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White Night



Snowflakes falling,
 
	gently landing- draping

		bare, outstretched
 
tree branches awaiting

	scintillating, flocculent,
 
		white ermine boas.

Exquisite silhouettes

	against winter's sky-

		glistening beneath 

full moon resplendence.


Sandra M. Haight

~7th Place~
Contest: A Succinct Treat
Sponsor: Michelle Faulkner
Judged: 12/20/2018

~3rd Place~
Contest: Minimalist - White Night
Sponsor: Nette Onclaud
Judged: 10/21/2017

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Gauthier Avatar
December 21, 2018 at 6:05 AM
Lovely, Sandra. Congrats on your win.
Haight Avatar
December 26, 2018 at 4:59 PM
Thank you so much, Line. Hugs, Sandra
Awtry Avatar
December 20, 2018 at 5:12 PM
Beautiful winter picture you've painted succinctly! Congratulations :)
Haight Avatar
December 26, 2018 at 4:58 PM
Thank you so much, P.S.! Hugs, Sandra
Canerdy Avatar
December 20, 2018 at 4:47 PM
CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved win! Janice
Haight Avatar
December 26, 2018 at 4:57 PM
Thank you so much, Janice. Hugs, Sandra
Faulkner Avatar
December 20, 2018 at 3:21 PM
Oh this is the first time I'm seeing the picture with this, so perfectly captures your lovely poem - congratulations on your placement!
Haight Avatar
December 26, 2018 at 4:57 PM
Thank you so much, Michelle. Hugs, Sandra
Dietrich Avatar
October 22, 2017 at 8:53 PM
This was one of the BEST for imagery. Congrats, Sandra.
Haight Avatar
October 26, 2017 at 4:09 PM
Andrea, thank you very much for your congratulations and uplifting comments. Hugs, Sandra
Canerdy Avatar
October 21, 2017 at 8:14 PM
So lovely, Sandra! Congrats on your win! Janice
Haight Avatar
October 22, 2017 at 5:12 PM
Thank you very much, Jo! Hugs, Sandra
Allison Avatar
October 21, 2017 at 6:43 PM
Absolutely stunning imagery Sandra, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
Haight Avatar
October 22, 2017 at 5:12 PM
Thank you so much, Jan. I always appreciate your visits and support. Hugs, Sandra
Roper Avatar
October 21, 2017 at 5:46 PM
Sandra, congratulations on your win well done.. :) Hugs Eve ~`*
Haight Avatar
October 22, 2017 at 5:11 PM
Thank you once again, Eve, for your very supportive visits and comments. Hugs, Sandra
Onclaud Avatar
October 21, 2017 at 5:19 PM
ohh, breathtaking scene that makes this a real winner, sandra... congrats and thanks for coming aorund!
Haight Avatar
October 22, 2017 at 5:42 PM
Thank you, Nette, for another fine contest and for your nice comment and placement. Hugs, Sandra
Dietrich Avatar
October 17, 2017 at 5:59 PM
wow, I think you get the prize for imagery and what a picture to go with it. Awesome.
Haight Avatar
October 18, 2017 at 8:30 AM
Thank you, Andrea, for your lovely and supportive comments! Hugs, Sandra
Krampe Avatar
October 17, 2017 at 6:40 AM
Beautiful image, I can see the snow draping over the branches. Good luck in the contest, Sandra.
Haight Avatar
October 17, 2017 at 7:57 AM
Agnes, thanks for the supportive comment! Much appreciated! Hugs, Sandra
Medders Tobechi Avatar
October 16, 2017 at 4:09 PM
Lovely Sandra. I have not been able to write for this contest because I can't figure it out. Good luck.
Haight Avatar
October 17, 2017 at 7:57 AM
Thank you for the nice comment, Janis. I hope your muse gets working for you! :) Hugs, Sandra
Vaso Avatar
October 16, 2017 at 1:39 PM
what a lovely poem, and image!
Haight Avatar
October 17, 2017 at 7:54 AM
Thank you, Arthur! Sandra
Smith Avatar
October 16, 2017 at 12:37 PM
Lovely Sandra, best wishes in the contest...
Haight Avatar
October 17, 2017 at 7:54 AM
Thank you very much, Charlie! Sandra
Callus Avatar
October 16, 2017 at 10:38 AM
What beautiful imagery, Sandra! Alas, I never see real snow falling ...here it never snows:( Regards // paul
Haight Avatar
October 17, 2017 at 7:54 AM
Thank you so much, Paul, for the nice visit and supportive comments! Sandra
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