Realistic

*This is NOT meant to be morbid, alarming or negative. Most people who have seen my poems, know that I am positive often. It is realistic. I am a factual person, so it is based on facts, not panic. It is regards to the Coronavirus (Covid-19) Over the years, I have had Cancer, Lyme disease, Head traumas and I have a heart issue. Realistically, I know that if I get this, it is nearly or will be a death sentence for me I have had many near death experiences in my life and I am fortunate to survive, I am a fighter! I am also a survivor who prepares with action for any crisis and with faith gained strength to do so So, I have been watching the Covid-19 virus evolve and spread around the world quickly It is the most contagious illness that I have ever witnessed and it seems to be uncontainable I also know what our hospitals are like where I live, which has often been very poor treatment So, I am facing truth to what may or may not happen, as I prepare as best as I can I also know what it is like to lose someone suddenly to death without a chance to say goodbye This leads me to speak out today to everyone here and thank you all for your kind support This does not mean I think I’m leaving for certain and if I escape this, I will certainly celebrate! I hold onto gratitude closely in my life and I’m grateful for every bit of support I receive here Thank you for reading my poems, becoming my friend, taking the time to leave nice comments Some may ask why not wait to see if I am diagnosed with this first? Why rush to say this? Because, I know by then, I may not be able to write this and I would never want it to be too late I love this site. It has helped me through many things and taught me a lot too. It has become a part of my life since I found it. So, thank you again with love for now and prayers to everyone here and I will keep writing! Heidi Sands (*I am not leaving. I am just saying what I feel and will continue here, as usual) 3/1/20

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Charlie Knowlton

Date: 3/30/2020 10:19:00 AM

Stay healthy Heidi. You are a true survivor and have touched many with your words.

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/30/2020 2:07:00 PM

Thank you very much Charlie. I appreciate your kindness. I am doing my best. Stay well. Take care. :)

Ann Gilmour

Date: 3/2/2020 1:40:00 PM

My sweet Heidi, I know it is scary, but please keep strong and my prayers and love I send to you. Keep well my dear. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/2/2020 1:54:00 PM

Hi Ann. Yes, I will keep strong, I always do. There has been so much over time. I am used to doing that. I appreciate your prayers and kindness. Thank you :)

Jenish Somadas

Date: 3/1/2020 10:52:00 PM

Dear poetess.. Your emotions conveyed well.. Covid-19 is definitely a contagious disease.. But the mortality rate is very low.. The brave will definitely survive.. My prayers to those unfortunate who are fighting..

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/2/2020 8:12:00 AM

Thank you Jenish. I appreciate you kind, encouraging comment :) Have a nice day!

M. L. Kiser

Date: 3/1/2020 6:07:00 PM

Heidi, don't worry, the media makes things out to be way worse than they really are. There are billions of people in the world and when you look at the real numbers; it's not yet any pandemic or even close. The chances are good that if you take precautions, you won't have to worry. Blessings to you.

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/1/2020 6:10:00 PM

Thank you for your kind comment M.L. I appreciate it. Have a nice evening :)

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 3/1/2020 3:35:00 PM

Realistic. Pragmatic. Safe virtual hugs. ;), xomo <3

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/1/2020 3:39:00 PM

Thank you Maureen. Have a nice evening :)

Quoth Theraven

Date: 3/1/2020 3:23:00 PM

Heidi, Morbid, no. Such a considerate and personal poem, truly. You have reached out your heart to so many, including me. Do you believe in the power of prayer? I do. -Richard

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/1/2020 3:39:00 PM

Thank you so much Richard. I appreciate your kindness and your comment on this. Yes, I believe in prayer :)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 3/1/2020 3:03:00 PM

It is always good to be cautious. So very kind of you to express your sentiments. Hope we all escape this virus and soon it becomes just a memory. My best wishes to you Heidi.

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/1/2020 3:20:00 PM

Yes, there is no harm in being cautious and you are welcome. I truly mean it and wanted to express my gratitude. I hope will all be ok. Thank you for your comment and best wishes, Vijay :)

Tom Cunningham

Date: 3/1/2020 2:58:00 PM

A frightening but realistic thought Heidi, I do believe it is a lot more serious than first thought, if folk have any doubts they should read up on the past pandemics. When I joined soup Rhoda Tripp asked me to write a poem on the Spanish flu, I'd never heard of it, I was gobsmacked when I was researching it. 50 million died in a year , that's scary. If you want to read it it's called the The 1918 Spanish flu pandemic. I hope you and everyone on here don't contract it. Tom

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/1/2020 3:18:00 PM

Yes, I do believe it is a lot more serious than first thought. Thank you for letting me know about your poem. I will look it up. I appreciate your comment on this Tom. I hope all of us here are safe from it somehow. Thank you :)

Jan Allison

Date: 3/1/2020 1:37:00 PM

I sincerely hope you don't get the virus Heidi but we do have to face our own mortality one day - I hope you and all on soup remain virus free and we take all the precautions we can to lessen the risk of catching it:-( hugs jan xx

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/1/2020 1:41:00 PM

I hope so too Jan. I am going to prepare as best I can. The test kits got messed up here, so we are far behind testing and community outbreaks are starting. They claim kits will be sent out to the states this week. I hope all on soup remain virus free too. We can do the best we can with awareness and facts to lessen the risk. Thank you for your input. I appreciate it very much. Have a great day! Hugs :)