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The Tempest


That misty shadow on the shore, 
     with crimson sunset gone from view, 
        foretells a tempest is in store;
           the dreaded forecast has come true. 

With crimson sunset gone from view... 
     forgotten is fair yesterday.
        The dreaded forecast has come true;  
           harvest of sunny days, at bay.

Forgotten is fair yesterday...
     now thunder growls an angry song.  
        Harvest of sunny days at bay...
           the deluge coming, strong and long.

Now thunder growls an angry song...
     and lost is love and all its grace.
        The deluge coming, strong and long...
           a grim finale...now must face.

And lost is love and all its grace,
     foretells a tempest is in store;
        a grim finale. Now must face...
           that misty shadow on the shore.


Sandra M. Haight

~1st Place~
Contest: Ten Words
Sponsor: Joseph May
Judged: 04/23/2018

10 Required words used in order of appearance:
misty  shadow  shore  crimson  tempest 
forgotten  yesterday  harvest  love  grace

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Viv Wigley

Date: 4/24/2018 6:52:00 AM

This is superb, Sandra, you are on top form. Congrats! Viv x

Sandra Haight
Date: 4/25/2018 10:31:00 AM

Thank you, Viv, for your visit, positive comments and congrats! Much appreciated. Sandra :)

Subimal Sinha-Roy

Date: 4/24/2018 1:09:00 AM

Congratulations Sandra on your great win with a lovely Pantoum.

Sandra Haight
Date: 4/25/2018 10:30:00 AM

Thank you very much, Subimal! Hugs, Sandra

Susan Gentry

Date: 4/23/2018 10:38:00 PM

Congratulations on your win! This an eerily haunting beautiful pantoum. You do these well.

Sandra Haight
Date: 4/25/2018 10:30:00 AM

Thank you very much, Susan. I am really loving the Pantoum form the more I use it! Hugs, Sandra

Reason A. Poteet

Date: 4/23/2018 7:58:00 PM

Congratulations, Sandra, a well-written use of the ten words. Thanks to your skillful pen, they go unnoticed as prompts.

Sandra Haight
Date: 4/25/2018 10:29:00 AM

Thank you, Reason, for your visit, supportive comments and congratulations. Much appreciated! Sandra :)

Alexis Y.

Date: 4/23/2018 5:40:00 PM

Hi Sandra, I'm just coming back to say congratulations on your winning write:-) Alexis

Sandra Haight
Date: 4/25/2018 10:28:00 AM

Thank you so much, Alexis! Hugs, Sandra

Joseph May

Date: 4/23/2018 1:19:00 PM

Your Pantoum met the challenge well Sandra...Congrats on your win

Sandra Haight
Date: 4/23/2018 2:24:00 PM

Thanks for another fine contest, Joseph. I am very pleased that I met the challenge well, and I appreciate my fine placement! Sandra

Viv Wigley

Date: 4/11/2018 1:42:00 AM

Excellent, Sandra, one of the best Pantoums I've read in ages, and a fave for me, thanks. Viv x

Sandra Haight
Date: 4/14/2018 2:04:00 PM

Thank you very much, Viv, for your very supportive comment and the Fave! Much appreciated. Sandra

Vijay Pandit

Date: 4/10/2018 4:25:00 PM

Awesome scenic changes woven in a Pantoum..well crafted Sandra..a winner!

Sandra Haight
Date: 4/10/2018 7:42:00 PM

Thank you, Vijay. I am pleased that you enjoyed my poem and appreciate your supportive comments! Sandra

Tom Cunningham

Date: 4/10/2018 12:47:00 PM

Great verse using the ten words, I could sense that storm building up. Good luck Sandra. Tom.

Sandra Haight
Date: 4/10/2018 7:41:00 PM

Thank you so much, Tom, for your visit and uplifting comments! Much appreciated! Sandra

Anisha Dutta

Date: 4/10/2018 12:17:00 PM

WONDERFUL Sandra. Also Pantoum is my favorite form Love.

Sandra Haight
Date: 4/10/2018 7:39:00 PM

Thank you for your visit, Anisha, and your lovely comments. It is one of my favorite poetry forms too! Hugs, Sandra

Alexis Y.

Date: 4/10/2018 10:24:00 AM

WoW! Sandra, You did a great job with the 10 words. And to topnit all off you did it the Pantoum form. I agree with Jan, this looks like a winner to me:-) Alexis

Sandra Haight
Date: 4/10/2018 7:39:00 PM

Thank you very much, Alexis! I am pleased that you enjoyed it, and I appreciate your very supportive comments! Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison

Date: 4/10/2018 9:04:00 AM

WOW Sandra i would never heave dreamed the words could be woven into the challenging pantoum form and you have written an awesome poem. I predict a podium placement with this gem!:-) hugs jan xx

Sandra Haight
Date: 4/10/2018 7:38:00 PM

Thank you, Jan. Somehow this poem took a path of its own! You know how that goes, I'm sure. I appreciate your lovely comments and good wishes! Hugs, Sandra