Light a candle,
then search the flame.
It takes a breath,
I do the same.
The fire dances
a rhythmic sway,
my body moves
in the same way.
The hot wax drips
along each side,
smile as tears drop,
from both my eyes.
Inhale all hope,
the light emits.
Energies guide
and soon transmit.
Clear and pure thoughts
are now evoked,
exhale all pain,
watch as it smokes.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
I am so excited to announce that my poem “Candle Light“ has been available at Spillwords Press since August of 2021. I never got around to properly promote it. I would like to take this opportunity to do just that. I would also love to thank Dagmara K., and the whole team at Spillwords for publishing this poem, and for all of their continued support.
I would be so very grateful if you would go here, and like/comment as well. Thank you! 💕
Congratulations Grace. A marvelous poem showing the power of keeping the inner light lit. Yes!!
Thank you so much, Suzette. 💕🙏💕
My pleasure, Grace. Awesome writing✍
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You are welcome 😊
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Beautiful way of showing that light exists already in our life. We have to only give it a spark like the candle.💝❤
Thanks so much, Laiba.💕
Welcome Grace💝
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Congratulations, Grace. This is a phenomenal poem!😊
So glad you enjoyed it, dear Aaysid. Thank you so much.💕
Perfect timing on Worldwide Candle Lighting Day.
Adding to the wave of Love 💕
That’s wonderful. Thanks so much. Absolutely 💕
Another beautiful and emotion-filled poem, Grace! Thank you so much for sharing 🥰
Thanks so much.💕🙏💕
You’re very welcome 😊
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Congratulations hon. Beautiful ❤️
Thanks so much, dear Gabriela.💕
My pleasure hon 🌸🌹
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your poetry is best taken in the morning. beautiful, Grace.
Happy to hear that. Thanks so much.💕🙏💕
Gorgeous and thoughtful and so hopeful. Kudos, Grace, on having this published at Spillwords! Beautiful stuff as always. 🙂
Thanks so much, Mike.💕🙏💕
How beautiful Grace. Congratulations my friend!!! 👏🏼🤗👏🏼
Great poem.
Thanks so much.,💕
Beautiful poem💕
Thanks so much 💕🙏💕
Your welcome 🤗
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Omg congratulations Grace!!!! You absolutely more than deserve it, so happy for you!!! It truly is a breathtaking piece, full of grace (your special “Grace” touch and grace in its own beautiful definition 😊). 🤗🤍
So nice to hear, dear Grace. Thank you so very much, my friend. Truly appreciate your kind support.💕🥰🙏💕
Always 😊🤗🤍
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Congratulations grace!! It’s a beautiful poem💗
Thanks so much, Anjali 💕
You’re welcome 💗✨️
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What a beautifully written poem. Congratulations Grace on publication
Thank you so much, dear Sadje.💕
My pleasure
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Congratulations, Grace!
Thanks so much 💕
My pleasure reading. 💕
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Great poem, I like candlelight also, it’s so cozy and romantic.
Thanks so much. It sure is 💕
A very positive and encouraging look at life and a lovely analogy.
So glad you liked it. Thank you so much.💕
This is beautiful, Grace. Such delicate and gorgeous images in my mind from your words. Congratulations on having this poem published in Spillwords. A great achievement. Xx 💛
Thank you so much, dear Ellie. I’m so happy you enjoyed it. Truly appreciate your kind support.💕
Beautiful correlation between the self and the flame! May we both burn brightly 💞💞💞
Thanks so much, Dawn. Yess.💕🙌💕
Congratulations, Grace! You deserve it. Love the personification! Well penned 👌💐💖
Thanks so much, my friend 💕
My pleasure, truly 😊
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Ooooh, divine! And congratulations on the publication!
Thanks so much, my friend.💕
You are very welcome, Grace! ^_^
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The first lines engage the reader right from the start, setting up the parallel between the candle’s life and our own. This comparison continues, and we can see in the candle’s elements certain aspects of ourselves in a clearer way. Well done! If I were leading a meditative exercise using a candle (which I’ve done before), I’d want to read your verse, first.
That’s so nice to hear. Thank you so much. I deeply appreciate your beautiful response. This truly made my day.💕
This is an illuminating poem dear Grace! Congratulations my friend! ❣️
So happy you enjoyed. Thanks so much.💕🙏💕
Beautiful poem Grace. I checked out the Spillword site. Thanks for mentioning it. I just submitted one of my poems. Fingers crossed, I’ll get published like you did. Lol. You do great work. Congratulations!
Thanks so much. That’s wonderful. Happy you submitted. So exciting. Keeping my fingers crossed for you.💕
Congratulations Grace! You do great work. Well deserved recognition.
Thanks so much 💕
Congratulations 🎉 it’s a lovely poem!
Thanks so much.💕
This is superb
Thanks so much.💕
Any time 💕 🙂
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Beautiful💕🙂
Thanks so much, dear Saima 💕
Hi Grace. I got word from Spillwords today my poem was selected to be published soon. Thank you for the link to your poem on the website. I wouldn’t have known about it otherwise.
I’m so happy to hear that. Big congratulations to you. That’s wonderful.💕😊💕
You use imagery so flawlessly! Great work !
Thank you so much.💕