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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

Date: 8/9/2017 9:42:00 AM

Well done Heidi. Courage and perseverance makes all things possible. I love how you are doing these complicated Terzanelles.

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/9/2017 10:13:00 AM

Hi Klio! Yes, you are right about perseverance. Thank you for your visit and inspiring support :)

Mike Gentile

Date: 8/8/2017 1:52:00 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
Date: 8/8/2017 2:49:00 PM

Hi Mike. Thank you so much :) Yes, we need positive messages .

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 8/8/2017 7:12:00 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
Date: 8/8/2017 7:13:00 AM

That is true Demetrios! Thank you so much for your comment on this :)

Maria Williams

Date: 8/8/2017 7:07:00 AM

A very positive thought Heidi, keep the focus and dont listen to outside negativity....Maria

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/8/2017 7:13:00 AM

Yes Maria, Thank you very much :)

M. L. Kiser

Date: 8/8/2017 6:53:00 AM

Never stop swimming...we need your vision in this world. Beautiful

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/8/2017 6:54:00 AM

Thank you very much. That is kind to say. I appreciate it :)

Russell Sivey

Date: 8/8/2017 5:03:00 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
Date: 8/8/2017 6:18:00 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 :)