Sandra Haight Poet Iambic Pentameter

True Fate

How much of fate is shaped for us at birth-
   how much is figured to be circumstance?
A story now I share with you has worth
   to show life may not be a game of chance.

Months old, she clung to books as her best toy,
   and while Mom read, she'd hyperventilate.
Her baby arms would flutter with the joy
   of hearing words; for each new page, await.

In time, at preschool, her big wish was made;
   when she grew up, a teacher she would be.
All thru her grade and high school years relayed-
   to teach kids love of English, was her plea.
 
Not only that, she hoped and prayed she'd be
   a teacher at the high school where she went.
Four years at college earned her prized degree
   in Education, English- time well-spent-

because within a few months after this,
   her home school district hired her to go
teach at her high school; now she proudly sits
   head of a class where she sat years ago. 

How much of fate is shaped for us at birth;
   how much is figured to be circumstance?
This story that I shared with you has worth
   in showing life is not a game of chance.


Sandra M. Haight

~2nd Place~
Contest: You and Yours, Let's Get Personal
Sponsor: Brian Strand
Judged: 07/11/2019

~3rd Place~
Contest: Screwed XVIII
Sponsor: Rob Carmack
Judged: 05/10/2018

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Line Gauthier May 10, 2018 at 10:32 PM Well penned, Sandra. Congrats on your top win. Sandra Haight May 12, 2018 at 6:22 PM Thank you again, Line. Much appreciated. Hugs, Sandra

Rob Carmack May 10, 2018 at 9:15 PM I am glad to see you back in my contests. Thank you and congrats Sandra. Sandra Haight May 12, 2018 at 6:22 PM Thank you very much, Rob, for the great contest making it possible for many to showcase their poems that previously slipped through the cracks! Sandra :)

Janis Medders Tobechi March 5, 2018 at 9:03 PM She must have heard the same song I heard. That's what I came out of college and did, taught high school English. Funny thing is my daughter hears that song too. Somebody needs math. I'm sure. Enjoyed your selection and best wishes for the contest. Sandra Haight March 6, 2018 at 7:07 PM Yes, Sian, I knew you were an English teacher, and I am sure a very dedicated one too. My major was English, but I was not a teacher. Thank you for your uplifting comments! Hugs, Sandra

Daniel Turner March 4, 2018 at 9:08 PM You are correct, Mrs Sandra. Life is not about chances. Life is about choices. English was one of my favorite subjects in school along with history. Go figure.(lol). A most enjoyable read and proof that choices not chances determine one's future. Sandra Haight March 6, 2018 at 6:59 PM Hi, Daniel, thank you for your visit and very supportive comments! I appreciate them so much and am pleased that you enjoyed my poem. Sandra

Susan Ashley March 4, 2018 at 6:57 PM Oh your granddaughter sounds completely wonderful in every way Sandra. You must be so proud and she so happy. I love your poem, it is beautifully expressed with your high standards of lovely rhythm and rhymes. I have thought about your last verse often in my own life. I love how you started and ended your poem with these compelling and intriguing poetic lines. Your granddaughter's path in life illustrates the truth of your last line perfectly.. Warmest wishes my friend. ~Susan Sandra Haight March 6, 2018 at 6:57 PM Thank you, Susan, for your wonderful comments. I felt that my granddaughter's determined choices growing up were guided by fate! I am very grateful for your very kind and supportive words. Hugs, Sandra

Geoffrey Brewer March 4, 2018 at 2:52 PM Inspiring tale well told, Sandra Sandra Haight March 6, 2018 at 6:54 PM Thank you very much, Geoffrey! Sandra

Heidi Sands March 4, 2018 at 9:30 AM A very nice story. Interesting Sandra ! Congratulations to her too. Will she post her poetry here? Sandra Haight March 4, 2018 at 4:11 PM Thank you, Heidi, for your visit, reading my poem, and congrats to my granddaughter. She is very busy right now; don't think she will post on PS in the near future. She was president of her college's poetry club for two years before she graduated and now plans to start one in the high school where she teaches, plus is very involved with her city's historical society! A lot on her plate! Hugs, Sandra