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When Light Returns

Loneliness teases like looming shadows on winter's floor
As darkness settles in and closes the door
Like a thief, it takes the light that was shown
To create a reminder of being alone
A heavy heart isn't always easy to lift
Empty hands once held dreams, through fingers they sift
Old pictures and things, longing for change
Waiting for time to come around and rearrange
Like thoughts that are stuck in places unknown
The new will come, when light returns to be shown

Heidi Sands

2/16/22

Copyright © Heidi Sands | Year Posted 2022

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Phyllis Babcock Date: 2/23/2022 4:04:00 PM I think we all go thru a period of loneliness even in a busy world. It is looking for the light to take us out of the darkness we have gotten into. Lovely poem. love phyl Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 2/23/2022 4:50:00 PM Yes, it can happen to anyone. It does take seeking the light. Thank you very much for your kind words Phyl. I hope all is going ok. :)

Harry Horsman Date: 2/22/2022 6:51:00 PM Wow, Heidi, this is truly classic poetry, one that Keats, Lord Byron and one of my favourites Shelly himself would have die to have written, Going to my Favourites, Yes i love this poem! Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 2/23/2022 5:10:00 AM Hi Harry. Wow , that is so kind of you to say and consider a Fave too! I am grateful. You have made my day! I hope all is well. Thank you very much :)

Paul Warren Date: 2/19/2022 9:14:00 PM Loneliness is a drag . Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 2/20/2022 5:54:00 AM Yes Paul. It is. I hope all is well and you have a nice day :)

Karen Croft Date: 2/19/2022 9:39:00 AM I feel that everyone experiences loneliness now and then in their life. We always have to look for the light to snap us out of this deep pit! thanks for sharing!-Karen Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 2/19/2022 9:49:00 AM Thank you Karen. I appreciate your feedback. I hope you have a nice weekend :)

Alexis Y. Date: 2/18/2022 9:40:00 AM WoW! Heidi, You described loneliness so well. I liked the positivity in the final stanza. Well done. Have a nice day and weekend-Alexis Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 2/18/2022 11:06:00 AM Thank you very much Alexis. I am happy to see your comment. I hope all is well and you have a nice day :)

Silent One Date: 2/18/2022 8:47:00 AM WE all lose ourselves, we all feel lonely sometimes, but we need to keep searching for the light.. your poem is a reminder of this.. so well expressed.. Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 2/18/2022 8:57:00 AM Thank you so much Silent One. Sometimes, when feeling like this, it feels like being the only one. Yes, we must keep searching for the light. Your comment made my day. :)

Mike Gentile Date: 2/18/2022 4:32:00 AM I agree Heidi, loneliness is dark but the light will come! Your poem beautifully portrays the feeling yet leaves the reader with hope! Happy Friday xxoo Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 2/18/2022 4:59:00 AM Thank you Mike. It is nice to see your feedback. Happy Friday :)

Vijay Pandit Date: 2/17/2022 5:14:00 AM This is awesome Heidi. ...A heavy heart isn't always easy to lift Empty hands once held dreams, through fingers they sift Old pictures and things, longing for change Waiting for time to come around and rearrange...Superbly conveyed. Into my FAVES. Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 2/17/2022 5:34:00 AM Thank you so much Vijay. I fully appreciate the feedback and I am happy you consider it a fave! I hope all is well and you have a nice day :)