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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

Date: 5/14/2018 9:26:00 AM

A great portrait of the power of truth, Heidi The freedom of strength Well done xxoo

Heidi Sands
Date: 5/14/2018 10:06:00 AM

Thank you so much, Mike :)

Lyric Man

Date: 5/13/2018 9:34:00 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
Date: 5/14/2018 7:05:00 AM

Thank you very much Chance :)

Mike Hauser

Date: 5/13/2018 7:37:00 PM

Amen!

Heidi Sands
Date: 5/14/2018 7:05:00 AM

Thank you Mike! :)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 5/13/2018 3:48:00 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
Date: 5/13/2018 3:53:00 PM

Thank you so much Vijay. I appreciate your comment on something that is very important to me :)