Heidi Sands Poet Free verse

No Longer Captured By Them

Many years ago, they stole my voice
Silencing with threats of death
Authentic life was put on hold
Fake smiles, humor, pretending to survive
Only words written carried me, for who I was
Or playing ‘runaway’ on my bike to the brook
Nature became my safe haven
A creation always waiting for me
When I was older and took my voice back,
The backlash was searing
It was even more difficult to stand my ground
As scapegoating and losses, lashed at me
For speaking truth
But, I would never trade the choice I made
The choice to be who I am, to be free
-	No longer captured by them     - 

Heidi Sands

5/13/18

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Mike Gentile May 14, 2018 at 9:26 AM A great portrait of the power of truth, Heidi The freedom of strength Well done xxoo Heidi Sands May 14, 2018 at 10:06 AM Thank you so much, Mike :)

Lyric Man May 13, 2018 at 9:34 PM Truth carries a high price, but it's worth it. Freedom to be and to speak is of great consequence and worthy of poetic expression. I Celebrate yours! Heidi Sands May 14, 2018 at 7:05 AM Thank you very much Chance :)

Mike Hauser May 13, 2018 at 7:37 PM Amen! Heidi Sands May 14, 2018 at 7:05 AM Thank you Mike! :)

Vijay Pandit May 13, 2018 at 3:48 PM Your words describe freedom from the past... peace and happiness now rule, being free. Writing and nature both comforting, in times of stress..this feeling shared by many! Heidi Sands May 13, 2018 at 3:53 PM Thank you so much Vijay. I appreciate your comment on something that is very important to me :)