Heidi Sands Poet Rhyme

I Am a Survivor

I am a survivor for many, many reasons
I cannot write about the source of them all
However, I grow with all the beautiful seasons
Triumph always follows each and every downfall

I have survived years of trauma in childhood
I have survived the death of loved ones, I lost
I face these hard things head on, as I feel I should
To grow, to heal, to melt the cold, painful, frost

I have experienced an aggressive cancer too
I have survived that miraculously, back then
I came out of it with gratitude for life that is new
You never know the time left to leaving, or when

I also bear the recent chronic pain from injuries I had
I have the will to survive, to offer the most while I’m here
Yet, I always feel feelings I need to, no matter how sad
I climb all the mountains in life and face all of the fear

I hold gratitude for all the good and not let the bad win
I live out my purpose and pursue all that I love to do
Turn the bad memories into beauty, erase all the sin
This can happen for anyone, the survival instinct is in you!

Heidi Sands
  
*Placed 2nd in the I am a survivor contest.

8/21/17

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John Hamilton September 2, 2017 at 9:36 PM Congrats on your win, I'm saddened by all you have gone through, but heartened to know you are a survivor, glad you're here! Heidi Sands September 3, 2017 at 8:08 AM Thank you so much John :)

Joseph May August 30, 2017 at 1:52 PM Congrats on your win Heidi Heidi Sands August 30, 2017 at 2:43 PM Thank you Joseph :)

Mike Gentile August 30, 2017 at 8:35 AM Congratulations, Heidi, on your win! Heidi Sands August 30, 2017 at 8:36 AM Thank you Mike ! :)

Roy Pett August 30, 2017 at 6:46 AM Congratulations on your well deserved win Heidi, you are certainly a survivor and a great poet. :) Heidi Sands August 30, 2017 at 8:20 AM Thank you very much Roy ! :)

Gregory Richard Barden August 30, 2017 at 12:17 AM Bless you, My Friend, you are courageous and strong, as well as talented, and I'm so thankful you're still with us, because I've had the chance to know you and your kindness. Success and joy to you always, Heidi - and congrats on your win! :-) <3 Heidi Sands August 30, 2017 at 8:19 AM Thank you so much for your kind comment Greg :)

Subimal Sinha-Roy August 29, 2017 at 10:48 PM Congratulations, Heidi. Heidi Sands August 30, 2017 at 8:19 AM Thank you Subimal :)

Vijay Pandit August 29, 2017 at 8:51 PM Congrats Heidi! Heidi Sands August 29, 2017 at 8:59 PM Thank you Vijay! :)

Agnes Krampe August 29, 2017 at 8:51 PM Congrats on your win, Heidi. You have overcome so much, and put the difficult experiences in beautiful words. Heidi Sands August 29, 2017 at 8:59 PM Thank you so much for your kind words Agnes :)

Joanna Daniel August 23, 2017 at 3:21 AM Proof of your strength, Heidi, well written:) Heidi Sands August 29, 2017 at 8:59 PM Thank you so much Jo Daniel ! :)

Dean Wood August 22, 2017 at 12:34 PM Wow it really sounds like you have survived your share of trouble. You must be incredibly strong. Good luck with this entry Heidi! Heidi Sands August 22, 2017 at 5:50 PM Yes, Dean , a very complex life, but I do like simplicity and I am strong and have faith. Thank you for your kind comment on this :)

Mike Gentile August 22, 2017 at 8:17 AM This message is wonderful, Heidi and I agree that Gratitude is SO important, a very powerful tool. This encourages the survivor in all of us, Heidi Sands August 22, 2017 at 8:21 AM Hi Mike, You know, I am very impressed that you are in touch with gratitude. There are many who are not focused on it and it is so very important. Thank you for your comment on this! :) Happy Tuesday!

Russell Sivey August 22, 2017 at 5:30 AM This is truly a masterful write my friend, such an amazing poem...I LOVE IT!! So how long have you been a cancer survivor? I have to admit, cancer is so devastating, it destroys lives and hurts many people! This whole piece expresses the survivor in you, and you have accomplished many great things because of your survival! I truly loved reading your incredible poem this morning! Such a inspirational piece, Great Work Heidi!! Heidi Sands August 22, 2017 at 5:54 AM Hi Russell. Wow, I am happy you love this one. I am a cancer survivor since 2007. It was very aggressive and they thought I would only live a year. I also never had Chemo! I suggest anyone with cancer to drink Mangosteen juice supplement from the health food store. It do believe it kills cancer cells!! I pass on the news all the time. However, it was miraculous! Thank you for your kind, positive feedback on this! :)

Joseph May August 21, 2017 at 2:34 PM Your indomitable spirit is inspiring Heidi...best wishes Heidi Sands August 21, 2017 at 3:16 PM That is such a kind thing to say Joseph and I like nothing more than to reach people , inspire them and help them! Thank you for your kind comment :)

Michael Bell August 21, 2017 at 2:32 PM This is proof of how victorious the human spirit can be - thanks for sharing this with us Heidi - a very moving poem Heidi Sands August 21, 2017 at 3:15 PM Thank you Michael. The contest prompted me to write about these things. I appreciate your kind comment on this! :)

Vijay Pandit August 21, 2017 at 1:08 PM Feel the pain--so well depicted the survival instinct! Good luck for the contest. Heidi Sands August 21, 2017 at 1:19 PM Thank you Vijay. I appreciate the best wishes for the contest :)

Frederic Parker August 21, 2017 at 12:35 PM a lot to take in my friend, a lot to have gone through, the strength of your spirit shines through in this poem...good luck in the contest Heidi Sands August 21, 2017 at 12:53 PM Yes, my life has been very complex. But I am ok. I appreciate that you can see me for who I am. Thank you for the best wishes, my friend :)

John Fleming August 21, 2017 at 12:25 PM If this is autobiographical...then, Heidi - I applaud you! Truly, as Sunlite said -- "Inspirational"!! My very warmest regards. :) john Heidi Sands August 21, 2017 at 12:29 PM Yes it is John. Completely. Thank you very much!! I appreciate your kind comment. I am so happy to hear it is inspirational!! :)

Sunlite Wanter August 21, 2017 at 11:26 AM Inspirational!! Heidi Sands August 21, 2017 at 11:32 AM Thank you so much Sunlite :)

Mike Hauser August 21, 2017 at 11:22 AM Wonderful! Heidi Sands August 21, 2017 at 11:32 AM Hi Mike. Thank you so much. I saw the contest and couldn't resist :)