Heidi Sands Poet Sonnet

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Speech

I spoke into the microphone, as tears interrupted my speech
The dread of public speaking, overcame me, like hearing a screech
Then I sort of rambled on, probably too fast for others to understand
In the background, the lake waves rolled in and lapped the land

The waves were easier to listen to, than my own words in the air
All the people in front of me standing in time, looking at me here
It is nice to be heard with significant things, but this is not my way
I’d rather have a pen in hand to be writing all that I have to say

Although, even with a speech with words stumbling and a few tears
It is to be remembered and was not nearly as bad as I feared
For all went well, as the weather delivered a perfect sunny day
Blue skies, slight breeze, lake filled with fun, all clouds drifting away

A cleansing, a commitment, verified in a speech to last forever more
As the smiles spread across faces and the lake waves lapped the shore

Heidi Sands

7/30/17

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Quoth Theraven January 25, 2021 at 7:48 PM Heidi, Then and now, well thought out. The speech at the lake of tears or toastmasters sure seemed to build character. Nice cleansing in smiles. -Richard Heidi Sands January 26, 2021 at 5:47 AM Thank you so much Richard. It is always a nice surprise to see you visit an older poem on here and I appreciate your support in all ways. I hope everything is well. Enjoy the day :)

Gary Bateman August 1, 2017 at 9:52 AM Hello Heidi, Speaking isn't everything, but your wondrous sonnet here most certainly is!! Your poetic quill is lively for sure and speaks for itself!! Enjoyed this one -- A FAVE TOO!! Best Wishes, Gary Heidi Sands August 1, 2017 at 9:55 AM Hi Gary. Thank you so much! I am happy you enjoyed it and a FAVE TOO! That's nice to hear. You brought a smile to my face today. :)

Silent One July 31, 2017 at 6:53 AM Great sonnet Heidi.. Heidi Sands July 31, 2017 at 6:54 AM Thank you so much Silent One :)

Winged Warrior July 31, 2017 at 4:50 AM I'm left speechless lol...great write my friend...god bless...^WW^ Heidi Sands July 31, 2017 at 6:03 AM lol Thanks for the laugh WW . Have a nice day. :)

Maria Williams July 31, 2017 at 3:55 AM Im sure your speech turned out beautifully Heidi. Your words flowed wonderfully in rhyme. I really like this poem of yours....Maria Heidi Sands July 31, 2017 at 6:03 AM Hi Maria. Oh, I am not sure about that, but it was ok I guess. Thank you for your kind comment! I am happy you liked this one. Have a great day Maria :)

Probir Gupta July 31, 2017 at 1:54 AM Picturesque as well as vivid, Heidi ... We see and feel ... We enjoy a lot ... Heidi Sands July 31, 2017 at 6:02 AM Thank you so much Probir :)

Russell Sivey July 30, 2017 at 10:43 PM You brought out some awesome emotion within this write my friend! I surely enjoyed reading this tremendous piece this evening! Such a calm scene with a frightened person giving a speech...I've been there done that before! I hate doing speeches, I'm glad that it's poetry that my life revolves around and not speeches! Great Work!! Heidi Sands July 31, 2017 at 6:02 AM Hi Russell. I appreciate your feedback. Yes, I am certainly glad it is poetry my life revolves around and not speeches too! Thank you very much :)

Arturo Michael July 30, 2017 at 7:08 PM I can see and feel this one...Very good my friend...Thanks for sharing... Heidi Sands July 31, 2017 at 6:01 AM I am happy to hear that Arturo. Thank you very much. :)