Heidi Sands Poet Free verse

Acoustic Shadows

I listen to the guitar strings play
as my heart runs laps around my mind
There's deep loss, pain, darkness of its kind
It lingers outside the window until it moves with the sun
I can't hear the music, only tear drops on the table top
They're dripping into blackness on the floor behind the chair
Will these teardrops be the last fallen for you?
It has been so many years, oh so many tunes!
My heart is still strumming a guitar playing memories
leaving patches on this road in my rear view!


Heidi Sands

4/13/26

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Karen Jones April 29, 2026 at 1:39 AM Wow! This is beautiful work! A great write! I am in awe of your imagery and how creatively you put this together! Best wishes. Heidi Sands April 29, 2026 at 2:09 PM Thank you very much Karen :)

Joe Maverick April 26, 2026 at 12:22 PM Tones to touch you Heidi.' Shades of The shadows reaching far.) Heidi Sands April 27, 2026 at 6:00 AM Thank you for your visit Joe :)

Judy Ball April 23, 2026 at 1:37 PM Beautifully worded and well expressed this is filled with emotion. Nice job. God Bless, JB Heidi Sands April 24, 2026 at 5:38 AM Thank you Judy :)

Victor Buhagiar April 22, 2026 at 10:28 AM Darn, no new poem. Heidi Sands April 22, 2026 at 10:30 AM Lol. Thanks for your visit Victor. Hopefully, I can write a new one soon :)

Supraja Kannan April 18, 2026 at 2:20 AM Beautiful, Heidi... Very moving.... Good luck with the contest.... Heidi Sands April 18, 2026 at 5:19 AM Thank you Supraja :)

Eve Roper April 16, 2026 at 10:52 PM Such a touching verse, filled with beautiful imagery and emotion. I really enjoyed reading it, and wish you the best of luck in the contest, Heidi. Heidi Sands April 17, 2026 at 5:42 AM Thank you very much Eve :)

Victor Buhagiar April 15, 2026 at 2:02 AM I love your poem with a great mixture of imagery and emotions. Best wishes. Heidi Sands April 15, 2026 at 6:24 AM I am happy you loved this. Thank you :)

sara Etgen-Baker April 14, 2026 at 1:59 PM how poignant, sad, and powerful your words are....best wishes with this contest entry. Heidi Sands April 14, 2026 at 3:54 PM Thank you so much Sara. I appreciate your comment :)

Paula Goldsmith April 14, 2026 at 11:47 AM Your "Acoustic Shadows" is a powerful/true write. Great Ending. A great read. "Good Luck" Hugs.... Have a great day writing away............. Heidi Sands April 14, 2026 at 3:53 PM Thank you very much Paula. Hugs :)

Gershon Wolf April 13, 2026 at 8:45 PM This one tears me apart. Heidi Sands April 14, 2026 at 5:01 AM Oh my. I did what the contest requested with those words. I appreciate your visit Gershon :)

Frank Sheehan April 13, 2026 at 5:11 PM Wonderful write. It brings emotions to light. Well done poet. Enjoyed. Heidi Sands April 13, 2026 at 5:28 PM Thank you very much Frank :)

Joseph May April 13, 2026 at 3:25 PM A heartfelt write Heidi, best wishes Heidi Sands April 13, 2026 at 4:22 PM Thank you Joseph :)