Rhythm of a Distant Song

The storms were strong with the wind fierce and the waves high
Always trying to stay afloat, to not drown and try to learn to fly
Survival became a way of life, to make it through opposing current
While I spoke the truth, they lashed at me, twisting what I meant

It was cold, so cold, many times in the middle of the dark night
When everything good, seemed to be completely out of sight
Then one day when the sun did rise, he suddenly came along
I could hear the rhythm of a soothing, comforting, distant song

The waters calmed like a mirror of glass, I could see reflections
It had been so long and I didn’t have the usual objections
It was different as the scenery slowly evolved and changed
As I adapted to new things and my thoughts were rearranged

Although without wings, I was flying, but no longer alone
Across the sphere of clear skies, where the wind had blown

Heidi Sands

9/28/17
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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May Avatar
September 29, 2017 at 10:46 AM
Beautifully penned Heidi..best wishes
Sands Avatar
September 29, 2017 at 2:13 PM
Thank you so much Joseph :)
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September 28, 2017 at 11:41 AM
This is from the heart--words capture the feelings so well--amazing lines throughout, but the stanza before the last is just lovely!
Sands Avatar
September 28, 2017 at 11:50 AM
Thank you Vijay ! I appreciate your specific feedback too :)
Smith Avatar
September 28, 2017 at 10:32 AM
Amazing Heidi...love this..a fav
Sands Avatar
September 28, 2017 at 11:49 AM
Thank you Tim. I am happy you consider it a favorite :)
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