Heidi Sands Poet Narrative

Let It Be

A powerful, old man stood in the hallway
Staring out the window, near the front door of the house.
For the first time ever seen, tears flowing down his face.
“I’m sorry”, he said.
I asked him, “Why did you do it?”
He answered, “I don’t know.”
He paced across the old wood floors, with visible shame.
Then, he opened the front door to the outside of the house.
“I’m sorry I ruined your life, get out of here”, he said.
He turned away, as I walked out the door.
Later, I heard he told family members the apology was fake.
Yet, I knew that it was genuine.
I returned to ask, why?
His strong, uncaring defense had returned.
He never uttered those words again.
Settled a case later instead and I let it be.
To know what I saw on my own in person, the first time.
To know the truth is all that I needed to know, to let go.

8/10/17

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Mike Hauser August 11, 2017 at 8:04 AM Very moving! Heidi Sands August 11, 2017 at 8:19 AM Thank you Mike :)

Vijay Pandit August 11, 2017 at 7:23 AM He obviously did something shameful--that the poet can't talk about. The artist never explains--Good luck Heidi for the contest! Heidi Sands August 11, 2017 at 7:33 AM Hi Vijay...Well for this one, the contest is let it be... lol. Thank you :)

Pete Yuhas August 10, 2017 at 9:05 PM Nice write Heidi. You are at peace inside and that is all that matters. Blessings Heidi Sands August 11, 2017 at 7:32 AM Yes that's true. Thank you Pete. I appreciate your comment :)

Joseph May August 10, 2017 at 5:57 PM The truth will set him free...GL in the contest Heidi... Heidi Sands August 10, 2017 at 6:06 PM Thank you Joseph :)

Frederic Parker August 10, 2017 at 5:54 PM I want to ask what it was he had done but the poem was enough so I'll...let it be...good luck Catie will like this one Heidi Sands August 10, 2017 at 6:06 PM Thank you Frederic :)

Russell Sivey August 10, 2017 at 5:49 PM Impressive write my friend! I really enjoyed reading this lovely poem this evening! What a fabulous piece, Great Work!! Heidi Sands August 10, 2017 at 5:51 PM Thank you very much Russell :) I appreciate your comment on this one!