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To Find Within

*Inspired by photo*

From up above I see
Not what the clouds hide
But delicate blades of grass
Like my fragile emotions
Hanging over the cliff
Waiting to be acknowledged
With a soft touch
Soft as the baby blue skies
Seen in the distance
Transformed into strength
Of emerging mountain peaks
Through the fog of thoughts
That led me to this place
To find the answers
High enough to see for miles
That I climbed to find within

Heidi Sands

1/25/18

Placed 1st in the standard contest 65. Sponsor Brian Strand.
Placed 1st on the best new poems list.

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Nancy Kaufman Date: 3/1/2024 1:05:00 PM Dear Heidi, Absolutely beautiful and motivational poem. I loved the way you embraced so much natural imagery in describing your personal spiritual journey. Outstanding poem dear Heidi. Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 3/1/2024 1:15:00 PM Thank you so much Nancy! I appreciate you taking the time to read my poems and visit older ones too. You have made my day special with your kind comments and feedback :)

Joseph Spence Sr Date: 7/16/2021 11:50:00 AM Congratulations, and excellent post, Heidi. I love the flow of the words and the impact of the message. I am very proud of you. The descriptive excellence is lovely and sends terrific images. The theme of "Finding Within," stands out, and the tone moves the piece down the page with much grace. Great job! Have a fantastic day, and God's richest grace and blessings to you always. –Professor, Ambassador, Dr. Joseph S. Spence Sr. (Epulaeryu Master)! Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 7/16/2021 2:37:00 PM Thank you very much. I appreciate your kind feedback. :)

James Marshall Goff Date: 7/16/2021 5:46:00 AM Perfect twist ending, Heidi, lines above fairly vibrated from the echoes of that ending... Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 7/16/2021 2:35:00 PM Thank you very much James :)

Pratap Roy Date: 1/18/2020 5:22:00 AM So nicely written. Liked it.God bless you. Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 1/18/2020 8:49:00 PM Thank you. I am happy you liked this :) May God Bless you, too.

Quoth Theraven Date: 7/5/2019 10:19:00 PM Heidi, I like your cover photo. Snow covered mountain peaks and foothills dotted by trees of Winter. The poem is nice too, elusive allusion. -Richard Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 7/6/2019 6:37:00 AM Thank you very much Richard :)

Valerie Staton Date: 1/9/2019 1:11:00 PM Very nice poem! I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 1/9/2019 1:13:00 PM I am happy to see your visit to this and that you enjoyed it! Thank you very much Valerie :)

John Sensele Date: 3/1/2018 1:42:00 PM So much imagination to extract a gem from a simple thought. I treasure the craftmanship. Hats off, Heidi. Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 3/1/2018 5:33:00 PM Thank you very much John :)

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 2/25/2018 3:07:00 PM Hello Heidi, as I was reading this poem,I felt like i was on the same journey as you. Have a nice day my friend. Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 2/25/2018 3:37:00 PM Thank you for your visit and comment Darlene. I hope your day is going well too :)

Sunlite Wanter Date: 2/21/2018 10:46:00 AM One more kudo for an unusual and introspective poem. Congratulations for your place in the Best Poems. Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 2/21/2018 10:53:00 AM Thank you Sunlite :)

Sara Kendrick Date: 2/21/2018 5:00:00 AM Creative and expressive work. Thanks for stopping by my page. Sara Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 2/21/2018 10:53:00 AM Thank you Sara :)

Vijay Pandit Date: 2/20/2018 7:56:00 AM Congrats Heidi..I must have missed when you hit #1. Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 2/20/2018 8:42:00 AM Thank you Vijay! :)

Paul Callus Date: 2/19/2018 3:03:00 PM What a delightful poem this is Heidi! I like how you transformed that lovely picture into vibrant poetry. Congratulations on reaching no 1 spot on Best New Poems list! Regards // paul Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 2/19/2018 3:40:00 PM Thank you so much Paul. I appreciate your visit and comment :)

John Hamilton Date: 2/19/2018 9:11:00 AM Congrats on best new poems number 1 enjoy the recognition! Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 2/19/2018 9:49:00 AM Thank you very much John :)

Barbara Barry-Nishanian Date: 2/18/2018 3:45:00 PM Congrats! like idea climbed high enough to see within. I'm still climbing.bbn Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 2/18/2018 6:06:00 PM Thank you Barbara :)

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 2/17/2018 6:47:00 PM Hello Heidi, the photo is beautiful. No wonder the photo inspired you. I can see this as I read. Have a nice evening my friend. Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 2/18/2018 6:06:00 PM Thank you Darlene :)

Susan Palli Date: 2/17/2018 12:08:00 AM Nice use of imagery! Ça ngrats Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 2/17/2018 2:52:00 PM Thank you Susan :)

Alexis Y. Date: 2/14/2018 1:30:00 PM Hi Heidi, Congratulations on your winning write and for being # 3 on the new Best Poems list. Happy Valentine's Day:-) Alexis Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 2/14/2018 1:31:00 PM Thank you Alexis. Happy Valentines Day ! :)

John Fleming Date: 2/13/2018 8:47:00 AM I did so enjoy reading this beautiful little poem of yours, Heidi...really quite enchanting in every way. My very best regards! :) john Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 2/13/2018 8:52:00 AM I am happy you enjoyed this John . Thank you :)

Date: 2/12/2018 4:53:00 PM These words I suggest... "dived down into the bottom of my heart" "Manian" Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 2/13/2018 8:53:00 AM Thank you :)

Kurt Philip Behm Date: 2/11/2018 12:55:00 PM "Like my fragile emotions Hanging over the cliff" NICE! Kurt Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 2/11/2018 2:01:00 PM Thank you Kurt :)

Susan Ashley Date: 2/10/2018 4:57:00 PM A deep and beautiful poem with emotions expressed with meaningful and vibrant imagery. Congratulations on being third on the best poems list Login to Reply Date: 2/12/2018 5:13:00 PM Dear Madam, It is indeed a philosophical and thought-provoking poem. A writer remarked like this: "The important thing in poetry isn't whether or not it rhymes, it's whether or not it resonates." I wish to know your view on the above remark. "Manian" Heidi Sands Date: 2/11/2018 2:00:00 PM Thank you Susan :)

Joseph May Date: 2/9/2018 8:00:00 AM Congrats on being #3 on best new poem list Heidi... Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 2/9/2018 8:06:00 AM Thank you Joseph :)

Vijay Pandit Date: 2/7/2018 9:54:00 AM Your poem shines Heidi at #4 on best new poem list. Congrats! Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 2/7/2018 10:00:00 AM Oh Thank you Vijay. I didn't even know ...lol. I appreciate your comment and support always :)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 1/30/2018 11:55:00 AM This is why I love poetry :) gorgeous! xomo <3 Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 1/30/2018 12:49:00 PM Thank you so much Maureen :)

Sandra Haight Date: 1/29/2018 6:21:00 PM Amazing imagery and emotions, Heidi. Congratulations on your well-deserved First Place win. Hugs, Sandra Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 1/29/2018 7:11:00 PM Thank you very much Sandra. :)

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