Unwanted guest
that stayed too long,
was here to steal
his favorite song.
It took his strength,
and then his hair,
he kept his smile
and rocked his chair.
It took his pride,
and made him shake,
he kept his wink,
and did not break.
It took his size,
and then his mind,
he kept his heart
and was still kind.
It took his hopes,
and then his life,
he kept his soul
and glowed so bright.
My children sing
his greatest song,
it lives in them
where it belongs.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
Today would have been my father’s 79th Birthday, he passed away 24 years ago but always remains in our heart. So grateful to have had his presence in my life.💕🙏💕
What a beautifully sad poem, Grace! So sorry for your loss. I am sure he will always be with you in you mind and in your being!
Thanks so much, Dwight. Absolutely.💕
You are welcome!
This is beautiful. However, I think you might have meant the unwanted guest that stayed too long instead of stood. Or maybe you meant stood and I don’t know what I’m talking about. Either way, it touches the heart.
Your father is always with you in spirit even if he is no longer on this earth.
Thank you so much, Dee. Yes, thanks for that. I corrected it. Really appreciate it. Yes, he will forever be with us.💕🙏💕
Beautiful poem in memory. 💛
Thanks so much 💕
What a touching tribute, so beautifully expressed Grace🤍🤍
Thank you so much, Destiny.💕🙏💕
Pleasure always… 🤍
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A heartfelt tribute Grace. Love endures. Amen!
Thanks so much, It sure does.💕🙏💕
This is a great tribute, Grace, sonorous and narrative and meaningful.
Thank you so much, my friend .💕
The time comes when life seems to take from us. In memory, however, everything remains.
Absolutely.💕
Thank you for sharing, Grace.
Thanks so much 💕
Grace — this poem is so touching. I don’t know if you remember this, but I lost my dad on October 16, 2022 from pancreatic cancer. He fought it for six and a half years. This poem hit so many spots for me, but it is so incredibly beautiful. My dad was only 68 years old. I miss him every single day, but I know he’s watching over me and my sister and making sure that we are ok. Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful poem ❤️ much love to you on this day
So sorry for your loss, my friend. Glad you enjoyed it and found it relatable. My dad was 55 when he passed. It happened very quickly. I still think about him daily. I know that both yours and mine watch over us. Thank you so much for sharing this with me. Hugs to you.💕🥰🙏💕
Thank you, Grace. It’s a healing process that you never fully heal from. I’m so sorry for your loss as well. 55 is way too young. They most certainly do. You’re very welcome, and many hugs 🤗
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Aww thank you for sharing this beautifully vulnerable piece, dear Grace. So sorry for your loss, he is with you everyday and definitely in your precious words. Love how you weave emotions and poetic greatness 🤍🤍
Thanks so much, Grace. Truly means a lot to me. I know he is. Much love to you, my dear friend.💕🙏💕
The tone of this poem is somber but happy all at once. Very smooth flow. Love it!❤
Thank you so much. Happy you enjoyed it.💕
I’m sorry for your loss Grace, but thank you for the bittersweet words you gave it that breathe life into those we farewell – always too soon.
Thank you so much, Jay. So glad you liked it. Absolutely.💕
Love this.
Thanks so much 💕
What a sad yet beautiful poem and tribute to your wonderful father dear Grace. I’m glad your heart was filled with gratitude and love on his birthday. You were so young. so sorry you were robbed of more years with him! 💗
Thanks so much, Cindy. I sure am. Yes, I was 24 at the time with a new born and he was only 54. Much love to you, my friend.💕🙏💕
awwww that had to be hard Grace!
Wow, young.. I’m sure he is soooo proud of you as a mother and his spirit lives on in you and your children forevermore. Thanks for the love and more to you! 💞
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Beautiful poem. May his memory be s blessing.
Thank you so much. Truly appreciate it.💕🙏💕
I’m truly sorry for your loss it’s never easy losing someone you love and care about in life and that was a beautiful poetry piece that you dedicated to your Father ❤️
Thank you so much. So sweet of you. Truly appreciate it.💕
Very moving! Thanks for sharing. Makes me think of my own lovely parents who also have passed on.
Thanks so much. Sorry for your loss.💕🙏💕
Beautiful tribute to your Father Grace and heartbreaking too! 💔❤️👌☹️ All I can say is f&€k cancer! Lost my mum 4 years back to the same thing!
Thank you so much. I share in the sentiment. Sorry for your loss, Ken.💕🙏💕
Thought you might alright. 👍Thanks very much Grace! 😊🙏
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A beautiful tribute.
Thank you so much, Nicole 💕
A touching, beautiful tribute to your father. I’m sorry for your loss, Grace. His spirit is smiling on you and your family. 🙏🏼💕
Thank you so very much, Kirsten. So sweet of you. Truly appreciate it.💕🙏💕
You’re most welcome, my friend. 🤗💕
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As i read the title of this poem i wished for a second too long that it was about the Zodiac. Even though, you wrote it so beautifully that it made me look back at my own loss with less bitterness and more pride in the strength she mustered all the way through. I am so sorry for your loss and thank you! ❤️🩹🕰
Thank you so much. So glad to hear it had this affect. Sorry for your loss too.💕🙏💕
What a beautifully written tribute, Grace! May your treasured memories live forever, tucked safe inside your heart 💞💞💞
Thank you so much, Dawn. Yesss.💕🙏💕
What a beautiful poem. It brought tears to my eyes because I can tell how much you miss him. So sorry for your loss.
Thank you so much. So kind of you.💕
A more perfect display of pulling beauty from despair I would be hard-pressed to find. Amazing poem!
Thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed it.💕
Beautiful.
Thanks so much 💕
His soul shines bright, and will forever glow, in the hearts of love! A wonderful tribute!
Thank you so much,, my friend.💕🙏💕
You’re welcome!
This is just beautiful. Happy heavenly birthday to your dad.
Thanks so much, my friend.💕
Well-deserved and heartfelt tribute to your father, friend Grace. I’m sure he must be proud of you and his family.
Receive my embrace with all my love.
Thank you so much, dear Lincoln.💕🙏💕
Such a sad poem, my deepest condolences, I hope you find the strength to overcome the grief.
Thank you so much 💕
*sigh* 🙁
This is happening to my aunt right now… I don’t think she has much longer to live.
A beautiful poem, Grace.
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David
Thank you so much, David. So sorry about your aunt.💕🙏💕
Such a beautiful tribute Grace. Hugs.
Thank you so much, Sadje.💕
You’re welcome.
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For those of us who suffer it is a battle that we have everyday, giving thanks for each day that we have. Somehow time becomes even more valuable when you know the struggle will eventually end in a battle you cannot win. I know how it must also feel to watch someone who is follwing that path.
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This a beautiful and tender poem and tribute to your father, Grace. I’m so sorry for your loss – you were so young, and with a little one to care for, it must have been an incredibly difficult and emotional time for you, especially with your father still being young, too. Cancer is so cruel. I lost my dad ten years ago to brain and lung cancer – it was a horrible way to go, but he couldn’t have gone on as he was. I’m so glad you can still feel your father’s presence in your life and that he is still looking down on you with love. Gentle hugs and my love to you, dear Grace Xx 💝
Thank you so much for the sweet response, my friend. Sorry for your loss too. Much love to you.💕
A heartfelt poetic tribute! It’s really hard to lose father. I find it relatable. I lost my dad when I was 12. May his blessings be always with you, Grace ❤️🙏❤️
Thank you so much, dear KK. 💕🙏💕
You’re welcome!!
What a poignant and beautiful tribute, dear Grace! You write wonderfully. ♥️
Thank you so much 💕🙏💕
A poignant and beautiful tribute to your father, Grace. Those we’ve loved and lost will always be in our hearts.💖
Thanks so much. Absolutely 💕
Grace how beautiful and heartbreaking. Thank you for sharing with us. May he continue to rest in peace.
So sweet of you, Belladonna. Thank you so much 💕
You’re welcome!
That is beautiful.
You’re right, they are always with us.
It reminded me of something I wrote about mine a few years before he passed.
If I may share…
“When did you grow old?” I said
but not so he could hear.
“With grey-white hair upon yr head and deafness in yr ear?
Once straight and proud and tall you stood.
Now you stoop in pain.
At least yr mind still remains good,
Not quite as clear,but still, yr sane.
Just yesterday it seems to be that you were toiling ever.
Now all you want to do is sleep and talk about the weather.
What evil creature is this Time,that’s taken ‘way yr youth;
yr vigor and adeptedness and left me with this truth?
The man who raised and taught me is still in you,I know,
But,when did you grow old?” I said
…and then I turned to go.
Wow this is AMAZING! Thank you so much for sharing with me. It brought tears to my eyes. Beautiful.💕
This is beautiful and touching, Grace, and a fitting tribute to your father. I’m so glad you had a good dad. Not all of us do, so I’m happy to know your father was a wonderful fellow whose memories and influence continue to live on. Well done, my friend. 🙂
Thank you so much. I am so grateful to have had him. Absolutely. Truly appreciate your kind response, my friend.💕🙏💕
oh my, that was heart touching, Grace. too early for tears, but this one is quite exceptional.
Thank you so much, Audrine.💕
always a pleasure
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Your poetry is unique and quite awesome . Name of the poetry is equally appropriate . Thanks !
Thanks so much 💕
So many love ones are taken by this evil creature
Yesss. Too many.💕🙏💕
Oh wow, beautifully to keep his memory alive.
Thanks so much 💕
beautifully captured.. sorry for your loss!
Thank you so much 💕🙏💕
Hello again, this is so beautiful.
Thank you so much 💕
Beautiful!
Thanks so much 💕
Beautiful poem. I’m sorry for your loss
Thanks so much 💕🙏💕
That’s beautiful- I lost my father almost 17 years ago, he had just turned 60- He had Multiple Myeloma- you never really get over losing a parent- 🤗
Thanks so much. Sorry for your loss. So very true.💕
A beautiful poem that communicates how loved your grandfather was, and still is. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much.💕🙏💕
Beautiful 👏 Though painful
Thanks so much 💕🙏💕