Sandra Haight Poet Quatrain

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~3rd Place~
Premiere Contest: Rotate Consciousness Polarity 
Sponsor: Unseeking Seeker
Judged: 11/11/2022

~2nd Place~
Contest: Writing Challenge 2 - A Poem Meaningful
Sponsor: Dear Heart - Wisshkobi Ode
Judged: 11/20/2019

~5th Place~
Contest: The Meaning of Life
Sponsor: Chantelle Anne Cooke
Judged: 05/29/2019

The Meaning of Life

Since I've resolved to laugh at life-
   find humor in its flaws,
      and realize that stress and strife
are shaped by worldly laws;

Since I've resolved to compromise
   with dreams that can't come true,
      yet listen to my inner cries-
to follow those anew;

Since I've resolved to meet the test
   of strengths by which I live-
      and always do my honest best
to trust and to forgive;

Since I've resolved- my love to share
   with every kin and friend,
      set time aside to listen, care-
their sorrows ease, transcend;

Since I've resolved to ply my skills
   expressed through words and art,
      feel the sweet joy each piece fulfills-
to share my thoughts and heart;

Since I've resolved that time on earth
   is but a short-lived stay-
      fine-tuning for my greater worth
neath heaven's golden ray;

Since I've resolved to set life free-
   embrace it- scarce or rife.
      I now accept, with joy to see-
the meaning of my life.

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Ann Peck November 18, 2022 at 11:41 AM Beautiful! Congratulations!

Unseeking Seeker November 11, 2022 at 6:46 PM A superb write, Sandra ~ I see that it has won in a previous contest too. Beautifully penned, hypnotic almost and what a message! Warmest congratulations on your podium finish

John Watt January 5, 2020 at 6:48 PM Sandra, I always love reading your "skills expressed through word and art" and this one is so wonderful. As always, your cadence is spot-on and your words and rhymes so carefully chosen. Stanza 6 is a fav, as is this whole poem. Love the graphic, too. Congrats ~ John Sandra Haight January 12, 2020 at 3:01 PM John, I am so thankful for your visits and your positive, complimentary comments which are so uplifting and so much appreciated! Thanks again, Sandra :)

Brenda Chiri January 4, 2020 at 7:37 PM Sandra congrats on your placement my friend!;) Sandra Haight January 12, 2020 at 2:59 PM Thank you again, Brenda! Hugs, Sandra

Constance La France November 20, 2019 at 3:47 PM Sandra congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with this beautifully penned poem ! Sandra Haight November 21, 2019 at 8:47 AM Thank you, Constance! Hugs, Sandra

Estela Canama June 20, 2019 at 9:21 AM Wonderfully penned, Sandra. God bless!

Smita Kulkarni June 12, 2019 at 1:07 PM Such a beautiful poem you have written Sandra! Loved reading it. -Smita

Deborah Sayers June 6, 2019 at 8:52 AM that was such a beautiful poem. I loved it.

Terrell Martin June 5, 2019 at 8:19 PM Sandra, I've been away from PSoup for quite some time and this is one of the first poems I've read that (IMHO) is truly a WONDERFUL poem and hands down, NUMBER 1 in my book. I love it and applaud you for the writing. God bless & all the best, Terry

Darlene De Beaulieu June 5, 2019 at 5:53 PM Hello Sandra Haith, great poem. Have a nice evening my friend.

Komal Walimbe June 5, 2019 at 8:32 AM Wonderful!

Francis J Grasso June 5, 2019 at 8:28 AM A pleasure to read, Sandra. So beautifully penned. ...Fran

Solomon Ochwo-Oburu June 5, 2019 at 1:56 AM Sandra, I love your conclusion. I read talents only. Thanks

John Hamilton May 30, 2019 at 8:58 AM This write is special Sandra, I think my first fave from you, congrats on a worthy win!

Line Gauthier May 29, 2019 at 10:40 AM Wow. A FAVE for me. Congrats on your well deserved win, Sandra.

CayCay Godwin May 29, 2019 at 9:40 AM You and I share such similar beliefs as revealed thru our respective poetry. I must/want to FAV this for it deeply resonates with me, plus the writing is absolutely first rate, perfectly Sandra and I love it. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Heidi Sands May 25, 2019 at 4:09 PM Wow! This poem is amazing! I am putting this in favorites to read again. So much meaning, flows smoothly. Well written :)