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

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020



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Date: 3/8/2020 12:53:00 PM
You really stirred up my emotions with this one ~ congrats on your POTD, Heidi.
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Date: 3/8/2020 12:56:00 PM
Thank you for your congratulations on this P.M. I hope you are well :)
Date: 3/4/2020 11:45:00 AM
"Snowcapped graves!" So picturesque, even if somber!"
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Date: 3/4/2020 4:10:00 PM
Thank you Sunlite. I saw your comment just now. I appreciate it :)
Date: 2/25/2020 6:46:00 PM
The chill of winter, the chill of loneliness, the chill of death. Frozen life once shared, It is intense, Heidi. It captures you.
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Date: 2/25/2020 9:52:00 PM
Thank you for you comment Sandy. I appreciate your support :)
Date: 2/22/2020 2:32:00 PM
"Winter graveyard walk"…Sums up the chill of death so well Heidi…Great poem.
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Date: 2/22/2020 3:21:00 PM
Thank you very much Charlie :)
Date: 2/21/2020 11:53:00 AM
A belated congratulations on your POTD, Heidi.. So heartfelt and touching! Wonderfully crafted, my friend.. Have a blessed day!
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Date: 2/22/2020 3:20:00 PM
Thank you very much Robertina :)
Date: 2/12/2020 9:53:00 PM
Both beautiful and chilling; a heart rendering piece Heidi. Congratulations on POTD, xomo
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Date: 2/13/2020 8:55:00 AM
Thank you very much Maureen :)
Date: 2/12/2020 2:48:00 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!
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Date: 2/12/2020 3:11:00 PM
Wow your story is powerful. Thank you for your kind comment on this Kim :)
Date: 2/12/2020 7:30:00 AM
A sensitive, heartfelt write Heidi - congratulations my friend on been awarded POTD for this poem. Blessings, Jennifer.
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Date: 2/12/2020 8:46:00 AM
Thank you Jennifer. I hope you have a nice day :)
Date: 2/12/2020 5:31:00 AM
A very touching write, Heidi. Love this! Congrats on POTD! Hugs Charlie
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Date: 2/12/2020 8:46:00 AM
Thank you , Charlie :)
Date: 2/11/2020 9:59:00 PM
Congratulations on POTD, Very nice!
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Date: 2/12/2020 8:46:00 AM
Thank you David :)
Date: 2/11/2020 4:11:00 PM
Emotional and moving write, Heidi. Congratulations on POTD. Hugs Eve
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Date: 2/12/2020 8:45:00 AM
Thank you Eve :)
Date: 2/11/2020 3:50:00 PM
WOW!!!!! Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. What a great write. You said, it beautifully. Have a wonderful day........
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Date: 2/12/2020 8:45:00 AM
Thank you very much Paula :)
Date: 2/11/2020 1:56:00 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
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Date: 2/12/2020 8:44:00 AM
Thank you so much Paul. I appreciate your feedback :)
Date: 2/11/2020 1:51:00 PM
- A heartfelt poem, Heidi - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 2/12/2020 8:44:00 AM
Thank you Anne-Lise :)
Date: 2/11/2020 1:32:00 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
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Date: 2/12/2020 8:44:00 AM
Thank you very much Brandy :)
Date: 2/11/2020 10:36:00 AM
I think many of us can relate to this poignant write... congratulations on your POTD
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Date: 2/11/2020 10:46:00 AM
Thank you Sandra. Have a nice day :)
Date: 2/11/2020 10:33:00 AM
Very touching! Congrats on your win!
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Date: 2/11/2020 10:46:00 AM
Thank you Krish. I appreciate it :)
Date: 2/11/2020 10:06:00 AM
This seems so very personal to you, but I congratulate you for your deserving award!
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Date: 2/11/2020 10:46:00 AM
It is Sunlite and thank you very much :)
Date: 2/11/2020 9:57:00 AM
Congratulations on receiving POTD honors for this lovely sad poem Heidi. It is very hard to let go. Blessings xxoo
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Date: 2/11/2020 10:45:00 AM
Thank you very much Connie. You are right about that :)
Date: 2/11/2020 9:37:00 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
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Date: 2/11/2020 9:49:00 AM
Thank you very much. Have a nice day Alexis :)
Date: 2/11/2020 9:34:00 AM
Heidi, congratulations on POTD, a sad but well penned poem!
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Date: 2/11/2020 9:49:00 AM
Thank you Tania :)
Date: 2/11/2020 9:15:00 AM
Congratulations Heidi on POTD. I try my best to stay away from graveyards. To my knowledge, nothing good ever happens there.
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Heidi Sands
Date: 2/11/2020 9:28:00 AM
I understand DT. Thank you for your comment on this :)
Date: 2/11/2020 7:30:00 AM
Back to say congratulations on POTD, Heidi. All the best~ Warren
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Date: 2/11/2020 9:28:00 AM
Thank you Warren. I appreciate your kind words :)
Date: 2/11/2020 7:11:00 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
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Date: 2/11/2020 9:27:00 AM
Thank you very much Jan :)
Date: 2/11/2020 7:08:00 AM
Love the tittle...a very emotive write Heidi...Congrats!! on your POTD!! my friend...all the best from the Wingster...^WW^ :o)
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Date: 2/11/2020 9:27:00 AM
Thank you Wingster! I appreciate your kind comment. I hope all is well for you :)
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