Sandra Haight Poet Quatrain

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Walking Away - My Playground

I live in the shell of my body,
   though it houses me very well,
      I can walk to my deep secret places-
         and when I'm there, no one can tell.

In this shell, I am the ruler,
   always coming and going at will,
      wandering far to the ocean
         or top of a green, grassy hill.

Away to my playground of words...
   for minutes or hours, I may hide.
      While my shell is busy at living,
         I am walking away deep inside.

I'm walking away to follow
   wherever great words lead me to,
      and then, from those deep secret places,
          I will bring back a poem or two.


December 15, 2015

~2nd Place~
Contest: Walking Away
Sponsor: Silent One
Judged: 12/16/2015

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Skat A December 17, 2015 at 3:21 PM Sandra, Congrats on your win. SKAT

Pandita Sietesantos December 16, 2015 at 7:49 PM Congratulations, dear Sandra, on your wonderful, well-deserved win! What an deep powerful piece! I am honored to share this spot with a poet such as yourself! Pandita Sandra Haight December 17, 2015 at 9:20 PM Thank you, Pandita, for your uplifting compliment and supportive comments and congrats! Hugs, Sandra

Robert Lindley December 16, 2015 at 5:35 PM Back again, this time to congratulate you on a fine win! Sandra Haight December 17, 2015 at 9:18 PM Hi Robert, once again thank you for your nice visits and supportive comments! Sandra

Michael Tor December 16, 2015 at 10:24 AM Congratulations Sandra!! Sandra Haight December 16, 2015 at 4:47 PM Thank you so much, Michael! I appreciate your visits and nice comments. Sandra

Robert Lindley December 15, 2015 at 11:21 PM FAV'ING THIS SIMPLY BECAUSE ITS SO VERY GOOD! A fantastic entry my friend. A7