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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Joseph May

Date: 8/10/2025 5:25:00 PM

Holding on to the memories of the old home, A melancholy write Heidi

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/10/2025 5:27:00 PM

Yes Joseph. Thank you :)

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 8/10/2025 11:22:00 AM

Hello Heidi, i do not think we can go backwards in time. We have to settle for what there is now. Hugs. /Darlene/

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/10/2025 11:34:00 AM

It is true , we cant go back in time. The feelings still exist. Thank you Darlene :)

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 8/10/2025 3:16:00 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
Date: 8/10/2025 4:58:00 AM

It is a sad earth in many ways Victor. Thank you for your comment :)

Subimal Sinha-Roy

Date: 8/9/2025 7:47:00 PM

We always long to go back to where we lost. A touching write, Heidi.

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/9/2025 8:11:00 PM

Thank you Subimal. I appreciate your comment :)

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 8/9/2025 5:28:00 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
Date: 8/9/2025 5:47:00 PM

For me, that is true. Thank you for your visit and comment Sara. I hope you enjoy your evening too :)

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/9/2025 5:14:00 PM

Sounds like a nice place!

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/9/2025 5:16:00 PM

It is. It was my last home. Thank you Kim :)

Deb M

Date: 8/9/2025 11:36:00 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
Date: 8/9/2025 12:54:00 PM

Thank you for your visit and kind comment Deb. I hope all is well. :)

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/9/2025 10:53:00 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
Date: 8/9/2025 11:01:00 AM

Thank you so much Paula. I am happy you enjoyed reading it. Blessings :)

Heidi Sands

Date: 8/9/2025 10:46:00 AM

Submitted 8/9/25