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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

Date: 9/2/2017 9:36:00 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
Date: 9/3/2017 8:08:00 AM

Thank you so much John :)

Joseph May

Date: 8/30/2017 1:52:00 PM

Congrats on your win Heidi

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/30/2017 2:43:00 PM

Thank you Joseph :)

Mike Gentile

Date: 8/30/2017 8:35:00 AM

Congratulations, Heidi, on your win!

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/30/2017 8:36:00 AM

Thank you Mike ! :)

Roy Pett

Date: 8/30/2017 6:46:00 AM

Congratulations on your well deserved win Heidi, you are certainly a survivor and a great poet. :)

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/30/2017 8:20:00 AM

Thank you very much Roy ! :)

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 8/30/2017 12:17:00 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
Date: 8/30/2017 8:19:00 AM

Thank you so much for your kind comment Greg :)

Subimal Sinha-Roy

Date: 8/29/2017 10:48:00 PM

Congratulations, Heidi.

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/30/2017 8:19:00 AM

Thank you Subimal :)

Agnes Krampe

Date: 8/29/2017 8:51:00 PM

Congrats on your win, Heidi. You have overcome so much, and put the difficult experiences in beautiful words.

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/29/2017 8:59:00 PM

Thank you so much for your kind words Agnes :)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 8/29/2017 8:51:00 PM

Congrats Heidi!

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/29/2017 8:59:00 PM

Thank you Vijay! :)

Joanna Daniel

Date: 8/23/2017 3:21:00 AM

Proof of your strength, Heidi, well written:)

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/29/2017 8:59:00 PM

Thank you so much Jo Daniel ! :)

Dean Wood

Date: 8/22/2017 12:34:00 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
Date: 8/22/2017 5:50:00 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

Date: 8/22/2017 8:17:00 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
Date: 8/22/2017 8:21:00 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

Date: 8/22/2017 5:30:00 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
Date: 8/22/2017 5:54:00 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

Date: 8/21/2017 2:34:00 PM

Your indomitable spirit is inspiring Heidi...best wishes

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/21/2017 3:16:00 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

Date: 8/21/2017 2:32:00 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
Date: 8/21/2017 3:15:00 PM

Thank you Michael. The contest prompted me to write about these things. I appreciate your kind comment on this! :)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 8/21/2017 1:08:00 PM

Feel the pain--so well depicted the survival instinct! Good luck for the contest.

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/21/2017 1:19:00 PM

Thank you Vijay. I appreciate the best wishes for the contest :)

Frederic Parker

Date: 8/21/2017 12:35:00 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
Date: 8/21/2017 12:53:00 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

Date: 8/21/2017 12:25:00 PM

If this is autobiographical...then, Heidi - I applaud you! Truly, as Sunlite said -- "Inspirational"!! My very warmest regards. :) john

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/21/2017 12:29:00 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

Date: 8/21/2017 11:26:00 AM

Inspirational!!

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/21/2017 11:32:00 AM

Thank you so much Sunlite :)

Mike Hauser

Date: 8/21/2017 11:22:00 AM

Wonderful!

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/21/2017 11:32:00 AM

Hi Mike. Thank you so much. I saw the contest and couldn't resist :)