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Washed Free

Across the snow covered hill
the shadows lay before me, still
I search for words in the sunlight
But there are none, as if it is night
Maybe another time or day,
I will have much more to say
When the snow melts to the ground...
When spring brings forth its sound...
I will sing like a bird in the tree
My music will not escape me
Maybe another time or day,
the butterfly will come along my way
Lively, fluttering, flower to flower
Then, words will flow with a rain shower
If I can catch it just in time to be,
washed free from constraint on me

Heidi Sands

3/18/23

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Joe Maverick

Date: 3/22/2023 12:59:00 AM

Great inspiring expressions Heidi, my best Wishes to you and the brave people of Paslistine nearby you..I see a stain on the U S goverment in regards of the treatment of Their own people here.' Hard to work out any Logic 'apart from fear and greed' as the main Drivers.' My wishes that you get a good spimg And wildlife endures.'

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/22/2023 9:26:00 AM

Hi Joe. It is unbelievable how the govt treat our own people in Palestine! I agree, it is hard to work out any logic. We are at a distance here, but there is still a drastic lack of wildlife where I am. I can look out windows at home to the woods and see no birds in the trees or flying. It is silent and empty. No squirrel, nothing. I thought it would change for the better by now, but it hasn't. So, I am concerned. I hope spring will be soon and flowers will do ok even with the snow as it had been from this and that wildlife will be active and seen again. Thank you very much :)

Daniel Turner

Date: 3/21/2023 2:31:00 PM

Well written with some great visual images, Heidi. I can't wait to see what blooms from your pen in spring:)

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/21/2023 2:42:00 PM

Hi DT. Thank you so much. I just hope the wildlife gets back to normal by then. It has been really difficult with all this lack of activity. I am hoping and praying for a normal spring. I love spring! I hope all is well. :)

Fin Chuuk

Date: 3/20/2023 9:59:00 PM

One can not wait to glimpse the sight of beautiful colors spring brings ford. And the lively backyard of birds and crickets and whatnot. Beautiful poem, Heidi. :)

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/21/2023 5:19:00 AM

Yes. We are still lacking wildlife here and I am hoping Spring will bring an active season. Thank you Fin. I hope you have a nice day :)

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 3/19/2023 12:10:00 PM

Oh yes…a writer is sometimes restrained in season then released with butterfly kisses! Hugs ~ Kim

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/19/2023 2:30:00 PM

Thank you very much Kim ! Hugs :)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 3/19/2023 5:51:00 AM

Oh, what a beautiful poem! Much enjoyed the images you convey throughout, Heidi. Opening lines: Across the snow covered hill the shadows lay before me, still...paint the scene for the joy filled anticipation of spring. A definite FAVE!

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/19/2023 6:00:00 AM

Thank you so very much Vijay! I am happy you enjoyed this and consider it a Fave too. I hope spring will be arriving for us soon. I appreciate your support, always :)