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I Fell Into the Night

I fell into the night, not into sleep Nightmares rattled my thoughts Dark places, dark actions, darkness! Then when it came to waking up, It was impossible to sleep at all For a while I lay there looking, Once again into the darkness… Until I fell into the night, onto a freight train Of more nightmares that nothing can stop I woke up to gray skies today and I realized, The freight train is here in the day too The nightmares only mirrored the truth To all that is ferociously happening! If we don’t stop this freight train, We are going to end up in frightening places That we never imagined to be! Heidi Sands 9/13/21

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Sandra L. Weiss

Date: 9/14/2021 10:38:00 AM

Darkness and nightmares. Subconscious working overtime, bringing life's concerns into your sleep. Well done!

Heidi Sands
Date: 9/14/2021 2:02:00 PM

Thank you very much Sandy. I appreciate your support :)

Edward Ibeh

Date: 9/14/2021 7:57:00 AM

Beautiful poem as always, Heidi:-) Thoroughly enjoyed!

Heidi Sands
Date: 9/14/2021 8:52:00 AM

Thank you very much Edward. I am happy to hear that :)

Robert James Liguori

Date: 9/14/2021 3:40:00 AM

Very visual. But how do we stop.the freight train?!?

Heidi Sands
Date: 9/14/2021 6:12:00 AM

Millions must unite to take a stand for freedom and justice, even starting out small in communities across the country Also, spreading truth and facts everywhere we can. . There is too much corruption in the network. Thank you :)

Sotto Poet

Date: 9/13/2021 12:08:00 PM

Heidi, your description of the distressing experience is amazing. Never let your nightmares take over; beautiful dreams are ahead!

Heidi Sands
Date: 9/13/2021 4:27:00 PM

Thank you Lasaad :)

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 9/13/2021 11:27:00 AM

Some dark nightmares, situations that worry you... you have well expressed in this verse dear Heidi... I hope you see brightness soon... Hugs... ~ Ani

Heidi Sands
Date: 9/13/2021 4:27:00 PM

Thank you very much Ani :)

Brian Strand

Date: 9/13/2021 7:38:00 AM

Very desciptive Heidi of a disturbing event

Heidi Sands
Date: 9/13/2021 8:53:00 AM

Thank you so much Brian. I appreciate your comment. I hope all is well :)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 9/13/2021 6:39:00 AM

Never let the nightmares reign, Heidi--sweet dreams are ahead!

Heidi Sands
Date: 9/13/2021 8:52:00 AM

Actually, I have had them all my life Vijay. They are more prominent lately with areas of concern, but will never go away. Thank you for your kind comment :)

Silent One

Date: 9/13/2021 5:37:00 AM

This seems like a political message here, to stop something that is happening, I assume the current president, but i cant be sure... You have described it very poetically as always... Hope things get better for you..

Heidi Sands
Date: 9/13/2021 8:51:00 AM

So nice to see you Silent One! Yes, we are in trouble. I hope you are well and I hope you have a nice day. Thank you :)