Heidi Sands Poet Free verse

Gift of Choice

No- one said there wouldn’t be hills on this road we travel.
No-one said there wouldn’t be storms to face along the way.
It is with our will to climb the hills, hold faith to survive the storms.
No-one said we would not be hurt or there would not be struggle.
But we were given tears to cleanse the pain for our heart to smile.
No-one said we wouldn’t be weak or tired with those extra miles
Of the many challenges that life delivers as we go about our lives.
But there is always hope because when we have fallen down
There is still sturdy ground beneath us, for us to stand again.
Time can bring surprises and angels live among us every day.
Those who are filled with love, who care what we have to say.
To show the sun keeps rising no matter how dark the nights are.
Daylight will come again with offerings, a new beginning for everyone.
For what we have been given is a gift of choice to listen to the angels,
To be that angel for another….because all of us fall sometimes.

Heidi Sands

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Edward Mccall January 15, 2017 at 9:56 AM WOW! What a beautiful poem Heidi I just found it and I'm so happy that I did. Everything that you said is so true, and yes there are Angels among us we just don't see them every day. I love the lines Because there is always hope when we have fallen down. There is still sturdy ground beneath us, for us to stand again. This is a great write to the favs it goes. :)" :)" Heidi Sands January 15, 2017 at 10:28 AM Thank you so much Edward :)

John Hamilton December 9, 2016 at 10:01 AM Nice write Heidi with a lot of truth, I guess by angels you mean good people doing acts of kindness, helping others, and that is the best way to live.Enjoyed the read! Heidi Sands December 9, 2016 at 12:25 PM Yes, John. Thank you very much. I am happy to hear you enjoyed this one :)

Freddie Robinson Jr. November 14, 2016 at 1:58 PM Very powerful and truth-filled poem, Heidi. We were commanded to love one another. I was really moved by this poem. Ty for sharing this gem w/us. Much love to you, dear. RW Heidi Sands November 14, 2016 at 3:00 PM Thank you for your visit here Freddie. You are very welcome :)

Chris Green November 14, 2016 at 8:13 AM Life is full of ups and downs, but like you said, the sun always rises allowing for a brand new start each day. Beautiful Heidi. Heidi Sands November 14, 2016 at 8:42 AM Thank you , Chris.

Tim Smith November 13, 2016 at 1:34 PM This is so great...But we were given tears to cleanse the pain for our heart to smile. love that line...a fave Heidi Sands November 13, 2016 at 1:42 PM I am happy you like this Tim. Thank you. :)