Heidi Sands Poet Free verse

I Couldn'T Talk

I couldn't talk, they told me I would die if I did
Those things I saw were not to be told!
I was young with my voice stolen
The world was caving in on me
There were no safe adults, not even police!
So I prayed and I wrote!
Writing saved me, God saved me,
From the walls all around me...
The pretending to be happy...
And smiles people complimented that were not real!

Heidi Sands

11/1/22

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Joseph May November 3, 2022 at 5:58 PM Sorry you went through such a traumatic event, Glad you found an outlet with writing Heidi Sands November 4, 2022 at 5:50 AM Thank you very much Joseph. Writing is both healing and helps others :)

Beryl Edmonds November 1, 2022 at 2:39 PM Heidi, it’s so horrific what some horrid people do and my heart aches for the children who have to see things they should never have to witness. Bless you, Belle Heidi Sands November 1, 2022 at 2:42 PM It is very horrific Belle. A completed book may be coming out about this in time. Thank you for your kind comment. Bless you :)

Anne-Lise Andresen November 1, 2022 at 1:53 PM - No one to trust... a bad feeling... great written, Heidi - hugs Heidi Sands November 1, 2022 at 2:32 PM Correct Sunshine. Thanks so much. Hugs :)