The Poet's Own

I am a poet with a complex life, but thankfully writing helped me survive
               --- Ever since I was a child, I have been writing ---
I have been many things, sometimes shy and quiet, other times outspoken
I’ve been called headstrong, I have also been called independent
But, I am sensitive to what anyone and everyone goes through
I am sensitive to what goes on in the world, some things tear me up
I want to help, to reach people, create positive change, spread care and love
Earlier on, I had to hide my true self to survive, now I live authentically
Most of all, I want to be free to be who I am and pursue my creative goals
To follow my beliefs and make the most I can out of this life I have
I have overcome a lot of obstacles, on a long road, to get where I am now
           --- I hold on tightly to gratitude every day that goes by ---
                --- Life is not easy, but it is about continuing to try ---

Heidi Sands

8/28/17

*Placed 10th in The Poet’s Own Contest

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017



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Date: 9/18/2017 11:52:00 PM
Congratulations, Heidi on your placement. The last line is so true!
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Heidi Sands
Date: 9/18/2017 11:53:00 PM
Thank you Subimal :)
Date: 9/18/2017 4:21:00 PM
Heidi, CONGRATULATIONS!!!
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Heidi Sands
Date: 9/18/2017 4:29:00 PM
Thank you! :)
Date: 9/18/2017 3:49:00 PM
Congrats Heidi!
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Heidi Sands
Date: 9/18/2017 3:51:00 PM
Thanks Vijay !
Date: 9/18/2017 11:20:00 AM
Amen, Heidi - well-said! Such a wonderful and honest write, one that hits home and focuses on the TRUE worthy goal in life overcoming - love this piece! Thank you for entering my contest! :-)
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Heidi Sands
Date: 9/18/2017 11:31:00 AM
Thank you so much Gregory :)
Date: 8/28/2017 5:06:00 PM
Truly true poet, amen :) good luck for the contest! xomo
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Heidi Sands
Date: 8/28/2017 5:14:00 PM
Thank you so much Maureen! :)
Date: 8/28/2017 3:46:00 PM
Good uplifting message at the end--good luck for the contest, Heidi!
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Heidi Sands
Date: 8/28/2017 3:57:00 PM
Thank you very much Vijay! :)
Date: 8/28/2017 3:33:00 PM
Your poem speaks of your strength through adversity and your compassion for others, it shows your inner beauty...hugs
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Heidi Sands
Date: 8/28/2017 3:36:00 PM
That is so kind to say Joseph. Thank you....hugs
Date: 8/28/2017 3:26:00 PM
A beautiful testament of faith ... in God and oneself, Heidi. I am humbled always that you call me a friend, for likewise I feel the same way about you. Keep the faith, baby. Keep persevering. Wonderful poem. Going in the fave file. Love and peace always.
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Heidi Sands
Date: 8/28/2017 3:36:00 PM
Nice to see you Freddie. How have you been? Thank you so much for the kind comment on this . and the FAV. I appreciate it! :)
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