Heidi Sands Poet Free verse

Snowcapped Graves

Snowcapped graves marking frozen lives once shared
Reminding me of the winter graveyard walk, unable to let go
Frozen in shock, in a day that no words could show
My being shattered, alone again, with no answers to anything
I remember what it’s like to feel like I cannot go on,
With this life dealt to me, like a bad hand of cards
I remember the lack of opportunity to say goodbye
So instead, I stood at our grave, talking to the dirt
Oh how much can return, by a sight seen in this way
Snowcapped graves transporting thoughts to that day

Heidi Sands

2/9/20

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Paul Marc March 8, 2020 at 12:53 PM You really stirred up my emotions with this one ~ congrats on your POTD, Heidi. Heidi Sands March 8, 2020 at 12:56 PM Thank you for your congratulations on this P.M. I hope you are well :)

Sunlite Wanter March 4, 2020 at 11:45 AM "Snowcapped graves!" So picturesque, even if somber!" Heidi Sands March 4, 2020 at 4:10 PM Thank you Sunlite. I saw your comment just now. I appreciate it :)

Charlie Knowlton February 22, 2020 at 2:32 PM "Winter graveyard walk"…Sums up the chill of death so well Heidi…Great poem. Heidi Sands February 22, 2020 at 3:21 PM Thank you very much Charlie :)

Robertina B. February 21, 2020 at 11:53 AM A belated congratulations on your POTD, Heidi.. So heartfelt and touching! Wonderfully crafted, my friend.. Have a blessed day! Heidi Sands February 22, 2020 at 3:20 PM Thank you very much Robertina :)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 12, 2020 at 9:53 PM Both beautiful and chilling; a heart rendering piece Heidi. Congratulations on POTD, xomo Heidi Sands February 13, 2020 at 8:55 AM Thank you very much Maureen :)

Kim Rodrigues February 12, 2020 at 2:48 PM Snowcapped graves, grave indeed. I remember we went back to Grandma’s grave. The open earth revealed the vault where her coffin was interred and next to her, close by, my grandpa...i could now imagine where his broken body lay. Poignant write. <3 Congratulations on POTD! Heidi Sands February 12, 2020 at 3:11 PM Wow your story is powerful. Thank you for your kind comment on this Kim :)

Jennifer Proxenos February 12, 2020 at 7:30 AM A sensitive, heartfelt write Heidi - congratulations my friend on been awarded POTD for this poem. Blessings, Jennifer. Heidi Sands February 12, 2020 at 8:46 AM Thank you Jennifer. I hope you have a nice day :)

Charles Messina February 12, 2020 at 5:31 AM A very touching write, Heidi. Love this! Congrats on POTD! Hugs Charlie Heidi Sands February 12, 2020 at 8:46 AM Thank you , Charlie :)

David Grimm February 11, 2020 at 9:59 PM Congratulations on POTD, Very nice! Heidi Sands February 12, 2020 at 8:46 AM Thank you David :)

Eve Roper February 11, 2020 at 4:11 PM Emotional and moving write, Heidi. Congratulations on POTD. Hugs Eve Heidi Sands February 12, 2020 at 8:45 AM Thank you Eve :)

Paula Goldsmith February 11, 2020 at 3:50 PM WOW!!!!! Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. What a great write. You said, it beautifully. Have a wonderful day........ Heidi Sands February 12, 2020 at 8:45 AM Thank you very much Paula :)

Paul Callus February 11, 2020 at 1:56 PM Your poem is filled with emotions, Heidi. The words 'snowcapped, frozen, shattered' mirror the the cold, painful moments which you must have gone through. Such memories will stay with you for ever more. ~ congrats on POTD. Regards // paul Heidi Sands February 12, 2020 at 8:44 AM Thank you so much Paul. I appreciate your feedback :)

Anne-Lise Andresen February 11, 2020 at 1:51 PM - A heartfelt poem, Heidi - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Heidi Sands February 12, 2020 at 8:44 AM Thank you Anne-Lise :)

Brandy Nicole February 11, 2020 at 1:32 PM "I stood at our grave" This thought holds me so close. Never wanting to linger in such a moment, yet- it is a moment that we all must face. One day. This is tender and moving, all at the same time. Congratulations Heidi, on Poem of the Day. ~ Brandy Heidi Sands February 12, 2020 at 8:44 AM Thank you very much Brandy :)

Sandra Adams February 11, 2020 at 10:36 AM I think many of us can relate to this poignant write... congratulations on your POTD Heidi Sands February 11, 2020 at 10:46 AM Thank you Sandra. Have a nice day :)

Krish Radhakrishna February 11, 2020 at 10:33 AM Very touching! Congrats on your win! Heidi Sands February 11, 2020 at 10:46 AM Thank you Krish. I appreciate it :)

Sunlite Wanter February 11, 2020 at 10:06 AM This seems so very personal to you, but I congratulate you for your deserving award! Heidi Sands February 11, 2020 at 10:46 AM It is Sunlite and thank you very much :)

Connie Marcum Wong February 11, 2020 at 9:57 AM Congratulations on receiving POTD honors for this lovely sad poem Heidi. It is very hard to let go. Blessings xxoo Heidi Sands February 11, 2020 at 10:45 AM Thank you very much Connie. You are right about that :)

Alexis Y. February 11, 2020 at 9:37 AM Hi Heidi, What a sad, deep thought provoking write. Congratulations on getting the poem of the day. It was well deserved. Enjoy the rest of your day-Alexis Heidi Sands February 11, 2020 at 9:49 AM Thank you very much. Have a nice day Alexis :)

Tania Kitchin February 11, 2020 at 9:34 AM Heidi, congratulations on POTD, a sad but well penned poem! Heidi Sands February 11, 2020 at 9:49 AM Thank you Tania :)

Daniel Turner February 11, 2020 at 9:15 AM Congratulations Heidi on POTD. I try my best to stay away from graveyards. To my knowledge, nothing good ever happens there. Heidi Sands February 11, 2020 at 9:28 AM I understand DT. Thank you for your comment on this :)

Warren Doll February 11, 2020 at 7:30 AM Back to say congratulations on POTD, Heidi. All the best~ Warren Heidi Sands February 11, 2020 at 9:28 AM Thank you Warren. I appreciate your kind words :)

Jan Allison February 11, 2020 at 7:11 AM Such an emotive poem heidi, i think many canrelate especially regarding the lack of opportunity to say goodbe:-( many congratulations on your potd:-) hugs Jan xx Heidi Sands February 11, 2020 at 9:27 AM Thank you very much Jan :)

Winged Warrior February 11, 2020 at 7:08 AM Love the tittle...a very emotive write Heidi...Congrats!! on your POTD!! my friend...all the best from the Wingster...^WW^ :o) Heidi Sands February 11, 2020 at 9:27 AM Thank you Wingster! I appreciate your kind comment. I hope all is well for you :)

Vijay Pandit February 11, 2020 at 7:04 AM Back with congrats Heidi on poem of the day. Heidi Sands February 11, 2020 at 9:26 AM Thank you Vijay. I appreciate your visit :)

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