Heidi Sands Poet Nonet

Slippery Slope

The wind howls, trees sway and branches creak
Across frozen, snow covered ground
Where ice merges all around
As if life has now found
A slippery slope
On which to cope
While watching
The sun
Set

Heidi Sands

1/15/22

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Paul Callus January 22, 2022 at 6:43 AM Both the content and shape of this poem go hand in hand, Heidi. Lovely imagery and metaphor, too. ~ Warm regards // paul Heidi Sands January 22, 2022 at 6:47 AM Thank you Paul. I appreciate your kind feedback. I hope all is well and you have a nice day :)

Quoth Theraven January 17, 2022 at 9:42 PM Heidi, Wherever there's uneven ground or water covered rock. So thankful to find the end of tall days and brilliant sunsets shared. -Richard Heidi Sands January 19, 2022 at 6:05 AM Thank you for your input. Enjoy :)

Edward Ibeh January 17, 2022 at 7:10 PM Quite a wonderful Nonet, Heidi:-) Gosh, I can't remember the last time I tried this form! This poem of yours is inspiring enough to give it a whirl once again. Hope all is well. Heidi Sands January 19, 2022 at 6:04 AM Hi. Edward. I am happy it was inspiring. I hope you do give it a whirl again ! Thank you :)

Timothy Mcguire January 17, 2022 at 5:46 PM Very nice and this can relate to life as well. Keep writing! Heidi Sands January 19, 2022 at 6:03 AM Thank you Timothy.. Yes it can. I appreciate your support. I hope you have a nice day :)

M. L. Kiser January 17, 2022 at 5:18 PM Cleverly crafted piece. Heidi Sands January 19, 2022 at 6:02 AM Thank you M.L. :)

Freddie Robinson Jr. January 17, 2022 at 9:07 AM Very smartly written Nonet, Heidi. Your poetic prowess on wintertime display. Love and best wishes for the new year, dear friend. Heidi Sands January 17, 2022 at 10:17 AM Nice to see you Freddie. Thank you for your kind input. I hope you have a great New Year. Love and peace my friend :)

Sotto Poet January 17, 2022 at 7:22 AM Heidi, you've created a stunning winter landscape here! Nature makes the frozen scenes that you describe alleviate the anguish of stormy weather. Heidi Sands January 17, 2022 at 7:36 AM Thank you very much Lasaad. I appreciate your kind comment. I hope all is well :)

Anne-Lise Andresen January 17, 2022 at 6:52 AM - Slippery slopes are fun for the kids ... dangerous for grown women :))) ... but, nice to look at ... when the sun is shining and the ice sparkles ... lovely poem, Heidi :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Heidi Sands January 17, 2022 at 7:35 AM That is true Anne-Lise. Thank you for your input. I hope all is well. Hugs :)

Mike Gentile January 16, 2022 at 6:52 AM This is a beautiful Wintery scene Heidi! A frosty gem !! Happy Sunday xxoo Heidi Sands January 16, 2022 at 8:05 AM Thank you very much Mike. Happy Sunday :)

Vijay Pandit January 15, 2022 at 3:27 PM Winds are blowing--getting ready with advanced warning of tomorrow's approaching storm. Nature paints those frozen themes that you describe to ease the pain of storms. Stay safe, Heidi. Heidi Sands January 15, 2022 at 4:11 PM Thank you Vijay. Nature always paints beautiful scenes we can count on. I hope that you stay safe too. Take care, my friend :)