Heidi Sands Poet Free verse

The Essence of Soft Shadows

The essence of soft shadows remind me 
Of memories that carry pain from loss
But are softened by the love once shared
Before life came to an end unexpectedly
The shadows carry on to follow me through life
But are softened by the deep gratitude
For the quality time we had together
All that I would not be, without our connection
Having learned so many things from you
Soft shadows will always remain with me
Following my footsteps through the days
The darkness lightened by your guiding light
To soften my heart during all the times
I silently scream from grief fallen teardrops
      -  One by one, again and again   - 

Heidi Sands

5/10/18

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Kai Michael Neumann May 12, 2018 at 2:42 AM Sad and beautifully written. Makes me think and with Mother's Day coming, just the poem that I needed. Many wishes, Kai Heidi Sands May 12, 2018 at 6:36 AM Thank you Kai. I am happy you find what you want in this poem. :)

John Gondolf May 11, 2018 at 5:02 AM Heidi, a beautifully written melancholy poem. Best of luck in the contest. John Heidi Sands May 11, 2018 at 6:00 AM Thank you so much John :)

Susan Ashley May 10, 2018 at 10:57 PM Heartfelt melancholy adorns your poetic lines so wonderfully, Heidi. A lovely poem of gratitude and love - the essence of soft shadows softening your grieving heart is expressed so beautifully.. Best wishes for a win. ~Susan Heidi Sands May 11, 2018 at 5:59 AM Thank you Susan. I appreciate your kind words and supportive comment :)

Chuck Melugin May 10, 2018 at 9:38 PM Heidi....there is a lot of love in your tears! Your sweet memories are caressed by them! I so appreciate your poetic talent! Heidi Sands May 11, 2018 at 5:59 AM Hi Chuck. Thank you so much. I appreciate your support :)

Sandra Haight May 10, 2018 at 5:35 PM So sad, your 'essence of soft shadows', Heidi, but so uplifting is how beautifully they soften your grief. Such a lovely poem and I wish you all the best for the contest. Hugs, Sandra Heidi Sands May 10, 2018 at 6:14 PM Thank you Sandra :)

Vijay Pandit May 10, 2018 at 3:08 PM These soft shadows stay with us and follow us..yet, life must go on..as you depicted here so well in these lines:... Of memories that carry pain from loss But are softened by the love once shared..well crafted..best for a win Heidi. Heidi Sands May 10, 2018 at 3:09 PM Thank you so much Vijay. I am happy to read your feedback. I appreciate you taking the time :)

Nette Onclaud May 10, 2018 at 3:06 PM heidi, a stunner of a poem melancholic yet beautiful!...i like!..huggs Heidi Sands May 10, 2018 at 3:09 PM Thanks so much Nette. I am happy to hear you like it :) Hugs