Heidi Sands Poet Free verse

Change

I walked the path to the open meadow
That has been there for so many years
A place to rest and sew new thoughts like stitches
But, everything seemed to have changed
The trees didn’t seem as tall
Colored flowers were scarce to be seen
The grass moved with the flowing breeze
But where was the dance I usually see?
There weren’t butterflies, only loneliness
I heard the birds warbling in the distance
I was sure they would be visiting soon
After sitting on the rock, under bright blue skies
In the blanket of warmth from the sunshine
I stood up to leave the golden meadow I knew so well
And I realized it is I who has changed

Heidi Sands

3/25/22

POTD 3/27/22

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Mike Gentile March 29, 2022 at 11:14 AM Belated congratulations Heidi!, this is such a thoughtful and insightful write!!! Heidi Sands March 29, 2022 at 12:46 PM Thank you so much Mike ! :)

James Study March 29, 2022 at 1:04 AM So true, very well said. Heidi Sands March 29, 2022 at 7:37 AM Thank you James. I appreciate your comment :)

John Watt March 28, 2022 at 4:25 PM Deep thoughts woven into lovely verse, Heidi. I love the idea of sewing new thoughts like stitches. Congrats for your POTD acknowledgement ~ John Heidi Sands March 28, 2022 at 4:43 PM Hi John. Thank you. I am happy to hear your positive feedback. I hope all is well :)

Debra L Brown March 28, 2022 at 10:14 AM Heidi, Congrats on POTD. Lovely verse and vision. Blessings ~ Debra Heidi Sands March 28, 2022 at 11:49 AM Thank you very much Debra. I hope you are having a nice day. Blessings :)

Paula Goldsmith March 28, 2022 at 9:15 AM Back with Congratulations on your P.O.T.D. win. A wonderful write. Have a blessed day/weekend................. Heidi Sands March 28, 2022 at 11:48 AM Thank you so much Paul. I hope you have a blessed day too. Happy writing :)

Victor Buhagiar March 28, 2022 at 7:17 AM My belated congrats on your POTD. Unfortunately I was suffering from eye trouble. Heidi Sands March 28, 2022 at 11:47 AM Thank you for taking the time to comment Victor. I appreciate it. I hope that your eye trouble gets better soon :)

Connie Marcum Wong March 28, 2022 at 5:30 AM Congratulations on having this introspective lovely poem honored with POTD. Blessings xxoo Heidi Sands March 28, 2022 at 5:45 AM Thank you very much Connie. Blessings :)

L Milton Hankins March 27, 2022 at 9:24 PM Congratulations, Heidi, on your well-deserved P.O.T.D. Heidi Sands March 27, 2022 at 9:43 PM Thank you Milton :)

Brandy Nicole March 27, 2022 at 7:34 PM So many things around us change, and sometimes, we are caught by surprise. Your last statement touches my heart so deeply. "And I realized, it is *I* who has changed" Yes, this happens. Your thoughts caress softly around me. Congratulations Heidi, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy Heidi Sands March 27, 2022 at 8:29 PM Yes that is true Brandy. So many things change. I appreciate your kind feedback very much. I hope all is well. Hugs :)

John Lawless March 27, 2022 at 2:11 PM WOW.....and a double WOW. This led median a mystery trail and then....took a sharp turn. "For all is but change". Heidi Sands March 27, 2022 at 3:58 PM Thank you John. I am happy to see your kind comment. :)

Connie Marcum Wong March 27, 2022 at 2:09 PM Change is inevitable, yet sometimes difficult to cope with. You have expressed this beautifully Heidi. Congratulations on having this wonderful poem honored with POTD! Blessings xxoo Heidi Sands March 27, 2022 at 3:56 PM Thank you Connie.yes it is inevitable. Blessings :)

Constance La France March 27, 2022 at 12:29 PM Heidi, so beautifully penned and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor ~Constance Heidi Sands March 27, 2022 at 1:38 PM Thank you Constance. I appreciate your kind words :)

Ken Rone March 27, 2022 at 11:20 AM "The one thing that is constant is change." Such a tattered phrase. Why do i use it so often? This is another gem Heidi. Thank you. Best Ken Heidi Sands March 27, 2022 at 12:27 PM Thank you very much Ken :)

Eve Roper March 27, 2022 at 9:38 AM "Sew new thoughts like stitches" Great verse, Heidi, congratulations on POTD. Blessings friend Heidi Sands March 27, 2022 at 12:26 PM Thank you Eve. Blessings :)

Susan Lawrence March 27, 2022 at 8:16 AM Heidi, So poignant. You have described lovingly the inner change of you . Reflecting on memories of how things once were . Love this introspective poem. Congratulations on POTD ! Warm wishes , Susan :) Heidi Sands March 27, 2022 at 8:26 AM Thank you for the nice comment Susan. I appreciate it very much :)

Christuraj Alex March 27, 2022 at 7:51 AM "it is I who has changed" - Wow! What a realization! Like saints and sages! Very beautifully written. Congratulations! Heidi Sands March 27, 2022 at 8:04 AM Thank you so much. I appreciate your kind comment today :)

Joseph May March 27, 2022 at 7:41 AM Sometimes the change is within, Congrats on POTD Heidi.. Heidi Sands March 27, 2022 at 7:45 AM Yes. Thank you Joseph :)

Paulette Calasibetta March 27, 2022 at 7:20 AM Congratulations on your POTD! You pen from your heart with a deep and profound message for each of us. Lovely! :)Paulette Heidi Sands March 27, 2022 at 7:35 AM Thank you Paulette. That is nice to hear :)

Gershon Wolf March 27, 2022 at 7:09 AM A profound write, Heidi. As deep as the deepest forest. Congratulations on POTD. Best always, Gershon Heidi Sands March 27, 2022 at 7:35 AM Thank you Gershon. I hope you have a nice day :)

Regina Mcintosh March 27, 2022 at 6:19 AM Congrats on POTD. Lovely verse and vision. God bless you. Love, Gina Heidi Sands March 27, 2022 at 6:25 AM Thank you Gina. Bless you :)

Valsa George March 27, 2022 at 5:24 AM The realization at the end came as a surprise.... ! When we grow older, our perception changes !A lovely write and Congratulations on your POTD Heidi ! Heidi Sands March 27, 2022 at 5:48 AM Thank you Valsa :)

Anil Deo March 27, 2022 at 4:58 AM Call ngrats. Love-ly meditation & "warning" ( 2nd time lvg a comment. ??) Heidi Sands March 27, 2022 at 5:47 AM Thank you :)

Anil Deo March 27, 2022 at 4:57 AM Heidi, I'm so happy for U. I recall U are a calm presence on PS. Shalom shalom Heidi Sands March 27, 2022 at 5:46 AM Thank you so much Anil :)

Vijay Pandit March 27, 2022 at 4:49 AM Back with BIG congrats on POTD, Heidi. Enjoy your day. Heidi Sands March 27, 2022 at 5:46 AM Thank you so much Vijay :)

Unseeking Seeker March 27, 2022 at 1:36 AM Deep recognition! Where lies fulcrum of childlike innocence and pure heart’s vibrance? Congrats on POTD, Heidi! Heidi Sands March 27, 2022 at 5:45 AM Thank you very much :)

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