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Try Not To Fall

When the world spins and hail falls
Hardened by the cold from the sky above,
It reaches here below
As we rely on warmth of love

As tornados race, twist and destroy,
Leaving only broken frames behind
We emerge from cellars of darkness,
Searching for hope to find

When earthquakes roar and shake stability,
We reach for something to hold onto
Our prayers get lifted by the wind
Just like the pieces of debris that flew

We are only human, each with limited ability
As we try to understand the call,
When these painful times occur
All we can do is try not to fall

Heidi Sands 

5/25/22

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Mike Gentile

Date: 5/26/2022 5:08:00 AM

It is so difficult to find the strength needed to try not to fall Haidi. I am sure we all struggle! A This is a beautifully poetic tableau of such struggles as we face! Happy Thursday xxoo

Heidi Sands
Date: 5/26/2022 5:29:00 AM

Yes. Thank you Mike. Happy Thursday :)

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 5/26/2022 4:05:00 AM

And this seems to be happening more and more and more, perhaps it is what it seems. Great thoughts and wonderful poem my friend Heidi, Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Heidi Sands
Date: 5/26/2022 5:28:00 AM

You are right. It is happening more. Thank you Jennifer. Blessings :)

Sotto Poet

Date: 5/25/2022 11:36:00 AM

Heidi, this poem is both uplifting and soothing to read. Whenever things go bad, we can always count on your upbeat attitude to get us through. You are truly giving out so many intelligent vibes with this.

Heidi Sands
Date: 5/25/2022 11:44:00 AM

Thank you so very much. I appreciate your support :)

Rico Leffanta

Date: 5/25/2022 11:10:00 AM

It is also good to know how to fall so you can bounce back! Aloha!

Heidi Sands
Date: 5/25/2022 11:43:00 AM

Good point Rico. Thank you :)

Daniel Turner

Date: 5/25/2022 10:57:00 AM

So inspirational and comforting Heidi. Hope all is well with you.

Heidi Sands
Date: 5/25/2022 11:43:00 AM

Hi DT! So great to hear from you! Thank you. I hope all is well :)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 5/25/2022 9:01:00 AM

I like the inspirational message of your, Heidi--positive outlook carries us through in tough times. A FAVE from me for the insightful vibes you convey.

Heidi Sands
Date: 5/25/2022 9:15:00 AM

Thank you so much Vijay. I am hurting with my friends suffering. I must stay positive and keep writing :)

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/25/2022 8:46:00 AM

We're certainly affected by world events Heidi and we need to muster all our strength to keep from falling. You're not alone with those thoughts. Tom

Heidi Sands
Date: 5/25/2022 8:50:00 AM

Yes, the most difficult times, Tom. Thank you very much :)