Change

I walked the path to the open meadow That has been there for so many years A place to rest and sew new thoughts like stitches But, everything seemed to have changed The trees didn’t seem as tall Colored flowers were scarce to be seen The grass moved with the flowing breeze But where was the dance I usually see? There weren’t butterflies, only loneliness I heard the birds warbling in the distance I was sure they would be visiting soon After sitting on the rock, under bright blue skies In the blanket of warmth from the sunshine I stood up to leave the golden meadow I knew so well And I realized it is I who has changed Heidi Sands 3/25/22 POTD 3/27/22

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Mike Gentile

Date: 3/29/2022 11:14:00 AM

Belated congratulations Heidi!, this is such a thoughtful and insightful write!!!

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/29/2022 12:46:00 PM

Thank you so much Mike ! :)

James Study

Date: 3/29/2022 1:04:00 AM

So true, very well said.

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/29/2022 7:37:00 AM

Thank you James. I appreciate your comment :)

John Watt

Date: 3/28/2022 4:25:00 PM

Deep thoughts woven into lovely verse, Heidi. I love the idea of sewing new thoughts like stitches. Congrats for your POTD acknowledgement ~ John

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/28/2022 4:43:00 PM

Hi John. Thank you. I am happy to hear your positive feedback. I hope all is well :)

Debra L Brown

Date: 3/28/2022 10:14:00 AM

Heidi, Congrats on POTD. Lovely verse and vision. Blessings ~ Debra

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/28/2022 11:49:00 AM

Thank you very much Debra. I hope you are having a nice day. Blessings :)

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 3/28/2022 9:15:00 AM

Back with Congratulations on your P.O.T.D. win. A wonderful write. Have a blessed day/weekend.................

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/28/2022 11:48:00 AM

Thank you so much Paul. I hope you have a blessed day too. Happy writing :)

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 3/28/2022 7:17:00 AM

My belated congrats on your POTD. Unfortunately I was suffering from eye trouble.

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/28/2022 11:47:00 AM

Thank you for taking the time to comment Victor. I appreciate it. I hope that your eye trouble gets better soon :)

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 3/28/2022 5:30:00 AM

Congratulations on having this introspective lovely poem honored with POTD. Blessings xxoo

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/28/2022 5:45:00 AM

Thank you very much Connie. Blessings :)

L Milton Hankins

Date: 3/27/2022 9:24:00 PM

Congratulations, Heidi, on your well-deserved P.O.T.D.

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/27/2022 9:43:00 PM

Thank you Milton :)

Brandy Nicole

Date: 3/27/2022 7:34:00 PM

So many things around us change, and sometimes, we are caught by surprise. Your last statement touches my heart so deeply. "And I realized, it is *I* who has changed" Yes, this happens. Your thoughts caress softly around me. Congratulations Heidi, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/27/2022 8:29:00 PM

Yes that is true Brandy. So many things change. I appreciate your kind feedback very much. I hope all is well. Hugs :)

John Lawless

Date: 3/27/2022 2:11:00 PM

WOW.....and a double WOW. This led median a mystery trail and then....took a sharp turn. "For all is but change".

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/27/2022 3:58:00 PM

Thank you John. I am happy to see your kind comment. :)

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 3/27/2022 2:09:00 PM

Change is inevitable, yet sometimes difficult to cope with. You have expressed this beautifully Heidi. Congratulations on having this wonderful poem honored with POTD! Blessings xxoo

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/27/2022 3:56:00 PM

Thank you Connie.yes it is inevitable. Blessings :)

Constance La France

Date: 3/27/2022 12:29:00 PM

Heidi, so beautifully penned and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor ~Constance

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/27/2022 1:38:00 PM

Thank you Constance. I appreciate your kind words :)

Ken Rone

Date: 3/27/2022 11:20:00 AM

"The one thing that is constant is change." Such a tattered phrase. Why do i use it so often? This is another gem Heidi. Thank you. Best Ken

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/27/2022 12:27:00 PM

Thank you very much Ken :)

Eve Roper

Date: 3/27/2022 9:38:00 AM

"Sew new thoughts like stitches" Great verse, Heidi, congratulations on POTD. Blessings friend

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/27/2022 12:26:00 PM

Thank you Eve. Blessings :)

Susan Lawrence

Date: 3/27/2022 8:16:00 AM

Heidi, So poignant. You have described lovingly the inner change of you . Reflecting on memories of how things once were . Love this introspective poem. Congratulations on POTD ! Warm wishes , Susan :)

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/27/2022 8:26:00 AM

Thank you for the nice comment Susan. I appreciate it very much :)

Christuraj Alex

Date: 3/27/2022 7:51:00 AM

"it is I who has changed" - Wow! What a realization! Like saints and sages! Very beautifully written. Congratulations!

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/27/2022 8:04:00 AM

Thank you so much. I appreciate your kind comment today :)

Joseph May

Date: 3/27/2022 7:41:00 AM

Sometimes the change is within, Congrats on POTD Heidi..

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/27/2022 7:45:00 AM

Yes. Thank you Joseph :)

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 3/27/2022 7:20:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD! You pen from your heart with a deep and profound message for each of us. Lovely! :)Paulette

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/27/2022 7:35:00 AM

Thank you Paulette. That is nice to hear :)

Gershon Wolf

Date: 3/27/2022 7:09:00 AM

A profound write, Heidi. As deep as the deepest forest. Congratulations on POTD. Best always, Gershon

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/27/2022 7:35:00 AM

Thank you Gershon. I hope you have a nice day :)

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 3/27/2022 6:19:00 AM

Congrats on POTD. Lovely verse and vision. God bless you. Love, Gina

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/27/2022 6:25:00 AM

Thank you Gina. Bless you :)

Valsa George

Date: 3/27/2022 5:24:00 AM

The realization at the end came as a surprise.... ! When we grow older, our perception changes !A lovely write and Congratulations on your POTD Heidi !

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/27/2022 5:48:00 AM

Thank you Valsa :)