Heidi Sands Poet Free verse

I Wander the Desert Alone

I walk in this barren desert alone
I can taste the sand in my mouth
Thirst increases for water and love
I crave the oasis that I imagine
Hoping to find it, with you there
The open land is dry and hot
I can’t find shade to hide in
What I escaped, still remains a shadow
To follow me, mile after mile
I search through the empty silence
For all the answers that I need
To keep me going in my travel
Suddenly, the sky catches on fire
With a brilliant orange and red sunset
I am motivated to endure another night

10/1/18

*Entry for I wander the desert alone contest.  Sponsor:  Edward Ibeh
Words required:  Barren, Oasis, Thirst

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Vijay Pandit October 15, 2018 at 3:04 PM Back with congrats Heidi on your winning poem. Heidi Sands October 15, 2018 at 3:08 PM Thank you Vijay :)

Freddie Robinson Jr. October 2, 2018 at 7:04 PM Very unique desert imagery, Heidi. You're so gifted at being able to express yourself outside of the mundane ink boundaries. And of course, you always incorporate nature so seamlessly into the thematic arc of your poems. Such good poetry soup to brain ingest on a cold, October night. Heidi Sands October 3, 2018 at 12:58 AM Thank you so much Freddie. Your feedback means a lot to me :)

Joseph May October 2, 2018 at 1:46 PM Very nicely penned Heidi..Gl in the contest.. Heidi Sands October 2, 2018 at 2:50 PM Thank you Joseph :)

Joseph May October 2, 2018 at 1:46 PM Very nicely penned Heidi..Gl in the contest.. Heidi Sands October 2, 2018 at 2:51 PM Thank you again for your double comment lol :)

Alexis Y. October 2, 2018 at 10:05 AM Hi Heidi, You did a great job with the contest theme. You used the required words to write a good poem . I could just imagine the whole scene. A person on journey to find someone that alot to them. Although the search is hard they will not give up. I have missed reading you. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis Heidi Sands October 2, 2018 at 10:06 AM Thank you Alexis. I appreciate your visit and I am happy to read your comment :)

Supraja Kannan October 2, 2018 at 7:51 AM Loved it Heidi...Especially the last line... Beautifully said... Heidi Sands October 2, 2018 at 8:01 AM Thank you Supraja. I appreciate your comment :)

Chuck Melugin October 2, 2018 at 5:22 AM Heidi...you nailed it! Beautiful poemscape of a desert of loneliness! As the painter struggles to find a place to hide, the sunset paints another picture...one of encouragement....a glimpse of hope....renewing strength to persevere...in her quest for lasting love. Bravo! Heidi Sands October 2, 2018 at 7:27 AM Thank you for your kind comment and feedback Chuck :)

M. L. Kiser October 1, 2018 at 10:38 PM Excellently penned; best of luck in the contest. Heidi Sands October 2, 2018 at 7:27 AM Thank you very much M.L. :)

Sunlite Wanter October 1, 2018 at 6:24 PM The desert was indeed apart of my childhood. I can still feel the sand whipped on my legs by the winds. You describe it so well - even the sunset. Heidi Sands October 1, 2018 at 6:26 PM Thank you Sunlite :)

Mike Gentile October 1, 2018 at 3:04 PM This is a wonderful entry for the contest Heidi! Your imagery is spot on and I was thirsty reading it! Happy Monday xxoo Heidi Sands October 1, 2018 at 3:18 PM Thanks so much, Mike. Time for a drink lol. Happy Monday :)

Nette Onclaud October 1, 2018 at 2:23 PM ohh, the journey of life a bit scarred yet hopeful in the end... remarkably essayed, heidi... huggs Heidi Sands October 1, 2018 at 2:28 PM Thank you Nette. I appreciate your comment :)

Vijay Pandit October 1, 2018 at 2:15 PM Excellent description of the barren desert..the dry..the open..the empty..and a glimpse of oasis. Best for a win, Heidi. Heidi Sands October 1, 2018 at 2:27 PM Thank you Vijay. That is kind of you to say. I appreciate your comment :)

Tom Cunningham October 1, 2018 at 11:37 AM I sense the loneliness' in your verse Heidi, well written. Tom Heidi Sands October 1, 2018 at 11:38 AM Thank you very much Tom! :)