Heidi Sands Poet Rhyme

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*Inspired by the Poet Daniel Turner's poem:  The Sum of Life

I Have Tried

*Inspired by Poet Daniel Turner’s poem: The Sum of Life

I have walked through the cold rain 
And fallen on the floor in pain
I have danced through the warm rain
Switched from a fast track to a slow lane
I have ran for my life to new places
Tried to forget bad memories and faces
I have held those close to me, near
Embraced safety in the face of fear
I have battled many sleepless nights
But, I have sought the most beautiful sights
I have lost many, due to speaking out
Truth takes courage, without a shout
I have turned a lot of bad into good
Created things in all ways that I could
From horror to the peace that I have found
Some things reach me without a sound
Most important of all, I have tried
To face all I can, that I have denied
To hold gratitude, give and seek the best
To have no regrets, so that I may rest

Heidi Sands

5/17/18

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Daniel Turner May 17, 2018 at 10:31 AM The perseverance of the human heart:) Nicely penned, Heidi. I am thrilled to have inspired such a positive and inspiring poem. Thank you:) Heidi Sands May 17, 2018 at 10:48 AM Well, your poem surely sparked my muse DT! Thank you. I appreciate your comment :) I hope you have a great day!

Mike Gentile May 17, 2018 at 9:27 AM Such an important message expressed beautifully, Heidi Happy Thursday xxoo Heidi Sands May 17, 2018 at 9:29 AM Thank you so much Mike. I appreciate all your support always. Happy Thursday! :)

Joseph May May 17, 2018 at 7:53 AM Very well expressed Heidi..through it all you stood strong.. Heidi Sands May 17, 2018 at 7:57 AM Thank you Joseph. I have done the best I can. I will never say it is easy lol. :)

Vijay Pandit May 17, 2018 at 7:18 AM I like the message of your poem and the rhythm with which it flows..well depicted, Heidi. Heidi Sands May 17, 2018 at 7:24 AM Thank you Vijay :) I appreciate your feedback. Have a nice day!

Demetrios Trifiatis May 17, 2018 at 7:15 AM Life, an arena is where opposing forces fight an endless battle that forge our character and make us what we are! Nothing could be achieved if the opposite of something we were unable to face! Excellently done my friend, Heidi! Heidi Sands May 17, 2018 at 7:24 AM Thank you so much Demetrios :)