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Hope Ignited

As I traveled the lonely miles
I found comfort in some country music
I don’t listen to often
As I passed the lake shimmering in sunlight,
Just beyond the ledge of ice
With a boundary of white snow on the edge,
I realized, no matter what is happening
Things still shine
As I listened to someone offer understanding
For ailments,
I understood how people still care
Then, humor made me laugh in ways I needed to hear
Far beyond the worries of our minds, 
There is so much to find
Whether traveling lonely miles
To open our eyes, to believe in the next sight,
The next encounter, the next chance,
Because hope can quickly ignite in so many ways
Sights, words, simple gestures
Weaved into our travels to be found in all days

Heidi Sands

12/11/17

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Freddie Robinson Jr. Date: 12/14/2017 11:01:00 AM Such gentle reflections of wisdom this beautiful poem be, Heidi. Your depth of soul never ceases to amaze me. It freely flows thru your compassionate pen. A jewel of a poem. An instant fave for sure. Such a wonderful poem of perfect peace. Love and smiles always, sis. Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 12/14/2017 11:55:00 AM Thank you so much Freddie, for your kind words! :)

Eve Roper Date: 12/13/2017 9:43:00 PM Your writing my drive back home, Heidi, love the imagery! Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 12/14/2017 6:48:00 AM Wow, that is interesting Eve ! Thank you for your comment and support.

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 12/13/2017 1:18:00 PM - Listen to the words in the music ... enjoy your journey and never lose hope ... - An optimistic and lovely poem Heidi - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 12/13/2017 2:22:00 PM Thank you Anne-Lise :)

Sunlite Wanter Date: 12/12/2017 2:44:00 PM How wonderful of you to transfer your ride to such a metaphor of living. Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 12/12/2017 2:47:00 PM Thank you Sunlite!

Mike Gentile Date: 12/12/2017 9:28:00 AM Yes, Hope is still there, Heidi as you have sweetly described, it does still shine. this is a lovely poem to share xxoo Happy Tuesday ! Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 12/12/2017 9:29:00 AM Yes it is Mike. Thank you for visit and kind comment on this :) Happy Tuesday!

Paul Callus Date: 12/12/2017 8:38:00 AM Music, positive words and the beauty of nature all contribute to fill us with hope while distracting us from any worries which we might have. A lovely poem; much enjoyed, Heidi. ~ Wishing you a happy & Blessed Christmas. // paul Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 12/12/2017 9:13:00 AM So true Paul. Those things all help with distraction from worries. I appreciate your kind comment, thank you. I wish you a Merry Christmas with peace! :)

Joseph May Date: 12/12/2017 8:14:00 AM The lonely miles are transformed into hope by sights and sounds...Well expressed Heidi Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 12/12/2017 9:11:00 AM Yes, thank you Joseph :)

Silent One Date: 12/12/2017 7:58:00 AM Very well written, there are some country music songs that I like, including Whiskey lullaby, remember when and he stopped loving her today.. Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 12/12/2017 8:01:00 AM Thank you Silent One. I will have to check out the songs you mentioned. I appreciate your visit :)

Vijay Pandit Date: 12/12/2017 6:09:00 AM Excellent..it was a happy ride, to read this poem..well written depiction of uplifting message. Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 12/12/2017 6:18:00 AM Thank you Vijay! :)

John Gondolf Date: 12/12/2017 4:50:00 AM Nicely penned, Heidi. Life would be pretty miserable without hope. Happy holidays. John Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 12/12/2017 6:18:00 AM Yes, that is true. Thank you John. Merry Christmas ! :)