Heidi Sands Poet Free verse

A Moment

It’s a very strange time
There seems to be no room in the world
For my words
As people speak without listening
Or accuse things before a chance to explain
So, this is my moment of silence

And in this moment I sit,
With all that upsets me
Words pent up with no-where to go,
But on the paper in front of me, not to be heard
This is my moment of silence

Where pain cuts through me
Memories whirl from all directions
And I sit and watch what happens now...
In my moment of silence

Let it not be too long,
But long enough to get me through,
A minute, an hour or maybe a day or two

Heidi Sands

6/12/20

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Funom Makama June 15, 2020 at 4:22 PM Remarkable lines, true words, amazing piece from a very deep and wise mind. I love every bit of this. Great work Heidi Sands. Heidi Sands June 15, 2020 at 6:00 PM Thank you Funom. Your kind comment means a lot to me and made today better. I appreciate your visit. I hope you have a nice evening :)

Gershon Wolf June 13, 2020 at 9:55 PM "No room for my words" -- Wow, that's such an astute observation! Dialogue and communication have yielded to shouting and threats. Great write, Heidi! Keep the Faith! :) gw Heidi Sands June 14, 2020 at 6:41 AM Thank you so much Gershon. It is how it feels, but I will somehow keep my voice and writing will continue too. I am happy to see your comment. I hope your day goes well :)

Paul Callus June 13, 2020 at 3:47 PM These are difficult times, Heidi, and your emotional words reflect how much you take what goes on to heart. People have a right to protest, but not to vandalize. two wrongs (or more) can never make a right. ~ Best regards // paul Heidi Sands June 13, 2020 at 4:05 PM Hi Paul. You are so right. Very difficult times and I do take what goes on to heart. I have said those exact words as well that two wrongs don't make a right. Thank you for your kind comment and understanding. Take care. :)

Panagiota Romios June 13, 2020 at 3:25 PM Heidi~ well done, my friend, Frankly, we best stop living in fear and take the bull by the horns. Either life will run us into the ground, or we get up and take responsibility for our mental states. Sorry, we cannot save every person on this planet. Be the very best you can be. Never blame any leader for all world problems. Each leader is responsible for their country people are not weak.we have a planet of freeloaders. Teach people how to survive. The USA is not a cash cow,PR Heidi Sands June 13, 2020 at 4:03 PM Thank you Panagiota. Yes, fear will not help us. I have been through many dangerous situations in the past pursuits I have worked on. I see a big picture with this situation and an attack on America leading to war on our land that goes beyond what I already experienced. But there is a lot of loss happening already, so it is a lot to absorb. Yes, we can be the best we can :)

Jennifer Proxenos June 13, 2020 at 10:59 AM An emotional write Heidi, I think Trump has caused ill feeling by making racist remarks - what must be done, must come, it will be peaceful I know. The same in S. A, we can't be in this century and have vast numbers of people living in poverty. South Africa has millions of poor and the pandemic has attacked them most because of no distancing and bluntly no money, plans are taking place to rectify this. I hear you loud clear Heidi, I hate hooliganism also. Be brave my friend. Hugs, Jenny. Heidi Sands June 13, 2020 at 12:26 PM Hi Jennifer. I haven't heard racist remarks you are referring to re: Trump. I do know our country is spiraling with chaos, lawlessness and revenge. Much destruction and loss of life , etc that will not fix the situation that happened. This is not justice. Our country and history, churches and statues also destroyed. I must stay brave in this danger now. I hope all is well. Thank you :)

Demetrios Trifiatis June 13, 2020 at 7:24 AM Excellently put dearest, Heidi! You have managed to depict the present time with poetic accuracy! Beautifully done! Hugs xxx Heidi Sands June 13, 2020 at 7:59 AM Thank you very much Demetrios. I appreciate your kind comment on this. I hope all is well. Take care. Hugs :)

Vijay Pandit June 13, 2020 at 7:01 AM Spoken from the bottom of heart--these feelings resonate in difficult times for all. You are blessed with nature around you--perhaps it helps in the silent moments. Stay well, Heidi. Heidi Sands June 13, 2020 at 7:57 AM Hi Vijay. Yes, nature always helps. Thank you very much. I hope all is well :)

Supraja Kannan June 13, 2020 at 1:05 AM Such a deep and Power words, Heidi... Take care and hope everything will be fine soon... Heidi Sands June 13, 2020 at 7:55 AM Thank you Supraja. I appreciate your kind comment. I hope all is well :)

Tom Cunningham June 12, 2020 at 8:19 PM Strange times we are in Heidi, there's an air of forboding in our world with the pandemic and protests, that like the virus have spread around the world. When will it all end. Tom Heidi Sands June 12, 2020 at 8:53 PM Hi Tom. Well said. An air of foreboding. I don't see an end any time soon and have an overflow of thoughts and feelings about it all. So much is changing for us all. I always appreciate your kind support and I am grateful. I hope you are well. Thank you! Take care :)

Darlene De Beaulieu June 12, 2020 at 6:27 PM Hello Heidi,yes Heidi i felt the fear in this poem as well. I hope that this will pass. Enjoy your evening my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu June 14, 2020 at 10:20 AM Hello Heidi, yes I am having a nice day thank you. A bright sunny day here. I hope all is well with you. Enjoy your day my friend. hugs. Heidi Sands June 12, 2020 at 7:36 PM Hi Darlene. I appreciate your comment. I hope you have a nice evening too :)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart June 12, 2020 at 4:16 PM This, I felt this piece with a tightening in my chest. I think more than a few people will relate to this. Evocative write dear poetess. Mo hugs Heidi Sands June 12, 2020 at 4:24 PM Thank you for your understanding comment on this Mo... I hope your chest is just fine though! Take care :)