Sandra Haight Poet Sonnet

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The Relativity of Beyond

Bacteria, too small for human eyes
engage their fight for life within our midst,
so unaware of Earth's gigantic spies
with microscopes and slides, who co-exist.

And tiny fish, contained by walls of glass,
oblivious to all that thrives outside,
in worlds of colored sand and plastic grass
know not the ocean's roar or rhythmic tide.

Too, we the wisest creatures of life's sea,
who travel well the wonders of our home,
are blinded by the endless mystery
of space and time- horizons we can't roam.

What great dimension of the vast beyond
makes Earth a microscopic vagabond?


March 14, 2015

Premiere Contest: 2022 Poetry Marathon 
                          Mile 4 Poetry Contest

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Andrea Dietrich July 3, 2022 at 11:40 AM This was a great entry in the contest, Sandra. Belated Congrats to you for your win. Sandra Haight July 12, 2022 at 2:07 PM Thank you very much, Andrea, for your visit and supportive comment! Much appreciated. Hugs, Sandra

L Milton Hankins June 26, 2022 at 11:26 AM Sandra, I read your poem after it placed in Toney's Marathon contest. An intriguing write, I must say. You have captured thoughts that are forefront in many of our minds in these days, and you have done it with a minimum of words...each counting! Outstanding work! Sandra Haight June 26, 2022 at 12:33 PM Hi, Milton. So pleased that you enjoyed my poem. This topic is always on my mind as I observe nature and the varied, blind levels of "being" on this Earth- therefore, continuing beyond. Thank you for the much-appreciated comments! Sandra

Mark Toney June 25, 2022 at 8:55 PM Hi, Sandra. The concepts you present in the first 3 stanzas as a buildup to the final question to ponder are brilliant. This is a Fav poem for me. Congratulations on your win on Mile 4 of my 2022 Poetry Marathon Contest. Mile 5 has already started! Sandra Haight June 26, 2022 at 12:27 PM Thank you very much, Toney, for granting my poem such a nice placement in your contest and for your uplifting comments- and the Fav! Much appreciated! On to Mile 5! Sandra

L. J. Carber May 11, 2017 at 2:42 PM This is a really COOL poem , Sandra! Sandra Haight May 12, 2017 at 2:48 PM Thank you, Len! Sandra

Kim Rodrigues May 10, 2017 at 10:01 PM Very nice, Sandra! Congrats with your great comparisons! Sandra Haight May 12, 2017 at 2:49 PM Thank you, Kim! Hugs, Sandra

Janis Medders Tobechi May 10, 2017 at 8:12 PM I really like this sonnet. A 7 and a fave for me. I like the comparison of fish. Our world is so minute compared to the universe Good work. Congrats on your win. Sandra Haight May 12, 2017 at 2:56 PM Thank you very much, Janis, for your lovely comment and the 7+Fave! Much appreciated. Hugs, Sandra

Debbie Guzzi March 25, 2015 at 7:44 PM Congratulations on your win. [Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy!] Light & Love Sandra Haight March 26, 2015 at 8:40 PM Thank you, Debbie. So nice of you to stop by with your congratulations. I really appreciate it. Hugs, Sandra

Sara Kendrick March 25, 2015 at 12:58 PM Sandra, congrats on your winning work..I really liked the way you went with this one..I want to thank you for putting great thought into the work..Sara Sandra Haight March 26, 2015 at 10:17 AM Thank you so much, Sara. It was a pleasure to be in your thought-provoking contest, and I am so pleased that you thought my poem worthy for the nice placement. Hugs, Sandra

Constance La France March 25, 2015 at 8:14 AM Sandra, congratulations on your wonderful win with this poem, the pic made me chuckle and I loved the quote chosen, a perfect 7 . . . Sandra Haight March 26, 2015 at 8:46 PM Thank you, Broken, for your comment, support and congratulations. I so much appreciate your stopping by. Hugs, Sandra

Connie Marcum Wong March 25, 2015 at 2:42 AM Excellent Sandra. I am so happy this poem was a top winner! I just loved it! 7 BIG CONGRATS!!! Sandra Haight March 26, 2015 at 8:47 PM Connie, thank you so much! I always appreciated your stopping by with your nice comments, support and congratulations. Hugs, Sandra

Robert Lindley March 24, 2015 at 6:28 PM Congrats on your win! Very impressive write! Although we try our minds can not conceive the true size and scope of the universe! Brilliant write.. Sandra Haight March 26, 2015 at 8:48 PM Thank you, Robert, for your positive comments. I appreciate it so much. Sandra

Joseph May March 24, 2015 at 8:58 AM Beautiful write Sandra.. The third stanza is my favorite...Congrats on a great win Sandra Haight March 24, 2015 at 4:00 PM Hi Joseph, thank you for stopping by with your positive comment and congrats! Sandra

Dr. Upma A. Sharma March 24, 2015 at 8:45 AM Great thoughts n a fantastic winning write Sandra! Congrats! Sandra Haight March 24, 2015 at 4:01 PM Thank you, Dr. Upma, I always appreciate your lovely comments and support. Hugs, Sandra

Eve Roper March 24, 2015 at 8:24 AM Lots of thoughts, curiosity makes us wonder ? Congratulations on your wonderful win. Blessings and a 7 Sandra Haight March 24, 2015 at 4:02 PM Hi Eve, thank you for your positive comment and congratulations. Yes...curiosity...some answers not yet known...frustrating for sure. Thanks again. Hugs, Sandra

Sasha Maharaj March 24, 2015 at 8:15 AM Congrats Sandra love your poem :) Sandra Haight March 24, 2015 at 4:03 PM Thank you, Sasha. I really appreciate you coming by with your nice comment. Sandra

Carolyn Devonshire March 15, 2015 at 5:01 AM Dear Irene, Your amazing poem reminded me of "The Theory of Everything," a wonderful film about a physicist who gave dissertations on "space and time" Love the line about Earth being a "microscopic vagabond." Wishing you great success in the contest! Love, Carolyn Sandra Haight March 17, 2015 at 5:37 PM Hi Carolyn, yes, "The Theory of Everything," I am planning to watch it on demand soon. I know all about Stephen Hawkins, and am a big fan of his and his thinking. Thank you for stopping by with your positive comment and wishes. Hugs, Sandra

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders March 14, 2015 at 7:24 PM Now these are deep thoughts wrapped up in a wonderfully flowing sonnet, Sandra...you should do very well in Sara's contest! Hugs, Rhonda Sandra Haight March 17, 2015 at 5:40 PM Hi Rhonda, thank you so much for your positive comments and good wishes for the contest. This is a subject I think about a lot! Thanks again, Sandra

Kim Merryman March 14, 2015 at 11:27 AM An interesting take on the contest. A well written sonnet with a unique theme. I like it! Best wishes in the contest. Love, Kim Sandra Haight March 14, 2015 at 3:25 PM Thank you, Kim. So pleased that you like it. Thanks for stopping by with your positive comment and best wishes for the contest. Hugs, Sandra