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Way Back When I Was Ten

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Ink Drawing and Poem ~ 1949, Sandra Age 10

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

Date: 2/18/2016 11:03:00 AM

Congratulations on your win! Enjoyed reading this.

Lu Loo

Date: 2/17/2016 9:38:00 AM

Sandra, congrats on your placement :)-luloo *smiles*

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 2/17/2016 9:21:00 AM

Sandra, Congratulations on your nice win. LINDA

Sandra Haight
Date: 2/17/2016 9:28:00 AM

Thank you, Linda. Hugs, Sandra

Nette Onclaud

Date: 2/17/2016 7:39:00 AM

lovely,sentimental write from you sandra.. big congrats!

Sandra Haight
Date: 2/17/2016 9:20:00 AM

Thank you so much, Nette. Hugs, Sandra

Lin Lane

Date: 2/17/2016 5:44:00 AM

Beautifully written, as always, Sandra. I see why your poetry is so grand. Congratulations!

Sandra Haight
Date: 2/17/2016 9:20:00 AM

Thank you, Lin, for the nice comment and congrats! Hugs, Sandra

Daniel Turner

Date: 2/16/2016 9:42:00 PM

Back to say congratulations and thanks for letting us into your memory bank. Bless your memories. Peace:)

Sandra Haight
Date: 2/17/2016 9:20:00 AM

Thank you, Daniel. Sandra

Kelly Deschler

Date: 2/16/2016 8:31:00 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
Date: 2/17/2016 9:19:00 AM

I enjoyed participating in your contest, Kelly. Thank you for the nice comments and for my great placement. Hugs, Sandra

Caycay Jennings

Date: 2/4/2016 1:39:00 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
Date: 2/4/2016 4:24:00 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

Lu Loo

Date: 1/29/2016 5:24:00 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
Date: 2/1/2016 4:25:00 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

Date: 1/29/2016 12:45:00 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
Date: 1/29/2016 5:18:00 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