Sandra Haight Poet Quatern

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The Old Piano

But, now you rest in this old room-
     alone upon a carpet, worn; 
surrounded by neglect and gloom-
     abandoned- woefully forlorn.

What joyous times you did command!
     But, now you rest in this old room-
once brought to life beneath each hand
     of students in this old classroom.

For sure, upon this prized heirloom,
     once nimble fingers graced your keys.
But, now you rest in this old room
     where pupils played with pride to please.

Oh, old piano, no more songs
     come forth from this, your dormant tomb!
Your worth- in memory belongs-
     but, now you rest in this old room.


January 22, 2020

~1st Place~
Contest: Strand Choice O
Sponsor: Brian Strand
Judged: 03/24/2020

~1st Place~
Contest: Distant Refrains
Sponsor: Joseph May
Judged: 02/15/2020

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Brenda Chiri March 24, 2020 at 5:16 PM Sandra congrats on your top win!;)

Carolyn Devonshire February 16, 2020 at 2:21 PM So deep and beautiful, Sandra. Through your words, the reader hears the strains this piano once played. (Makes me wish someone would play it again.) Excellent quatern! Congrats on your top win! Sandra Haight February 16, 2020 at 3:24 PM Thank you very much, Carolyn, for your lovely comments and congrats! I am so pleased that you enjoyed my poem. Hugs, Sandra ;)

John Gondolf February 16, 2020 at 6:19 AM Beautifully written quatern, Sandra, congrats on your win. John Sandra Haight February 16, 2020 at 3:23 PM Thank you for stopping by, John, with your supportive comment and congrats! Sandra ;)

Jenish Somadas February 16, 2020 at 5:48 AM Superb.. One of the best I read.. The refrain is so soothing to hear when repeated.. Great win Sandra.. Sandra Haight February 16, 2020 at 3:22 PM Oh, thank you so much Jenish, for your very complimentary and positive comments! Much appreciated. Sandra ;)

John Watt February 15, 2020 at 1:33 PM Sandra, an elegantly crafted reminiscence of the piano that once lifted musical beauty into the air. Well done, and congrats on your #1 ~ John Sandra Haight February 16, 2020 at 3:22 PM Thank you again, John. When I saw the photo prompt, I knew the piano would be my choice to honor with a poem. I did take lessons and played for a while through high school and my younger years. Sandra ;)

Line Gauthier February 15, 2020 at 12:42 PM Congrats on your top win, Sandra. An abandoned piano is SO sad. I so wish I knew how to play. I tried... my hands don't want to stretch enough, I have such respect for anyone who has the gift. Sandra Haight February 16, 2020 at 3:18 PM Thank you, Line, for the visit and congrats. Yes, it certainly is a gift that not everyone can master. Hugs, Sandra :)

Joseph May February 15, 2020 at 8:24 AM A melody of memories from an old piano, Congrats on your win Sandra.. Sandra Haight February 16, 2020 at 3:15 PM Thank you, Joseph, for another fine contest and for my fine placement and congrats! Sandra ;)

Eric Cohen January 22, 2020 at 9:08 PM Very nice. I enjoyed this. Sandra Haight February 16, 2020 at 3:13 PM Thank you very much, Eric! I appreciate your visit and lovely comment. Sandra

Lindsay Laurie January 22, 2020 at 5:41 PM Hello Sandra … nicely written and rhymed, and the topic is so typical for today where pianos sit as no more than a piece of furniture, but with a great history - well done indeed Sandra - Lindsay Sandra Haight February 16, 2020 at 3:12 PM Thank you so much, Lindsay, for stopping bu with your supportive comment. Much appreciated. Hugs, Sandra

Tom Cunningham January 22, 2020 at 12:29 PM Well written Sandra, that old piano that taught many the joy of music now left to gather dust. Good luck. Tom Sandra Haight February 16, 2020 at 3:12 PM Thank you so much, Tom! I appreciate your visit and positive comment. Sandra ;)

Eve Roper January 22, 2020 at 10:17 AM Nicely done, Sandra, those students would remember their first tune on the old piano. Good luck in the contest. hugs eve Sandra Haight February 16, 2020 at 3:13 PM Thank you so much, Eve! Hugs, Sandra ;)