Breathless

I walked the road, when it cracked beneath me I was swallowed momentarily, by hot pavement Stuck in crevices, questioning what to do Trapped by long reaching actions of others I climbed out once again, to keep on walking Now, with sore feet, lost, wondering about time There is always a timing for important events Enduring days of waiting, trying, fighting on… Without it happening, as it must, as it will I’ll be pretty worn down, by the time it does But, some things take much sacrifice in life For many miles, years, days, and minutes - Not until then - Will every breath I took, every step I walked, - Bring me life when I am breathless – Heidi Sands 6/16/18

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Al Juman

Date: 7/3/2018 12:59:00 PM

Excellent write

Heidi Sands
Date: 7/3/2018 5:21:00 PM

Thank you Al :)

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 6/19/2018 3:29:00 AM

Well written. I must meditate on that, while the sound of my own breath needs quieting. Many wishes, Kai

Heidi Sands
Date: 6/19/2018 5:53:00 AM

Thank you very much Kai :)

Jacqueline R. Mendoza

Date: 6/18/2018 7:01:00 PM

Hi Heidi, it's funny because I'm disabled who walks with a cane with paralyze left arm. I'm depress too or have depression mental illness because I don't get to do the things I used to do. I wish to be breathless anytime soon. Anyway I hope you check some of my poems, nice meeting you. ~Jac

Heidi Sands
Date: 6/19/2018 5:52:00 AM

Hi Jac..It is very difficult when we can't do the things we used to. I have not had what you describe physically (although did walk once with a cane after a brain trauma) , but have experienced having to find other ways to do things with physical ailments. I wish for you happiness and fulfillment in the moment now and yes, I will check out your poems Thank you for your visit and comment :) .

Leslie Albright

Date: 6/16/2018 5:23:00 PM

Yeah, once the oxygen returns to our brains, we realize these things huh? :) <3

Heidi Sands
Date: 6/16/2018 5:30:00 PM

A lot happens as things change. Thank you for your comment Leslie :)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 6/16/2018 4:40:00 PM

Excellent depiction Heidi..choice words explain your journey..emotive write..best for a win.

Heidi Sands
Date: 6/16/2018 4:44:00 PM

Thank you so much Vijay :) You support is very encouraging !