Envy

The jealous are unfortunate,
living a life without purpose.
Instead foreign accomplishments
become their source of great distress.

Longing for someone else to fall,
transforms owned steps into a crawl.
When never choosing to look straight,
massive brick walls can self-create.

Energy aimed on someone else
is best when placed upon oneself.
Staring inside a troubled mind,
as dimmed darkness tumbles behind.

Building a new world of comforts
while satisfying one’s own thirst.
Forming a bridge towards ample wealth,
still manifesting vigorous health.

Brightening up a dampened soul,
gifting it with owned self-control.
Speaking frankly with inner-self,
feeling more pride, loving ourselves.

– Grace Y. Estevez

March 4, 2021 2

Thought

Absorb soothing words,
they can relax tense shoulders,
massaging the mind.

– Grace Y. Estevez

March 4, 2021 6

Distress

Strong magnetic words
attached to my mind,
attracting lost tears,
no longer confined.

I turn them around
but they just repel,
they fall back on me
disarming my shell.

Magnetic energy
with intentions said,
unbalance my senses
then bounce in my head.

Replaying each letter
that form every word,
unstabling spirit,
harsh ego transferred.

Magnetic forces
all come to a halt,
clearing my scarred wounds,
removing the salt.

Enclosing a shield
around my own soul,
sharpening visions,
regaining control.

– Grace Y. Estevez

March 3, 2021 4

Receive

Removing makes space.
Always remain positive,
blessings refill them.

– Grace Y. Estevez

March 3, 2021 2

Unchained

Invisible chains
are hard to remove,
they keep you in place
you can not improve.

Ambitions on hold,
not hoping too far,
unseen slavery,
familial scar.

Growing intention
slithers up the spine,
lingered rejections
draw a solid line.

Fear is the leader
of imprisoned minds,
creating a cage
that make your eyes blind.

Ignite inner fire,
try hard to resist,
the next generation
will learn to persist.

A key in your heart
will vanquish the chains,
providing a chance
to remove the pain.

Hold on to your light,
allow it to guide,
take steps to live free
with strength by your side.

– Grace Y. Estevez

March 2, 2021 15

Precious

In a chained metal box
lives a heart made of clear glass
clutching one of gold

– Grace Y. Estevez

March 2, 2021 5

Unlovable

It is easy to love someone seen as good,
always understood,
one shared neighborhood.
Not so simple for those perceived as bad,
hard to understand,
all alone they must stand.

Try to find a way to walk in their shoes,
breaking old abuse,
providing new views.
What if life was changed? What if they were you?
wishing help came through,
not knowing from who.

Standing within light surrounded by dark,
recognizing sparks,
being kind leaves marks.
Traced smile on their face, throw some joy their way,
watching as fears sway,
flying far away.

Anger soon subsides as pure hearts now guide,
love will challenge pride,
clearing paths once tried.
Forgiveness leads fate, release worn mistakes,
new days can create,
kindness can cure hate.

– Grace Y. Estevez

March 1, 2021 12

Festival

Playing charades
Festive games of masquerade
Enjoy the parade

– Grace Y. Estevez

March 1, 2021 4

Self assured

I search outside for sparks of light,
transforming my wrongs into rights.
I give advice along with hugs,
yet deep inside the void still tugs.

My heartstrings play a melody,
touching my mind like symphonies.
The sounds I hear distract my brain,
an endless task to fill with gain.

I talk in silence to my soul,
meeting myself gaining control.
All warm inside, feeling so bright,
with hopes upon a flying kite.

A search for what has now been found,
setting both feet on solid ground.
Now those I meet have mirrored eyes,
reflecting what I hold inside.

– Grace Y. Estevez

February 28, 2021 4

Leaving

The shell is now gone.
An echo always remains.
Dented by a touch.

– Grace Y. Estevez

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