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Enlightment

We all have bad days, but sometimes worse than others Sunshine isn't enough to brighten thoughts The world may seem dim, as if the lightbulb of beauty is dying Things may have happened that no-one can understand, without walking in your shoes, it is just how it is Worries, fears, trauma may spin and spin around, weaving together a story that seems to have no end Feeling trapped without options, can be the worst You may try, you may work hard, you may seek answers When nothing changes, the doubt can be utterly consuming There are times like this in life, triggered by events You may be lost at home and on the streets, not the woods Yes, you are alone, even when people are around So, you seek connection in faith and pets with unconditional love The solution is to try, even when the weight of things feels impossible One step taken, can result in a mile of incredible progress To keep on taking those steps with what you want in mind, is the way to fill the emptiness, to make things happen that feel out of reach Believe it can happen even when it feels there is no way to get there Refuse to let doubts win, whether doubts are your own or from others One day, you will realize; the good lies in the times you were 'wrong' Wrong to believe life can't change, wrong to think there is no way out, Because for anyone, there is! .... whether it has resonated or not You just don't know when you take the step during that darkness Once you know, you know... and the joy is absolutely astounding As you stand in your footsteps, knowing that you made it, you fought for yourself; the celebration is knowing you made it happen Life is good, as you stand in your own enlightenment, shining, smiling Everything around you is what you want, as you envisioned it to be This can happen, this can evolve, even if it takes a very long time No matter what the situation is, never discard the good, throughout eternity! Heidi Sands 4/7/25 (C)opyright

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Date: 4/8/2025 4:48:00 AM
Submitted 4/7/25
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 4/8/2025 11:08:00 AM
Hello Heidi, This poem has a lot of encouragement for many of us. This poem has strength. It is uplifting. giving a person strength to keep on going no matter how rough the pass is. This will be my fav. Hugs. /Darlene/
Date: 4/8/2025 4:26:00 AM
Heidi, I sincerely hope that has been your experience and that you at the wonderful place of fulfillment! It is written so very well and its inspirational impact is truly great. I just loved it and shall read it again and again!
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Heidi Sands
Date: 4/8/2025 4:44:00 AM
Thank you Mike. I can hardly believe it. But , after all these years I reached it and has to write about it. Happy Tuesdsy :)
Date: 4/8/2025 4:17:00 AM
we know these bad days, now i am retired, and take good time for me, your poem is priceless, i enjoyed the numerous messages of your poem, will read it twice and more, bravo poétesse
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Heidi Sands
Date: 4/8/2025 4:43:00 AM
Thank you very much Yann. Enjoy retirement :)
Date: 4/8/2025 1:53:00 AM
- Bad days don't come without a reason, Heidi - Behind them are often stranded feelings and thoughts that have gotten stuck in your head that you need to resolve, calmly and correctly - On these days, self-care is key :) - Have a wonderful day in the spring sunshine :) - hugs
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Heidi Sands
Date: 4/8/2025 4:42:00 AM
Hi Anne -Lise. Yes , you are right. Thank you. It is snowing here. Our full spring comes late. It is starting to cover the grass again lol . Hugs ;)
Date: 4/8/2025 12:23:00 AM
A verse that gives hope to the reader Heidi, we have to often work at it but the sun will shine again in our lives. Never give up. Hope your week is off to a good start. Tom
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Heidi Sands
Date: 4/8/2025 4:41:00 AM
Hi Tom. Thank you. Yes, my week has started well. I hope you have a beautiful day :)

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