Look past appearance.
Flesh, bones, blood, brain are human.
Unique heart, thoughts, soul.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
Within
Tips
A promise or bond
should never be broken.
Phrases that are said
cannot go unspoken.
Be careful with thoughts
that escape a shut mouth.
They could stick like glue,
fill peaceful ears with doubt.
The right choice of words
can make someone love you,
contrary to this,
the wrong ones can undo.
As people observe,
minds will jump to believe.
Ears hear the unseen
to cause what is perceived.
When trusting your eyes
to lead you towards truth,
grasp with all senses
to then stumble on proof.
Start to clear resents,
replace poor points of view.
Blissful joy is found,
following inner cues.
– Grace Y. Estevez-Reddy
Originally Published on January 16, 2021
Communicate
Find the proper words
to express true emotions.
Connection is key.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
A Flower
The coldest of winter,
a flower had bloomed.
Quivered and shivered,
awaiting her doom.
A voice from inside,
whispered in her ear.
“Reasons you will find,
for why you are here.”
Hope warmed her inside,
kept her standing tall.
The weight of the snow,
had taken a fall.
A bee came along,
offered some advice.
“Let go of your strength,
you will not survive.
It’s too late for you,
you were due last spring,
your kind was all here,
your seed did not give.”
Flower simply nodded
then swiftly responded,
“I am here right now,
my life has a reason,
I will not give up ,
no matter the season,
I would not be here,
without a great purpose,
my life is a gift,
and never a burden.”
Along came a man,
with tears in his eyes,
his love was now fractured,
and said her good byes.
An honest mistake,
had made him so sorry,
he simply forgot,
their anniversary.
Turning to his left,
he noticed a flower,
felt better quite soon,
knowing it had power.
He held it with care,
and gave it a home,
then won back his love,
while claiming his throne.
Next to the window,
her vase set up high.
Objective fulfilled,
flower smiled with pride.
– Grace Y. Estevez-Reddy
Originally Published on January 18, 2021
Patience
There is a reason.
Time will reveal the purpose.
Sit back and relax.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
Hush
Silent story
that goes untold,
muted glories
slowly unfold,
without a word
emotions sound,
screams go unheard,
fall to the ground.
Old souls spinning,
great fate repeats,
this time winning
all past defeats,
opened hands give
a love so pure,
divine love lives,
future secured.
Retracting time
as stillness sweeps,
a massive chime,
touches so deep,
whisked way past space
to then plant down,
upon a maze,
on flowered grounds.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
Originally Published on January 7, 2021
Life’s Little Joys
Inhale perfumed breeze.
Stop to smell pretty flowers.
Walk slowly through life.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
Taken
Their cries awakened my deep sleep,
echoes of laughs that will not be.
Empathy pains are carried deep,
with eyes shut tight still forced to see.
Children are born
to play and laugh,
not to be scorned
or be attacked.
Innocence carried into space,
the purest smile fades from their face.
Sad memories soon takes its place,
tears pour to mourn immense digrace.
Kids should all live
and learn in peace,
tough to forgive,
trust and faith cease.
Angelic sobs for all to hear,
carving a spot to fill with fear.
Worries remain once they appear,
scarring traumas can outlast years.
Teenagers come
to celebrate,
but may feel numb
balancing hate.
Invoke pure light for future days,
for what will be, we need to pray.
Negative vibes are chased away,
when love filled kind acts are displayed.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
Aftermath
Unpredictable
Actions hold consequences
Consider effects
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
Wonder
Outside feels warm,
she grabs a book.
Approaching storm,
makes her feel shook.
Some cool water
to comfort fears,
but loud thunder
sounded so near.
She leaps up high,
then sits back down,
her drink supply
did not touch ground.
An empty glass
rests in her hand,
while liquid mass
never does land.
To her dismay
it floats on by,
hunts clouds away
to clear the sky.
Heart beats so calm,
while mind feels shock,
within her palm
great gifts unlock.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
Response to Sadje’s picture prompt on What do you see #140 June 27, 2022