Heidi Sands Poet Rhyme

Peace Through the Shadows

I walk across shadows painted on the street, from trees that shelter the sunshine
Worries drift away with the clouds, as this calming place becomes mine

Passing ferns and flowers, thoughts settle in the greenery all around
As they speak to me in a wondrous silence, simply without a sound

I know not why things can remain pleasantly simple, while humans create chaos
Seemingly not caring about the ultimate outcome or to grow instead of such loss

Oh, if only we could be more simple, focusing on the small gestures instead
I’d say we have a chance with time on our side, to find glorious moments ahead

So as I step on these shadows that can be beautiful, while branches dance in the street
I know it takes darkness to know what is light, as the dawn after night does meet

Heidi Sands

6/19/20

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Vijay Pandit June 19, 2020 at 4:01 PM It sure takes darkness to appreciate light...well said, Heidi. We are in that moment--but it shall pass. A nature walk, as you describe, can sooth us all. Heidi Sands June 19, 2020 at 4:04 PM Thank you Vijay. We must hope for the best and do what we can to get through it all. I agree, a nature walk is soothing. I turn to our creation for peace. I hope all is well. Take care :)

Tom Cunningham June 19, 2020 at 3:50 PM Hopefully those dark times will soon fade Heidi, but I fear it will take a while. Tom Heidi Sands June 19, 2020 at 4:02 PM Tom, you are right. I do believe it is going to take a while. This is so hard for everyone to be going through day to day. I keep hoping too and trying to do whatever I can that is positive. Thank you for your kindness and support :)

Jeanne Mcgee June 19, 2020 at 1:58 PM Hi Heidi, just love that first line so much...if only it could be more simple. Nice! Heidi Sands June 19, 2020 at 2:06 PM I am happy to hear that. Thank you Jeanne! :)

Arturo Michael June 19, 2020 at 1:04 PM Your words are lovely... are of a beautiful soul... Heidi Sands June 19, 2020 at 1:12 PM Oh, thank you for being so kind to me Arturo. I appreciate your comment. I hope all is well and you have a nice day :)