Sandra Haight Poet Quintain (English)

This Year

A brand new year has just begun, new page,
sheet one of twelve to see upon the wall.
It cleanly hangs, no scribbles, signs of age:
a fresh new start; a slate wiped clean of scrawl.
A time to breathe, set plans both big and small.

This year will grant new days to get things done:
our gift of time; no rush, for haste makes waste.
Still, days will pass unused and one by one,
the pages fly right off the wall replaced
by some regrets, no challenges were faced.

Yet, we will see Earth’s seasons come and go
and feel the surge of Spring’s rebirthing rite,
the Summer sun and flowers, Autumn's glow,
then winter's wonderland of snow so white.
This year... our brand new gift of life’s delight.


Sandra M. Haight

~1st Place~ 
Contest: This Year in English Quintain 
Sponsor: Francine Roberts 
Judged: 02/16/2015 

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Andrea Dietrich February 20, 2015 at 10:55 PM I had guessed this one would win when i saw it the first time. And I am glad it won big. it was amazing. Congratulations. Sandra Haight February 22, 2015 at 8:56 AM Thank you so much for your nice comments and congrats, Andrea. I really appreciate it. Hugs, Sandra

Skat A February 18, 2015 at 10:27 PM Congratulations....SKAT

Joyce Johnson February 17, 2015 at 5:19 PM A lovely poem and win. Congratulations. Sandra Haight February 18, 2015 at 4:10 PM Hi Joyce, thank you so much for stopping by with your nice comment and congratulations. I really appreciate it. Hugs, Sandra

John Lawless February 17, 2015 at 3:33 PM Sandra, congrats on the top placement. Beautifully written Sandra Haight February 18, 2015 at 4:14 PM Hi John, thank you for stopping by with your nice comment and congrats. I really appreciate it. Sandra

Pandita Sietesantos February 17, 2015 at 2:17 PM Congratulations, Sandra on your top of the class win! This is such a beautiful piece, a new year full of hope! All the best. Pandita Sandra Haight February 18, 2015 at 4:15 PM Hi Pandita, thank you so much! I appreciate your nice comment and congratulations. Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison February 17, 2015 at 6:28 AM Many congrats on your first place win Sandra:-) Hugs Jan xx Sandra Haight February 18, 2015 at 9:55 AM Dear Jan, thank you again for your continued support with your welcomed comments and congratulations! Hugs, Sandra

Francine Roberts February 16, 2015 at 8:53 PM congrats on your winning entry ,great job Sandra Haight February 18, 2015 at 9:49 AM Thank you, Francine. It was a pleasure to participate in your contest, and am grateful for my nice placement. Sandra

Maurice Yvonne January 5, 2015 at 5:44 AM Sandra you are an amazing poet. You never fail to amaze. It is nice to see your Quintain times three chosen as poem of the day. ( check the list of poem of the day). However because Jan 4 two were chosen that day you only show on the list. So I may be the only one to offer a belated Congratulations. Sandra Haight January 5, 2015 at 9:59 AM Hi Maurice...wow...I had no idea since I didn't check the list. Well, I certainly appreciate your noticing it and sending me this nice congratulations and positive comment! Very sweet of you, Maurice. Thanks so much! Hugs, Sandra

Casarah Nance January 3, 2015 at 6:02 PM Wonderful Quintain! May all your seasons be as great as your words! Sandra Haight January 3, 2015 at 6:08 PM Thanks so much, Casarah! Such a nice comment, I really appreciate it. I really like your new photo! Hugs, Sandra

M. L. Kiser January 3, 2015 at 3:12 PM A beautifully penned piece and so true. Hope you have a wonderful and prosperous new year. Sandra Haight January 3, 2015 at 5:43 PM Thank you so much, M.L. Always nice to read your positive comments. Sandra

Eve Roper January 3, 2015 at 10:55 AM "This year will be another gift of life", warm feelings of the new years coming, Sandra Sandra Haight January 3, 2015 at 5:44 PM Yes, Eve...every year is a gift for sure. Thank you so much for stopping by with your nice comment. Sandra

Harry Horsman January 3, 2015 at 9:29 AM Love your poetry so positive, Happy New Year Sandra Haight January 3, 2015 at 5:45 PM Thank you so much, Harry. I appreciate your stopping by with such an encouraging comment. Best wishes for a Happy New Year for you. Sandra

Dorian Petersen Potter January 3, 2015 at 2:57 AM Very nice pen Sandra! I enjoyed reading your piece. A 7 for me!Thank you for sharing it dear friend! Wish you a very Happy 2015! Have a very lovely day :) Love and hugs! xxx D. Sandra Haight January 3, 2015 at 5:52 PM Once again, thank you so much, Dorian. It's always so nice to read your uplifting comments. Have a wonderful weekend. Hugs, Sandra

Eileen Manassian January 3, 2015 at 12:23 AM Lovely write, Sandra. It's so full of hope and light. :) I love your choice of words. Beautiful. Thank you for your visit to my work. I wish you every good thing in the New Year. Sandra Haight January 3, 2015 at 6:09 PM Hi Eileen, so nice of you to stop by with your encouraging comment. I wish all the best for you and yors in the new year. Sandra

Francine Roberts January 2, 2015 at 11:05 PM please correct the form for the contest, you have it listed as cinquain, it should read English Quintain Sandra Haight January 2, 2015 at 11:12 PM Hi Francine, I just corrected it. Don't know why I did that, but I really appreciate your help. Thank you. Sandra

Kayod5 Kayode January 2, 2015 at 8:51 PM This is in a class of its own,how perfect to bring all the months and seasons together in this one form,I really enjoy this and no doubt it is a winner...huggs Sandra Haight January 3, 2015 at 6:10 PM Hi Kayod5, thank you so much for your positive comment, and I am pleased that you like it. Hugs, Sandra

Andrea Dietrich January 2, 2015 at 8:19 PM You did SUPERBLY, my souper soup friend!!! I love how you did this. I don't like writing new years poems as you may have guessed from non resolver. but this one inspires me to maybe give it a go! Sandra Haight January 3, 2015 at 6:11 PM So pleased that you like it, Andrea. I know you will come up with a gem for sure! Thank you for all your support. Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison January 2, 2015 at 8:16 PM I hope to see this on the winners list Sandra - brilliantly penned and I love the way you interwove the seasons into the final stanza - a 7 from me:-) Hugs jan xxx Sandra Haight January 3, 2015 at 6:12 PM Thank you, Jan. I so much appreciate your constant support. Hugs, Sandra