Sandra Haight Poet Rhyme

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Part of the western approach to Newburgh-Beacon Bridge where my childhood home used to be.

There Is a View

There Is A View


There is a view that haunts me so
and breaks my heart each time I pass.
Although it happened long ago,
strong memories of past amass.
This sacred place
I can't erase.

My childhood home stood there, I know;
our 'castle' on a hill of grass.
For a new bridge, torn down with woe,
our home we lost; State won, alas.
With grief, I sigh
when I ride by.


Sandra M. Haight

~1st Place~
Contest: Rhyme Me A Posie
Sponsor: Broken Wings
Judged: 03/11/2018

Note: The Newburgh-Beacon Bridge was completed and opened in 
November 1963, after New York State, claimed our home via
eminent domain.  Since I live close by, I constantly have to pass
the site where my childhood home stood.

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Connie Marcum Wong March 13, 2018 at 3:07 AM How sad Sandra. I remember your other longer poem about your childhood home. This touched me. Congratulations on your wonderful win! Sandra Haight March 13, 2018 at 4:51 PM Yes, Connie, I have written a couple of other poems. I think I am always reminded because I have to pass the location often. Thank you so much for your kind comment and congrats. Hugs, Sandra

Reason A. Poteet March 12, 2018 at 8:12 PM Progress Phooey! But tis true, we can really never go home again even if the house is still standing under new ownership. Nice take on the prompt. Congrats. Sandra Haight March 13, 2018 at 4:49 PM Thank you again, Reason, for your supportive comment. Much appreciated! Sandra :)

Constance La France March 12, 2018 at 8:08 AM Sandra congratulations on your win in my contest with this emotional write. When I was a child the same thing happened to me. There is a university where our home and others were. Sandra Haight March 12, 2018 at 2:14 PM Thank you, Constance, for another fine contest, as they all are. I appreciate my nice placement and I do remember you telling me about your similar experience. The feeling of loss never seems to go away, especially, in my case, having to pass the location often. Thanks again, Hugs, Sandra

Kim Rodrigues March 12, 2018 at 7:07 AM How true! Places evoke feelings of happiness and loss! Congrats, Sandra! Sandra Haight March 12, 2018 at 2:12 PM Thanks so much, Kim. Hugs, Sandra

Charlie Smith March 11, 2018 at 10:26 PM Back to congratulate you Sandra, well done... Sandra Haight March 12, 2018 at 2:11 PM Thank you very much, Charlie. Sandra

Line Gauthier March 11, 2018 at 7:37 PM Back with well deserved congrats, Sandra. Sandra Haight March 12, 2018 at 2:11 PM Thank you, Line! Hugs, Sandra

Charlie Smith February 16, 2018 at 1:05 PM Sad memories, but an excellent entry Sandra, best wishes... Sandra Haight February 25, 2018 at 6:52 PM Thank you very much, Charlie, for your visit and supportive comment and best wishes. Much appreciated! Sandra :)

CayCay Godwin February 15, 2018 at 8:06 PM Oh my God do I feel this! As an army brat who has visited many past 'homes' to see them altered, changed and be hit by an unimaginable pain in reaction - well, it is something I relate to, live with and bear as part of who I am. This is a topic your talented pen could have expounded upon, I know, but still relayed in this format, after all, it hit my hard. All the best ... CayCay Sandra Haight February 25, 2018 at 6:52 PM Hi, CayCay! Thank you very much for your visit and lovely comments about my poem and pleased that you could relate. I have written and submitted other more detailed poems on this painful topic. Hugs, Sandra

Laura Leiser February 15, 2018 at 5:54 PM Oh, I am sorry about the loss of your childhood home, Sandra! Your poem conveys the loss so well. Great pen :) Sandra Haight February 15, 2018 at 6:38 PM Thank you, Laura, for your visit and supportive comments! Much appreciated. Hugs, Sandra

Jesse Zerlaut February 14, 2018 at 7:20 AM The same for my grandparents home, finding that it was in the way of something the city wanted built, here in Michigan. Though Eminent Domain wasn't possible, they certainly didn't take long looking for a way to condemn the site so the city could claim it. Gut wrenching, I feel your haunt. Sandra Haight February 15, 2018 at 6:37 PM Thank you for your visit, Jesse, and sharing your like story about your grandparents. It is unfortunate sometimes they way things are done. Thanks for reading my poem and for your support. Sandra

Kim Rodrigues February 13, 2018 at 10:51 PM Wow, Sandra! Heartbreaking! I lived in the Hudson Valley! Sandra Haight February 15, 2018 at 6:34 PM Yes, Kim, I remember that you told me you grew up in this area! Yes, it was heartbreaking! Hugs, Sandra

Line Gauthier February 13, 2018 at 9:32 PM Charming bit of nostalgia, Sandra. Delightful. Sandra Haight February 15, 2018 at 6:32 PM Thank you very much, Line. I have written several poems about this event which made me very sad. Hugs, Sandra