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I am a freelance writer and artist living in New England. I have articles published in Woman's Own Magazine, Parentguide News, Our Journey, Franklin Publishing, London Press, and newspapers. I have poetry published in Womankind Anthology and Our Journey. I have five poetry books published at Amazon. A series of three Nature Poetry Books titled, One With Nature in New Hampshire, Dreams With Nature and A Walk Through Nature With Heidi Sands. Another poetry book titled, Hope - with positive inspirational affirmations and a love poetry book titled, Angelic Butterfly filled with 100 Love Poems. All these are available in paperback. Some available on kindle.

I like to paint landscape and wildlife oil paintings. I have an art gallery that I open Spring - Fall. I am also a musician and play piano with over 100 songs written and recorded. If you would like to visit my creative website, please go to http://creativecallings.jigsy.com.

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John Hamilton

Blog Posted:8/6/2021 3:54:00 PM

Hi everyone. I haven't seen John Hamilton around since June when he mentioned not feeling well. Does anyone know how he is doing? I am concerned and he is missed here. Thank you Heidi

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John
Hamilton

Date: 8/16/2021 3:44:00 PM

Thanks everyone for your kind words of concern, I'm feeling a little better just been under a lot of stress after my dad died. Trying to help my mom as much as I can, so much pain involved in the grieving process.

Vijay
Pandit

Date: 8/12/2021 4:03:00 PM

Glad you are well, John. As you can see, you have many friends here who noticed your absence. Thanks Heidi for this blog.

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/12/2021 5:42:00 PM

Thank you Vijay. It is good news :)

Sam
Kauffman

Date: 8/10/2021 9:03:00 AM

I too have noticed John's absence. He is missed by many on the soup. Thank you for putting out the inquery. Just read Greg's message. Relieved to know that John is Okay! Blessings to you!

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/10/2021 9:12:00 AM

Thank you Sam. Blessings :)

Gregory Richard
Barden

Date: 8/8/2021 6:39:00 AM

I HAVE heard from John - he is fine, just not writing much at present. He said to give his blessings to ALL, especially Heidi for being so concerned. He'll be back around eventually. :o)

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/10/2021 9:05:00 AM

Thanks so much for the update Greg. Relieved to know John is well. Sending both of you blessings!

Constance La France
Date: 8/8/2021 7:21:00 PM

Greg, thanks for letting us know, sigh of relieve that John is okay ~ peace and tranquility _Constance

Hilo Poet
Date: 8/8/2021 11:35:00 AM

Aloha Greg!

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 8/8/2021 11:26:00 AM

thanks, Greg!

Edward Ibeh
Date: 8/8/2021 9:52:00 AM

Thank you for letting us know, Greg!

Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 8/8/2021 9:27:00 AM

Thanks for letting us know. God bless you!

Alexis Y.
Date: 8/8/2021 7:30:00 AM

Hi Greg, That is good news. Thanks for letting us know:-) Alexis

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/8/2021 6:59:00 AM

This is great news that he is ok. Thank you for letting us know Gregory :)

Joanna
Daniel

Date: 8/8/2021 4:32:00 AM

I miss him too, Heidi, left a few comments on his poetry, but have got no reply so far. Hope and pray that he is fine..

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/8/2021 4:39:00 AM

Hi Jo. I hope he is fine too. Thank you. :)

Brandy
Nicole

Date: 8/7/2021 8:57:00 PM

Dear Heidi, so kind of you to place this blog here concerning John Hamilton. I hope he is okay. I am keeping him in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs, Brandy

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/8/2021 4:38:00 AM

Hi Brandy. I miss seeing his Lyric and his contests. Thank you. :)

Rama
Balasubramanian

Date: 8/7/2021 11:42:00 AM

Would soup administration have his email or contact?. Why don't you ask them? Any member staying near his place. His bio has his location.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 8/8/2021 4:39:00 AM

I have his email and I am attempting to reach him ... or at least some info. I have also contacted a common friend and so far no response.

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/8/2021 4:39:00 AM

Thank you very much Gregory :)

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/7/2021 1:20:00 PM

Not sure Rama. Gregory has some connections to him and may know something soon. Thank you :)

Joseph
May

Date: 8/7/2021 8:38:00 AM

Thanks for letting us know Heidi, I hope John is alright. Hopefully someone will get a response from him soon.

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/7/2021 9:18:00 AM

You are welcome. I hope so too. Thank you :)

Constance
La France

Date: 8/7/2021 7:15:00 AM

Heidi, yes, I notice John has not written a poem since May, nor has he sponsored any contests, that is strange, hope he responds to all the soupmails and comments poets have left him as a result of your blog, he is a wonderful writer and a fair sponsor ~ peace and tranquility _Constance

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/7/2021 8:07:00 AM

Yes. I hope we hear something soon and everything is ok. Thank you Constance :)

Alexis
Y.

Date: 8/7/2021 12:33:00 AM

Hi Heidi, I haven't seen John either. I had thought about him. I didn't know that he wasn't feeling well. That's concerning. I hope someone hears from him because I miss him too. Thanks for writing this blog- Alexis

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/7/2021 4:59:00 AM

I hope that he is ok Alexis. His last response to a comment of mine quite a while ago was in regards to not feeling well. I miss him being here. Thank you for your input and you are welcome :)

Gregory Richard
Barden

Date: 8/6/2021 5:45:00 PM

John is one of my best friends here and we work on music together ... I have been messaging him here, FB and via email the last few days, and to this point have not heard from him, though I will certainly post it here when/if I DO. I am concerned about him as well.

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/7/2021 4:56:00 AM

Gregory, thank you for responding and your willingness to let us know something when you know. I hope all is well for both of you. Prayers :)

Hilo Poet
Date: 8/6/2021 6:06:00 PM

It is good knowing this, Greg, your extent and measures taken, I will leave in my prayers my friend, Aloha!

Hilo
Poet

Date: 8/6/2021 5:42:00 PM

I have noticed that he hasn't sponsored any contest as of late. I am grateful, Heidi, for your initiating this blog as I remain hopeful that this outreach will enable those who are more capable than I am, Aloha!

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/7/2021 4:53:00 AM

Thank you William. I appreciate your attention to this :)

Andrea
Dietrich

Date: 8/6/2021 4:26:00 PM

oh my goodness, it is really smart of you to notice that, Heidi. I wish I knew enough about him to know how to contact him. I will go shoot a soupmail to him. Please if anyone knows his email or anything at all, I hope you will let us know.

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/6/2021 4:52:00 PM

Thank you Andrea :)

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My Recent Poems

Date Posted	PoemTitle	Form	Categories
6/4/2023	This is what is here	Haiku	angst,nature,sad,
6/4/2023	No Hammering	Haiku	bird,loss,sad,
6/3/2023	Anything left pure	Rhyme	change,life,pain,
5/31/2023	Out of reach	Free verse	anxiety,change,life,
5/30/2023	Turbulence	Haiku	angst,life,time,
5/22/2023	Magical Clouds	Rhyme	feelings,peace,sky,
5/20/2023	Be Blessed	Tanka	blessing,loss,
5/4/2023	Restful Vision	Rhyme	freedom,mountains,peace,s
5/4/2023	Imagine	Terzanelle	encouraging,imagination,i
5/2/2023	I'll make the music I can't hear	Lyric	environment,inspiration,m
5/2/2023	Silent Morning	Rhyme	evil,heartbroken,sad,
5/1/2023	The Loss of Iris	Tanka	death,flower,sad,
5/1/2023	Like a nightmare	Free verse	angst,nature,sad,
5/1/2023	Nature	Narrative	change,loss,nature,sad,
4/19/2023	Dance	Ninette	appreciation,dance,love,
4/19/2023	Waves of Fun	Rhyme	beach,fun,muse,words,
4/12/2023	Dancing with twilight	Rhyme	dance,fun,peace,uplifting
4/10/2023	A refreshing new day	Rhyme	appreciation,muse,peace,r
3/29/2023	I wandered and I wondered	Free verse	heart,introspection,life,
3/26/2023	Which Direction To Go	Free verse	inspirational,
3/26/2023	Pond of Sunshine	Rhyme	appreciation,beauty,snow,
3/23/2023	Splash of Reality	Free verse	hope,rain,sky,
3/18/2023	Washed Free	Rhyme	nature,seasons,words,
3/1/2023	Beneath the rainbow	Monoku	day,dream,rainbow,sun,
3/1/2023	NO Animal Tracks	Haiku	animal,loss,
3/1/2023	Animal Tracks	Haiku	animal,winter,
3/1/2023	FORGOTTEN PEOPLE	Narrative	america,environment,peopl
2/27/2023	Anger	Free verse	anger,motivation,
2/27/2023	Chaotic Tornados	Free verse	america,angst,faith,
2/26/2023	Trust yourself	Haiku	trust,wisdom,
2/26/2023	Shadows	Haiku	truth,
2/26/2023	It means a lot to me	Haibun	appreciation,creation,god
2/26/2023	Grateful for strength	Rhyme	morning,strength,winter,
2/25/2023	Tired	Free verse	life,truth,
2/25/2023	Winter Twilight	Tanka	bird,loss,winter,
2/25/2023	I wish upon the brightest star	Rhyme	animal,nature,
2/24/2023	STEP FATHER	Bio	anger,angst,natural disas
2/23/2023	Environmental Change	Free verse	anger,animal,environment,
2/23/2023	Grief	Rhyme	grief,
2/23/2023	Empty World Outside	Haiku	anger,animal,nature,sad,
2/22/2023	How Do I Write	Rhyme	angst,anxiety,nature,writ
2/22/2023	Emptiness	Free verse	angst,animal,loss,nature,
2/20/2023	Feelngs I Can't Hide	Rhyme	angst,loss,nature,sad,
2/19/2023	Overnight	Rhyme	anger,angst,nature,sad,
2/18/2023	HEARTBROKEN	Narrative	angst,anxiety,bird,heartb
2/17/2023	Strive	Ninette	inspirational,life,motiva
2/17/2023	A moment to stop	Free verse	appreciation,beauty,creat
2/16/2023	Smoke	Tanka	angst,night,truth,
2/16/2023	Update	Free verse	words,
2/15/2023	lilac	Haiku	color,flower,spring,
2/14/2023	ACID RAIN	Haiku	angst,community,
2/13/2023	Chaos	Enclosed Rhyme	angst,appreciation,creati
2/12/2023	Spring is not all	Sonnet	anxiety,spring,
2/12/2023	Winter Haiku	Haiku	image,peace,winter,
2/12/2023	Crow	Ninette	bird,morning,sound,
2/12/2023	Uplifting Sun	Sedoka	happiness,inspiration,sun
2/10/2023	Watching birds in the garden	Free verse	beautiful,bird,garden,pea
2/10/2023	I THE WIND	Personification	hope,peace,sound,strength
2/8/2023	Season's Songs	Haiku	day,seasons,song,
2/8/2023	Time to cherish	Etheree	bird,peace,song,
2/5/2023	Skies of Gray	Free verse	angst,color,day,writing,
1/30/2023	The start of a new day	Free verse	day,inspiration,light,nig
1/30/2023	Rise I Will	Free verse	character,motivation,
1/29/2023	Beautiful	Acrostic	beautiful,day,winter,
1/28/2023	Dear Heart	Free verse	endurance,inspirational,m
1/27/2023	Snow and sky	Free verse	sky,snow,sun,
1/26/2023	Winter Revelation	Free verse	life,winter,
1/26/2023	Free to Roam	Free verse	creation,freedom,travel,
1/24/2023	Beautiful Winter Day	Rhyme	beauty,creation,inspirati
1/24/2023	Miracles	Etheree	hope,inspirational,miracl
1/23/2023	Sudden Deaths	Free verse	america,angst,corruption,
1/23/2023	The snow keeps falling	Rhyme	snow,storm,
1/22/2023	Fear is a liar	Rhyme	faith,fear,motivation,str
1/22/2023	ICICLES	Haiku	beauty,winter,
1/21/2023	HOW DO YOU FEEL	Free verse	feelings,inspirational,
1/21/2023	Lasting Sunrise	Narrative	death,loss,soulmate,sun,
1/21/2023	Season's Wings	Sedoka	beauty,seasons,
1/20/2023	Pure Delight	Free verse	appreciation,beauty,natur
1/20/2023	STRENGTH	Rhyme	appreciation,faith,inspir
1/20/2023	Light of Truth	Monoku	light,truth,
1/19/2023	We are a star	Nonet	inspirational,star,
1/19/2023	Christmas every day	Haiku	appreciation,beautiful,ch
1/18/2023	Beauty Renewed	Tanka	beautiful,beauty,bird,
1/18/2023	Darkness and Light	Haiku	dark,light,
1/18/2023	I often look at the sky	Enclosed Rhyme	appreciation,inspiration,
1/17/2023	Adventures of the sea	Rhyme	introspection,ocean,peace
1/16/2023	You will shine	Personification	encouraging,inspirational
1/15/2023	The Road of Writing	Terzanelle	inspirational,motivation,
1/14/2023	Amplified Memory	Tanka	light,night,water,
1/13/2023	Just before sunset	Free verse	appreciation,celebration,
1/13/2023	Winter Slush	Sedoka	rain,snow,winter,
1/12/2023	Snowflakes	Rhyme	freedom,peace,snow,
1/11/2023	Faith and Light	Rhyme	angst,dark,faith,light,
1/10/2023	Winter walk and sounds	Free verse	beautiful,peace,winter,
1/10/2023	Light of winter	Rhyme	hope,light,winter,
1/10/2023	Winter Moon	Haiku	appreciation,beauty,moon,
1/8/2023	STILL	Etheree	imagery,nature,
1/8/2023	Bright New Year	Terzanelle	appreciation,inspirationa
1/8/2023	Where Lies Befall	Free verse	motivation,spoken word,st
1/7/2023	Here I am	Rhyme	beauty,life,love,

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Fav Poems

PoemTitle	Form	Categories
I was a Soldier	Rhyme	anger,angst,betrayal,conf
Cocoon	Lyric	muse,nature,spiritual,
Come with me	Rhyme	mountains,
Christmas in a box	Rhyme	christmas,
Sunrise Yellow And Gold	Quatrain	sun,
Some Thoughts For November	Sonnet	appreciation,blessing,tha
Great Inspiration:	Sonnet	inspiration,
The Spark	Light Verse	god,inspiration,
Finding Love:	Sonnet	analogy,joy,love,
Good Neighbors	Italian Sonnet	appreciation,bird,poetry,
Only Stop	Free verse	beauty,inspiration,motiva
Soothing Light	Free verse	faith,hope,
Meretricious Spirit	Didactic	betrayal,emotions,feeling
Free at Last	Rhyme	anxiety,freedom,jesus,mil
Below a silver moon	Rhyme	moon,
easier	Rhyme	life,
The Night	Free verse	city,night,
Moment of Truth	Dramatic Verse	perspective,philosophy,tr
Morning Light	Couplet	death,grief,life,lost lov
Leading Me To Sunday	Free verse	journey,love,memory,missi
Let Me Show You The World	Lyric	beauty,blessing,
Witch and Warlock	Light Verse	funny,humor,humorous,poli
Ink Well Spent	Dramatic Monologue	identity,perspective,poet
Not Alone	Free verse	fear,growing up,hope,hurt
Little Wren	Rhyme	bird,nature,song,
Things New and Old	Free verse	blessing,religious,spirit
Beauty	Free verse	beauty,love,
Exponential love	Romanticism	beautiful,crazy,devotion,
Courage	Free verse	courage,
UNION	Free verse	love,passion,
In A Word	Verse	god,love,spiritual,truth,
She's Beautiful	Light Verse	beautiful,women,
When I Think About You	Ode	lonely,lost love,smile,so
Reality's Banned	Quatrain	beautiful,color,imagery,i
Natures Gift	Sonnet	blessing,nature,
Grow wings	Rhyme	blue,change,loneliness,na
REJOICE THIS NOEL	Lyric	christian,christmas,
Beauty That Surrounds	Free verse	love,nature,
Sky Dancing	Free verse	allusion,bird,dance,love,
A Great Commotion	Rhyme	bird,nature,
The Art of Living	Free verse	inspiration,life,
Me Myself and I	Rhyme	abuse,child abuse,
THE BUTTERFLY	Quatrain	change,dedication,inspira
The Last Slice	Light Verse	food,fun,humor,humorous,
Boulevard of Dreams	Verse	dream,faith,life,soulmate
My Dog	Rhyme	best friend,dog,love,
Walk Into The Stars	Free verse	analogy,faith,religious,s
The Gift Of Christmas	Quatrain	christmas,love,religious,
Dancing dragonflies	Rhyme	insect,nature,
No Poet, Am I	Couplet	blessing,faith,inspiratio
Forever Blessed	Prose	blessing,christian,father
What Is Love	Free verse	love,rain,
A Summers Walk	Rhyme	nature,summer,sun,
Just keep holding on	Lyric	courage,depression,encour
Winter's Easing	Rhyme	winter,
Catch the Wave	Light Verse	inspirational,
Little Trout	Rhyme	fish,nature,
God Loves Us All - The Linked Style	Free verse	faith,hope,inspirational,
Spring into life	Rhyme	daffodils,flower,nature,s
Last Orphan Of The Truth	Rhyme	truth,
Thanksgiving Day	Sonnet	appreciation,thanksgiving
Sight Unseen	Free verse	absence,imagery,longing,p
My Sanity	Light Verse	funny,humor,
Caring for an Autistic Soul	Rhyme	best friend,blessing,chil
Cosmic Radio	Free verse	community,love,spiritual,
The Great Web:	Couplet	analogy,death,flower,life
Not One Word	Verse	dream,imagery,love,sleep,
Americans	Free verse	america,inspirational,
Slowly	Free verse	love,
Life Is For The Living	Sonnet	angel,death,grief,
Butterflies of Beauty	Rhyme	butterfly,nature,
Taking Flight	Free verse	care,love,nature,
Resounding	Haiku	moon,nature,sound,
Slow Colors	Free verse	love,moon,stars,
All I Am	Free verse	longing,
I Believe	Rhyme	anger,faith,loss,
The Day Following	Dramatic Verse	blessing,faith,light,spir
Wavelets	Rhyme	nature,
BUTTERFLIES OF BEAUTY	Free verse	beautiful,beauty,butterfl
Out of the Blue	Free verse	blue,deep,feelings,lonely
Simple Musings From A Heterosexual Male with Unkempt Facial Hair	Free verse	muse,perspective,
I Step Into The Dark	Blank verse	introspection,
There is still beauty	Quatrain	dark,friendship,hope,sad,
Starry Night	Rhyme	stars,universe,
Only the Soul knows:	Blank verse	allegory,analogy,emotions
Prophesy	Free verse	god,inspirational,
Where Nature's Beauty And Man's Design Meet	Sonnet	appreciation,beauty,bird,
- White And Curly -	Tanka	beauty,nature,spring,
My inner sanctum	Rhyme	beach,fantasy,imagination
Up in the Sky Dancing with Angels	Lyric	absence,adventure,analogy
Summers day	Couplet	beautiful,summer,
Touch	Acrostic	beauty,nature,
Never Forgotten	Free verse	memory,
My Prayer	Rhyme	god,prayer,
Happiness	Rhyme	cheer up,dream,emotions,i
A World of Good	Rhyme	life,
Timeless	Monoku	introspection,love,
First to Go Up	Epic	devotion,love,religious,s
Another Petal Falls	Rhyme	death,death of a friend,l
Embracing A Dream	Couplet	beautiful,emotions,feelin