Heidi Sands Poet Free verse

This Is What Is Left Shining

Physical pain can run deep, restricting life as it once was
Attacking the very things that make life what is should be
To be lived fully enjoyed
A trap it can be when there is little that is able to be done
Compared to usual
Those things that mean the most to someone, are limited
Suddenly life is turned into survival with worries that easily consume
Turning fears into what will be?
However, in all this, it is amazing how someone else’s gentle words
Can make a difference
Understanding and care for what is, no matter what the struggle may be
The simple plain understanding that life is not always smooth functioning
Inside a person is still the same person with heart and soul full of love
This is what matters most of all
This is what should count in a world that holds unreasonable expectations
In a place where sometimes the genuine giving love that counts is not priority
Bottom line is, when all else is stripped away, this is what is left shining

Heidi Sands
1/15/17

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Mike Hauser January 19, 2017 at 7:33 AM Very insightful...shows yours strength! Heidi Sands January 19, 2017 at 7:44 AM Thank you Mike! :)

Freddie Robinson Jr. January 18, 2017 at 1:00 PM Strong, beautiful words, Heidi. Your soul is untarnished ... it shines in your poetry. Love this poem. Love you always. Heidi Sands January 18, 2017 at 2:11 PM Thank You Freddie. I appreciate that and I am happy you like this one! :)

Abdullah Alhemaidy January 16, 2017 at 12:17 AM Beautiful deep read Heidi! Peace, love, respect be with you. Heidi Sands January 16, 2017 at 7:42 AM Thank you very much Abdullah :)

Tim Smith January 15, 2017 at 4:56 PM A kind word goes a long way... Beautiful Heidi Sands January 15, 2017 at 5:06 PM Yes Tim, It certainly does. Thank you! :)

Edward Mccall January 15, 2017 at 3:27 PM I absolutely love this one Heidi, those feelings I know all to well. As always another wonderful write; in it goes :)" :)" Thank you:)" Edward. Heidi Sands January 15, 2017 at 3:28 PM Thank you Edward: :) Double thank you actually :) :)

Charmaine Chircop January 15, 2017 at 2:52 PM Indeed words can be so soothing .Awhile ago I twisted both ankles..Sprained ligaments...and had to do three weeks in bed..If it wasnt for the gentlenesd of family and friends..it would have felt a million thousand time worse.Hope you are not in physical pain sweet lady..If you are or are not tonight my prayers arecoming your way..and a Hug too. Heidi Sands January 15, 2017 at 2:59 PM You are right Charmaine. I hope your ankles are healing! And yes, I am in physical pain, Thank you for your prayers :) !