Heidi Sands Poet Free verse

Realizations

All I’ve ever wanted is to be me
But, often that is not enough
Or, maybe too much for others
I’ve also wanted fairness, balance,
And ended up on one way streets
I’ve wanted to help, then got burnt
I’ve danced in the fun, and fallen
I’ve spoken and been discounted
With things so close to my heart
I’ve stood up for myself as well
Then, been disliked more by some
All I’ve ever wanted is to be me
Where I can be afraid, but still safe
Where I can be weak, not taken advantage of
I can be strong, then respected for my actions
To be able to laugh at silly, grumpy times
Or the little things that may set me off
Laugh together, share together, both giving, 
Because also, all I want is for you to be you
I am not a fantasy that anyone has created to control
I am real, I am me, I am what you hear and see

Heidi Sands

1/1/19

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Vijay Pandit January 1, 2019 at 5:48 PM Very deep and meaningful this is..an ideal way to be..as you so elegantly say: I am real, I am me, I am what you hear and see. Much to learn in these words..best for a win, Heidi. Heidi Sands January 1, 2019 at 6:22 PM Thank you very much Vijay! I am happy to see your comment tonight :)

Tim Smith January 1, 2019 at 5:14 PM All one can be is "me" Heidi Sands January 1, 2019 at 5:33 PM That's right Tim. Thank you. I hope you had a nice Christmas. Wishing you a Happy New Year :)

Robertina B. January 1, 2019 at 4:58 PM A beautiful free verse, my friend.. An emotional write, so lovely.. Blessings.. Heidi Sands January 1, 2019 at 4:59 PM Thank you very much Robertina :)