Heidi Sands Poet Rhyme

Decision

My decision to speak was a life changing one.
After years of forced silence, pretending to have fun.
It was at that time, the only way to survive.
I had already seen death and I wanted to stay alive.
My truth became volcanic, suddenly it was there.
As you all joined together turning it into warfare.
Attacking like an enemy, no longer family anymore.
One calling me a martyr as I walked out the door.
I wept what seemed blood filled tears in a field.
You all stood stoic with your armor and shields.
The irony is:  I would have fought for you to death.
Instead, you turned against me trying to steal my breath.
But here I am still breathing, many years gone by.
Yet when I think of you, I sometimes fall down and cry.
Some wounds run deep as do oceans that rivers fill.
The very oceans I choose to sail at my own free will.

Heidi Sands
5/30/17

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Darren White May 31, 2017 at 11:44 AM Some wounds are so deep, the scars remain and you won't forget. But the decision was a right one and will set you free. I can so understand this... Heidi Sands May 31, 2017 at 12:30 PM Hi Darren. That is so true and thank you for your understanding! :)

Chris Green May 31, 2017 at 7:26 AM Often the hardest decisions turn out to be the best thing we ever did. This was another sad but freeing poem my friend. Wonderfully expressed. Heidi Sands May 31, 2017 at 9:02 AM Hi Chris. That is absolutely right. Thank you for your visit. I appreciate your comment :)

Edward Mccall May 30, 2017 at 10:43 PM This river of emotion fills the ocean of your determination. A very raw very real and very honest poem thank you for sharing Heidi. Heidi Sands May 31, 2017 at 7:13 AM Hi Edward. Thank you for your visit and comment :)