Heidi Sands Poet Rhyme

Drift

Listening to songs, like turning pages of a book
Just to hear what I need to and not overlook
any insight or lesson I may need right now
All to find a way to survive longer, somehow
I need to feel the meaning, take in what I hear
in so many songs I have heard year to year
I must relax to survive all these things
and come to terms with what life brings
So, I listen to these talented people who each gave a gift
out there for us to lean on, in a life we may drift

Heidi Sands

8/22/26

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sara Etgen-Baker August 17, 2026 at 4:33 PM songs are powerful and offer much to the listener's soul. Heidi Sands August 18, 2026 at 5:13 AM Yes for sure. Thank you Sara :)

CayCay Godwin August 14, 2026 at 3:52 AM I have done this/needed this all my life. Emotional lyrics serve as my sustenance since 12, I couldn't live w/o emotions, thought all were that way, learned they aren't; my sister can't seem to abide them (a current event had me type that). I'm fairly stuck in 70s/late 60s music/lyrics-wise, but I appreciate many artists/genres. Songs do help us understand our & other peps feelings. Now, we both need some Gospel music to lift us up! You wrote this so well that I immediately felt it. CayCay Heidi Sands August 14, 2026 at 9:41 AM It was great to hear your story ! I love the 70's and 80's too. Thank you very much for your comment :)

Hiya Sharma August 13, 2026 at 4:00 AM In a life we may drift.. sigh yes.. finding meaning and depth in lil moments, finding a resonating voice that tethers to our wounds and slowly caresses our souls.. life is all about this! Finding ways to survive a lil longer.. this one really made my heart quiver! I love listening to music and it heals something unseen .. there's this cathartic magic ... Always a pleasure reading your soulful words, dear Heidi.. sending soothing starbeams your way 🧜‍♀️🧜‍♀️💫💫 Heidi Sands August 13, 2026 at 7:50 AM Thank you very much. I appreciate your kind feedback :)

Joseph May August 12, 2026 at 8:40 PM Music has a soothing effect, and song lyrics impart messages we can reflect on Heidi Sands August 12, 2026 at 8:51 PM Yes exactly Joseph. Thank you :)

Sotto Poet August 12, 2026 at 11:44 AM Your beautiful poem captures the experience of finding solace and wisdom in music, Heidi. It conveys a sense of search for meaning and resilience through listening. The imagery of songs as pages of a book is a compelling metaphor. Heidi Sands August 12, 2026 at 12:33 PM Thank you . I appreciate your feedback :)

Joe Maverick August 12, 2026 at 11:44 AM Leaning into your words here Heidi Great message.( Heidi Sands August 12, 2026 at 12:34 PM Thank you very much Joe :)