Sandra Haight Poet Sonnet

The Sad Saga

The aperture was small, but drew me in;
     I saw the rumored 'saga' I had heard
        attest to the temerity within
that so surpassed the sadness told by word.

Tied up with rope and fastened to a pole
     with barren soil and stones his only bed;
        and there, so out of reach, a rusted bowl
next to a soggy, molded piece of bread.

His sullen eyes lacked nuance in his stare;
     proclivity for self-salvation gone...
        no marrow left to counter his despair.
But then, he heard my voice and he was drawn

to stand up tall...tail wagging to and fro...
     for 'man's best friend', new hope did overflow!


November 5, 2018

~4th Place~
Contest: Eight-Word Challenge - 9
Sponsor: John Hamilton
Judged: 11/27/2018

Required words used in order of appearance:
aperture  saga  attest  temerity
barren  nuance  proclivity  marrow

~Honorable Mention~
Contest: 400, Any Rhyme - Max Of 14 Lines,
Sponsor: Brian Strand
Judged: 06/01/2019

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Connie Marcum Wong June 1, 2019 at 6:59 PM Wow Sandra, your poem is so brilliantly written I believe I would have chosen it for first place! I am happy I got to read it in Brian's Contest as an HM! Congratulations! This is a Fave for me! Kudos! : ) xxoo Sandra Haight June 11, 2019 at 3:38 PM A belated thank you, Connie, for your visit and very uplifting comment! Hugs, Sandra

Eve Roper December 2, 2018 at 9:15 AM Sandra, I enjoyed reading and love the way you used the 8 words .. Congratulations on your win. Sandra Haight December 2, 2018 at 3:32 PM Thank you once again, Eve, for your constant support. I appreciate your uplifting comments and congrats! Hugs, Sandra

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart November 28, 2018 at 9:26 AM Lovely done Samdra! Congratulations on your win :) xomo Sandra Haight November 30, 2018 at 4:16 PM Thank you very much, Maureen! Hugs, Sandra

John Hamilton November 27, 2018 at 9:50 PM Thanks Sandra, congrats on a fine placement! Sandra Haight November 30, 2018 at 4:15 PM Thank you very much, John! Another fine contest which I thoroughly enjoyed participating in, and I appreciate my fine placement. Sandra

Gregory Richard Barden November 27, 2018 at 8:16 PM Sincere congratulations on your win in John's 8-word contest, Sandra - this was not an easy challenge, but very rewarding, I think. Blessings to you and yours for a wonderful holiday season - I love this, and once again I am not surprised - you are a treat! :-) <3 Sandra Haight November 30, 2018 at 4:14 PM Thank you, Greg, for your uplifting words of support, and I am so pleased that you enjoyed my poem. My best wishes to you and yours too for a blessed and meaningful holiday season! :) Sandra

Winged Warrior November 27, 2018 at 7:22 PM Congrats!!! on your fine win my friend...great entry Sandra...love & light...^WW^ Sandra Haight November 30, 2018 at 4:09 PM Thank you so much, ^WW^ for your visit and uplifting comment. Sandra

Geoffrey Brewer November 19, 2018 at 11:15 PM A touching, searing tale of careless cruelty, with blessed release by your care and kindness. Well described, Sandra. Sandra Haight November 30, 2018 at 4:10 PM Thank you, Geoffrey, for your uplifting and empathetic comments. Much appreciated. Sandra

Tom Cunningham November 5, 2018 at 4:55 PM A sad story Sandra, some people shouldn't be allowed to keep animals. Well written . Good luck in the contest. Tom . Sandra Haight November 5, 2018 at 6:43 PM Thank you, Tom. Somehow those required words shaped this vision for me! Sandra :)