Heidi Sands Poet Sonnet

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Sanctuary With Sunshine

I would like to see the sun again
So, I can slowly remember when
Your kindness lit up the room
Instead of wet, black trees of gloom

The rain has drenched the forest
Stolen the sunset from the west
Now, it must begin to dry
So, that I can remember why

You sang to me, songs of sunshine
Captivating me, in a rainbows line
Of colors and coins to hold onto
Afghans to keep me warm through

The cold days, like the dark black trees
You were the sunshine to me, my sanctuary

Heidi Sands

8/5/17

*Placed 2nd in Contest: Form S contest/Theme Sanctuary

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Jean Murray August 16, 2017 at 11:30 AM Beautifully evocative poem Heidi. Congratulations. Heidi Sands August 16, 2017 at 11:31 AM Thank you so much Jean :)

Gregory Richard Barden August 16, 2017 at 3:12 AM So sweet and melancholy, sublime sadness and longing ... just adore this, Heidi! Congratulations on a well-deserved win! :-) <3 Heidi Sands August 16, 2017 at 8:00 AM Thank you so much Greg :)

Eve Roper August 15, 2017 at 7:57 PM Congratulations on your win, Heidi, ~* Heidi Sands August 16, 2017 at 8:00 AM Thank you Eve :)

Joseph May August 6, 2017 at 8:09 AM 'Songs of sunshine' to brighten your day...Nicely penned Heidi... Heidi Sands August 6, 2017 at 8:31 AM Thank you, Joseph :)

Russell Sivey August 6, 2017 at 4:29 AM What a fantastic write, such emotion within each line! You have amazed me by the splendor of this incredible poem my friend! What a passionate piece, Great Work!! Heidi Sands August 6, 2017 at 5:17 AM Thank you, Russell :)

Eileen Manassian August 6, 2017 at 3:27 AM Delightfully sweet, Heidi. Loved the line about the afghans to keep warm. That's what love does...care for the loved one. Good luck in the contest. Heidi Sands August 6, 2017 at 5:16 AM Eileen thank you. Actually, she made afghans too :)

Winged Warrior August 5, 2017 at 10:53 PM Beautifully crafted Heidi...best of luck...but winners don't need luck lol...god bless...^WW^ Heidi Sands August 6, 2017 at 5:15 AM Thank you WW :)

Sunlite Wanter August 5, 2017 at 7:31 PM Just beautiful. My Daddy's birthday was yesterday (yes, that's what I still call him). I remember his singing Irish songs with a beautiful tenor voice. Your poem fits a father's love as well as others. Heidi Sands August 5, 2017 at 7:40 PM Oh that is so nice to hear. Thank you Sunlite. I am happy you like this one :) Sunlite Wanter August 5, 2017 at 7:32 PM P.S. A fav for me.

Vijay Pandit August 5, 2017 at 5:36 PM Wonderful flow and content. Have to try a sonnet one day. Heidi Sands August 5, 2017 at 5:36 PM Thank you. Yes, they are quite fun to do. I would like to see it if you choose to do one :)