Heidi Sands Poet Free verse

Accept it or Leave it

I will not change for anyone
I will be me, who God created
I may change some on my own from lessons learned,
but I will always hold onto my true self
I have a purpose and  I will fulfill it
I have much to give and I will give it
No-one will come along and change,
my goals, pursuits or beliefs
I am who I am- - accept or leave it

Heidi Sands

5/16/26

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Victor Buhagiar June 16, 2026 at 8:55 AM It is very important to stay on the right path. Blessings. Heidi Sands June 16, 2026 at 4:01 PM Yes it is Victor. Thank you very much :)

Darlene De Beaulieu June 9, 2026 at 11:28 AM Hello Heidi, well said Heidi. I agree with Heidi. We can only change ourselves. Noone cazn do it for us. Hugs. /Darlene/ Darlene De Beaulieu June 9, 2026 at 2:57 PM Hello Heidi, I have decided to make this poem my fav. Hugs. /Darlene/ Darlene De Beaulieu June 9, 2026 at 2:55 PM Hello Heidi, Your welcome. Hugs. /Darlene Heidi Sands June 9, 2026 at 12:11 PM Thank you Darlene. I appreciate your comment. Hugs :)

Joe Maverick June 2, 2026 at 2:11 PM Stand firm Heidi..While its still your turn.' Heidi Sands June 2, 2026 at 4:47 PM Thank you Joe. I will. I appreciate your kind comment :)

Judy Ball May 21, 2026 at 7:03 AM Oh well said and well done my friend. Reminds me of one I wrote called Accept Me As I Am. When my husband was still with me he was always trying to correct me or change me and as you say here I Am What I Am And That's All That I Am. Good Job. God Bless, JB Heidi Sands May 21, 2026 at 12:07 PM Thanks so much Judy. I appreciate your comment. God Bless :)

Bj Legros Kelley May 16, 2026 at 1:23 AM Amen! You are a wonderful person, I wouldn't want you to change! Heidi Sands May 16, 2026 at 5:10 AM Oh that is really nice of you to say BJ. Thank you . Have a great day :)

Paula Goldsmith May 15, 2026 at 7:58 PM I enjoyed reading your very powerful write. Great from the first line to the last line. FAV for me. Hugs... Have a blessed weekend writing away.................... Heidi Sands May 16, 2026 at 5:09 AM I am happy you enjoyed it Paula. Thank you for the kind comment and Fave Hugs :)

Heidi Sands May 15, 2026 at 6:52 AM Submitted 5/15/26