On the Winding Road

On the winding road I walk in life, The scenes rapidly change by the day Flash cards of signs are in front of me I find around each winding corner I seek out the simplified beauty in a war zone Cannons explode at the nearby shooting range As someone prepares for the worst to come In all that is happening day after day after day The birds scatter and my dog trembles I say, “Everything will be ok”… But will it be? No-one really knows anymore Lies consume the media flow … As I research to find the facts and truth Where every day, educated whistleblowers grow Desperate to help others with what they see The winding road will keep on winding, I hold onto gratitude for every little thing I have And every person who understand and cares As the seasons change bringing new scenery, I capture every scene I can in my memory So when those dark nights arrive and I cannot sleep, I have peaceful scenes I’ve gathered on the winding road To think about, to rest, to heal and recover! Heidi Sands 9/17/21