Heidi Sands Poet Free verse

Snowfall

Snowfall
 
The snow sifted like sugar onto the branches of the tall trees.
It poured onto the sides of the mountains. No-one would know it is spring. 
The quiet snowfall brought with it the loneliness amidst the beauty.
A long winter it has been, a long life with so many hurdles.
The fog leaves one feeling misunderstood, yet such clarity when lifted.
If only things could have been different, but then I would not be who I am.
Someone who marches ahead through drifts of snow, always moving forward.
Someone ready to climb that next hill ahead of me, wanting to reach the top.
With momentum of a storm, I keep on going, with survival for the next one.
Strength comes from within, stirring from beliefs I hold and visions I have.
As long as I keep my eyes open to what lies ahead, always in a new day.
Whether it be winter, spring, summer or fall I will change with the seasons.
And in these certain moments before me, I will be still even as the snow falls.

Heidi Sands

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The Situation September 23, 2023 at 3:17 PM Comming all the way back here looking for the poem Mind Clocks. I had a good comment to leave it but computer went wacky. I guess this is where I see if you blocked me or not. Poet Destroyer was a good friend of mine here. Heidi Sands September 23, 2023 at 7:22 PM Hi thanks for visiting. I didn't block you, no. I am not sure of the date without looking it up at home. I guess I took the date off when I submitted it to the anthology? Thank you! :) The Situation September 23, 2023 at 3:20 PM It works. Any way Mind Clocks was good enough for me to try to find you and tell you How I know how true it was. And a joy to read. Give me the date and I'll put a comment on It. Looking through 25 pages to find it might get missed.

Abdullah Alhemaidy September 7, 2019 at 10:05 AM Delight a 7 :) Heidi Sands September 7, 2019 at 10:08 AM Thank you for looking back on this one Abdullah. I am happy to see your comment and know that you enjoy it. :)

Harry Horsman July 7, 2019 at 3:47 PM Heidi i love to delve into one's first post here on soup, and glad i did, love your rendering of snowfall. Heidi Sands July 7, 2019 at 6:16 PM Thank you for your visit to this old one Harry. I appreciate you taking the time and leaving this kind comment :)

Mystic Rose Rose October 29, 2018 at 5:44 AM I see a very resilient woman here, I love the idea that snow can look like fine sprinkled sugar, its a beaut dear heart, love and hugs xo Heidi Sands October 29, 2018 at 7:45 AM Thank you for visiting this older poem and leaving such a kind comment. I truly appreciate it. Hugs :)

Richard Lamoureux June 8, 2018 at 8:17 AM I enjoyed reading this one again. Heidi Sands June 8, 2018 at 8:51 AM Thank you for your visit and comment on this one Richard :) I am happy you enjoyed it. :)

Joseph May March 29, 2018 at 5:56 PM I like the ending, beautiful write Heidi Heidi Sands March 29, 2018 at 6:16 PM Thank you Joseph. I am happy you liked that :)

Richard Lamoureux October 29, 2017 at 9:59 AM A beautiful first offering to the soup. A belated welcome. Heidi Sands October 29, 2017 at 10:44 AM Thank you very much Richard :)

Tony Brady August 6, 2017 at 4:21 PM Wow... I really like this. I could see it and feel it. Also, we must keep going. Always. Heidi Sands August 6, 2017 at 4:34 PM Hi Tony. Thank you for taking the time to look at this older one. I am happy to hear it could reach the reader! Yes, we must always keep going as best we can! :)

Scott Thirtyseven July 17, 2017 at 9:14 AM Strength comes from within indeed. Nice write. Heidi Sands July 17, 2017 at 9:19 AM Hi Scott. Thank you for taking a look at this and leaving such a nice comment :)

Joseph May July 16, 2017 at 9:13 AM What a beautiful write Heidi, a sense of peace drifts on your words... Heidi Sands July 16, 2017 at 2:03 PM Hi Joseph ! It is so nice to see you on this earlier poem. I am happy to hear you find my words having peace. :) Thank you

Debbie Duncan May 12, 2017 at 1:11 AM Very nice write 7 :) Heidi Sands May 12, 2017 at 8:09 AM Thank you Debbie :)

Paul Callus October 27, 2016 at 4:46 PM I came to read your first contribution to Soup, Heidi, and I am not disappointed! A most lovely poem which gives me the impression that you are definitely not new to poetry! The 5th line, about fog and clarity, I somehow associate it to your comment about concussion. ~ Regards // paul Heidi Sands October 27, 2016 at 5:11 PM Hi Paul. I appreciate you taking the time to visit my poetry and I am also pleased to hear you are not disappointed. Yes, you are right about concussion. Thank you for your kind comment tonight. :)

White Wolf October 26, 2016 at 2:31 AM Beautiful write! I thought I'd check out your first entry and wasn't disappointed! Well done! Heidi Sands October 26, 2016 at 6:32 AM Hi Rick. Thank you for taking the time to read this. I am glad you were not disappointed. Have a nice day.

Fathima Amana Fawaz October 20, 2016 at 2:35 AM Love your style Heidi. This one's amazing Heidi Sands October 20, 2016 at 8:26 AM I should have added a brief story about this poem. Interesting, this was written when I had a concussion. I was told to rest my brain. I woke up from sleeping in the night and it was in my head from my subconscious. Only poem that has come to me this way at such an interesting time! Heidi Sands October 20, 2016 at 7:03 AM Thank you :)

Skat A October 18, 2016 at 10:38 PM Heidi,, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :) Drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs **YNR - SKAT Heidi Sands October 19, 2016 at 6:22 AM I appreciate that. Thank you SKAT

Dave Timperley October 15, 2016 at 4:33 AM No snow here, not high enough, and the mildness of our winter is great. Spent to much time fighting snowy winters to miss it now. Great write Heidi. God Bless. D. Heidi Sands October 19, 2016 at 6:23 AM I understands lol. Thanks Dave!

Poet Destroyer A October 13, 2016 at 8:21 PM Heidi, Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@ Heidi Sands October 19, 2016 at 6:24 AM I appreciate this. Thank you, Linda.

Anne-Lise Andresen October 13, 2016 at 1:26 PM - Welcome to P - Soup, with your great first poem, Heidi :) - Good luck on your "new" adventure :) - hugs // Sun :) Anne-Lise :) Heidi Sands October 13, 2016 at 3:15 PM Thank you :)