Sandra Haight Poet Rhyme

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Ink Drawing and Poem ~ 1949, Sandra Age 10

Way Back When I Was Ten

Way Back When I Was Ten


Way back when I was ten
I do remember when
We moved to a new home
With all the things I own

I brand new school to start
Some sadness in my heart
I felt a little shy
And sometimes I would cry

New friends to make for me
New teachers strange to see
They were the kind called nuns
But, oh, such gentle ones

In time some friends I made
And I was less afraid
Soon school opened the door
For new things to explore

A sweet young nun saw me
Writing some poetry
And at my desk that day
She had nice things to say

Another one in art
Brought gladness to my heart
My drawings she had praised
And I felt quite amazed

Way back when I was ten
A new world opened when
New teachers fostered me 
My creativity

And poetry and art
Of me remain a part
Began their nurture then
Way back when I was ten.


Sandra M. Haight

~3rd Place~
Contest: Way Back When I Was Ten
Sponsor: Kelly Deschler
Judged: 02/16/2016

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Susan Gentry February 18, 2016 at 11:03 AM Congratulations on your win! Enjoyed reading this.

Beautiful Scars February 17, 2016 at 9:38 AM Sandra, congrats on your placement :)-luloo *smiles*

Poet Destroyer A February 17, 2016 at 9:21 AM Sandra, Congratulations on your nice win. LINDA Sandra Haight February 17, 2016 at 9:28 AM Thank you, Linda. Hugs, Sandra

Nette Onclaud February 17, 2016 at 7:39 AM lovely,sentimental write from you sandra.. big congrats! Sandra Haight February 17, 2016 at 9:20 AM Thank you so much, Nette. Hugs, Sandra

Lin Lane February 17, 2016 at 5:44 AM Beautifully written, as always, Sandra. I see why your poetry is so grand. Congratulations! Sandra Haight February 17, 2016 at 9:20 AM Thank you, Lin, for the nice comment and congrats! Hugs, Sandra

Daniel Turner February 16, 2016 at 9:42 PM Back to say congratulations and thanks for letting us into your memory bank. Bless your memories. Peace:) Sandra Haight February 17, 2016 at 9:20 AM Thank you, Daniel. Sandra

Kelly Deschler February 16, 2016 at 8:31 PM Your love for poetry began at a young age and you've shared that moment so beautifully with us... Congrats on a win with this wonderful poem! Thanks for entering, Sandra :) Sandra Haight February 17, 2016 at 9:19 AM I enjoyed participating in your contest, Kelly. Thank you for the nice comments and for my great placement. Hugs, Sandra

CayCay Godwin February 4, 2016 at 1:39 AM I love your poem and having moved most every year growing up, I related to it - except the nuns - I had no nuns, sweet or otherwise. These nostalgic "When I Was 10" poems are bittersweet reads. Bless 'em ... CayCay Sandra Haight February 4, 2016 at 4:24 PM Yes, CayCay, it is always fun to look back if like was positive back then. For many, unfortunately, is was not. Thank you for your positive comment! Hugs, Sandra

Beautiful Scars January 29, 2016 at 5:24 PM Amazing Sandra..I too love to draw and paint, I think it's the creativity in all of us. Forms of self-expression...Very good...7 -luloo *smiles* Sandra Haight February 1, 2016 at 4:25 PM Hi Laura, yes, I think I did learn that you were also an artist, I think through one of your poems. These arts very often go together. Thanks for your nice visit and support. Hugs, Sandra

Daniel Turner January 29, 2016 at 12:45 PM Fun to read about people's lives. Your talent has blossomed to be a beautiful glimpse of the kind, talented and gracious person you are. I love to read your poems. Sandra Haight January 29, 2016 at 5:18 PM Thank you, Daniel, for your very uplifting and complimentary comments and for enjoying my poems. You are too kind, and I appreciate your nice visit and support very much. Sandra