Sandra Haight Poet Sonnet

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Our Yard, March 2017

Where Can They Go

Where Can They Go?


So axiomatic, they'll be displaced
     from forest homes, they harbored many years.
          Now, over time, their shelters were replaced;
               their land dug up by building engineers.

The deer and fox, wild turkeys, many more
     inhabited these backwoods, then pristine, 
          along the banks of nearby river shore,
               enjoying nature's ways, yet hardly seen.

But, now they're roaming in our private yards;
     no longer can enjoy their wild enclave.
          Their virgin forest bulldozed, ground to shards.
               No altruistic thoughts the builders gave.

Rejecting asseveration - no regards,
              their mega-mansions built with disregards.


Sandra M. Haight

~1st Place~
Premiere Contest: Triple-A Challenge
Sponsor: Robert Haigh
Required Words To Use: axiomatic  altruistic  asseveration

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Carole Duet May 2, 2018 at 9:48 PM Great poem, Sandra. So sad, so true. Congrats on your win.

Carrie Richards April 21, 2018 at 10:58 AM What a wonderful poem, Sandra, and so relevant! A lovely way to present some unusual words, and make them mean something important! Congrats to you! Sandra Haight April 21, 2018 at 6:39 PM Thank you for stopping by Carrie, with your very supportive and uplifting comments and congrats! So much appreciated! Hugs, Sandra

Kim Rodrigues April 21, 2018 at 9:32 AM Humans can be so destructive! God gave us dominion and care over all things. Too many things not thought out or not cared about! Nicely done! A big congrats, Sandra! Sandra Haight April 21, 2018 at 6:38 PM Thank you so much, Kim! I am so pleased that my poem confirms your feelings too and I appreciate your nice comment and congrats! Hugs, Sandra

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart April 20, 2018 at 5:38 PM Congratulations Sandra! An important and eloquent piece dear poetess. Wonderfully done. You have a beautiful vista :) xomo! Sandra Haight April 21, 2018 at 8:47 AM Thank you so much, Maureen, for your congrats and very lovely comments. Much appreciated! Hugs, Sandra

Janis Medders Tobechi April 20, 2018 at 5:14 PM Congratulations Sandra on your 1st place trophy win with these well done verses. You have great talent. Sandra Haight April 21, 2018 at 8:46 AM Thanks so much, Sian. I appreciate your uplifting comments and congratulations. Hugs, Sandra

Winged Warrior April 20, 2018 at 5:04 PM Congrats!!! dear friend Sandra...your pen is gold as of lately...stay in the golden light...^WW^ Sandra Haight April 21, 2018 at 8:45 AM Thank you very much, ^WW^, for your lovely comment and congrats! Sandra

Line Gauthier April 20, 2018 at 4:39 PM Well deserved gold medal, Sandra. Congrats. Sandra Haight April 21, 2018 at 8:44 AM Thank you very much, Line. Hugs, Sandra

Kevin Shaw April 20, 2018 at 4:34 PM Well done Sandra, great poem, great message and Well Done on your top spot, regards, Kevin x Sandra Haight April 21, 2018 at 8:44 AM Thank you, Kevin. I appreciate your visit and very supportive and uplifting comments. Sandra

Susan Gentry April 20, 2018 at 4:18 PM Absolutely wonderful message here... so true. Congratulations on your #1 win! Well done. Sandra Haight April 21, 2018 at 8:41 AM Thank you very much, Susan. I am pleased that you found the message important. I appreciate your visit and congrats. Hugs, Sandra

Michael Vacek December 7, 2017 at 3:39 PM Sandra!!! I'm disappointed...this is a wonderful poem and would have placed well in my contest. I told one of the other entrants that I can remember one of my favorite natural areas being developed near Fargo, ND. I knew that every few Springs, the place flooded and became a series of small islands. But they decided to build. We see the same in other areas prone to flood or fire. The local inhabitants become a nuisance. There should be a value assigned to nature above the going rate. Sandra Haight December 8, 2017 at 3:45 PM Michael, thank you for reading my offering for your contest that I forgot to enter! I am grateful for your positive and supportive comments. Sandra

Eve Roper October 12, 2017 at 3:50 PM Before I start your book, " Heartfelt Sonnets" is amazing.. I am glad you were able to publish your book.. I hope it does well. Your poem is wonderful... I love to watch them out of my windows when they come down to feed I just wish they weren't skittish. Good luck in the contest... Hugs Eve ~`* Sandra Haight October 12, 2017 at 8:05 PM Oh, Eve, thank you so much for your nice comment about my new book! And, I saw tonight that you left a wonderful 5-star review on Amazon too! That was so nice of you, and thanks again for purchasing it! I appreciate your support. Yes, so many animals visit our yard. Our deer are used to us and don't flee when we pull in our driveway with the car, but of course, we can't get too close. Thanks for the nice comment on my poem. Hugs, Sandra

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart October 12, 2017 at 11:57 AM Lovely pen and so true, my best to you for the contest Sandra :) xomo Sandra Haight October 12, 2017 at 8:06 PM Thank you so much for your visit and supportive comment, Maureen. Much appreciated. Sandra