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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

Copyright © Heidi Sands | Year Posted 2019

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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 Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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... Login to Reply 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*} Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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.. Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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 :)