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Sweet Child

Inspired by Glen Hughes song - Child in time

Entry for Glen Hughes Contest

Sweet Child, you saw things you shouldn't have had to see
Guns, knives, blood and so much more
The screaming, the silence, no safe people around
You were blessed with human angels, light in all the darkness
Guiding you through the terror, nightmares and anxiety
You found your safe places outside, where no one harmed you
Where nature took its course and provided you peace
Your mind allowed you to detach, long enough to survive
The pain, the loss, the harsh reality of evil 
You found your way and here you are, shining
Giving, thriving, creating, grateful for each moment
All in your castle of a new life, that only you could build

Heidi Sands

10/11/24

Placed 10th

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Robert James Liguori

Date: 12/6/2024 3:22:00 AM

I’m running a new Glenn Hughes contest. Please be so kind to write and enter.

Heidi Sands
Date: 12/7/2024 5:12:00 AM

Thank you Robert :)

thriveni c mysore

Date: 11/10/2024 4:33:00 AM

'castle of a new life, that only you could build' there is so much wisdom in your say dear poet. The sad reality flows like a hidden river in this write. beautiful. Congratulations on your win. Cheers.

Heidi Sands
Date: 11/10/2024 4:49:00 AM

Thank you very much :)

Robert James Liguori

Date: 11/10/2024 1:08:00 AM

Ohh.. the eyes of a child!!! Wonderful poetry!! Thanks for entering the contest.

Heidi Sands
Date: 11/10/2024 4:48:00 AM

Thank you Robert :)

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 10/21/2024 5:08:00 AM

A contrast between the wars erupting these days and a hope of finding angelic bliss.

Heidi Sands
Date: 10/21/2024 6:15:00 AM

Thank you Victor. Blessings :)

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 10/11/2024 11:00:00 AM

Dear Heidi, I am a victim of childhood abuse who has seen a lot. I could very much relate to your poem. I know God has protected me and guided my path. Autumn Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Heidi Sands
Date: 10/11/2024 11:29:00 AM

Hi Daniel. It is nice to see your kind comment. I finally have some more time to be here. I will get to look at your page as well. Yes , there is a lot to see in a traumatic childhood. Autumn blessings to you too :)