Sara Kendrick Poet Rubaiyat

Notes About The Poem

I used Robert Frost's poem, "Stopping By A Woods On A Snowy Evening" as a framework for this poem. I used his end rhymes and  tried to keep the same rhythm. This form is called an interlocking Rubaiyat. 

Whose Life

Whose life this is I think I know
Sometimes I am not so sure though
I can't believe that I am here
And now my hair has turned to snow

I walk around feeling quite drear
Knowing that my demise is near
I'd like to go back to the lake
Maybe sometimes later this year

At times I give myself a shake
Thinking this is some mistake
Then I give the kitchen a sweep
Shake and wonder if I'm a flake

From time to time my thoughts are deep
But I have obligations to keep
And now I'd really like to sleep
And now I'd really like to sleep     

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Andrea Dietrich March 8, 2026 at 7:33 PM Another one I missed and I see it was a POTD. I really like this a lot. Belated congrats fave for me Sara Kendrick March 9, 2026 at 5:38 AM Why, thank you, Andrea for the congratulations. I am honored that you would fave it. I am writing about some of what I am going through. It is not easy right now. Sara K

Regina Elliott March 4, 2026 at 8:52 AM Belated Congratulations on a soul stirring POTD, Sara. Aging is not for the faint of heart, we have that hill to climb as we age. Your eloquent poem on the golden years moves me much. Hugs & Blessings to you. ~ Sara Kendrick March 4, 2026 at 10:49 AM Thank you, Regina. Soon and very soon if the good Lord willing I will 81 years old. I appreciate the kind review of my work and the congrats on it POTD. I need all the hugs and blessings I can get. Sara K

Linda Alice Fowler February 25, 2026 at 6:45 AM So interesting Sara, and a great job with Frost's work - but, I sense there is more inside your words. Days go by faster, yet seem longer, giving time to reflect on what was and what is yet to come. Congratulations! :) Sara Kendrick February 25, 2026 at 7:14 AM Linda, yes, I agree that sometimes we do have time for reflecting and yes time seems to speed up yet at times it seems to slowly pass. I have been turned upside down since my husband passed and it still keeps going on and on. Sara K

Constance La France February 24, 2026 at 11:14 PM Sara, beautifully penned and congratulations on receiving the POTD honor ~ Sara Kendrick February 25, 2026 at 4:46 AM I appreciate you going the extra mile to say congratulations to me, Constance. Your comments are appreciated. Sara K

Brandy Nicole February 23, 2026 at 7:22 PM Dearest Sara, the emotions within caress gently around me and my heart. I wish I could take your ache away, my sweet friend. I would if I could. I see this has been chosen as Poem of the Day. Congratulations ! My best to you. Hugs and blessings, Brandy Sara Kendrick February 24, 2026 at 4:53 AM Brandy, you saying best to you helps so much. I also need all the blessings I can get. My daughter will come today and bring the groceries I have already ordered and do some other things for me so this day will be filled with companionship. Sara K

I Am Anaya February 23, 2026 at 6:10 PM Congratulations on POTD Sara! May your obligations be gentle ones, dear poet~ Sara Kendrick February 24, 2026 at 4:51 AM Anaya, thank you for dropping by with congrats and the wishes for gentle obligations. I don't do very much anymore because of age and health issues, but we all feel like we have obligations. Sara K

Kim Rodrigues February 23, 2026 at 1:06 PM Back with Congrats for POTD! Sara Kendrick February 23, 2026 at 1:07 PM Why, thank you, Kim for dropping back by. I appreciate your going the extra mile. Sara K

Gershon Wolf February 23, 2026 at 9:45 AM This resonates so much with me, Sara. Honestly, I feel the same way: "What am I still doing here?" ... And the repetition of "And now I'd really like to sleep" is powerful and profound... Even if some days we might prefer Robert Frost's "And miles to go before I sleep. And miles to go before I sleep." ... Congrats on POTD, Gershon Sara Kendrick February 23, 2026 at 1:06 PM Gershon, sometimes it feels like there are miles to go before I sleep, but it is not that much anymore. God has been good in giving me a long life and I appreciate it, but it hasn't all been easy. Sara K

Paula Goldsmith February 23, 2026 at 9:21 AM Back with Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your lovely "Whose Life" write again. Remember age is just a number. I am 25. Hahaha!!!!  Now for some sleep, change can come tomorrow. Have a blessed day with your wonderful win................... Sara Kendrick February 23, 2026 at 1:05 PM Thank you, Paula, for dropping back by with congrats. If only we could keep what we learned in life and go back to 25, but I only want to go forward for real. Sara K

Daniel Henry Rodgers February 23, 2026 at 7:35 AM Dear Sara, such a gentle honesty in the way you walk through these thoughts. Your humor, weariness, and clear-eyed reflection feels so true to life. I’m glad this one found its way to POTD, Congrats!! Warm blessings, Sara, Daniel Sara Kendrick February 23, 2026 at 1:03 PM Thank you, Daniel, for stopping by with congratulations on this one plus the blessings which I need all I can get. Your comments were uplifting. Sara K

sara Etgen-Baker February 23, 2026 at 5:50 AM thrilled that this creative poem was designated as POTD. Hearty congrats, Sara K. Sara Kendrick February 23, 2026 at 6:28 AM I appreciate the return visit, Sara B. I wasn't expecting this honor at all. Sara K

Tom Cunningham February 23, 2026 at 3:53 AM Very creative Sara, congratulations to you on today's POTD honour. Tom Sara Kendrick February 23, 2026 at 4:25 AM Thank you, Tom, for the visit with congrats. I appreciate you doing so. Sara K

Karen Jones February 23, 2026 at 12:34 AM Congratulations on your potd win Sara! It’s a lovely write and I think snow colored hair is beautiful! Sara Kendrick February 23, 2026 at 4:22 AM Thank you, Karen, for the visit and congratulations. I used to think it was so lovely on women, but now that it's me, I am not too fond of it. However, I get more compliments on it than I ever did on my hair when I was younger. Sara K

Valsa George February 21, 2026 at 9:30 PM The last stanza is more an adaptation of Frost's famous lines... 'but I have promises to keep'. Well done dear friend. Sara Kendrick February 22, 2026 at 4:11 AM Yes, Valsa, I stuck more with Frost at the end. I appreciate the visit and nice review. Sara K

sara Etgen-Baker February 21, 2026 at 5:48 PM creative use of Frost's poem. I especially liked the last stanza. Well done, Sara K. hugs & blessings Sara B Sara Kendrick February 22, 2026 at 4:10 AM Thank you, Sara B. I appreciate the nice comments and blessings. Sara K

Andrea Dietrich February 21, 2026 at 10:12 AM This is a cool poem and I like what you said here . What word could possibly have gotten xed out? Sara Kendrick February 21, 2026 at 12:42 PM Andrea, I used Robert Frost's poem, "Stopping By The Woods On A Snowy Evening" and used his rhyming words for my last words. So you can soon know what word it is. Sara K

Paula Goldsmith February 21, 2026 at 7:21 AM I enjoyed reading your lovely "Whose Life" write. Have a fun day/weekend writing away.............. Sara Kendrick February 21, 2026 at 7:44 AM Thank you, Paula. I appreciate the visit and encouraging words to enjoy. Sara K

Kim Rodrigues February 21, 2026 at 5:44 AM You know, I love how you wrote this…using the same end rhymes. It is heartfelt. A fave! Kim Rodrigues February 21, 2026 at 5:46 AM I hate that PS set the one end rhyme with asterisks…so dumb. Words hve more than one meaning. Oh well.