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I have seen God's work at sunrise, Watched the brand new day a-coming, The soft glow of hope and wonder Set my heart and soul a-humming. I have listened to the music Of his gentle birds a-singing, It enthralled my heart with gladness Like bright butterflies a-winging. I have explored his open fields, The tall amber grains a-blowing, Felt the glowing thrill of nature Through my peaceful soul a-flowing. I have watched his golden sunset At the end of day a-gleaming, And enjoyed the inner calmness That set off my mind a-dreaming. But, when I held each newborn babe, So enraptured there a-gazing, I felt God's greatest gift of all- My maternal love a-blazing. February 7, 2015 ~2nd Place~ Contest: Most Important Event In Your Life Sponsor: Nayda Negron Judged: 10/07/2015

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Date: 10/10/2015 11:31:00 AM
Sandra, Congratulations on your win. SKAT
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Date: 10/8/2015 2:19:00 AM
Truly beautiful Sandra! Congrats on big win!
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Date: 10/8/2015 12:08:00 AM
Sandra, I enjoyed your beautiful piece. I agree motherhood is an amazing gift. Congratulations on your win it was well deserved:-) Alexis 7
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Date: 10/7/2015 3:59:00 PM
Oh, Sandra - Your poem is extremely beautiful. I do not know how I missed it before. I love the rhyme scheme and the flow, truly a joy to read. I have yet to read every entry, but, thus far, every woman wrote hers about her baby(ies). It is indeed a life-changing and most important event. I pray every day that every baby born is as loved and wanted as ours were/are ... CayCay
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Date: 10/7/2015 10:14:00 AM
Congratulations.
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Date: 2/7/2015 8:08:00 PM
Oh my reads like a winner to me! Light & Love
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Sandra Haight
Date: 2/9/2015 3:07:00 PM
So nice of your to stop by with your encouraging comment, Debbie. Thank you so much. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 2/7/2015 7:09:00 PM
This is so beautiful, Sandra, it brought tears to my eyes! You've got a winner here...hugs, Rhonda
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Sandra Haight
Date: 2/9/2015 3:22:00 PM
Thank you so much, Rhonda. I appreciate your support so much. Sandra
Date: 2/7/2015 3:46:00 PM
so so so so beautiful a winner with me - a 7 my friend - good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xxx
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Sandra Haight
Date: 2/9/2015 3:26:00 PM
Once again, Jan, I so much appreciate your wonderful support. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 2/7/2015 3:38:00 PM
Okay Sandra, I declair this poem a winner that should shine at the top of the winner's list! Not just for its beautiful imagery but for the emotional passion it leaves in one's heart. I love the way you write!
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Sandra Haight
Date: 2/9/2015 3:27:00 PM
Oh, Connie, you are too kind! I so much appreciate your supportive comments. Thanks so much. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 2/7/2015 3:33:00 PM
Sandra, This is a beautiful poem. A big 7 from me also
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Sandra Haight
Date: 2/9/2015 3:34:00 PM
Thank you so much, Janet. So nice of you to stop by with your positive comment and support. Sandra
Date: 2/7/2015 3:18:00 PM
This poem is absolutely stunning and beautiful to me, Sandra! And I love the picture of mother and baby, too! A big 7 from me! :)
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Sandra Haight
Date: 2/9/2015 3:38:00 PM
Thank you Laura, I am so grateful for your positive comments and support. Hugs, Sandra

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