Heidi Sands Poet Free verse

It's a Part of Me

My childhood was full of trauma
A dark place, where I had to find my own light
Two people were like angels to me, because everyone else weren’t safe
I started writing as a child and it help me then, along with prayer
The transition happened as I grew older
I started to turn all the bad things into good things
Mainly through creativity that helps me survive memories, not forgotten
So, I write, play music, paint and pursue my purpose
I do all that I can to bring positive things to this world
I take my pain and use my understanding of it to help others
I take my time to bring bright things to anyone that I can
This is my way of conquering the brutal, bad things,
That would otherwise haunt me deeply into oblivion
I take my anger to speak truth, to overcome silencing they did
Most of all, I choose to be my true self as best I can
I refuse to be any way that they would have wanted me to be
I live authentically, as I try to live and appreciate every moment
I am grateful for everything that I have, every single day
I give myself what they couldn’t give, seeing life in ways they don’t

Heidi Sands

11/16/20

Placed 2nd in the  It’s a part of me – life and perceptions and philosophies contest

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Anne-Lise Andresen November 18, 2020 at 3:15 AM - Congratulations on your great 2nd place in the contest, Heidi :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Silent One November 17, 2020 at 10:09 AM Congratulations on your placement in the contest.. Heidi Sands November 17, 2020 at 11:23 AM Thank you very much Silent One :)

Anne-Lise Andresen November 16, 2020 at 12:35 PM - A really sensitive poem, Heidi ... yes, a bit of your life ... best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Heidi Sands November 16, 2020 at 12:39 PM Thank you Anne-Lise. I appreciate your comment on this :)

Panagiota Romios November 16, 2020 at 11:56 AM Love this....grrrrreat Heidi Sands November 16, 2020 at 12:08 PM Thank you. I appreciate all your support. I hope all is well :)

Jennifer Proxenos November 16, 2020 at 11:22 AM A wonderful write for the contest Heidi, a piece of yourself we will always hold dear. Hugs and blessings my friend, hope you are keeping safe. Blessings and hugs, Jennifer. Heidi Sands November 16, 2020 at 11:36 AM Thank you very much Jennifer. I appreciate your support, always :)

Peter Dome November 16, 2020 at 11:08 AM Wow. This is me too. How sad someone so clearly beautiful at heart, has to suffer. Like yourself, I realized, U had to suffer for a reason, and that reason as you have discovered is to also help others and have some understanding. I have a feeling. I have yet a lot to learn from you, and your wonderful words.You have like myself, discovered the power of gratitude.Thank you for sharing. May your days be filled with joy and love. Heidi Sands November 16, 2020 at 11:36 AM I love your comment. It has made my day. Thank you so very much Peter :)

Beryl Edmonds November 16, 2020 at 9:10 AM Heidi, I can also relate to your story, I love your positive energy, flowing through your poetry. I rather struggled with that. But still here and life is good, if one can rise above trauma of the past, then the future is bright, make it last. Loved your Free verse poem... Belle Heidi Sands November 16, 2020 at 9:46 AM Hi Belle. I am thrilled to hear you like the positive poetry. It certainly is a struggle to get through traumatic things and hardships. But, we all have the ability to rise above it. Thank you for your input :)

Vijay Pandit November 16, 2020 at 8:29 AM You are exemplary for others who may also be struggling to emerge to the other side. No child should have to suffer--but I know they do allover. My very best to you, Heidi. Heidi Sands November 16, 2020 at 9:45 AM Wow, thank you for saying such a kind comment Vijay! I cried reading the part about no child should have to suffer, because you are so right on that. I hope all is well :)

Alexis Y. November 16, 2020 at 8:13 AM Hi Heidi, I can relate to your poem very much. I, too, experienced trauma as a child. And I had to learn how to love myself .For me prayer and writing was so therapeutic. Your heart and positive outlook on life is often expressed in your poetry. It has been uplifting and encouraging to me on many occasions. Thanks for sharing a piece you today. I wish you the best of luck in the contest. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis Heidi Sands November 16, 2020 at 9:44 AM Hi Alexis. I am sorry to hear you have experienced trauma as a child too. You are certainly a strong person and yes, we need to learn to love ourselves. I am happy to hear that some of my poetry has been uplifting. Thank you very much :)

Akkina Downing November 16, 2020 at 8:08 AM I applaud you for sharing painful memories. You inspire us for overcoming haunted childhood memories, and the positive outlook of life. Shine bright dear Heidi... xoxo

John Hamilton November 16, 2020 at 7:52 AM What a wonderful write Heid, thanks for letting us into your world, you are a shining light! Heidi Sands November 16, 2020 at 9:42 AM Thank you so much John. I appreciate your kind comment and all your support :)

Kim Rodrigues November 16, 2020 at 6:48 AM I love your straightforward approach to letting us into your world, the cathartic practice of art and writing. I wrote here and there but it’s only in the last few years where I’ve wrote continuously. It helps with all the pain and yes the joy. Heidi Sands November 16, 2020 at 6:56 AM Thank you Kim. Writing and other creativity can be very therapeutic, as well as enjoyable. It is amazing you just started writing more a few years ago and your poetry is so good :)