Heidi Sands Poet Free verse

But Still I Have To See

I’ve seen a lot happen, that I couldn’t stop
From a young age, I learned Good vs. Evil
Corruption is not new to me
Pain and suffering is not new to me
Cover-ups are not new to me
Carrying truth, has always been what is to be
I’ve seen lies and I’ve seen denial
I’ve seen scapegoating or blame take a smile
I’ve seen wounds that last a lifetime
And wrongful loss taking some, by crime
My perspective now, I suppose is based on this
Now, before me all the facts replay again
I cannot stop the record or make the blind see
I cannot rid the fear that rules so many
I cannot fix the damage that is done
             But, still I have to see

Heidi Sands

11/21/21

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Betty Ladd January 14, 2022 at 2:38 PM Thank you for liking one of my poems Heidi - Im only just starting out - I especially like this poem by you as I can associate with it - it resonates with me - you are so good! Heidi Sands January 14, 2022 at 3:14 PM Thank you very much Betty. I appreciate your visit and feedback :)

Unseeking Seeker November 23, 2021 at 3:42 AM Empathy is great but we should remain equanimous too, not indifferent but detached. Deep poem here, Heidi, we cannot change others but we can change ourselves Heidi Sands November 23, 2021 at 3:47 AM Hi. Yes, it has never been easy for me to detach , all my life. I care about everyone, including those I do not know. Yet, I have learned other things that have changed some of me. True, we cannot change others. Thank you for your input. I hope you have a nice day :)

Gershon Wolf November 22, 2021 at 6:01 PM Keep those eyes wide open, my friend. Either the Emperor is wearing clothes, or he is stark raving naked! ~ gw Heidi Sands November 23, 2021 at 3:22 AM Lol ok Gershon. Thank you for the visit and laugh :)

Joseph May November 22, 2021 at 9:23 AM So much false information, corruption, and greed out there, the truth is somewhere in the mix Heidi Sands November 22, 2021 at 12:21 PM Yes , very true Joseph. Thank you for your comment. I hope your day is going well :)

Regina Mcintosh November 22, 2021 at 4:21 AM Yes.. We see. But don't always like what we see. Wonderful writing. God bless you my friend. Love, Gina Heidi Sands November 22, 2021 at 5:05 AM True, Regina. Thank you for your kind comment. Bless you :)

Vijay Pandit November 21, 2021 at 2:21 PM Some misguided folks will always try to steer the wrong way. Stay with your beliefs and be at peace my friend. Things always fall in place. Heidi Sands November 22, 2021 at 5:05 AM Thank you Vijay. I appreciate your kind comment and support. I hope you have a nice day today :)