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The Story Teller

She's happy in the winter of her years,
near ninety-five, but still so keen of mind.
Imagination is her gift that cheers
the visitors who come and are inclined
to stay a while and listen to her spin
her stories as an author, she once wrote
of kings and queens, the rulers they had been,
alive still in her memory to quote.

Forgotten soul, is she; no next of kin
were left to visit her for quite a while.
But in that nursing home, she draws them in
with those great tales she offers with a smile.

If only winter years for all could be
           so happy with this gift of memory.

Copyright © Sandra Haight | Year Posted 2016

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Andrea Dietrich Date: 6/9/2016 7:01:00 PM wow, so sweet this is. Congrats on the winner list, Sandra Login to Reply

Janis Medders Tobechi Date: 6/9/2016 12:34:00 PM Beautiful write.....congratulations, Sandra Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 6/10/2016 3:26:00 PM Thank you so much, Janis. Hugs, Sandra

Timothy Hicks Date: 6/9/2016 12:44:00 AM What amazed me about this poem was how I didn't even realize I was reading a sonnet until the second read. You seem to write in such a way that's both conversation as well as poetic ... where rhymes are just a bonus, but not the main focus. I enjoyed the tale about this whimsical old woman who still has the spark of youth in her. Check out my blog, if you ever get the chance, and tell me about your poem :) Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 6/10/2016 3:24:00 PM Hi Tim, thank you so much! I enjoyed the contest and loved weaving in my five words. I appreciate your nice feedback, and thank you for my placement on your list. Looking forward to your next one! Sandra

Bl Devnath Date: 6/1/2016 4:07:00 PM Excellent poem on the five words challenge my lovely friend. Good luck with a +7. Loved always, bl Login to Reply

Funom Makama Date: 5/30/2016 11:25:00 AM Great write, beautiful lines. A well deserved 7 Login to Reply

Sara Kendrick Date: 5/28/2016 9:13:00 AM Very creative to mingle this titles together and come up with such a very compelling to read work..Thanks for all the visits to my page..Sara Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 5/28/2016 10:23:00 PM Thank you, Sara. I am pleased that you enjoyed it. Hugs, Sandra

Janice Canerdy Date: 5/27/2016 10:50:00 PM Great--a 7-plus, Sandra! Janice Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 5/28/2016 10:23:00 PM Thank you so much, Janice for the nice comment and 7! Hugs, Sandra

Sara Chansarkar Date: 5/27/2016 2:15:00 PM Lovely old woman you painted here Sandra,esp the last two lines are just superb! Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 5/27/2016 3:27:00 PM Thank you so very much, Sara. I appreciate your nice visits and comments. Hugs, Sandra

Laura Leiser Date: 5/26/2016 11:34:00 PM You spun an excellent story of age and wisdom with your five words, Sandra! Just brilliant and I think this poem will rank high in the contest, too! A 7 :) Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 5/27/2016 9:08:00 AM Thank you so much for stopping by, Laura, with your very supportive comment and nice rating! Much appreciated. Hugs, Sandra

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 5/26/2016 9:30:00 PM A beautiful sonnet Sandra. I loved your ending as it makes one aware of the blessings of having a sharp mind, no matter ones age. My Aunt died at almost 90 and she was busy teaching all the interested ladies at her rest home how to do fine embroidery. Sadly she died because pills they gave her made her dizzy and she fell and hit her head. She was so full of life and enjoyed living like the person in your poem. #7. ; ) Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 5/27/2016 9:14:00 AM Connie, thank you so much for your nice comment on my poem. Wow... What an amazing aunt, she was, and how unfortunate the circumstance of her passing. Thanks again, and for the nice 7 too! Hugs, Sandra Laura Leiser Date: 5/26/2016 11:36:00 PM I noticed your comment, Connie, and your aunt sounded like a remarkable woman! Good memory with age is such a blessing!