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The Mountain and Lake

I drove by the home, where I used to live Mist hovered over the still water there Morning sunshine reflected brightly As rays of beautiful memories returned A bittersweet place, creative endeavors The mountain and lake greeted me every day Oh, how I miss my best friends from then He died too soon and my dog died too Memories kept there, are also in my mind I see my special place, is still shining on As I am watching and I am driving on Nothing on earth will ever take them away The days when I lived at this beautiful place Those days filled with happiness and pain The mountain and the lake witnessed it all Heidi Sands 10/26/20

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Nancy Kaufman

Date: 11/24/2020 1:34:00 PM

Sorry to be so late in congratulating you on this contest win. Your poem took me there with it's wonderful imagery. It's quite beautiful..

T.Nicole Williams

Date: 11/14/2020 4:48:00 PM

Hi Heidi! Beautiful write! We tuck our warm memories in our heart and minds...and though places may change...memories continues to live on in those special spaces!

Heidi Sands
Date: 11/14/2020 5:09:00 PM

You are right, the memories remain. Thank you :)

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 11/5/2020 12:31:00 PM

Hello Heidi I enjoyed this poem. Hugs Darlene.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 11/6/2020 11:59:00 AM

Hello Heidi You are welcome. Enjoy your day my friend. Hugs.

Heidi Sands
Date: 11/5/2020 2:36:00 PM

Hi Darlene. I am happy you enjoyed it. Thank you :)

Akkina Downing

Date: 11/5/2020 6:22:00 AM

This is so very lovely, Heidi. A huge congrats on POTW :)

Heidi Sands
Date: 11/5/2020 6:31:00 AM

Thank you so much Akkina! I appreciate your support :)

Constance La France

Date: 11/5/2020 5:18:00 AM

Heidi, congratulations on receiving POTW with this beautifully penned poem, a FAV for me _Constance

Heidi Sands
Date: 11/5/2020 6:31:00 AM

Thank you very much. I am happy you consider this a FAV! I hope you have a nice day :)

L Milton Hankins

Date: 11/4/2020 11:02:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTW! Your lovely lyric reminded me of feelings I had upon recently returning to my old homeplace. This is beautiful work. Thanks for writing and sharing it.

Heidi Sands
Date: 11/4/2020 6:56:00 PM

Thank you very much. I appreciate your comment :)

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 11/4/2020 10:09:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTW win. A wonderful story/write. Over the years, I have been back to look from the street at the first three homes I lived in. Many memories both good and bad. Life is full of memories. Enjoy your wonderful win............

Heidi Sands
Date: 11/4/2020 6:55:00 PM

Thank you Paula. I appreciate your kind comment :)

Harry Horsman

Date: 11/2/2020 11:18:00 PM

Love this nostalgia poem, wonderful memories you pen here, Heidi.

Heidi Sands
Date: 11/3/2020 3:32:00 AM

I am happy to hear that Harry. Thank you very much :)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 11/2/2020 7:14:00 PM

for sure , with a brilliant, poignant write, this is a POTW winner, heidi... huggs

Heidi Sands
Date: 11/3/2020 3:32:00 AM

Thank you Nette. I am happy to see your kind feedback :)

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 11/2/2020 4:12:00 PM

A wonderful write, dear lady... Congrats on POTW! God bless you

Heidi Sands
Date: 11/3/2020 3:31:00 AM

Thank you so much Regina. Have a great day :)

Sandra L. Weiss

Date: 11/2/2020 7:23:00 AM

Beautiful Heidi. A bit melancholy , memories of a time that has passed. But remembering and feeling what it meant to you. That is a treasure. Congratulations on POTW.

Heidi Sands
Date: 11/3/2020 3:31:00 AM

Thank you very much Sandy. I appreciate your comment and support :)

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 11/1/2020 7:32:00 PM

Beautifully composed Heidi! Congratulations on having this poignant piece honored with POTW! Blessings. xxoo

Heidi Sands
Date: 11/3/2020 3:30:00 AM

Thank you very much Connie :)

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 11/1/2020 4:55:00 PM

Heidi you paint a beautiful picture in the readers mind of the mountain and lake that are where you used to live. The memories you have of that place and the loved ones lost are the treasures of your heart that can never be lost or replaced. Congratulations on being awarded poem of the week... Belle

Heidi Sands
Date: 11/1/2020 5:14:00 PM

It is nice to see your kind comment Belle. Thank you very much :)

Gershon Wolf

Date: 11/1/2020 4:18:00 PM

Yes, bittersweet indeed. :) gw

Heidi Sands
Date: 11/1/2020 5:13:00 PM

Thank you Gershon :)

Brandy Nicole

Date: 11/1/2020 3:50:00 PM

Such beautiful images you paint with your words. Tender and heartfelt as well. Memories live on, nothing will ever change that. Each moment is close to your heart. Congratulations Heidi, on Poem of the Week. Hugs, Brandy

Heidi Sands
Date: 11/1/2020 5:13:00 PM

Thank you very much Brandy. I appreciate your kind feedback :)

Sam Kauffman

Date: 11/1/2020 11:09:00 AM

There is a pensive gentleness in your ride down memory lane all mingled with happy reminiscing. It is a beautiful and inviting picture, Heidi - an honest transparency in your words. Congratulations on your POTW! All the best!

Heidi Sands
Date: 11/1/2020 1:57:00 PM

That is so nice to hear. Thank you very much Sam. I hope you have a nice evening :)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 11/1/2020 10:02:00 AM

Back with BIG congrats on POTW, Heidi. Enjoy the day!

Heidi Sands
Date: 11/1/2020 1:56:00 PM

Hi Vijay. I almost missed it. I have been so busy. It was a nice surprise. Thank you for all your support :)

Tania Kitchin

Date: 11/1/2020 7:54:00 AM

Heidi, congratulations on POTW with your wonderful nostalgic poem!

Heidi Sands
Date: 11/1/2020 1:55:00 PM

Thank you so much Tania. I appreciate your kind comment :)

Alexis Y.

Date: 11/1/2020 6:25:00 AM

WoW! Heidi, You took us on such a touching and heartfelt journey. Good title and content in this emotive write. Congratulations on getting the poem of week. It was well deserved. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis

Heidi Sands
Date: 11/1/2020 1:55:00 PM

Thank you very much Alexis. I appreciate your support. I hope all is well. :)

Silent One

Date: 11/1/2020 4:51:00 AM

A lovely poem for POTW... Hope you are well my friend.

Heidi Sands
Date: 11/1/2020 5:32:00 AM

Hi Silent One. That is so nice. Thank you. I just found out. I am ok and hope you are well too :)

Tom Cunningham

Date: 11/1/2020 4:05:00 AM

Back with congrats Heidi on the honour of POTW. Hope you are well. Tom

Heidi Sands
Date: 11/1/2020 5:31:00 AM

Thank you so much Tom. I am ok. I have been busy and didn't know this was POTW. I appreciate your support :)

Jan Allison

Date: 11/1/2020 3:10:00 AM

Thank you for letting us share your journey, many congratulations on your POTWHeidi I am so happy your poem was honoured this way:-) Hugs Jan xx

Heidi Sands
Date: 11/1/2020 5:30:00 AM

Wow Jan. I was away for a bit and didn't know about the POTW. Thank you very much ! Hugs :)

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 10/31/2020 3:49:00 PM

Hello Heidi … it’s such a great feeling to have somewhere special in our lives and your verse reminded me of mine - thank you Heidi - Lindsay

Heidi Sands
Date: 11/1/2020 5:30:00 AM

It is special Lindsay. Thank you very much :)

Mike Gentile

Date: 10/31/2020 7:23:00 AM

I am so moved by this beautiful piece, Heidi! I have such deep similar special places and memories as well and your poem has evoked such warm, sweet feelings, I just love it. Hope you have been well, Happy Saturday xxoo

Heidi Sands
Date: 11/1/2020 5:29:00 AM

Hi Mike. I am sorry for the delay in answering your comment. I was busy and not at the site for a bit. I'm so happy that you love this one. Thank you Mike. Happy Sunday now! :)

Quoth Theraven

Date: 10/28/2020 7:53:00 AM

Good morning Heidi, I really felt this poem, not only because I love the hounds. We all take that journey back once or twice if we're very lucky. Very nice trip indeed. -Richard

Heidi Sands
Date: 10/28/2020 10:11:00 AM

Hi Richard. How are you my friend? Thank you for the visit and kind comment :)