Heidi Sands Poet Rhyme

Grief

I cannot stop grieving this loss
A line of healing, I must cross
Nature has highlighted my life
Wildlife has fled and caused such strife

I never knew what it was like
Empty skies without birds, now strike
Squirrel are not around at all here
Walnuts untouched, I shed a tear

Silence, no songs, an empty yard
My friends are gone and I feel scarred
I can’t find the words to explain it
I’ve never seen such a thing hit

A toxic catastrophe now
Will be seen by all at some point
When repercussions are conjoint
Pardon me for having to write
To maintain courage in my plight

Everything goes way beyond me
I pray for all in tragedy
Grounding safety, peace to be found
On this earth let healing abound

Heidi Sands

2/23/23

Theme:  Grief

8 Syllables



Placed 2nd in the Writing challenge – G Words Poetry Contest.  Sponsor:  Constance La France

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Constance La France March 2, 2023 at 12:05 AM Heidi, wonderfully penned, I cannot image a world without birds singing and animals, such a horrible thing has happened in your part of the world. And congratulations on your win in my Writing Challenge - G Words, well done, blessings, Constance Heidi Sands March 2, 2023 at 3:31 AM Thank you Constance :)

Anne-Lise Andresen February 25, 2023 at 11:21 AM - A deeply serious topic... - Congratulations on your win in the contest, Heidi :) - hugs Heidi Sands February 28, 2023 at 7:50 AM Thank you very much. Hugs :)

Christuraj Alex February 24, 2023 at 7:41 PM "Empty skies without birds, now strike" - very striking image, indeed. Beautifully written. Congratulations! Heidi Sands February 24, 2023 at 8:04 PM Thank you :)

Paula Goldsmith February 24, 2023 at 1:55 PM Congratulations on your win. Your "Grief" is a wonderful write. Have a great/blessed day writing away............................ Heidi Sands February 24, 2023 at 2:43 PM Thank you very much Paula. I appreciate your support always :)

Aysha Nuwas February 23, 2023 at 11:31 PM sad but lovely poem. Heidi Sands February 24, 2023 at 4:37 AM Thank you.

Vijay Pandit February 23, 2023 at 4:01 PM Silence, no songs, an empty yard My friends are gone and I feel scarred---I found the essence of your poem in these words, Heidi. A heartfelt write my friend. A powerful expression of grief. Better days are ahead--heading your way! Heidi Sands February 23, 2023 at 5:24 PM Thar is how this feels . I really appreciate your kind hopeful support. I contacted the Governor today. They haven't tested this area yet. Thank you very much :)