Sandra Haight Poet Shape

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~5th Place~ 
Contest: "Poetry Comes In All Kinds of Shapes"
Sponsor, Vanya Evangeline- Feb 2025

~1st Place~
Contest: A Strand (1045)
Sponsor: Brian Strand
Judged: 01/04/2022

~8th Place~
Premiere Contest: Dandelions, Tiger Lilies
and Bearberries - Oh My
Sponsor: Maureen McGreavy
Judged: 05/25/2018

~4th Place~ 
Contest: Impress Me With A Narwhal Poem 
Sponsor: Skat A 
Judged: 10/27/2015

NOTE: A Narwhal tusk is actually a tooth that grows long like a tusk.
Recent findings proved that a Narwhal's tusk has many sensory
nerves on the outside and the enamel part is in the center – 
the opposite of most mammals' teeth.  Some scientists say that
these nerves can sense or do everything I list in my poem.  Some
say that they are not sure.  So, it has not been decided yet.

2025 Poetry Marathon Mile 24 Poetry Contest 
Sponsor, Mark Toney 
Entered, October 26, 2025

Unicorn of the Sea - Oh My

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Strange Unicorn of the Sea,
we solved your mystery.
Of Arctic Ocean fame
you are Narwhal
as named. 
Unicorn 
of Sea,  
our fascination
crept for secrets 
you had kept about
tusk's outside nerves;
what uses do they serve?
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Allows you to communicate. 
A great aid to seek a mate. 
The perfect sword to joust; 
the feared enemies to oust. 
Safest water space ensures
by measuring temperatures
and the water pressure too,
gauges spaces to get thru. 
Long pick to break the ice; 
an excellent, sharp device. 
Pinpoint your hidden prey-
use a sensory-based way. 
You measure out at sea; 
saline levels guarantee. 
Survival tools evolved, 
so the puzzle's solved. 
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Deep ocean mystery 
our Unicorn of Sea, 
you are Narwhal  
by name with
firm Arctic
Ocean 
fame.
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thriveni c mysore March 6, 2025 at 6:41 AM This is deep, stunning dear poet. Thank you for the note and interesting information. compelled me to learn more through google search. congratulations on your win dear poet. cheers!!! Sandra Haight March 7, 2025 at 12:04 PM Thank you so much for reading my poem and your uplifting comment and congrats. It was a fun one to compose! Sandra

Crystol Woods March 5, 2025 at 11:28 AM I love this! So unique and creative! The poem that takes shape is really cute and informative! Xo Sandra Haight March 7, 2025 at 12:05 PM Thank you, Crystol! Glad you enjoyed it. Sandra

Suzanne Delaney January 27, 2022 at 6:06 PM Your concrete poem is brilliant., actually amazing, Sandra Have added it to my favs. SuZ Sandra Haight March 7, 2025 at 12:06 PM Thank so much you, Susanne! So please that you made it one of your favs! Sandra

Connie Marcum Wong January 7, 2022 at 8:49 AM I have seen documentaries on this marvelous animal. I really enjoyed your exemplary informative poem Sandra. You managed to express beautifully the Narwhal and in shape form as well. Very impressive work my friend! Congratulations on your deserving first place win. New year blessings xxoo

Kim Rodrigues May 27, 2018 at 5:52 PM Very unique! Enjoyed the concrete narrative! Congrats, Sandra! Sandra Haight May 28, 2018 at 8:23 PM Thank you, Kim! Much appreciated! Hugs, Sandra

Eve Roper May 27, 2018 at 4:04 PM Awesome creative art & verse, Sandra, congratulations on your win... Hugs Eve Sandra Haight May 28, 2018 at 8:23 PM Thank you, Eve. They're a lot of fun as you know too! Thanks for the visit and nice comments. Hugs, Sandra

Line Gauthier May 27, 2018 at 10:54 AM Awesome visual, Sandra. Quite striking. Congrats on your well deserved win. Sandra Haight May 28, 2018 at 8:21 PM Thank you very much, Line. I'm still catching up on my comments and replies!! I'm glad you enjoyed this...it was a fun project. Hugs, Sandra

Susan Gentry May 25, 2018 at 9:25 PM Congratulations on your win with this creative interesting poem. Well done! Sandra Haight May 28, 2018 at 8:20 PM Thank you, Susan! I really enjoy working on these concrete forms! Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison May 25, 2018 at 4:50 PM what an incredible concrete poem Sandra!!!!many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Sandra Haight May 25, 2018 at 5:01 PM Thank you, Jan. It was a fun project! Hugs, Sandra

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart May 25, 2018 at 1:34 PM Splendid Concrete Sandra! One acquainted with the lore of the Sea Unicorn and fond of shape poems I must commend you on a spectacular piece. Congratulations on your win in my contest, thank you for supporting :) xomo! Sandra Haight May 25, 2018 at 5:01 PM Thank you, Maureen! You mentioned that 'tails' were okay instead of 'tales'...so I thought this might work! Thanks for the contest and my nice placement. Hugs, Sandra

Skat A October 28, 2015 at 1:33 AM Sandra, Congratulations on your Awesome Narwhal WIN. I'm inviting you on over to my Narwhal Party. AT -- http://www.poetrysoup.com/poetry_blogs/blog_detail.aspx?BlogID=29146&PoetID=17922 -- Don't be a party pooper, bring a smile or two. :-) Forever ~SKAT~ Sandra Haight October 28, 2015 at 4:36 PM Thank you so much, Skat. I really enjoyed your contest, and I so much appreciate my placement! Hugs, Sandra

Alexis Y. October 28, 2015 at 12:30 AM Sandra, I just came back to say congratulations on a well deserved win:-)Alexis 7 Sandra Haight October 28, 2015 at 4:36 PM Thank you, Alexis! Much appreciated. Hugs, Sandra

Alexis Y. September 19, 2015 at 11:42 AM WOW! Sandra, I enjoyed this piece a lot! I loved the form and its nice flow. I'm glad I stopped by to view your outstanding poetry. This should well in the contest. Best of luck in the contest:)Alexis Sandra Haight September 20, 2015 at 7:11 PM Hi Alexis, I am pleased you like my Narwhal poem. I had a little fun with it doing the shape. I appreciate your supportive comments and best wishes for the contest. Sandra