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Silent Morning

Silent morning, I wish for sound No happy birds singing around No greetings this morning daylight Only the spring stillness in sight I watch life in my yard dying Hazardous chemicals spying As if waiting to do some more Reaching the human soul to core Keep seeing things I never see Just make me want to run and flee The world has changed, before my eyes All in two months, falling from skies Heidi Sands 5/2/23 Toxic chemical fallout

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Sotto Poet

Date: 5/7/2023 12:12:00 PM

This widespread destruction is plain to see, but no one seemed to care. I really hope that people will hear you, Heidi. Within these lines, you have articulated the true situation. Thank you.

Heidi Sands
Date: 5/7/2023 3:13:00 PM

You are right. No one cared about this catastrophe. They don't want to take responsibility for burning so many chemicals from many derailed train cars creating a widespread toxic situation. Thank you for your input. I had never experienced anything like this. Take care Blessings to you :)

Sandra L. Weiss

Date: 5/2/2023 8:44:00 AM

Such devastation, so apparent but no one seems concerned. What has happened to make us turn away from these terrible events? What have we become? I hope your voice is heard Heidi. You have spoken the truth, within these lines.

Heidi Sands
Date: 5/2/2023 8:51:00 AM

I do not know what has happened to this world , but there is now so much corruption and lack of conscience and lack of care. It is so bad. Thank you. The only way I can survive is to spread truth and support others etc. I refuse to be silent about what they are covering up!!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/2/2023 8:05:00 AM

- No one in good conscience can turn a blind eye to what is happening ... what about the food that is grown in the soil ? -I would rather live in a tent at the North Pole than where you live, Heidi - Scary !!! - hugs

Heidi Sands
Date: 5/2/2023 8:48:00 AM

There is no conscience Sunshine. Even the people at the oihio derailment site are ignored , sick and not helped. The govt. Has not helped. They will not acknowledge the catastrophe because they caused it when they took multiple derailed hazardous train cars and burned the chemicals in ditches that spread toxins all over the place! They could have cooled them down and transferred the contents. Now. It is a disaster and yes. I want to flee. It is scary. Thank you !

Daniel Turner

Date: 5/2/2023 7:00:00 AM

Might have to sell, Heidi. Unfortunately it may be your only recourse. Hopefully the birds will soon return. No amount of money spent can undo what is done.

Heidi Sands
Date: 5/2/2023 7:42:00 AM

I know. I have no where to go , so not easy. Thank you for your understanding :)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 5/2/2023 5:52:00 AM

Your opening lines say it all. Hope the silence breaks soon my friend.

Heidi Sands
Date: 5/2/2023 7:42:00 AM

Thabk you my friend :)