have from day one. Poetry hugs ... CayCay Sandra Haight October 1, 2018 at 2:09 PM Thanks so much, CayCay, for your nice visit and very uplifting and complimentary comments! I am humbled but very appreciative. Hugs, Sandra

Connie Marcum Wong September 30, 2018 at 1:10 PM So happy this is a winner Sandra. Congratulations! : ) xxoo Sandra Haight October 1, 2018 at 2:08 PM Thank you very much, Connie! Hugs, Sandra

Line Gauthier September 25, 2018 at 5:49 PM Lovely, Sandra. You did this form justice. Congrats on your win. Sandra Haight September 25, 2018 at 7:22 PM Thank you so much, Line, for your congrats and lovely comment! Hugs, Sandra

Edward Ibeh September 24, 2018 at 1:53 PM This is just a captivating poem, Sandra!:-) I love the flow and vivid imagery! Sandra Haight September 25, 2018 at 7:20 PM Thank you very much, Edward, for your visit and uplifting comments! Sandra :)

Vijay Pandit September 20, 2018 at 7:27 AM Brilliant imagery, artfully depicted..congrats Sandra for your superb win. Sandra Haight September 20, 2018 at 7:40 PM Thanks so much, Vijay, for your visit, congrats and lovely comments! Sandra :)

Subimal Sinha-Roy September 20, 2018 at 4:23 AM Congratulations on your fine win, Sandra with a beautiful pantoum. Sandra Haight September 20, 2018 at 7:40 PM Thank you very much, Subimal! Hugs, Sandra

Joseph May September 19, 2018 at 8:03 PM Those autumn leaves miss "sweet Summer's lullaby.. Congrats on your win Sandra Sandra Haight September 20, 2018 at 7:39 PM Thank you, Joseph, for the great contest! I enjoyed participating and am very pleased with my placement! Sandra

Tom Cunningham September 3, 2018 at 7:38 PM Lovely pantoum Sandra, I've only written one and did not find it easy. I do love autumn though with it's beautiful colours. Tom Sandra Haight September 11, 2018 at 7:05 PM Thank you, Tom, for your lovely comment. I enjoy using this form, and I am pleased that you like my poem! Sandra :)

Lunita Blanca September 3, 2018 at 6:41 PM Oh my gosh Sandra. Love your write and your nature theme. Thanks for sharing Sandra Haight September 11, 2018 at 7:04 PM Thank you so much, Carlos, for your visit and kind words of encouragement! Sandra :)

Connie Marcum Wong September 3, 2018 at 6:37 PM Your words shine in this challenging pantoum form Sandra. This is sure to be a winner! : ) Sandra Haight September 11, 2018 at 7:03 PM Thank you, Connie, for your very kind comment! Much appreciated! Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison September 3, 2018 at 5:15 PM gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous poem Sandra I adore the pantoum form and this is a beauty and into my faves:-) hugs Jan xx Sandra Haight September 11, 2018 at 7:03 PM Thank you so much, Jan, for your lovely, uplifting comment. It is one of my favorite forms too. Hugs, Sandra