Heidi Sands Poet Couplet

Never Silent

It wasn't something people understood
The pursuit of justice is mine and I could

I was granted, courage, faith and with strength
To bring closure for crime, time any length

I would sacrifice and work on my own
Through facts to bring it all to be shown

Imagine souls freed by truth and closure
To stop the evil with the exposure

Internally I knew what I must do
Triumphant belief in something so true

Illegal acts would be shown, not hidden
Truth be told, my voice no more forbidden

In the many years I chose to speak
This corruption still grips,  ending I seek

Ill to my bones, this always makes me
Though I will never go down silently!

Heidi Sands

9/2/22

Placed 9th in Dot Your I's and Cross your T's Poetry Contest.
Sponsor: Hilo Poet

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Linda Alice Fowler October 1, 2022 at 6:14 PM Congratulations on your win Heidi! Linda Heidi Sands October 2, 2022 at 6:01 AM Thank you Linda. I appreciate your support :)

Sara Kendrick September 30, 2022 at 2:13 PM Congratulations on this winning work. Way to go. Sara Heidi Sands September 30, 2022 at 3:31 PM Thank you Sara. I appreciate your support! :)

Ann Peck September 30, 2022 at 10:52 AM Oh, Heidi, WOW! And good for you! Yes! We must all stand for justice and fairness if we're to survive as humans! We just must! It's so great to read a poem dedicated to that! I can't say good for you enough! :) Heidi Sands September 30, 2022 at 3:42 PM Thank you very much Ann. Your understanding means a lot to me. ! :)

William Kelii Kekaula September 30, 2022 at 9:35 AM Your voice, Heidi, resounded greatly, compliments truly on your placement my friend, Aloha William Heidi Sands September 30, 2022 at 9:45 AM Thank you very much William :)

Linda Alice Fowler September 8, 2022 at 12:38 PM Nicely done Heidi! Linda Heidi Sands September 8, 2022 at 3:25 PM Thank you Linda :)

Mystic Rose Rose September 7, 2022 at 3:03 PM We should always stand up for what we believe to be true, very well executed dear poet. winning wishes , and prayers for your well being too :) Heidi Sands September 7, 2022 at 5:45 PM Yes we should. Thank you for your kind comment Mystic Rose :)

Lisa Ricci September 7, 2022 at 3:27 AM Good Morning Heidi. Hello. Contest or no contest, this entry stands on its own. I love the power of it all. The rhyming never felt forced. Thank you for sharing. Best wishes for the contest. May we all speak up. Have a wonderful morning. Keep enjoying poetrysoup. Thank you. Heidi Sands September 7, 2022 at 5:13 AM Nice to see you Lisa. Thank you for your kind comment. I hope you have a great day. Enjoy :)

Anna Marie Kaianah September 6, 2022 at 11:49 PM Wow, well written Heidi. Enjoyed every line! Good luck in the contest! ~Anna Kaianah Heidi Sands September 7, 2022 at 5:13 AM Thank you Anna. I am happy you enjoyed it :)

Rico Leffanta September 3, 2022 at 12:16 PM Incest seems to be this world's most "silent" crime, so DNA tests are making a difference! Aloha! Heidi Sands September 3, 2022 at 12:36 PM That is true too. DNA tests make a big difference in a lot of crimes Rico. However , we have major problems with corruption obstructing justice. This involved murder. Thank you for your comment.

Vijay Pandit September 3, 2022 at 6:35 AM So much dissonance all around us. Best to hold on to the virtues one beholds. I hear you message, Heidi. Heidi Sands September 3, 2022 at 7:12 AM Thank you Vijay. Your input is valuable :)