Heidi Sands Poet Free verse

The Empty Abyss

The world spins, confusion in the fog
That refuses to lift, day and night
Not a clear answer can be seen
An obstacle course to get through

One thing at a time, seeking to find
A string of hope here and there
	- A touch of breeze  -
	 - A ray of sunlight  -
	 -  A pretty flower  -

Holding onto any reminder of simplicity
To comfort the restless, lost, soul
Love is at a distance, unreachable
As the walls get higher and higher

Fear clutching every ounce of being
	- Trapped by doubt  -
Loneliness then paralyzes the soul,
Where spinning stops, in the empty abyss

Heidi Sands

7/18/18

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Susan Ashley July 19, 2018 at 10:31 AM Heidi, your poem is indeed deeply thought provoking and beautiful in its expressive emotional imagery that stirs and reaches my heart. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan Heidi Sands July 19, 2018 at 11:12 AM Hi Susan. I appreciate your visit and kind comment. Thank you :)

Lyric Man July 19, 2018 at 8:51 AM Whoa, a deep and paralyzing piece.. without hope, we are doomed! Heidi Sands July 19, 2018 at 9:17 AM Yes, we must always have hope. Thank you Lyric Man :)

Joseph May July 18, 2018 at 6:05 PM The mind lost in a fog seeking a clear path through..Well written Heidi Heidi Sands July 18, 2018 at 10:11 PM That's right. Thank you :)

Charlie Smith July 18, 2018 at 4:11 PM You dove deep with this one Heidi, well done... Heidi Sands July 18, 2018 at 10:11 PM Thank you Charlie :)

Vijay Pandit July 18, 2018 at 3:04 PM When fear and loneliness occupy us...hope is the guiding light that shows the way..so many emotions you captured in this melancholy poem. Heidi Sands July 18, 2018 at 3:27 PM Yes, that's true Vijay. Thank you for your kind feed back :)

Tom Cunningham July 18, 2018 at 2:32 PM Life can indeed be an obstacle course sometimes and yes the walls sometimes close in but there's always a way out in the end. Heidi Sands July 18, 2018 at 2:36 PM Yes, somehow we find a way out. Thank you Tom. I appreciate your comment :)

Gary Bateman July 18, 2018 at 2:08 PM Hello Heidi, A most excellent Free Verse!! Your final two verses are most compelling. Thoroughly enjoyed your poem. A FAVE TOO!! Best Wishes, Gary Heidi Sands July 18, 2018 at 2:17 PM Thank you so much Gary! I am happy to hear this and appreciate your comment and Fave ! :)