Heidi Sands Poet Free verse

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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 March 1, 2024 at 1:05 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. Heidi Sands March 1, 2024 at 1:15 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 July 16, 2021 at 11:50 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)! Heidi Sands July 16, 2021 at 2:37 PM Thank you very much. I appreciate your kind feedback. :)

James Marshall Goff July 16, 2021 at 5:46 AM Perfect twist ending, Heidi, lines above fairly vibrated from the echoes of that ending... Heidi Sands July 16, 2021 at 2:35 PM Thank you very much James :)

Pratap Roy January 18, 2020 at 5:22 AM So nicely written. Liked it.God bless you. Heidi Sands January 18, 2020 at 8:49 PM Thank you. I am happy you liked this :) May God Bless you, too.

Quoth Theraven July 5, 2019 at 10:19 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 Heidi Sands July 6, 2019 at 6:37 AM Thank you very much Richard :)

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

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

Darlene De Beaulieu February 25, 2018 at 3:07 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. Heidi Sands February 25, 2018 at 3:37 PM Thank you for your visit and comment Darlene. I hope your day is going well too :)

Sunlite Wanter February 21, 2018 at 10:46 AM One more kudo for an unusual and introspective poem. Congratulations for your place in the Best Poems. Heidi Sands February 21, 2018 at 10:53 AM Thank you Sunlite :)

Sara Kendrick February 21, 2018 at 5:00 AM Creative and expressive work. Thanks for stopping by my page. Sara Heidi Sands February 21, 2018 at 10:53 AM Thank you Sara :)

Vijay Pandit February 20, 2018 at 7:56 AM Congrats Heidi..I must have missed when you hit #1. Heidi Sands February 20, 2018 at 8:42 AM Thank you Vijay! :)

Paul Callus February 19, 2018 at 3:03 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 Heidi Sands February 19, 2018 at 3:40 PM Thank you so much Paul. I appreciate your visit and comment :)

John Hamilton February 19, 2018 at 9:11 AM Congrats on best new poems number 1 enjoy the recognition! Heidi Sands February 19, 2018 at 9:49 AM Thank you very much John :)

Barbara Barry-Nishanian February 18, 2018 at 3:45 PM Congrats! like idea climbed high enough to see within. I'm still climbing.bbn Heidi Sands February 18, 2018 at 6:06 PM Thank you Barbara :)

Darlene De Beaulieu February 17, 2018 at 6:47 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. Heidi Sands February 18, 2018 at 6:06 PM Thank you Darlene :)

Susan Palli February 17, 2018 at 12:08 AM Nice use of imagery! Ça ngrats Heidi Sands February 17, 2018 at 2:52 PM Thank you Susan :)

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

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

February 12, 2018 at 4:53 PM These words I suggest... "dived down into the bottom of my heart" "Manian" Heidi Sands February 13, 2018 at 8:53 AM Thank you :)

Kurt Philip Behm February 11, 2018 at 12:55 PM "Like my fragile emotions Hanging over the cliff" NICE! Kurt Heidi Sands February 11, 2018 at 2:01 PM Thank you Kurt :)

Susan Ashley February 10, 2018 at 4:57 PM A deep and beautiful poem with emotions expressed with meaningful and vibrant imagery. Congratulations on being third on the best poems list February 12, 2018 at 5:13 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 February 11, 2018 at 2:00 PM Thank you Susan :)

Joseph May February 9, 2018 at 8:00 AM Congrats on being #3 on best new poem list Heidi... Heidi Sands February 9, 2018 at 8:06 AM Thank you Joseph :)

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

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart January 30, 2018 at 11:55 AM This is why I love poetry :) gorgeous! xomo <3 Heidi Sands January 30, 2018 at 12:49 PM Thank you so much Maureen :)

Sandra Haight January 29, 2018 at 6:21 PM Amazing imagery and emotions, Heidi. Congratulations on your well-deserved First Place win. Hugs, Sandra Heidi Sands January 29, 2018 at 7:11 PM Thank you very much Sandra. :)

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