Home » Poems » Sandra Haight » When and Then

When and Then

When I proceed to look at life as gloomy, endless strife- When I lay down my dreams to rest- give up their mighty quest- When love's warm embers cease to burn- makes heart an icy urn- When from God's grace I flee! Then life has had enough of me. Sandra M. Haight ~4th Place~ Contest: When and Then Sponsor: Jenish Somadas Judged: 01/23/2020

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

James Inman

Date: 4/2/2020 8:49:00 AM

A touching thoughtful poem Sandra.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/23/2020 8:10:00 PM

a deep one. Well thought out, Sandra and congrats on the win

Sandra Haight
Date: 1/27/2020 5:49:00 PM

Thanks for stopping by, Andrea, and for your uplifting comment and congrats. Much appreciated. Hugs, Sandra

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/23/2020 1:23:00 PM

- Congratulations on your win, Sandra :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Sandra Haight
Date: 1/27/2020 5:49:00 PM

Thank you once again, Anne-Lise! Hugs, Sandra

Jenish Somadas

Date: 1/23/2020 6:55:00 AM

We are the owner of our happiness and still if we couldn't make our life happy, then life has had enough of us.. Sad but great lines.. Congrats on your winning poem and thanks for participating in the contest.

Sandra Haight
Date: 1/27/2020 5:48:00 PM

Very true, Jenish! Thanks for the inspiring contest, my placement, and congrats! Sandra

Charlie Smith

Date: 1/21/2020 5:00:00 PM

So sadly we’ll done, so good to read your work again, best wishes...

Sandra Haight
Date: 1/27/2020 5:47:00 PM

So happy to see you back, Charlie! Thanks for stopping by with your positive comment. Much appreciated! Sandra

Daniel Turner

Date: 1/21/2020 2:28:00 PM

Sandra, I have read hundreds of your poems and I believe this is the darkest I have ever read from you. Of course this is only my interpretation. Such utter despair! If anyone has ever suffered from depression, they will totally relate to this poem.

Sandra Haight
Date: 1/21/2020 3:06:00 PM

Dear Daniel, so nice of you to visit my poem and leave your comment. Yes, it is depressing, but it is only my statement of what if- WHEN. So it is just a warning, not a reality! I hope you are doing well! Hugs, Sandra