Heidi Sands Poet Villanelle

To Be Understood

There is a longing to be understood
Deep in the soul, like seeds of a flower
Waiting to be seen, wanting if it could

In pain or celebration, where it stood
Whether happy or in a tearful shower
There is a longing to be understood

Words waiting to be heard, places they would
Change experience that has held power
Waiting to be seen, wanting if it could

Through blue days, gray days and storms whirling should
Through volume and quietness in the hour
There is a longing to be understood

Through ever soft love or hate hard as wood
Through energy, tiredness, fear that cowers
Waiting to be seen, wanting if it could

To be loved, to be held, safety that is good
To sit on a curb or tops of towers
There is a longing to be understood
Waiting to be seen, wanting if it could

Heidi Sands 

11/14/17

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MD Johnson December 22, 2017 at 9:14 AM I’ve attempted villanelle, but none as nicely constructed as this one. Excellent! Heidi Sands December 22, 2017 at 9:17 AM Thank you very much MD :)

Freddie Robinson Jr. December 2, 2017 at 12:32 PM Beautiful villanelle, Heidi. The message is a strong loving message. Very well-crafted poem. Sheer poetic artistry. Lovely write. Love and hugs always, dear friend. Heidi Sands December 2, 2017 at 12:49 PM Thank you Freddie. I always appreciate your comments and feedback. God Bless :)

Gary Bateman November 19, 2017 at 4:04 PM Hello Heidi, I've written Villanelles and Terzenelles before, and I must say you've written a really outstanding Villanelle poem here. This one is a deep-searching and very soulful write. Expressions like ". . . ever soft love," and ". . . hate hard as wood, are perfectly done. It's a very well-conceived and well-articulated write!! Keep Writing and Having Fun!! Best Wishes, Gary Heidi Sands November 19, 2017 at 4:06 PM Hi Gary. I appreciate your kind feedback on this poem. Thank you for your comment and support ! :)

Joseph May November 17, 2017 at 2:34 PM A deep and beautiful write Heidi...Well written Heidi Sands November 17, 2017 at 3:28 PM Thank you very much Joseph :)

Freddie Robinson Jr. November 16, 2017 at 2:56 PM Gorgeous villanelle, Heidi. Grace laced wisdom sprinkled throughout this gentle, loving poem. Exceptional poetry. Stellar bright write. Love and smiles. Heidi Sands November 16, 2017 at 3:16 PM Thank you very much Freddie. I appreciate your positive feedback :)

Arturo Michael November 15, 2017 at 4:13 PM Words of wisdom dear Heidi...Loved it... Heidi Sands November 15, 2017 at 4:18 PM Hi Arturo. Thank you. I am happy to hear you loved this one :)

Akkina Downing November 15, 2017 at 12:08 PM I think everybody wants to be loved. And Miss Heidi you expressed this so beautifully. Well done my friend! Hugs and smiles :) Heidi Sands November 15, 2017 at 3:41 PM Thank you for your visit and kind comment Akkina :)

Barry Stebbings November 15, 2017 at 4:40 AM A common human experience, Heidi. Well done to write it as a Villanelle. // Barry Heidi Sands November 15, 2017 at 4:42 AM Thank you Barry :)

Vermillion Scythe November 14, 2017 at 11:14 PM This is an ethereal work. It feels so true and wise. Heidi Sands November 15, 2017 at 4:17 AM Thank you Vermillion :)

Vijay Pandit November 14, 2017 at 5:06 PM Well written poem--you describe human nature skillfully, Heidi! Heidi Sands November 14, 2017 at 5:12 PM Thank you Vijay ! :)

Silent One November 14, 2017 at 4:42 PM You did this so well Heidi... Everybody wants to be loved.. sadly some dont know how to love back.. Heidi Sands November 14, 2017 at 4:49 PM Thank you Silent One. That's right. Everyone wants to be loved. :)