Attacked by fears of the unknown,
makes his hopes sink then turn to stone,
with every breath sorrows are shown,
all due to views others have thrown.
Insecure thoughts call on the phone,
no one to trust, always alone.
The dreams he has are failure prone,
depression felt, deep in his bones.
Inside his head he hears a tone,
transmitting sounds like microphones,
it puts him in a sacred zone,
then pushes him onto his throne.
Clears up his eyes, his mind is blown,
his body rests in a cyclone.
A sense of self suddenly known,
lands on his chest, wisdom has grown.
Opens the gates, feeling atoned
his old mistakes have been outgrown,
the time has come to not postpone,
a withered leaf, the past has flown.
Within a blink his faith is honed,
tomorrow’s joy instantly sewn,
the steps he takes his heart condones,
a bright path way to call his own.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
Response to Sadje’s picture prompt on What do you see #137 June 06, 2022
Your like a hallway with a million doors. Your knowledge surprises everytime.
I am still missing an element that Grace has. Tell me where to find it please?
Where do you find these brilliant poems. Do you store them in a huge storage facility? I am going to find the secret it lies in your deep words.
You have outdone yourself again.
Keep raising the bar.
You are too kind, my friend . Thanks so much. Happy you liked it.π
Grace truly you are a magician. How do you hide within your words like that. I get a hint of yourself in these poems. Its like looking through a keyhole of a bolted door.
I studying your poetry to improve mine. Here’s one thing i found about you: your either a brilliant literary student or you studied poetry.
I just cant get enough of your workπ
Thanks again, Marvin, but no I have never studied poetry. Happy you enjoyed. Have a fabulous day.π
“A withered leaf, the past has flown…” You can’t get much more profoundly poetic than this. I see a lot of myself in the first two stanzas of this piece. Hope to see myself in the remainder as well. Wonderful as always, Grace. π
Thank you, Mike. I hope your bright path becomes visible to you soon. Much love, my friend .π
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Thank you, Grace.
Joanna
Thanks so much, Joanna.π
I never would have thought of the word βcyclone.β Brilliant!!! Wonderful poem!! Encoreβ¦πΈ
Happy you liked it. Thanks so much.π
Youβre welcome.
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Beautiful π€© and I definitely feel like the subject !!
Glad you liked it. Thanks so much.π
Grace,
You have expressed a faithful and creative process, based on the prompt. This line especially speaks to me:
The dreams he has are failure prone,
I suppose I can relate.
Thanks!
Christopher
Thank you, Christopher. Failures can often times lead to success. Best wishes for you . πππ
And for you!
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I love the rhythm, the rhyme and β¦the tone!π Cool poem!!
I’m glad you liked it. Thanks so much.π
Itβs so powerful when we awaken to who we truly are. Gorgeous poem, dear Grace. π
Absolutely, Jeff. Thanks so much.π
What a truly brilliant poem Grace. Love how youβve lifted your character from gloom to hope. Thanks for joining in
Glad you liked it, dear Sadje. Thank you so much.π
Youβre always welcome my friend
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Great poem, Grace. Really inspiring!
Happy you liked it, Chris. Thanks so much.π
….all due to views others have thrown.. so true, Grace! Loved the way you presented the transition. Well done, again πππ
Happy to hear that . Thanks so much.π
You’re so welcome π
βwith every breath sorrows are shown,
all due to views others have thrown.β- This so relatable, Grace!
Such a wonderful piece. I loved its ending. So inspiring!
Thank you, Shruthi. Happy you liked it.π
Youβre welcome, Grace!
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I love your writing. I needed to comment, though, because I’ve dreamed of a similar place as your image you’ve chosen and it just really struck a chord with me. β€οΈ
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So well expressed in your usual style that heals and restores dear Grace! ππ
Thatβs so nice to hear, dear Cindy. Thank you.π
You’re so welcome! π
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Beautifully written, grace! A great read with a perfect rhythm π΅
So glad you enjoyed. Thank you.π
A beautiful path to the future, indeed. Bravo, Grace!
Thanks a bunch, Joyce. Glad you liked it.π
I sure did!
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This is so lyrical and hopeful! Your poems are always a joy to read. The emotions and feelings are so vividly felt in this piece. I loved and enjoyed it so much!β€β€
That’s so nice to hear, Jan. Thank you so much for all of your kind support, I truly appreciate it.π
I enjoy your wonderful words with my morning coffee … and thank you for being a continual “liker” of my work. Very much appreciated. Keep writing!
Thanks so much. My pleasure.πππ
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who are you defining?
Whoever could relate.π
it relays like someone you love but do not relate to his choices! Or his role for himself an imbalance of knowing him, and his twinned position!
Fascinating perspective. I actually had no specific person in mind while writing this one. It was a picture prompt and basically created itself. Thanks for sharing.π
it for me is looking at someone you love who has the ability of a god and chooses to surf through glaciers!πΉ
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Your writing is profoundly visual! if you have time read mine it is classical and i would like an artists perspective!