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The Best Is Still Seen

Mustard colored ferns scattered on the hill
Scarlet leaves on branches hang over still
Green trees topped with color, passing by
I left questions behind, no wonders why

Things in life are not always right in place
I accept what is right in front of my face
A longing will stir, for things I have lost
Sometimes returning like a fallen frost

But even frost has beauty in the chill
Just as the memories, when I stand still
In the gratitude, for all that I shared
The warmth remains, from times you cared

There will always be colors and contrast
For the best is still seen in all that lasts

Heidi Sands

9/19/17

Placed 1st in the Standard Contest 165. Any form, any theme.

Copyright © Heidi Sands | Year Posted 2017

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Quoth Theraven Date: 3/13/2021 11:06:00 AM Heidi, 'There will always be colors and contrast For the best is still seen in all that lasts' This Sonnet's style and mood, suits you well. Always watch for those special memories pressed between pages of frost. -Richard Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 3/13/2021 12:01:00 PM Oh, thank you so much Richard. Your comment on this means a lot to me. I hope you have a pleasant weekend :)

Vijay Pandit Date: 1/24/2019 4:51:00 PM Back with congrats on your win in Brian's contest. Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 1/24/2019 4:57:00 PM Thanks so much Vijay! :)

John Gondolf Date: 1/24/2019 3:28:00 PM I enjoyed your sonnet, Heidi, congrats on your win. John Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 1/24/2019 3:43:00 PM I am happy to hear that. Thank you John :)

Oliver Mckeithan Date: 12/30/2017 2:37:00 AM Well written sonnet. The last two lines really bring it all together and sum up memories. Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 12/30/2017 7:27:00 AM Thank you Oliver :)

Michael Bell Date: 10/31/2017 8:37:00 AM A Nice well-written sonnet Heidi , and a beautiful read .. Well done Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 10/31/2017 10:52:00 AM Thank you Michael ! :) Have a nice day.

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 10/26/2017 5:28:00 PM i have enjoyed your sonnet Heidi. have a nice evening my friend. Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 10/27/2017 7:57:00 AM Thank you Darlene. I am happy you enjoyed it :)

Dean Wood Date: 10/19/2017 3:44:00 PM A beautiful sonnet Heidi. Well done! Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 10/20/2017 8:18:00 AM Thank you Dean ! :)

Edward Snyder Date: 10/7/2017 7:44:00 AM Nice Heidi So well done, Gratitude once shared Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 10/7/2017 9:32:00 AM Thank you so much Edward :)

Daniel Turner Date: 10/3/2017 6:53:00 PM "A longing will stir for things I have lost" This line really resonated with me. Absolutely gorgeous sonnet, Heidi. This is one I wish I had written! Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 10/3/2017 6:55:00 PM Nice to see you DT! Thank you so much for your kind comment on this :)

Mike Gentile Date: 9/20/2017 9:21:00 AM I love this one Heidi, I feel so many times, this way and struggle with it. It's good to keep you words in mind for I truly agree, xxxooo Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 9/20/2017 9:29:00 AM Hi Mike. I am not only happy you love it, but that you understand what I have written and can relate to it. Thank you for your comment on this! Happy Wednesday :)

Charlie Smith Date: 9/20/2017 8:04:00 AM Lovely sonnet Heidi, congratulations for such a wonderful write... Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 9/20/2017 8:11:00 AM Thank you so much Charlie :)

Vijay Pandit Date: 9/20/2017 6:36:00 AM Really beautiful sonnet, Heidi--love the way feelings flow through the lines--love the last two lines with such emotional touch!! Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 9/20/2017 7:03:00 AM Hi Vijay. Thank you for your positive feedback and pointing out what you liked with this. I appreciate you taking the time to read my poems and leave comments. Have a nice day! :)

White Wolf Date: 9/20/2017 2:46:00 AM I absolutely adore sonnets that are well done like this, Heidi! You are a great talent, my friend! Love it Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 9/20/2017 7:02:00 AM Thank you so much WW. Your kind feedback has brought a smile to me today. I appreciate it :) Have a nice day!

Freddie Robinson Jr. Date: 9/19/2017 8:14:00 PM I agree totally w/Tim ... a beautiful sonnet, Heidi. The rhyming pace is meter perfect. It just flows when reading it. This is a great, loving poem. An instant classic that's going into the fave file. Love and hugs always. Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 9/19/2017 8:32:00 PM Hi Freddie! Thank you so much. I am happy you enjoyed this an consider it a favorite. I hope you are well. Have a good night :)

Tim Smith Date: 9/19/2017 7:53:00 PM A really beautiful sonnet Heidi...one of your best...a fav Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 9/19/2017 7:54:00 PM Hi Tim. Oh, yes, I can change it to label it a sonnet. I just got home and I am tired. But I wrote these 3 tonight from my travels today. Thank you for your comment on this and considering it a favorite :)

Russell Sivey Date: 9/19/2017 7:51:00 PM This is wonderful Heidi! I loved the line, "But even frost has beauty in the chill," what a grandiose line that one is! I really enjoyed reading your illustrious poem this evening! You have enthralled me with your glorious skill! What a fabulous piece, Great Work!! Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 9/19/2017 7:53:00 PM Thank you so much Russell! I appreciate your feedback and pointing out that line too :) So happy you enjoyed this. I just got home late and put in 3 poems at once. I hope you are well !