A Reminder

I am the mountains surrounding you To cradle your life and give you strength I will offer you colors in weather and seasons Then, sparkle smiles, when topped with snow I will give you reminders of goals Challenges to climb and to conquer I will be steady and yet peaceful The lake in front of me, will reflect my views That you can share and look into I am, but a painting to remind you Of all these things waiting outside A captured memory, a framed reminder on display To look again and again, and again – forever – Heidi Sands 11/9/21

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Marikate Kingston

Date: 1/21/2022 8:57:00 PM

One descriptive word; Beautiful. As I read, thoughts filled my head of my life in Vermont, a view of Killington Mountain and Lake Champlain in the summers. It was so thought- provoking and made me close my eyes to reminisce. I enjoyed this one so much.

Heidi Sands
Date: 1/22/2022 6:56:00 AM

Thank you so much Marikate. I am happy to read your comment and thrilled that you can relate to this and share it too. I appreciate your comments. Take care :)

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 11/18/2021 7:15:00 PM

Hello Heidi ... I can picture it all through your lines - well done Heidi - Lindsay

Heidi Sands
Date: 11/19/2021 5:27:00 AM

I am happy to hear that Lindsay. Thank you :)

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 11/12/2021 6:18:00 AM

Funny how a picture, a scene a painting makes an indelible memory in your mind and come what may, you will always remember as it has been recorded within our very busy brains. beautiful use of imagery in this poem Heidi. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Heidi Sands
Date: 11/12/2021 6:25:00 AM

True and then painting it, keeps the scene alive in the painting. I have many paintings of the beautiful scenes in this area. Bringing outside beauty in and always a reminder of more out there. Thank you very much Jennifer. Blessings :)

Sotto Poet

Date: 11/11/2021 9:26:00 PM

In your landscaping dreams, you've caught more than just artwork. A glance of a beating heart was shown. I thank you for sharing a piece of your work with us.

Heidi Sands
Date: 11/12/2021 6:23:00 AM

Thank you Lasaad. I appreciate your comments and kind support. Take care :)

Quoth Theraven

Date: 11/10/2021 7:55:00 PM

Hello Heidi, You've captured more than art in your landscaped dreams. Gave a glimpse of a burgeoning heart. Thank you for sharing a piece of your art. -Richard

Heidi Sands
Date: 11/11/2021 12:35:00 PM

Thank you very much Richard and you are welcome :)

Mike Gentile

Date: 11/10/2021 7:34:00 AM

This a perfect entry for the contest Heidi ! You have captured the mountains' presence so well! It's lovely !!

Heidi Sands
Date: 11/11/2021 12:35:00 PM

Thank you Mike. I appreciate your support and kind comment. Happy Thursday :)

P.S. Awtry

Date: 11/9/2021 4:39:00 PM

Heidi, this is such a thoughtful piece. The idea that mountains are a reminder of goals and challenges is such a great idea. I believe God speaks to us through His creation and this is a wonderful message :)

Heidi Sands
Date: 11/9/2021 5:09:00 PM

Thank you very much P.S. I am happy to hear that in your thoughtful message.i appreciate your kindness. I hope all is well :)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 11/9/2021 1:35:00 PM

WOW! This is a beautiful painting Heidi. I am saving it in my FAVES. It's a blessing to you it hangs in your view everyday. The lake in front of me, will reflect my views--true and well said.

Heidi Sands
Date: 11/9/2021 2:22:00 PM

Thank you so much Vijay. I am happy you like this and consider it a fave. Yes, I am blessed to have what I painted here to look at from the views here that I enjoy so much outside too. I appreciate your kindness and support. I am grateful :)

Tom Cunningham

Date: 11/9/2021 12:21:00 PM

Great entry for the contest Heidi, you captured the theme well. Hope your week is going well. Tom

Heidi Sands
Date: 11/9/2021 12:47:00 PM

Thank you very much Tom. We are having some very nice weather this week. All is ok. I hope your week is going well too :)