Heidi Sands Poet Free verse

My Greatest Performance

I would have to say the greatest performance of my life is survival
And turning bad things into something positive to help others
I survived severe trauma as a child, I was silenced and deeply hurt
I survived Cancer later, accidents, Lyme disease, near death experiences
I survived by working in human services to help others, giving to friends 
And I assisted a leader volunteering at a support group in the area
I was an investigator and I pursued justice for many years
Most of all, I create as best I can to spread what I have in my soul
                            I write – I paint – I play piano 
I hope that my words of truth will reach others however possible
I hope that my music will bring peace and relaxation
I hope that my paintings will bring happiness and inspiration
I turned the bad into good to survive because this can be achieved
I am also a mother to my loving, special pets who mean so much to me
We can always give and share and love and inspire others
Regardless of what we have been through, this is what I have learned

Heidi Sands


5/21/22

A 1st placement in The Greatest Performance of My Life Poetry Contest
Sponsor:  JCB Brul

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Paula Goldsmith July 13, 2022 at 11:53 AM Congratulations on your win. WOW!!!  A lovely story/write. Love this one. It shows how much one can survive and still be kind. Most would have turned bitter. You are a true angel on earth. Keep up the great work as a wonderful writer – painter – piano player. Have a great/blessed day writing away................. Heidi Sands July 13, 2022 at 4:13 PM Thank you very much for your kind comment Paula. You made this evening special. Take care :)

Judy Ball May 22, 2022 at 10:16 AM Excellent Heidi, I think this is a winner for sure so I'm sending my early congrats because whether or not it wins the contest it wins in my book, A fave for me. God Bless, JB Heidi Sands May 22, 2022 at 11:33 AM That is so nice of you to say Judy! Thabk you very much and I appreciate the Fave :)

Vijay Pandit May 22, 2022 at 5:13 AM You are blessed with many talents my friend. Writing, music, painting--kudos for the creative gifts you have, Heidi. Best to you. Heidi Sands May 22, 2022 at 7:45 AM Thank you so much Vijay. I always appreciate your consistent support. Blessings :)

L Milton Hankins May 21, 2022 at 6:47 PM This is beautiful, Heidi. You are obviously gifted, but, most importantly, you share your gifts so that others may find truth, peace, relaxation, happiness, and inspiration. All are extremely worthy performances. Heidi Sands May 21, 2022 at 8:22 PM Thank you very much Milton. I hope all is well :)