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Slow Motion Moment

I’m hanging on, as the boat rocks back and forth Through turbulent, murky waters Trying to stay afloat, trying to keep steady direction The wind keeps blowing, the rain keeps pouring And it seems, there is no end in sight to this havoc Confusion, questions, lost and alone Then, my mind shifts back to a single raindrop Rolling off of a leaf outside my window Moving, sliding, clear and so precise Peace in a slow motion moment When everything around is simply ok And the storm rages on without my fight Calmed by one single raindrop it left behind Heidi Sands 6/20/19

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/27/2019 5:29:00 PM

Wow. Such a creative way to show the transition from frenzied fear to calm serenity --- via a single raindrop. Nicely done, Heidi. (Soup mail, please). ~ gw

Heidi Sands
Date: 6/27/2019 5:34:00 PM

Thank you for your kind comments and it is great to hear your input Gershon :)

M. L. Kiser

Date: 6/25/2019 5:48:00 PM

This paints such a vivid picture with no break at all; the whole picture is there the whole event; well done!

Heidi Sands
Date: 6/26/2019 7:53:00 AM

Thank you very much M.L. :)

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 6/23/2019 3:54:00 AM

The second I read these words "Then, my mind shifts back to a single raindrop Rolling off of a leaf outside my window" the poem changed, so I was glad that you ended it on the note of the raindrop. Well done!

Heidi Sands
Date: 6/23/2019 12:31:00 PM

Thank you Caren :)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 6/22/2019 10:55:00 PM

when we focus on the lightness of a raindrop, we are stilled... lovely meditative poem, heidi..huggs

Heidi Sands
Date: 6/23/2019 12:30:00 PM

Yes. Thank you Nette. :)

Eve Roper

Date: 6/22/2019 6:26:00 PM

Nicely done, Heidi, turbulent waters seem to fade than come back. Love the imager. Hugs Eve

Heidi Sands
Date: 6/22/2019 6:36:00 PM

Thank you Eve. You are right how that can happen. Have a nice evening :)

Panagiota Romios

Date: 6/22/2019 3:14:00 PM

Well written Heidi.., Panagiota

Heidi Sands
Date: 6/22/2019 3:56:00 PM

Thank you very much :)

Arturo Michael

Date: 6/22/2019 12:53:00 PM

NICE...even with the storm around...Lovely...

Heidi Sands
Date: 6/22/2019 12:59:00 PM

Thank you Arturo! :)

Winged Warrior

Date: 6/22/2019 5:26:00 AM

You captured that moment very well my friend...excellent verse Heidi...lots of love...^WW^...{*J*}

Heidi Sands
Date: 6/22/2019 8:00:00 AM

Thank you WW. I hope you are well! Love and Light :)

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 6/21/2019 12:00:00 PM

That "slow motion moment" has occurred a few times for me and I think most readers can relate to that helplessness. When we learn to stop fighting against the wind, we are free to use its power so we can soar. Excellent and unique, Heidi! Best wishes, carolyn

Heidi Sands
Date: 6/21/2019 1:08:00 PM

Thank you for your kind comment Carolyn :)

Joseph May

Date: 6/21/2019 7:09:00 AM

I like the serenity a single raindrop brings as a storm rages on...Well penned Heidi..

Heidi Sands
Date: 6/21/2019 7:52:00 AM

Thank you Joseph. I am happy to hear you like that and appreciate the feedback :)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 6/20/2019 4:35:00 PM

A single raindrop rolling off..excellent imagery in this poem, Heidi..so well written!

Heidi Sands
Date: 6/20/2019 4:37:00 PM

Awesome to hear Vijay! Thank you for your comment and encouraging support. Have a nice evening :)