Heidi Sands Poet Rhyme

Just Me

I’ve always been and always will be, just me
Always trying my best, to live authentically
I’ve been known for facing truth and facts
Sometimes a burden to carry, for life it impacts
Often attacked by those who don’t want to see things
I can be out casted for what my information brings
Yes, in what seems a long life, it has been a theme
But, is everything always exactly what it may seem?
I live and learn, trying to do my best to care
But, I’m just me, sometimes like a bird caught in a snare
Set by those in places, who choose only one way
I release myself free, picking up pieces to a broken day
I am just me, trying to find a free way to dance
In a world of restrictions, where I make my stance
I can survive, heal, and surely I can always grow
But there is one thing for certain, that I know
I am just me today and forward, my soul will not change
In this flow of days lately, full of things to rearrange
I am just me day to day, as I have been from the start
So, I may scream in silence or cry upon dry ground,
But, I will keep speaking truth and share what I’ve found
Some may listen or others may slam the door
But my words will keep flowing, as my voice reaches the shore

Heidi Sands   

10/21/21

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Gershon Wolf October 24, 2021 at 8:50 AM So well-composed and stated, Heidi. Yours is sometimes a 'voice crying in the wilderness,' given the chaotic state of the nation today --- but I hear only strength, fortitude, determination in your voice. Here's to YOU! :) gw Heidi Sands October 24, 2021 at 4:24 PM Thank you very much Gershon. I understand. I appreciate your support. I hope you are having a nice Sunday :)

Michael Tor October 22, 2021 at 11:40 AM Being you is what I love about you. Questioning everything is wonderful. Using reason and disagreeing sets you apart. Knowledge and proof and truth and facts trumps their agenda of deceiving us. Being you is what we should try to strive to be like. You and I know that this world is trying to manipulate us into their agenda, the woken ones see it clearly, the trusting ones are deceived, and we with tendernous love and patience , should try and reach out to those asleep like you have Heidi... Heidi Sands October 22, 2021 at 12:53 PM Thank you so much for your kind comment and understanding Michael. I appreciate it very much and will keep it close to my heart. Yes, we must have much patience. I admire your ability to do all that you do and pray the strength will always be with you. Take care :)

Jennifer Proxenos October 22, 2021 at 9:12 AM That is why I think you are special, because Heidi is Heidi, a down to earth awesome poetess who writes so brilliantly and who is generous and kind with all her comments to her fellow poets and poetess's. Long live Heidi, WE LOVE YOU AS YOU ARE! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. Heidi Sands October 22, 2021 at 9:32 AM Thank you so much for your special, kind, comment Jennifer. I am Grateful for your kind words and support. I hope all is well and you have a nice day! Hugs :)

Mike Gentile October 22, 2021 at 4:00 AM Free thinking and being oneself is important! My hope is that folks with different views can find tolerance and understanding especially in today's world in which messaging from many unreliable sources is reaching people and manipulating them. Hopefully, beauty will survive!! Happy Friday!! Heidi Sands October 22, 2021 at 7:44 AM Thank you so much for your kind feedback Mike. Happy Friday.! Enjoy :)

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri October 21, 2021 at 8:27 PM A great poem on being yourself and authentic in this difficult world of peer pressure and political restrictions. You said it awesomely in rhyme. Kudos! >>>>>>>>>>>>><<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<~~~~~`¶§ Plz do read and comment my newest poem too Heidi Sands October 22, 2021 at 7:43 AM Thank you very much. I appreciate your input. Enjoy today :)

Sotto Poet October 21, 2021 at 7:06 PM Heidi, you are accurate that being oneself is greatly valued. This profound reasoning took a lot of contemplation. We must learn from our failures today to improve tomorrow. I appreciate your candor. Heidi Sands October 22, 2021 at 7:42 AM Thank you very much Lasaad. I hope you have a beautiful day :)

Kenneth Cheney October 21, 2021 at 5:05 PM Please keep being you. Keep the words flowing. I for one appreciate them. So Thank You for You. Heidi Sands October 22, 2021 at 7:42 AM Thank you Kenneth. I appreciate your encouraging support very much. I hope you have a nice day :)

Vijay Pandit October 21, 2021 at 2:23 PM Being your yourself is a cherished trait, Heidi. Much thought you put into this introspection. We live and learn for a better tomorrow. Much appreciate the honest assessment. Heidi Sands October 21, 2021 at 2:28 PM Oh, it kind of rambled out of me today Vijay. Thank you for your kind input :)

Tom Cunningham October 21, 2021 at 1:38 PM You're right Heidi always be yourself and stand up for what you believe in. Hope you're keeping well. I'm over the worst now but it knocked me for six. Tom Heidi Sands October 21, 2021 at 2:12 PM Thank you Tom. I am so glad to hear you are over the worst. It sounds like a rough time. My thoughts are with you. I hope you keep getting better and feel well soon ! :)