Sandra Haight Poet Free verse

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Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz, NY – 1869 - Present

The Park - Sweet Connection

Sweet Connection

There are many resting places 
on the trail around the blue lake 
that draw us in to sit and relax 
at the beautiful park at Mohonk House.

Rough-hewn, weather-beaten benches, 
hand-made with peaked roofs, 
on high ledges with magnificent views, 
comfort sore backs during hikes.
Etched on posts and seats, 
are initials and names deeply carved.
 
My thoughts wander as I run my fingers
over them to caress the souls...
all those who left their mark 
from recent days to dozens of years ago...
I bask in my felt, sweet connection 
with them in this shared beauty.


Sandra M. Haight

~Honorable Mention~
Contest: The Park
Sponsor: Craig Cornish
Judged: 02/20/2016

~1st Place~
Contest: Sense of Touch
Sponsor: Nette Onclaud
Judged: 09/06/2015

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Dr. Upma A. Sharma February 21, 2016 at 10:04 PM Congrats on ur awesome win Sandra.

Andrea Dietrich February 21, 2016 at 9:53 AM the last stanza is so beautiful about the connection we have to people who traverse the same path as we do. Congrats on the HM. Sandra Haight February 21, 2016 at 9:57 AM Thank you, Andrea. Quite a change going from First Place to HM! Hugs, Sandra

Poet Destroyer A February 20, 2016 at 9:34 PM Sandra, Congratulations on your awesome win. Always ~LINDA~

Elaine George February 20, 2016 at 6:30 PM Simply Lovely, Sandra. Many congrats on your win. Elaine Sandra Haight February 21, 2016 at 12:32 PM Thank you so much, Elaine. Hugs, Sandra

Skat A September 8, 2015 at 9:08 AM Sandra, Congrats on your sense of touch win. **SKAT** Sandra Haight September 9, 2015 at 2:37 PM Thank you, Skat! Sandra

Andrea Dietrich September 7, 2015 at 8:58 PM oh Sandra Originally I was gonna do mine on etched love scratchings too! I am so glad to see someone did it this way. it is fantastic . Congrats on your win!! Sandra Haight September 9, 2015 at 2:37 PM Thank you, Andrea! Sandra

Charlotte Puddifoot September 7, 2015 at 2:31 PM it looks such a beautiful place and your tranquil, lovely lines compliment it very well - congrats on your top win in the contest! Sandra Haight September 9, 2015 at 2:36 PM Thank you, Charlotte. Yes, this places is amazing and very peaceful. So nice of you to visit my poem, and I appreciate your lovely compliment and congrats. Sandra

James Inman September 7, 2015 at 9:09 AM Lovely poem Sandra. Sandra Haight September 9, 2015 at 2:44 PM Thank you so much, James. I appreciate your stopping by to read my poem. Sandra

Eve Roper September 6, 2015 at 7:40 PM Fabulous write, Sandra,congratulations on your win a 7! Hugs Eve Sandra Haight September 9, 2015 at 2:35 PM Thank you, Eve! Your support means a lot to me! Hugs, Sandra

Nette Onclaud September 6, 2015 at 11:57 AM this is breathtaking all through each line, sandra... thanks for supporting my contest and big top congrats! Sandra Haight September 6, 2015 at 5:39 PM Nette, it was an honor to participate in your contest, and I am so pleased you like my poem and awarded it such a nice placement. Thank you so much. Hugs, Sandra

Judy Konos September 6, 2015 at 8:22 AM Sandra's back....Congratulations! Sandra Haight September 9, 2015 at 3:00 PM Thank you, Judy, for the nice greeting and congrats! Hugs, Sandra

Dr. Upma A. Sharma September 6, 2015 at 7:42 AM Real beauty Sandra in your top place winning masterpiece! Big congrats ! Sandra Haight September 6, 2015 at 5:40 PM Hi Dr. Upma, I so much appreciate your nice visits and lovely comments! Thank you so much. Hugs, Sandra

Andrea Dietrich August 31, 2015 at 6:23 PM the third verse is my favorite . you really got some good touching imagery in that one. That is also an image I wanted to do, the park bench thing. If I ever have time to get around to this contest. OH my, time is really running out!! Sandra Haight September 2, 2015 at 8:20 PM Thank you, Andrea! Sandra

Anne-Lise Andresen August 31, 2015 at 3:36 AM - A really beautiful poem, Sandra - I wish you good luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Sandra Haight September 2, 2015 at 8:20 PM So nice of you to stop by, Anne Lise, with your nice comment and support. Hugs, Sandra