Heidi Sands Poet Terzanelle

Storm of Words

A storm is upon us, howling outside
The snow keeps falling and blowing today
Snow sticks to the windows, as the views hide

White and more white, writing block in my way
I struggle to figure out what to say
The snow keeps falling and blowing today

The snow piles up on autumn’s decay
The depth of winter unfolds all around
I struggle to figure out what to say

Breaking through wild weather, is a bird’s sound
Calling from trees, through the white veils of snow
The depth of winter unfolds all around

I’m in the warmth watching scenes that I know
I want to sing happy tunes like birds now
Calling from trees, through the white veils of snow

Thoughts are stolen from sound of the snow plow
A storm is upon us, howling outside
I want to sing happy tunes like birds now
Snow sticks to the windows, as the views hide

Heidi Sands

2/2/21

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John Hamilton February 21, 2021 at 9:56 AM Very well done Heidi, the Terzanelle reminds me of a pantoum with the repeating lines, also a Villanelle, I enjoy the lyrical quality to your write. I can relate the winter must be getting me down, hard to write these days. Congrats on your POTD. (I know I'm a little late) Heidi Sands February 21, 2021 at 2:17 PM Hi John. I appreciate your kind comment and thrilled that you enjoyed this. Yes, I think the winter is getting me down too. It is very hard for me to write these past few days. I hope it gets better for us soon. Thank you :)

Quoth Theraven February 21, 2021 at 9:16 AM Hello Heidi, Loved seeing the pink bloom on the suggested poem sidebar today. The winter's cold has been tough for bird and man alike. A new pineapple express is forecast for the rain-soaked Northwest. -Richard Heidi Sands February 21, 2021 at 2:15 PM Suggested poem sidebar? lol...I must be really behind what everyone knows about the site! Yes, the winter's cold has been tough this winter. I just saw something about the pineapple express a few minutes before arriving here. Rain-soaked, yes. I hope all is ok and I appreciate your comment Richard :)

Arturo Michael February 18, 2021 at 11:48 AM I would probably panic to be caught surround by the Snow Killer...I could feel your sadness...Congratulations Heidi Sands on POTD. Heidi Sands February 18, 2021 at 2:07 PM Nice to see you Arturo.. Thank you for your kind comment. I hope all is well :)

Jeanne Mcgee February 9, 2021 at 4:50 PM I love this Terzanelle and the scene you painted with your well chosen words. Congrats Heidi on POTD honors. Heidi Sands February 10, 2021 at 5:41 AM Thank you Jeanne. I am happy to see your comment. I hope you have a nice day :)

Constance La France February 5, 2021 at 8:53 AM Heidi, congratulations on having your Terzanelle poem selected as POEM THE DAY, well done _Constance Heidi Sands February 5, 2021 at 9:00 AM Thank you Constance. I appreciate your kind comment and support :)

Regina Mcintosh February 5, 2021 at 4:01 AM Love it. Congrats on POTD. God bless you with love and prayers, Gina Heidi Sands February 5, 2021 at 6:07 AM Thank you very much Gina. God Bless you :) (My comment finally went through :) )

Jennifer Proxenos February 4, 2021 at 1:25 AM Hi Heidi, Congratulations my dear friend on POTD and I absolutely love this very wintry, snowy poem. I love snow but don't think I could cope with living in a country with it. We have had no summer this year, our days are rain and more rain and we have never before had such low temperatures in summer. Hugs and blessings my friend - hope you enjoyed the honor bestowed on you. Jennifer. Heidi Sands February 4, 2021 at 6:15 AM Hi Jennifer. Wow, it sounds like you have a lot of rain. I was surprised at the POTD . I appreciate your comment. Thank you :)

Connie Marcum Wong February 3, 2021 at 11:34 PM I watch the cold weather reports of several feet of snow on T.V. and I am very thankful I am not in the cold shoveling snow. Never the less it is beautiful to view. A very lovely Terzanelle Heidi. These are a challenge to write. Congratulations on having this wonderful poem honored with POTD my friend! Blessings xxoo Heidi Sands February 4, 2021 at 6:14 AM Thank you Connie. Yes, it can be a lot of work when it snows like this. I appreciate your kind comment :)

Victor Buhagiar February 3, 2021 at 10:19 PM Congratulations on your POTD. Heidi Sands February 4, 2021 at 6:13 AM Thank you Victor :)

L Milton Hankins February 3, 2021 at 8:36 PM Heidi, I like your poem very much. In fact, I have experienced the same feelings during a snow storm. Lovely job! Congratulations on POTD! Heidi Sands February 4, 2021 at 6:12 AM Thank you L Milton. I am happy you like this one. I appreciate your comment :)

John Gondolf February 3, 2021 at 3:10 PM You paint a cold wintery scene, Heidi, but the sound of the birds brings the promise of spring. Congrats on POTD. Hugs, John Heidi Sands February 3, 2021 at 4:51 PM Thank you John. Yes, the promise of spring. I appreciate your comment. Hugs :)

Eve Roper February 3, 2021 at 1:48 PM Heidi, congratulations on receiving POTD for this excellent write with great feeling and imagery. Hugs Eve Heidi Sands February 3, 2021 at 1:50 PM Thank you Eve. I appreciate your feedback and I am happy to hear that. I hope all is well. Have a nice evening :)

Brandy Nicole February 3, 2021 at 12:55 PM "I struggle to figure out what to say" Seems the falling snow, has inspired you and your muse. :) This is beautiful in so many amazing ways. Congratulations Heidi, on Poem of the Day. :) Hugs, Brandy Heidi Sands February 3, 2021 at 1:15 PM Hi Brandy. Thank you. I have been blocked with writing lately and decided to try going with this form to get out of it during the storm. I appreciate your kind words. Have a nice evening :)

Alexis Y. February 3, 2021 at 9:46 AM Hi Heid, Congratulations on getting the poem of the day. It was well deserved. Have a great day:-) Alexis Heidi Sands February 3, 2021 at 1:19 PM Thank you Alexis. I appreciate your comment. I hope your day went well. Have a nice evening :)

Constance La France February 3, 2021 at 9:11 AM Heidi, congratulations on receiving POEM OF THE DAY for this excellent write _Constance Heidi Sands February 3, 2021 at 1:19 PM Thank you very much Constance. I appreciate your comment and support :)

Rama Balasubramanian February 3, 2021 at 9:05 AM You transported me to the snow storm. Great write. Congratulations on your potd. Enjoy the honour. Take care. God bless Rama Heidi Sands February 3, 2021 at 1:18 PM Thank you very much Rama. I am happy to hear that. I appreciate your input :)

Gershon Wolf February 3, 2021 at 8:12 AM That snow can sure put a wall of white squarely in front of our happy writing instincts, blocking them quite effectively -- a real whitewash job, so to speak. This resonates with me here in Chicago too. We got 18 fresh inches on the ground in the last week. Probably nothing like NH, but for us it's a lot. Here's to chirping birds. Hope you hear them, Heidi, as soon as the sun emerges. Bravery and Strength, Gershon Heidi Sands February 3, 2021 at 1:14 PM Hi Gershon. Yes, I am sure you understand what the snow is like when it piles up. Today, was cold and sunny, but we sure have a lot around. I do enjoy hearing the birds. Thank you for your kind comment :)

Paula Goldsmith February 3, 2021 at 6:27 AM Congratulations on your potd win. A pretty snowy story. The snow is so pretty and fun if you don't need to go anywhere. Stay warm and have some fun outside. Enjoy your win with blessings............... Heidi Sands February 3, 2021 at 7:06 AM Thank you Paula. The storm has passed now, but sure left a lot of snow behind. I hope all is well. Take care :)

Akkina Downing February 3, 2021 at 5:59 AM Beautiful poem, Heidi, and congratulations on potd :) Heidi Sands February 3, 2021 at 7:06 AM Thank you Akkina. I appreciate your visit :)

Vijay Pandit February 3, 2021 at 5:57 AM Delighted to return with BIG congrats on poem of the day, Heidi. Enjoy the spotlight--glad to see you in this space. Heidi Sands February 3, 2021 at 7:05 AM Thank you so much Vijay. I appreciate your positive encouragement and support, always. I hope you have a nice day :)

Jan Allison February 3, 2021 at 2:09 AM dropping back with many congrats on POTD:-) hugs jan xx Heidi Sands February 3, 2021 at 5:18 AM Thank you Jan. Hugs :)

Anne-Lise Andresen February 3, 2021 at 1:43 AM - Congratulations, Heidi :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Heidi Sands February 3, 2021 at 5:17 AM Thank you Anne-Lise. Hugs :)

Tom Cunningham February 3, 2021 at 12:51 AM Back with congratulations Heidi on POTD, enjoy the honour. Tom Heidi Sands February 3, 2021 at 5:17 AM Thank you very much Tom. I didn't know until reading your comment just now :)

Quoth Theraven February 2, 2021 at 8:34 PM Heidi, Singing those happy tunes through the winter veil in 'Storm of words'. I love the symmetry in this poem. The words came to you very nicely. -Richard Quoth Theraven February 3, 2021 at 7:53 PM Heidi, I did have a nice day. Just now noticing that. Glad for you this day and your Poem of the Day for 'Storm of words'. -Richard Heidi Sands February 3, 2021 at 5:16 AM Thank you Richard. I received a notification in my soup mail again about comment on this poem. Maybe it is working again that way? I am happy to hear you love this one. I hope you have a nice day :)

Anne-Lise Andresen February 2, 2021 at 1:56 PM - A cold winter picture with your words, Heidi :) - It's been 10/11 years since we had such a winter as we have here now ... very cold ... a lot of snow - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Heidi Sands February 2, 2021 at 2:09 PM Wow, that is a long time to have such a winter, as you describe. Stay warm! Thank you for your visit and comment. Hugs :)

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