Heidi Sands Poet Free verse

I Cried, I Smiled

I cried at the lake
Ripples of tears across smooth water
I cried at the brook
My tears fell into gurgles that turned to giggles
I cried at the ocean
Where the surf swallowed my tears to be no more

Then, I smiled at the sun
As it toasted the beach sand hot
I smiled at the sun
As it sparkled in the brook
I smiled at the colors in the lake water
As I watched the sun set

Taking my tears below the horizon
Leaving me, watching, smiling
Standing on an empty shore
In the dark where stars lit up the sky
         --- I cried, I smiled ---

Heidi Sands

11/1817

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Quoth Theraven October 24, 2019 at 10:47 AM Heidi, You wrote this and cried so long ago, and yet you smiled only yesterday. Both are touching to feel to be sure. -Richard Heidi Sands October 24, 2019 at 10:49 AM Thank you Richard. I appreciate your kind comment. Have a nice day :)

Faraz Ajmal November 27, 2017 at 12:01 PM A very beautiful written poem and I really enjoyed reading it, you see smiling and crying both are human emotions and they both help to keep person healthy and happy, you ll notice that a person even after a good long cry feels good because he/she spit out everything which is troubling them from inside, so smiling always help and yeah crying also help, and once again, a very nice poem Heidi Sands November 27, 2017 at 12:21 PM Hi Faraz. Yes, that's true. It does help either way. Thank you for your kind comment on this poem. I am happy you enjoyed reading it :)

Akkina Downing November 26, 2017 at 12:03 PM Oh I love this one. It's beautifully expressed! Hugs and smiles dear :) Heidi Sands November 26, 2017 at 12:25 PM Thank you Akkina! I appreciate your comment on this :)

Phyllis Babcock November 21, 2017 at 1:59 PM Such a lovely poem Heidi. God created a beautiful place for us to shed tears and have the joys of laughter. love phyl Heidi Sands November 21, 2017 at 3:59 PM You are right Phyllis! Thank you for your visit and kind comment on this poem :)

Joanna Daniel November 21, 2017 at 8:21 AM Compelling read and absolutely honest, Heidi, enjoyed:) Heidi Sands November 21, 2017 at 8:22 AM Thank you Jo. I appreciate you comment and happy you enjoyed this :)

John Gondolf November 19, 2017 at 2:48 PM Heidi, enjoyed this very much, nicely written. Isn't it so wonderful that God put nature all around us to wipe away our tears. John Heidi Sands November 19, 2017 at 4:01 PM Hi John. I am happy you enjoyed this. I agree with you. Thank you for your comment :)

Susan Ashley November 18, 2017 at 7:00 PM The beauty in nature is awe-inspiring and inspires smiles of joy as well as tears of joy. Wonderfully expressed Heidi in your lovely poem of amazing and appreciated imagery.. Enjoyed! Heidi Sands November 19, 2017 at 7:52 AM Thank you so much Susan. I appreciate your kind comment and support , always. Take care :)

Anne-Lise Andresen November 18, 2017 at 12:17 PM - Much feelings, Heidi - Lovely written :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Heidi Sands November 18, 2017 at 12:52 PM Thank you Ann - Lise :)

Sara Ella November 18, 2017 at 11:09 AM The water, the sun and the stars - it is a beautiful poem Heidi. Love <3 Heidi Sands November 18, 2017 at 12:51 PM Thank you Sara :)

Silent One November 18, 2017 at 10:52 AM Such a mix of emotions, that is the beauty of nature.. Deep write Heidi.. Heidi Sands November 18, 2017 at 12:51 PM Yes, this is the beauty of nature. Thank you, Silent One :)

Joseph May November 18, 2017 at 9:59 AM Hope those tears were tears of joy...Lovely write Heidi.. Heidi Sands November 18, 2017 at 12:51 PM Thank you, Joseph :)

Russell Sivey November 18, 2017 at 9:39 AM I loved this Heidi! I have cried into a brook before and watched my tears flow on down the water! The water calmed me however and it was cathartic! I really enjoyed your pleasurable poem about the relaxing and calming effects of water and the sun, helping one to find peace and bring a smile to your tear torn face! What a grandiose piece my friend, Great Work!! Heidi Sands November 18, 2017 at 12:51 PM Wow Russell. You really grasped what this poem had to offer. Thank you for your kind comment. I hope your day is going well for you today :)

Lim'Rik Flats November 18, 2017 at 8:29 AM A very loverly read. I mostly smiled as I read it. Enjoyed! ~john Heidi Sands November 18, 2017 at 8:45 AM Thank you John. I appreciate your visit and comment :)

Vijay Pandit November 18, 2017 at 8:13 AM A beautiful contrast of competing emotions---an excellent depiction of human reaction to its environment! Heidi Sands November 18, 2017 at 8:45 AM Thank you Vijay :)

Arturo Michael November 18, 2017 at 7:45 AM Those two emotions are a wonder, not to mention " Smiling Tears" Enjoyed reading you this morning...All the best Heidi Heidi Sands November 18, 2017 at 7:49 AM Thank you Arturo. I hope you have a nice day today :)