Sandra Haight Poet Quatrain

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~1st Place~
Contest: Completely Your Choice (8)
Sponsor: Brian Strand, Judged: 09/13/2020

~2nd Place~
Contest: Best Rhyming Poem April-July 2018
Sponsor: John Hamilton, Judged: 07/12/2018

~8th Place~
Contest: Any Rhyming Poem
Sponsor: Lu Loo, Judged: 04/30/2018

~7th Place~
Contest: New Poems Only
Sponsor: Emile Pinet, Judged: 04/16/2018

Submitted, January 8, 2024, to "Your Choice Premiere Quatrain Contest"
Sponsor, Regina McIntosh

Today's Dreams - Tomorrow's Find

If life were but a simple chart
laid out for us to follow,
the lovely dreams that fill each heart,
would never see tomorrow.

Oh, hidden dreams so tucked away
in the deep darkness, of our minds-
we never know which ones- someday
become tomorrow's happy finds.

We drift along- blindly at times,
accepting what we see in-store;
when suddenly, a doorbell chimes
that leads us to a brighter shore.

So, live life with its routine schemes,
within its moments, bright or gray;
but leave unlocked your door of dreams-
for one may call on you someday

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Jeanne Mcgee September 15, 2020 at 7:27 AM a lovely sentiment in wonderful rhyme... /when suddenly, a doorbell chimes! Congrats on the win.

Susan Gentry July 13, 2018 at 7:02 PM Back to congratulate you again for your win again. This is already a fave for me. Sandra Haight July 17, 2018 at 7:51 PM Thank you once more for your lovely comments and the fave! Much appreciated, Susan! Hugs, Sandra

Eve Roper July 13, 2018 at 6:12 PM Back again with congratulations on your win .... Hugs Eve Sandra Haight July 17, 2018 at 7:51 PM Thank you again for your visit and congratulations, Eve! Hgus, Sandra

Susan Ashley July 12, 2018 at 9:34 PM Returning with an enthusiastic congratulations for your excellent win, Sandra, with your enchanting and rhythmic poem. Warmest wishes and hugs my lovely friend.. ~Susan Sandra Haight July 17, 2018 at 7:49 PM Thank you once again, Susan, for your lovely comment and congratulations. Hugs, Sandra

Connie Marcum Wong July 12, 2018 at 1:59 PM I feel we all have the ability to make our dreams into reality. What we continually visualize becomes our reality. Your poem is a reminder of that and it conveys that message so majestically. Congratulations on your deserving top win Sandra! : ) Sandra Haight July 12, 2018 at 5:14 PM Thank you so much, Connie, for your congrats and very supportive and uplifting comments. I appreciate them so much. Hugs, Sandra

John Hamilton July 12, 2018 at 9:19 AM Masterful rhymes Sandra, congrats on another win! Sandra Haight July 12, 2018 at 5:12 PM Thank you so much, John, for your fine contest and my nice placement. Sandra

Artsieladie Sharon Donnelly May 5, 2018 at 11:22 PM Love this, Sandra. Your poem flows so beautifully and 'dreamily', adding to the great message of it. Congrats on your wins! :) ~ Artsie Sandra Haight May 6, 2018 at 4:29 PM Thank you once again, Artsie, for your very lovely, uplifting comments and congrats! Hugs, Sandra

Susan Ashley April 30, 2018 at 7:48 PM Oh, how absolutely lovely and inspiring, dear Sandra. I adore the content and enchanted imagery of your poem, especially your final two lines that are star dusted in the magic of optimism and hope. Congratulations on your excellent win! Warmest wishes and hugs, my wonderful friend.. ~Susan Sandra Haight May 3, 2018 at 1:28 PM Thank you, Susan, for your visit and lovely, uplifting comments and congratulations! I am truly very grateful for your support. Hugs, Sandra

Line Gauthier April 30, 2018 at 4:26 PM Back with more congrats, Sandra. Well done. Sandra Haight May 3, 2018 at 1:26 PM Thank you so much, Line. Hugs, Sandra

John Gondolf April 30, 2018 at 6:41 AM A great message so masterfully written, Sandra, congrats on your win. John Sandra Haight April 30, 2018 at 3:06 PM Thank you, John! I appreciate your nice visit and very supportive and uplifting comments. Sandra :)

Susan Gentry April 30, 2018 at 6:30 AM This is one of my fave's. Back again to congratulate you for another placement win. An upbeat and inspirational poem. Sandra Haight April 30, 2018 at 3:05 PM Thank you once again for another lovely comment, Susan! I am so pleased that it is meaningful to you. Hugs, Sandra

Beautiful Scars April 30, 2018 at 5:59 AM great message, as always from you! you write such beauty with such ease...beautifully expressed sweet Sandra :) thank you and congratulations on your placement :)-luloo Sandra Haight April 30, 2018 at 3:04 PM Thank you for a great contest and my placement, Laura. Much appreciated. Hugs, Sandra

Robert Lindley April 28, 2018 at 8:33 AM TRULY LOVE THIS GEM MY FRIEND--AS I HAVE LIVED THAT. Now have found my soulmate and am in 14 years of that dream and counting!! You always deliver exceptional verses! A fav... Sandra Haight April 29, 2018 at 2:47 PM Thank you so very much, Robert, for your very uplifting and supportive comments. I am so pleased that you could personally identify with my message, and thank you for the Fav! Sandra :)

Darlene De Beaulieu April 21, 2018 at 6:11 PM Hello Sandra Haight, I like the message your poem reads. Havea nice evening my friend. Sandra Haight April 21, 2018 at 6:44 PM Hi Darlene, thank you so much for your visit and very uplifting comments! Much appreciated. Sandra

Susan Gentry April 18, 2018 at 7:22 PM Congratulations on your win! I so like this. A fave. A very delightful poem with a message. Sandra Haight April 21, 2018 at 6:51 PM Thank you, Susan, for your lovely comment, congrats, and the fave! Hugs, Sandra

John Lawless April 16, 2018 at 4:26 PM Sandra, there is a magical transition from the first to last stanza...and the final couplet a mantra of hope. Congrats on your placement in the contest Sandra Haight April 18, 2018 at 4:56 PM Thank you very much, John. I appreciate your wonderful critique and congratulations! Sandra

Mick Talbot April 16, 2018 at 3:59 PM Faved, a winner in my book... Mick Sandra Haight April 16, 2018 at 4:05 PM Oh, thank you so much, Mick, for your nice comment and Fave! Much appreciated. Sandra

Charlie Smith April 16, 2018 at 1:59 PM Love this one Sandra, especially the last verse... Sandra Haight April 16, 2018 at 4:04 PM Thank you, Charlie! I really appreciate your visit and nice comment! Sandra

Line Gauthier April 16, 2018 at 1:59 PM Back with well deserved congrats, Sandra. Superbly done. Sandra Haight April 16, 2018 at 4:04 PM Thank you, Line! Hugs, Sandra

Connie Marcum Wong April 16, 2018 at 12:57 PM We need to follow our dreams and never give up. A wonderful message conveyed in your lovely poem Sandra! Congratulatios on making this short list! : ) Sandra Haight April 16, 2018 at 4:04 PM Thank you so much, Connie, for your congratulations and lovely comments! Hugs, Sandra

Anna Greene April 16, 2018 at 12:30 PM I love the idea behind this, always keep yourself open to new challenges and experiences. Congratulations! Sandra Haight April 16, 2018 at 4:03 PM Thank you, Anna, for your visit, congrats, and very uplifting comments! Much appreciated. Sandra

Eve Roper April 16, 2018 at 11:22 AM Excellent write, Sandra, like always congratulations on your win!!!!! Hugs Eve Sandra Haight April 16, 2018 at 4:02 PM Thank you very much, Eve! You are very kind! Hugs, Sandra

Emile Pinet April 16, 2018 at 10:51 AM Congratulations Sandra! Your amazing poem has placed in my PoetrySoup contest. Very well done my friend, Emile. Sandra Haight April 16, 2018 at 4:02 PM Thank you again for another fine contest, Emile. I enjoyed participating and appreciate my fine placement on your winner's list. Sandra

Ravi Sathasivam April 16, 2018 at 8:27 AM Excellent. Very Inspiring write. Enjoyed it. Sandra Haight April 16, 2018 at 4:01 PM Thank you so much, Ravi, for reading my poem and your lovely comment! Sandra

Geoffrey Brewer April 15, 2018 at 9:21 PM A clearly written and appealing poem. I love the concept of the unseen dream revealed by the unexpected doorbell. (Let’s hope it isn’t a ‘Person from Porlock’ who interrupted Coleridge’s dream of Xanadu). Nice one, Sandra. Sandra Haight April 16, 2018 at 4:00 PM Thank you, Geoffrey, for your visit and very supportive comments! Much appreciated. Sandra

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