Sandra Haight Poet Imagism

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For The Premiere Contest, "As The Last Petal Falls"
Sponsor, Sara Jama ~ 10th Place

The White Rose

"Here she rests- my beautiful white rose-
                    on her white bed of satin- in repose."
                                 _by Poet

I picked a pure white rose from the bouquet
beside her coffin that September morn.
Its velvet petals, soft and smooth, portrayed
the silkiness that her dear face retained
asleep at peace for all eternity.

Its petals, flared in full array, framed by
the vibrant, verdant leaves surrounding them;
all bonded by a straight and sturdy stem
which I held up with numb and trembling hands-
to press against my broken, aching heart.

Oh, dear white rose, your lovely purity-
so mirrored that pure love- Mom shared with me.

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Susan Ashley March 6, 2025 at 9:42 AM Dear Sandra, it was delight to return with my congratulations for your success in Sara's contest with this moving and beautiful tribute to your mom. Lovely to reread this poetic gem. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Sandra Haight March 9, 2025 at 5:38 PM Thank you so much, Susan, for stopping by and commenting on this poem again with your uplifting comments. I appreciate it so much! Hugs, Sandra

Andrea Dietrich December 11, 2022 at 7:47 PM So lovely this is in tribute to your mom. Wonderful poetry, Sandra and congrats Sandra Haight March 9, 2025 at 5:39 PM Thank you very much, Andrea! Hugs, Sandra

Susan Ashley December 8, 2022 at 2:10 PM Dear Sandra, your soft yet vivid imagery expresses such a tender love and loss. A poignant beauty, an emotional tribute to your Mom. Congratulations for your lovely win in Mark’s contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Lin Lane December 8, 2022 at 11:23 AM Lovely lines that personify the beauty and purity of a white rose. Congratulations on running Mile 21, Sandra.

Mark Toney December 7, 2022 at 11:33 AM Sandra, your imagism poem is a beautiful, poetic tribute to your mom. Thank you for sharing it with us. Congratulations on your win on Mile 21 of my 2022 Poetry Marathon Contest. Keep your running shoes on because Mile 22 has already started. Sandra Haight December 7, 2022 at 1:33 PM Thank you so much for your uplifting comments, and for my nice placement in the Mile 21 Contest, Mark. I so much enjoy participating in this Marathon! Sandra ;)

Sara Kendrick May 10, 2021 at 2:16 PM Enjoyed reading your winning work. It is very descriptive and expressive. Congrats on being on the winners' list. Sara

Constance La France March 16, 2021 at 9:09 AM Sandra, congratulation on your win in my Imagism Challenge on the theme of a flower or flowers with this emotional and beautifully penned poem, I love it, your words touched my heart and I also love your chosen image and your quote, well done _Constance Sandra Haight March 19, 2021 at 5:00 PM Constance, thank you very much for the great contest, my nice placement, and for your uplifting comments. Much appreciated! Sandra

Marilene Evans March 16, 2021 at 8:38 AM Such a beautiful, heartfelt poem. Congratulations. Sandra Haight March 19, 2021 at 5:07 PM Thanks so much, Marilene, for stopping by with your nice comment and congratulations. Much appreciated. Sandra

Eve Roper March 15, 2021 at 10:52 PM Sandra, congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve

Carolyn Devonshire March 14, 2021 at 3:31 PM I think there is no flower more appropriate for a funeral than a white rose. They are symbolic of the love within the hearts of lost loved ones. Beautifully written! Congratulations on your top win. Hugs, Carolyn Sandra Haight March 19, 2021 at 5:06 PM Thank you for stopping by with your lovely words and congratulations, Carolyn. My mom passed away too young at 55, and I still miss her even though it was 50 years ago. Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison March 14, 2021 at 2:47 PM such a beautiful poem which gave me a huge lump in my throat, Many congrats on your win Sandra:-) hugs Jan xx Sandra Haight March 19, 2021 at 5:03 PM Thanks so much, Jan, for your lovely comments and congrats. My mom was only 55 when she passed- 50 years ago- and I still miss her. Hugs, Sandra

L Milton Hankins March 12, 2021 at 11:37 AM Oh my, what a lovely poem, Sandra. I think you've landed in the top spot with this one. This is what my idea of imagist writing is. Outstanding work. Sandra Haight March 19, 2021 at 5:08 PM Thank you, Milt, for your visit and uplifting comments. I appreciate it so much. Sandra

Kim Rodrigues March 12, 2021 at 10:27 AM You’ve chosen your flower well! Sandra Haight March 19, 2021 at 5:08 PM Thank you, Kim! Hugs, Sandra