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Shadowy Places

I enter these deep, shadowy places
However, I don’t really have a choice
Reliving flashbacks, their evil faces
Silencing me, abuse, taking my voice

Torture was their way of keeping control
They would resort to inflicting such pain
These type of memories will always roll
By facing these shadows, I always gain

With no more running, I face what is true
So now I can speak and today I can heal
I take these shadows and make something new
Empower myself, walk through what I feel

This is my way to be all I can be
Walk through the shadows, cast away evil
Open doors within so that I can see
All the truth, gently turned into beauty

Heidi Sands

8/12/17

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Anita Harris Date: 8/14/2017 8:08:00 PM Touching and inspiring. Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 8/14/2017 8:11:00 PM Thank you Anita :)

Robert Nehls Date: 8/13/2017 9:17:00 AM Good morning Heidi. It is scary to walk into a world that once brought us so much pain. But, it is true that there is much to be gained from such an experience when viewed from the world that we now live in. I think we learn of the many positive attributes and strengths that we may not have recognized at that time. And we also learn how those experiences have shaped who we are now. You have said all of this and more in your poem and given me much to think about. Thank You... Robert Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 8/13/2017 9:44:00 AM Yes, exactly Robert. Thank you for your comment on this. I appreciate your kindness and I am happy this poem has reached you. :)

Gary Bateman Date: 8/13/2017 5:24:00 AM Hello Heidi, Best of Luck in the contest with your wondrous rhyme here on "Shadowy Places!!" A very captivating rhyme -- powerfully crafted. The last verse says it all. Superb Write!! Best Wishes, Gary Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 8/13/2017 7:29:00 AM Thank you very much Gary. I appreciate your positive feedback on this one :)

Russell Sivey Date: 8/13/2017 4:39:00 AM This write will place high in the contest I'm sure Heidi! I really enjoyed reading this awesome poem this morning! Such a fabulous piece of craftsmanship, a harmonious poem that I am glad I got to read! Great Work!! Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 8/13/2017 7:29:00 AM Thank you Russell. You have offered positive support that I am grateful for :)

Joseph May Date: 8/12/2017 6:16:00 PM Great last line in this empowering write ... Gl in the contest Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 8/12/2017 6:17:00 PM Thank you very much Joseph :)

Vijay Pandit Date: 8/12/2017 3:44:00 PM Good ending--may the truth heal--good luck for the contest! Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 8/12/2017 4:28:00 PM Thank you Vijay! I appreciate your comment on this one a lot. :)

Alesia Leach Date: 8/12/2017 1:52:00 PM Sad and dark, but so inspiring! Good Luck in the contest! Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 8/12/2017 2:24:00 PM Thank you Alesia! I appreciate your comment on this :)