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A Path This Wind Cannot Steal

I waver like the trees in the summer wind A mind full of thoughts that continue to spin I shake like the branches, as their leaves flutter And feel like my words just continue to sputter The forest is so deep, it’s easy to get lost Compared to leaving footprints in snow or frost So many things waiting, are left for me to do As I continue in motion, to get on through Longing for something out there, I can’t find Haunted by the past, creaking in my mind There’s a pain inside that I can’t describe at all My being is caught in some sort of free fall Longing for steadiness, security and more To stay strong like the trees, as I have before And as I watch the wind continue to blow, I wait for what is coming, that I need to know It’s all in the stillness I want so much to feel To determine a path that is right and is real - A path this wind cannot steal - Heidi Sands 6/16/21

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Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 6/17/2021 12:29:00 PM

I have commented on this wonderful poem of yours ten hours ago but, to my surprise, I didn't find my comment here. I wonder why? I said, as you do, that in stillness we perceive our Lord's light which indicates us the path we have to follow. When this happens then we have no fear if a strong wind blows because nothing could ever will push out of our path. Excellent profound and inspiring work, my dearest Heidi. Hugs xxx

Heidi Sands
Date: 6/17/2021 1:02:00 PM

Hi Demetrios. Oh, that's strange that your comment would disappear? I hadn't seen it. But, I see this comment. Thank you very much for your insightful and kind feedback. I hope your day is going well. Hugs xx

Chris Green

Date: 6/17/2021 10:41:00 AM

Very cool my friend. This one leaves me wandering around searching for that still path

Heidi Sands
Date: 6/17/2021 11:19:00 AM

Thank you very much Chris. I am searching too :)

Joanna Daniel

Date: 6/17/2021 8:11:00 AM

Such an amazing write, Heidi, with different emotions playing throughout:) wonderful work:)

Heidi Sands
Date: 6/17/2021 9:58:00 AM

Thank you very much Jo. I hope you have a nice day :)

Kenneth Cheney

Date: 6/17/2021 7:49:00 AM

Walking strong in the storms of life. The winds may blow, but cannot steal from us when we choose the right path. Enjoyed your poem.

Heidi Sands
Date: 6/17/2021 9:58:00 AM

Thank you for your input Kenneth. I am happy you enjoyed it :)

Quoth Theraven

Date: 6/17/2021 7:10:00 AM

Hello Heidi, Musical note played so well in a poem, though alone. A note that still blends as part of a whole beautiful symphony's musical score. -Richard

Heidi Sands
Date: 6/17/2021 9:57:00 AM

Thank you for a very nice comment to read Richard. I hope all is well :)

David Mchattie

Date: 6/16/2021 4:37:00 PM

I always say. Make good decisions and let the winds blow as they may. Well penned. Stay well.

Heidi Sands
Date: 6/17/2021 4:59:00 AM

That is good advice David. Thank you for your comment :)

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/16/2021 2:36:00 PM

I love this emotional and mysterious write, Heidi. Shades of Robert Frost. Lovely! ~ gw

Heidi Sands
Date: 6/16/2021 3:07:00 PM

Thank you very much Gershon. I appreciate your kind comment :)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 6/16/2021 11:38:00 AM

WOW! A walk through nature as emotions twist and turn in memories of the past--yet, steadily emerging on a path that is right and real. Wonderfully emotive write, Heidi.

Heidi Sands
Date: 6/16/2021 11:56:00 AM

Thank you very much Vijay. I appreciate your kind words :)

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/16/2021 11:18:00 AM

As we go through life we get wiser and stronger, no wind will throw us off course. Hope you're well Heidi. Tom

Heidi Sands
Date: 6/16/2021 11:29:00 AM

Thank you Tom. A lot to do, but getting by. I hope you are well too :)