Sandra Haight Poet Couplet

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Three Keys

Three keys of life...faith, hope, and love...
      unlock the joys you're worthy of.

Nothing in life remains the same,
   yet changes have their time of strain. 
      Before a butterfly takes flight, 
it must endure a darker light. 
How many winters must there be 
   before the twig's a fruitful tree?
      So turn the key of FAITH for you...
set free belief that sees you through.

Do not let yesterday block out
   today's new tasks which you're about.
      Help butterflies leave their cocoons, 
with life renewed, spread wings out soon. 
Help ripen too, the needed fruits 
   which grow from common, faithful roots.
      So turn the key of HOPE for you...
set free the sun to shine anew. 

As brothers, sisters, we are one 
   big family beneath our sun.
      All butterflies are pretty things
regardless of their varied wings.
As trees bear fruits both tart and sweet,
   they all are welcomed as a treat.
      So turn the key of LOVE for you...
set free acceptance, deep and true.

      Unlock the joys you're worthy of...
three keys of life...faith, hope, and love.


Sandra M. Haight

~1st Place~
Contest: Your Personel Perfect Poem Pick
Sponsor: Brian Strand

~1st Place~
Premiere Contest: Marathon Mile #27
Sponsor: Mark Toney
Judged: 03/30/2019

~1st Place~
Contest: The Creative Collective Anthology Series
Sponsor: Geraldine Taylor
Judged: 06/23/2017

~2nd Place~
Contest: Three Keys
Sponsor: John Lawless
Judged: 07/20/2016

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Susan Ashley June 28, 2019 at 7:39 PM I find inspiration and beauty in your exquisitely expressed poem, Sandra. Your artistry shines in this exceptional piece. Congratulations on your excellent win. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Connie Marcum Wong June 26, 2019 at 12:31 PM I remember this beauty Sandra. Congratulations on your first placement! xxoo : )

Eve Roper March 31, 2019 at 8:41 PM Yes, we are all brothers and sisters under one heavenly roof. Nicely done, Sandra, congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve ~`*

Juliet Ligon March 31, 2019 at 10:42 AM Beautiful expounding on 1 Corinthians 13. I love picture you created. Sandra Haight March 31, 2019 at 8:14 PM Thank you, Juliet, for your kind, empathetic comments which are so much appreciated. Hugs, Sandra

Janice Canerdy March 30, 2019 at 5:46 PM CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved win, Sandra! EXCELLENT! Janice Sandra Haight March 31, 2019 at 8:13 PM Thank you very much, Janice, for your uplifting comment and congratulations! I appreciate them so much. Hugs, Sandra

CayCay Godwin March 30, 2019 at 5:23 PM Congratulations, you are truly a poet that, to me, belongs at the top on any list indicative of talent. You and your pen are gold to all of us, as is your trophy - that's poetic! All the best ... CayCay Sandra Haight March 30, 2019 at 8:24 PM Thank you so much, CayCay, for your very kind, uplifting and positive words of support. I appreciate them so much, and I feel honored to have received my placement, for sure. The best to you too, and I really like your new Avatar! Hugs, Sandra :)

Mark Toney March 30, 2019 at 2:46 PM Sandra, you did it again! This one is definitely a Fav for me. Congratulations on your first-place win on Mile 27 of my 2019 Poetry Marathon Contest. Your support of my contest has contributed to its success, and for that I am very grateful. ~Mark Sandra Haight March 30, 2019 at 5:22 PM Wow, I am so honored and appreciative that you thought my poem worthy of the Trophy, Mark! Thank you so much for that and for your positive comment plus the Fav. Now, I am looking forward to the final contest! Sandra

Andrea Dietrich July 6, 2017 at 10:27 PM awesome, Sandra, and congratulations.

White Wolf July 2, 2017 at 3:54 PM Congrats to you, Sandra, on this excellent write

Anisha Dutta June 25, 2017 at 7:59 PM Congrats Sandra to win top. Love

Scott Thirtyseven August 10, 2016 at 9:50 AM Beautiful poem. Congrats on a worthy second place.

Ronald Kent July 31, 2016 at 6:51 AM Well that was something, enjoyed the audio also.

Daniel Turner July 25, 2016 at 8:01 AM Back to say congratulations Mrs Sandra. I told you it was a 7! Beautiful write!

Nette Onclaud July 23, 2016 at 4:42 PM deep values here, sandra... wonderfully crafted... congrats big time.. huggs

Teddy Kimathi July 23, 2016 at 4:52 AM Congrats Sandra, for your top placement in the contest!! ;-)

Wendy Rycroft July 22, 2016 at 2:30 PM All your poems are beautiful, and well spoken, Your a very good poet x I loved it x congrats x

Kim Rodrigues July 21, 2016 at 5:41 PM Wonderful sentiments! Congrats, Sandra! Xoxo

Joseph May July 21, 2016 at 3:47 PM Congrats on your win Sandra

Sara Chansarkar July 21, 2016 at 12:14 PM May all of us find the three keys,this is a superb poem, Sandra!

Hansteven Selfa July 21, 2016 at 10:14 AM Great write Sandra! I must say this is one of your best! Congratulations and continue using the power of your words! :)

Alexis Y. July 21, 2016 at 8:06 AM Hi Sandra, I really enjoyed this piece. The concept and message was outstanding! Congrats on your 2nd place win. It was well deserved: -) Alexis

Charlie Smith July 21, 2016 at 6:30 AM Outstanding work Sandra, congratulations... Sandra Haight July 21, 2016 at 6:47 AM Thank you very much, Charlie. Sandra

Kai Michael Neumann July 21, 2016 at 3:41 AM That is wonderful. Congratulations.

Connie Marcum Wong July 20, 2016 at 5:15 PM The keys of life...what a great concept and a great poem! Sage advice with the meaning of your poem Sandra. Congratulations on your wonderful second place! ; ) 7 Sandra Haight July 20, 2016 at 6:54 PM Thank you again, Connie, for your visit, congrats, and nice rating. I am so appreciative of your uplifting support. Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison July 20, 2016 at 5:14 PM such a beautifully flowing poem Sandra many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Sandra Haight July 20, 2016 at 6:53 PM Thank you so much, Jan. I appreciate your uplifting comments and congrats! Hugs, Sandra

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