Sandra Haight Poet Sonnet

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Sandra and Mom - 1958  She was 42 and I was 19.
She passed at age 55 in 1971 when I was 32.

To Mom

My dearest mom, forty and eight years gone,
   although to me, it seems like yesterday.
You were too young to leave this earth at dawn
   that sad, regretful fall September day.

I miss your smile and gentle way you cared
   for me and precious grandkids, now all grown;
and how you would have taught and sweetly shared
   your love and talents that so brightly shone.

I feel your presence more than I can say-
   and know somehow your spirit lives in me.
If only life had granted us our way-
   our unsaid thoughts in life would never be.

Dear mom, please know that not a day goes by,
   I wish we'd shared more life before goodbye.


April 23, 2016,  Revised April 19, 2019

~3rd Place~
Contest: A World Without You
Sponsor: JCB Burl
Judged: 05/31/2020

~3rd Place~
Contest: What Was Left Unsaid
Sponsor: Line Gauthier
Judged: 04/24/2019

~2nd Place~
Contest: Sonnet #3
Sponsor: Eve Roper
Judged: 09/10/2016

~2nd Place~
Premiere Contest: To Mom
Sponsor: Francine Roberts
Judged: June 4, 2016

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Aditi Mishra June 1, 2020 at 3:51 PM Dear Sandra, my heartfelt blessings to you for sharing this emotional tribute to your mother. God bless you. Congratulations on your win.

Eve Roper May 31, 2020 at 12:27 PM Beautiful tribute to your mom, Sandra, love the photo. Congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve

Connie Marcum Wong April 25, 2019 at 3:08 AM Sandra, this is a lovely,lovely tribute to the closeness and love you both shared. You both look beautiful. Thank you for sharing your photo with us. My grandmother died at 50 and my mother could never speak about her without tears. I am close like that with my children. This poem is so deserving of its high placement. Congratulations! : ) xxoo

Sara Kendrick September 13, 2016 at 5:16 PM Your English Sonnet was awesome, creative and unique..Congratulations on your placement..Sara

Agnes Krampe September 11, 2016 at 8:58 PM Beautiful and moving tribute to your mothers. I am sorry for your loss - even though it was so long ago. Congratulations, Agnes

Tom Arnone September 11, 2016 at 3:09 PM You know, when I was a kid, my mom used to read to me -- not just fairy tales or children's stories, but real books like Moby Dick, Pinocchio and Treasure Island. That was very cool of her. Perhaps, after death, the departed do reunite -- after all, anything is possible. Congrats on your win, Sandra. :-) Sandra Haight September 11, 2016 at 7:01 PM Sounds like you had a wonderful Mom, Tom. I do believe there is more for us after life. Thank you so much for your continued visits and supportive comments. Sandra

Beautiful Scars September 11, 2016 at 2:00 PM Sandra, back with my congrats on this amazing sonnet! :)-luloo Sandra Haight September 11, 2016 at 7:00 PM Thank you, dear Laura...again, I appreciate your nice visits and uplifting support. Hugs, Sandra

Frederic Parker September 10, 2016 at 10:16 PM Congratulations Sandra, Your sonnet gave me a sense of deep sadness Sandra Haight September 11, 2016 at 7:00 PM Thank you, Frederic, for your heartfelt comment and congrats. Much appreciated. Sandra

Eve Roper September 10, 2016 at 6:49 PM Sandra, congratulations on your 2nd place win, beautiful written . I love the photo, you look like prince and your mom the Queen... <3 Hugs Eve Sandra Haight September 11, 2016 at 6:59 PM Thank you again, Eve, for another contest to showcase our Sonnets. I am so appreciative of my fine placement. Thank you too for the nice comment on the photo...she was my queen...and was her only daughter and her princess too. Hugs, Sandra

Teddy Kimathi June 9, 2016 at 3:02 PM I was touched by your poem, which you dedicated to your mother..... Congrats Sandra, for your top placement in the contest!! ;-) Sandra Haight June 10, 2016 at 3:22 PM Thank you very much, Teddy, for your visit, supportive comment and congrats. Much appreciated. Sandra

Moon Flower June 4, 2016 at 9:52 PM Lovely. Congrats on your top win, Sandra. :) Sandra Haight June 5, 2016 at 1:51 PM Thank you so much, Moon Flower. Hugs, Sandra

Bl Devnath June 4, 2016 at 2:27 PM Congrats on your beautiful placement. Loved always my lovely friend, bl Sandra Haight June 5, 2016 at 1:51 PM Thank you very much, BL, for your nice visit and congrats. Sandra

Sara Chansarkar June 4, 2016 at 1:25 PM Lovely poem Sandra,congrats! Sandra Haight June 4, 2016 at 1:34 PM Thank you very much, Sara! Hugs, Sandra

Beautiful Scars June 4, 2016 at 9:00 AM Sandra, congrats on your placement in the contest :)-luloo Sandra Haight June 4, 2016 at 9:57 AM Thank you very much, Luloo. Hugs, Sandra

Charlie Smith June 4, 2016 at 7:34 AM Congratulations Sandra for your heart felt win... Sandra Haight June 4, 2016 at 9:57 AM Thank you so much, Charlie. Sandra

Joyce Johnson June 4, 2016 at 12:11 AM I am sorry that your wonderful Mom had to leave so early. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce Sandra Haight June 4, 2016 at 9:58 AM Thank you very much, Joyce. Yes, I was only 32 when she left...I appreciate comment and congrats. Hugs, Sandra

Messoh Vincent May 25, 2016 at 7:44 AM Every mom is a special gift, and what a humble way to honour yours!!! Sandra Haight June 4, 2016 at 9:59 AM Thank you very much, Messoh. Yes, all moms are a gift. Sandra

David Cathey April 25, 2016 at 4:50 PM Beautiful, simply beautiful....David Sandra Haight April 25, 2016 at 7:37 PM Thank you so much for stopping by with your supportive comment, David. Much appreciated! Sandra

Beautiful Scars April 23, 2016 at 3:14 PM Sandra, beautiful tribute to your mother. She was one lucky lady to have you for a daughter. She is up there reading this right now! Be blessed :)-luloo Sandra Haight April 23, 2016 at 3:45 PM Thank you, dear LuLoo, for your uplifting and supportive comment. Hugs, Sandra

Tim Smith April 23, 2016 at 8:20 AM I can feel your love and how much you miss her in your words Sandra....lovely poem Sandra Haight April 23, 2016 at 3:43 PM Thank you so much, Tim, for your heartfelt comment. I appreciate it so much. Sandra