Slope




              she went down the slope
               her mind in rapid decline
                  my old friend is gone


Heidi Sands

7/9/24

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Rodrigues Avatar
July 24, 2024 at 5:59 PM
A sad one…great imagery.
Sands Avatar
July 25, 2024 at 5:48 AM
Thank you Kim
De Beaulieu Avatar
July 23, 2024 at 3:49 PM
Hello Heidi, oh, so sad to hear this about your friend. Hugs. /Darlene/
De Beaulieu Avatar
July 24, 2024 at 4:54 PM
Heidsi you are welcome. Hugs. /Darlene/
Sands Avatar
July 24, 2024 at 1:41 PM
Thank you Darlene . Hugs :)
Theraven Avatar
July 15, 2024 at 10:24 PM
Heidi, This aptly named poem haunts me. Still, unique in the wide world and I find it compelling. Like a magnet pointing ever to the sunrise. -Richard
Sands Avatar
July 16, 2024 at 12:51 PM
Thank you for your feedback Richard. The situation is quite haunting. I hope you are well. It is great to hear from you :)
Wolf Avatar
July 11, 2024 at 7:58 PM
Ouch. Those slopes are so slippery. Condolences... but fond memories too...
Sands Avatar
July 16, 2024 at 12:49 PM
Thank you Gershon :)
Gentile Avatar
July 10, 2024 at 4:26 AM
Heidi, your haiku perfectly expresses in just a few words a sad demise! I hope you have been well!! Happy Wednesday xxoo
Sands Avatar
July 10, 2024 at 5:27 AM
Hi Mike. Thank you very much . I am doing well. Happy Wednesday :)
Jones Avatar
July 9, 2024 at 11:27 PM
Aw so sad
Sands Avatar
July 10, 2024 at 5:26 AM
Yes, very. Thank you Karen.
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