Heidi Sands Poet Free verse

Circling Memories

I remember the birthday party and the park with the merry go round
You talked about certain things in the future and I was unclear why
Until later, when you were no longer in my life at all
You saw it coming, but my child’s mind was not able to see
Until your house was merely a memory, with truth wiped away
My mind spun like that merry go round, but the playground no longer fun
No matter the search for answers, only circles I did find
Many years later I learned a lot more, than many wanted me to know
How significant my birthday was, to all the secrets of those early years
I look in the mirror now and I see resemblance that I cannot escape
As mighty as you said I would be, in ways that people cannot see

Heidi Sands

11/8/21

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Joseph May November 11, 2021 at 5:51 AM Sometimes we may not get the answers we seek, But a memory can hold a message for the future Heidi Sands November 11, 2021 at 12:37 PM Thank you for your visit and feedback Joseph. :)

Vijay Pandit November 8, 2021 at 3:41 PM Memories that take us back to childhood can be intriguing as well as enlightening. Seems like you have some affirmations, some not yet so. This poem is reflective in ways that many can relate to. Heidi Sands November 8, 2021 at 4:33 PM Yes true Vijay. I appreciate your insightful feedback.. thank you very much :)

Judy Ball November 8, 2021 at 2:48 PM WoW! I see here a little girl at her birthday party. She is talking to a much loved parent who knows that he/she will not be around much longer. Either because f illness or divorce. She doesn't understand then but years later all those memories return and she does understand. Great job. Filled with great imagery and emotion. Love it. God Bless,] JB Heidi Sands November 8, 2021 at 3:04 PM You are insightful Judy. Thank you very much for your visit and input. I am happy you love it. Bless you too :)

Kim Rodrigues November 8, 2021 at 1:25 PM Your memories are covert except for the hint of “mighty.” The merry-go-round and circles significant. You are mirroring a resemblance of some kind. Interesting write, dear Heidi. Heidi Sands November 8, 2021 at 2:00 PM Thank you Kim. I appreciate your comment. I hope all is well :)