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Those Days Are Over, That Was Then This Is Now

Gagged, tied up with rope, tortured, mind and body Threatened, silenced, left with only a promise I made The mind shut things out, miraculously drew the curtain, So that I could survive as a child in the darkest of times I still played, and I still smiled, like other children But, I lived in fear from those around me, daily There was not one safe adult to turn to, not even police My true voice was stolen, fiercely ripped away from me But, that was then and this is now! I am an adult, free to speak, free to feel, free to be me! Free to let my feelings flow smoothly and cleansing Free to say the words I was forbidden to say then To tell my story, whenever and wherever I want I am safe, I am secure, I am loved and I am grateful! Time changes everything and I thank God… For I have been given strength and now have freedom - Those days are over! - Heidi Sands 1/21/19 Placed 2nd in That was then, this is now contest. Sponsor: Silent One

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Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 1/27/2019 10:40:00 AM

First, let me extend my sympathy for I read below that this is not fiction, Heidi. So glad you were able to leave the abusive situation. Congratulations on your win. Best wishes, Carolyn

Heidi Sands
Date: 1/27/2019 11:58:00 AM

Thank you very much Carolyn :)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/27/2019 10:15:00 AM

Back with congrats, Heidi on your well deserved top win.

Heidi Sands
Date: 1/27/2019 11:57:00 AM

Thank you Vijay :)

Alexis Y.

Date: 1/27/2019 9:31:00 AM

WoW! Heidi, I don't how I missed moving yet powerful write. Overcomer is what I see, I'm glad those days are over too. Excellent job. So worthy of your 2nd place win. Congratulations:-) Alexis

Heidi Sands
Date: 1/27/2019 11:57:00 AM

Thank you very much Alexis :)

Silent One

Date: 1/27/2019 8:56:00 AM

I am so glad you or the person in this poem has overcome their childhood fears.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..

Heidi Sands
Date: 1/27/2019 9:00:00 AM

Thank you so much Silent One and for the opportunity to enter your contest :)

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 1/22/2019 2:08:00 PM

This poem should take the top prize in every contest. It is profoundly poignant, Heidi. Wonderfully therapeutic also I imagine. I imagine this for writing is my own therapy.

Heidi Sands
Date: 1/22/2019 2:11:00 PM

That is so kind of you to say. I can't thank you enough :)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/22/2019 7:43:00 AM

This is so heartfelt and poignant in intensity..it makes an impact. Well written..true to life. I would rank it at the top of the winner's list.

Heidi Sands
Date: 1/22/2019 7:53:00 AM

Thank you so much Vijay. Your comment means a lot to me and I really appreciate it :) Have a nice day!

Janice Canerdy

Date: 1/21/2019 7:24:00 PM

Heidi,this is well-written and heart-wrenching. I hope it's fiction! Janice

Heidi Sands
Date: 1/21/2019 8:10:00 PM

Thank you very much Janice. Sadly, it is not fiction. I appreciate your comment :)