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Why I Joined Poetry Soup

Why I Joined Poetry Soup My muse lay sleeping; my pen, dry for many years. Gathered past poems; published my book titled 'Tides'. A gift for my dear children. One day, my muse stirred; we had found Poetry Soup. Suddenly, new life... reading poems filled my soul. Words, rhythm, meter, awoke. They were never lost; just sleeping and laying low. My creative words found a home to grow and share with friends on Poetry Soup. Second book someday? One hundred plus new poems... where were they hiding? Matters not...Poetry Soup gave my thoughts new life to write. My expectations here at our Poetry Soup are greatly fulfilled. Blog laments go unnoticed, because "my glass is half-full." Sandra M. Haight ~NA~ Contest: Why Are You Here At Poetry Soup? Sponsor: Jerry T. Curtis Judged: 01/23/2016

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Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/13/2016 3:37:00 AM

I am so glad you joined and that I have the chance to enjoy your wonderful poetry Sandra. I began writing when I was unable to fly anymore because of my health. It has been a great gift both in expressing myself and in reading others poetry. A lovely poem Sandra. #7 Aloha, Connie

Sandra Haight
Date: 6/13/2016 9:28:00 AM

Only another creative person can know how much a gift expressing oneself through writing is. I have a couple of 'friends' who do not understand how I can put hours into 'just writing stuff' and never ask me anything about what I've written. I love the support I found here at Poetry Soup with those who really do understand! Thank you, Connie, for all your wonderful support! Hugs, Sandra

Sandra Haight
Date: 6/13/2016 9:27:00 AM

Hi, Connie, so nice of you to visit one of my older poems and leave a positive comment and rating! It is something that, if the creativity is there, it always surfaces at some time to become free at some point, and in your case, when your career changed. (continued)

Pam Deremer

Date: 3/9/2016 4:51:00 PM

Very nice. Thank you for getting back to writing.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/30/2015 6:47:00 PM

I LOVE how you did this challenge, Sandra. Maybe I am like you too. I had written just a few poems in my youth and then went all OUT in 2000. Empty nest syndrome is a GREAT awakening!!

Sandra Haight
Date: 1/2/2016 7:10:00 AM

Thanks, Andrea. Yes, creativity does take a break occasionally but comes back with more energy when it awakens! Hugs, Sandra

Joseph May

Date: 12/29/2015 6:57:00 PM

The muse awakens....very nicely penned Sandra..best wishes

Sandra Haight
Date: 12/29/2015 7:27:00 PM

Hi Joseph, thank you for the uplifting visit and comment. Sandra

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 12/29/2015 4:10:00 AM

Truly beautiful Sandra.. best wishes in the contest!

Sandra Haight
Date: 12/29/2015 5:54:00 PM

Thank you, Dr. Upma. I really appreciate your nice visits and encouraging comments, best wishes and congrats! Hugs, Sandra

Casarah Nance

Date: 12/28/2015 5:55:00 PM

Aww, nicely done, it is great to have you here!!

Sandra Haight
Date: 12/29/2015 5:53:00 PM

Hi Casarah, thank you for your nice visit and uplifting comment! Thank you so much. Hugs, Sandra

Arthur Vaso

Date: 12/28/2015 5:33:00 PM

With your style and prose, I am gonna have to say your glass is overflowing! Loved this.

Lin Lane

Date: 12/28/2015 5:01:00 PM

Your writes are always a delight.. no rhyme pun intended. It just came out that way. I look forward to reading everything you post.

Sandra Haight
Date: 12/29/2015 5:53:00 PM

So sweet of you, Lin, and I appreciate your supportive comments and visits so much. Thank you so much. Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison

Date: 12/28/2015 2:08:00 PM

You hide your light under a bushel Sandra - not only a brilliant poet but a wonderful artist too - do let us know when you write your second book:-)good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Sandra Haight
Date: 12/29/2015 5:52:00 PM

Hi Jan, thanks for your supportive and complimentary comments! I never expected to so prolifically write again, but so happy PS and all the nice poets like you have created this special haven to be creative. Thank you so much. Hugs, Sandra

Jean Murray

Date: 12/28/2015 1:39:00 PM

True genius never withers. Good luck!

Sandra Haight
Date: 12/29/2015 5:48:00 PM

Hi Jean, thank you so much for your visit and supportive comment and best wishes for the contest. I appreciate it so much. Hugs, Sandra