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