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Angel in the snow


Snow covered trees line the highway with white
I drive while seeking,  yet another new sight
Things in life come with a high price to pay
I tell myself often, I will find my way

A flock of birds fly in gray sky with freedom flapping wings
They know where they're going, any outcome, each one sings
I often find myself on a  slippery slope
I seek out my muse, ways with words to cope

Imagine falling like an angel in the snow...
There are those special things in childhood, we'll always know
How to make that angel, be that angel,  on a cold winter day
Memories are retained of lessons learned during play

I keep driving, passing the trees that make me think
on a highway full of thoughts with every blink
There is a span of things I know and many miles to travel
Just to know what I can let go of or otherwise unravel

I'll try to spread my arms like the angel in soft snow
Wrap my beliefs so they don't melt, holding onto what I know

Heidi Sands

12/11/24

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Oliver Mckeithan

Date: 1/12/2025 1:11:00 AM

Wonderful images Heidi. It is funny in a way that as adults we don't make the time to do things like we did as children. Hope you got to make those angels.

Heidi Sands
Date: 1/12/2025 4:59:00 AM

Thank you Oliver. I appreciate your comment :)

Deb M

Date: 1/3/2025 11:13:00 AM

An amazing poem with wonderful wintery imagery Heidi. So happy to see you got POTW my friend you honestly deserve it….a little bit of loveliness for you Heidi….take care of yourself….Deb x

Heidi Sands
Date: 1/3/2025 12:24:00 PM

Thank you very much. I am grateful for your support :)

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 12/22/2024 12:15:00 AM

What a heavenly Angelic poe, which suits you so much and which only you can write with such depth and angelic quality. I LOVE IT Heidi, and have it as a fav. Happy Christmas my friend, Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Heidi Sands
Date: 12/22/2024 5:06:00 AM

Hi Jennifer. Thank you so much for the kind comment and considering this a Fave too. You brought a smile today. I hope you have a nice Christmas . Hugs and Blessings :)

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 12/18/2024 2:03:00 AM

Love your poem ‘Angel in the snow’ Heidi. Congratulations on receiving the honour of poem of the week… Beryl

Heidi Sands
Date: 12/18/2024 2:13:00 AM

Thank you very much Beryl. :)

Karen Jones

Date: 12/17/2024 2:24:00 AM

Enjoyed reading your lovely potw! Congratulations!

Karen Jones
Date: 12/22/2024 2:22:00 AM

Thanks Heidi and Merry Christmas!

Heidi Sands
Date: 12/17/2024 5:51:00 AM

Thank you Karen. I am happy you enjoyed it. I hope you have a nice day :)

Sam Kauffman

Date: 12/16/2024 8:11:00 PM

So lovely, Heidi, with an amazing underlying depth of meaning. Wonderful imagery filling out your picture. I feel like I am driving with you. So happy for you and your POTW! Sending you all the blessings of this Christmas season!

Heidi Sands
Date: 12/17/2024 5:50:00 AM

Thank you Sam. I appreciate your visit and kind comment. Merry Christmas. Blessings :)

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 12/16/2024 1:56:00 PM

A lovely write, Heidi! Fave! Congrats on POTW!

Heidi Sands
Date: 12/16/2024 5:06:00 PM

Thank you so much Kim. I really appreciate the Fave too :)

Benjamin Bartley

Date: 12/16/2024 1:25:00 PM

Love this very festive and worthy POTW. Certainly, made mine. Thanks for sharing!

Heidi Sands
Date: 12/16/2024 5:05:00 PM

Thank you Benjamin. I am happy to see your comment. You are welcome :)

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 12/16/2024 9:29:00 AM

Dear Heidi, I just gave a talk last Wednesday to a group of about 100 people talking about losing my way and then rediscovering a new path. I loved reading your POTW and can relate in so many ways. My an excellent ready. Merry Christmas, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Heidi Sands
Date: 12/16/2024 5:04:00 PM

Interesting Daniel. I am happy you loved this and can relate. Thank you . Merry Christmas :)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/16/2024 2:55:00 AM

- A beautiful poem, Heidi :) - Congratulations on your p.o.t.w. :) - Merry Christmas :) - hugs

Heidi Sands
Date: 12/16/2024 4:42:00 AM

Thank you very much Anne-Lise . Merry Christmas :)

Maria Williams

Date: 12/15/2024 9:15:00 PM

Congratulations on a very insightful poem Dear Heidi and a well deserved POTW. You Have found your way- and all you have to do is live the reward of your intension and motivation. Loved the poem. Hugs Maria

Heidi Sands
Date: 12/16/2024 4:41:00 AM

Thank you very much Maria. I am happy you loved it. :)

Joe Dimino

Date: 12/15/2024 8:45:00 PM

"I often find myself on a slippery slope I seek out my muse, ways with words to cope" -- the Poetic way...love it! "I'll try to spread my arms like the angel in soft snow Wrap my beliefs so they don't melt," I know, if only to even slow down time for those extra precious moments to linger...often life seems little more than melt and evaporation. Sad.

Heidi Sands
Date: 12/16/2024 4:40:00 AM

Thank you for your input Joe. I appreciate it. I hope you have a nice day :)

Brandy Nicole

Date: 12/15/2024 5:08:00 PM

' I tell myself often, I will find my way. ' And that kind of outlook is promising, indeed. God will always provide a way, my dear friend. Your thoughts caress gently around me and my heart. Congratulations Heidi, on Poem of the Week. Many wonderful blessings to you. :) Hugs, Brandy

Heidi Sands
Date: 12/16/2024 4:39:00 AM

Thank you for your very kind comment Brandy. I hope you have a beautiful day :)

Tom Woody

Date: 12/15/2024 3:45:00 PM

Winter wonders written well. Enjoy your special week Heidi

Heidi Sands
Date: 12/15/2024 4:41:00 PM

Thank you Tom. I appreciate your comment. Enjoy :)

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 12/15/2024 7:11:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTW win. I enjoyed reading your lovely write again. I am so very happy for you. Angels are with you... Have a very blessed day/week with your wonderful win...............

Heidi Sands
Date: 12/15/2024 9:58:00 AM

Thank you very much Paula :)

Tania Kitchin

Date: 12/15/2024 5:38:00 AM

Heidi. a beautiful poem, nostalgic, congratulations on POTW.

Heidi Sands
Date: 12/15/2024 5:43:00 AM

Thank you very much Tania. I appreciate your comment :)

Tom Cunningham

Date: 12/15/2024 4:56:00 AM

Bach with congratulations to you Heidi on this weeks POTW honour. Enjoy your weekend. Tom

Heidi Sands
Date: 12/15/2024 5:42:00 AM

Thank you Tom. I didn't know it. I hope have a nice day. :)

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 12/14/2024 9:42:00 AM

Hello heidi, i love this poem. It will be my fav.I remember making angels in the snow. It was a lot of fun doing it. A greet way to get through rough times. Hugs. /Darlene /

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/14/2024 2:51:00 PM

Hello Heidi, yes i enjoyed this poem. You are welcome for the fav. Hugs. /Darlene/

Heidi Sands
Date: 12/14/2024 1:19:00 PM

Hi Darlene. I am happy you love this and thank you for the kind comment and Fave. Hugs :)

Gershon Wolf

Date: 12/12/2024 8:22:00 PM

Wonderful imagery, Heidi. Keep that inner child strong! Season's best, Gershon

Heidi Sands
Date: 12/13/2024 4:35:00 AM

Thank you Gershon. I hope you have a nice day :)

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 12/12/2024 11:22:00 AM

What a lovely write you have here. I can see it all before me. There are angles all around you, just look for them. Writing can come from anyone or anything as you did here. Great last line. Stay Warm with Hugs.........................

Heidi Sands
Date: 12/12/2024 11:42:00 AM

Thank you Paula. I appreciate your kindness. Hugs :)