Heidi Sands Poet Rhyme

Longing

I long for the place I used to be
That felt like home, serenity
Where colored skies hugged the hill
Beauty from God's pail did spill
Where cozy woodstove fires burned,
while snowflakes fell outside
Wildlife friends didn't want to hide
The seasons brought gifts abound
I remember every sight and sound
Now, I long to return...
to a place I lost, for where I yearn

Heidi Sands

8/9/25

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Darlene De Beaulieu January 7, 2026 at 12:58 PM Hello Heidi, i think you long for the place where you once lived. Hugs. /Darlene/ Darlene De Beaulieu January 8, 2026 at 9:38 AM Hello Heidi, that is what I thought. Hugs. /Darlene/ Heidi Sands January 7, 2026 at 2:34 PM Yes . You are right. Thank you Darlene. Hugs :)

Robert Sidwell August 23, 2025 at 11:48 AM I loved this nostalgic poem! Such great descriptions, but broad enough to make them relatable. Heidi Sands August 23, 2025 at 2:53 PM I am happy you loved this. Thank you for the kind feedback :)

Anne-Lise Andresen August 22, 2025 at 1:30 AM - With time everything will feel better... you will make new memories and friends, Heidi :) - hugs Heidi Sands August 22, 2025 at 5:15 AM Thank you Anne- Lise. Have a nice day. Hugs. :)

Victor Buhagiar August 18, 2025 at 1:26 AM Pity you were blocked. I know what it means. I never blocked anyone. Heidi Sands August 18, 2025 at 6:20 AM Hi Victor. Oh, I wasn't blocked by someone here. My writing muse has been stuck, blocked .

Gershon Wolf August 17, 2025 at 10:16 PM Such haunting nostalgia, Heidi... Here's to an unexpected discovery for you. ~ Gershon Heidi Sands August 18, 2025 at 6:20 AM Thank you Gershon . I hope you have a nice day :)

Victor Buhagiar August 13, 2025 at 2:01 AM You must write more, dear Heidi. Heidi Sands August 13, 2025 at 6:02 AM Thank you Victor. I was blocked except for that one, but I will try :)

Joseph May August 10, 2025 at 5:25 PM Holding on to the memories of the old home, A melancholy write Heidi Heidi Sands August 10, 2025 at 5:27 PM Yes Joseph. Thank you :)

Darlene De Beaulieu August 10, 2025 at 11:22 AM Hello Heidi, i do not think we can go backwards in time. We have to settle for what there is now. Hugs. /Darlene/ Darlene De Beaulieu August 11, 2025 at 3:39 PM Hello Heidi, For some of us going back in time is not a good idea. For some it is. Hugs. /Darlene/ Heidi Sands August 10, 2025 at 11:34 AM It is true , we cant go back in time. The feelings still exist. Thank you Darlene :)

Victor Buhagiar August 10, 2025 at 3:16 AM Sometimes I wish when this earth will end and we will find ourselves in a new Jerusalem. This is a sad earth. Heidi Sands August 10, 2025 at 4:58 AM It is a sad earth in many ways Victor. Thank you for your comment :)

Subimal Sinha-Roy August 9, 2025 at 7:47 PM We always long to go back to where we lost. A touching write, Heidi. Heidi Sands August 9, 2025 at 8:11 PM Thank you Subimal. I appreciate your comment :)

sara Etgen-Baker August 9, 2025 at 5:28 PM I have similar yearnings from time to time--almost like a homesickness (Hireth). I felt a bit nostagic as I read your words. enjoy your evening, Sara Heidi Sands August 9, 2025 at 5:47 PM For me, that is true. Thank you for your visit and comment Sara. I hope you enjoy your evening too :)

Kim Rodrigues August 9, 2025 at 5:14 PM Sounds like a nice place! Heidi Sands August 9, 2025 at 5:16 PM It is. It was my last home. Thank you Kim :)

Deb M August 9, 2025 at 11:36 AM Oh Heidi what an incredibly touching and beautiful poem…..it made me sad for you yearning to go back to a place that brought you some much joy and was home to you. I hope you are doing well….Debx Heidi Sands August 9, 2025 at 12:54 PM Thank you for your visit and kind comment Deb. I hope all is well. :)

Paula Goldsmith August 9, 2025 at 10:53 AM What a wonderful "Longing" write. I enjoyed reading this one. This place will return with beauty for you. Hugs... Have a blessed day/weekend writing away.................. Heidi Sands August 9, 2025 at 11:01 AM Thank you so much Paula. I am happy you enjoyed reading it. Blessings :)

Heidi Sands August 9, 2025 at 10:46 AM Submitted 8/9/25