Heidi Sands Poet Terzanelle

I Once Believed

I once believed there was just no way out
When I took on all that they would say
I decided not to listen as they deny or shout

I looked inside and went on my way
I refused to be what they demand or want
When I took on all that they would say

I once believed those words that haunt
Until I focused on today, this moment
I refused to be what they demand or want

I looked inside at all the time I spent
I lost a lot and sometimes cried some more
Until I focused on today, this moment

I once believed I couldn’t reach the shore
But, I kept on swimming, looking at the sky
I lost a lot and sometimes cried some more

I looked inside, found all the reasons why
I once believed there was just no way out
But, I kept on swimming, looking at the sky
I decided not to listen to them deny or shout

Heidi Sands

8/7/17

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Klio Tsitsikroni August 9, 2017 at 9:42 AM Well done Heidi. Courage and perseverance makes all things possible. I love how you are doing these complicated Terzanelles. Heidi Sands August 9, 2017 at 10:13 AM Hi Klio! Yes, you are right about perseverance. Thank you for your visit and inspiring support :)

Mike Gentile August 8, 2017 at 1:52 PM Heidi, so true! If we look inside our selves, we have the answers and we will find the way! We need more positive messages like this! Heidi Sands August 8, 2017 at 2:49 PM Hi Mike. Thank you so much :) Yes, we need positive messages .

Demetrios Trifiatis August 8, 2017 at 7:12 AM Looking inside us we can find God who is waiting to show us the way! Excellent poem with a superb message dear, Heidi! Heidi Sands August 8, 2017 at 7:13 AM That is true Demetrios! Thank you so much for your comment on this :)

Maria Williams August 8, 2017 at 7:07 AM A very positive thought Heidi, keep the focus and dont listen to outside negativity....Maria Heidi Sands August 8, 2017 at 7:13 AM Yes Maria, Thank you very much :)

M. L. Kiser August 8, 2017 at 6:53 AM Never stop swimming...we need your vision in this world. Beautiful Heidi Sands August 8, 2017 at 6:54 AM Thank you very much. That is kind to say. I appreciate it :)

Russell Sivey August 8, 2017 at 5:03 AM Awesome write! What a brilliantly written and harmoniously produced poem my friend! If you want a real challenge, write a Terzanelle with ten syllables per line! Rhyming and syllable count, what fun! It's certainly doable as I've done it on occasion! This is a lovely poem Heidi, I like this new form kick your into now! It's fun watching you create new poerty! Great Work!! Heidi Sands August 8, 2017 at 6:18 AM Hi Russell. Thank you for your supportive comment. Hmm.. since I am taking a little time to learn new forms, I may have to try your idea with the 10 syllable Terzanelle. I am happy you enjoyed this and other new forms :)

White Wolf August 8, 2017 at 1:09 AM I love a poem with a positive message in it, and that is what you have delivered! Nicely done, Heidi Heidi Sands August 8, 2017 at 6:16 AM Thank you WW :)

Michael Bell August 8, 2017 at 1:05 AM Wonderful expression of perseverance Heidi Heidi Sands August 8, 2017 at 6:16 AM Thank you Michael :)

Joseph May August 7, 2017 at 10:29 PM Keeping focused on the positive..Very nicely written Heidi.. Heidi Sands August 8, 2017 at 6:15 AM Thank you, Joseph :)

Arturo Michael August 7, 2017 at 9:16 PM Correct...Any way you take it...You can only please others after you have pleased yourself... Now is your time...Good one Heidi...Have a good night Heidi Sands August 8, 2017 at 6:15 AM Thank you Arturo :)

Charlie Smith August 7, 2017 at 7:58 PM I 'm so glad you kept on swimming Heidi, we're all the better for it... Heidi Sands August 7, 2017 at 8:05 PM Thank you Charlie for your support and kind comment to finish my day with :)

Patricia Cresswell August 7, 2017 at 7:45 PM Very encouraging piece of poetry. Heidi Sands August 7, 2017 at 7:48 PM Thank you Patricia. I am happy to hear that :)

Vijay Pandit August 7, 2017 at 7:43 PM Beautiful flow; joy to read! Good work Heidi! Heidi Sands August 7, 2017 at 7:48 PM Thank you Vijay. I appreciate your comment :)