Compensate

Always a pressing debt to pay,
a role to play,
great lines to say.


A hidden little nook to fill,
swallow the pill,
strengthens all will
.

A painted smile stained solemn face,
run in the race,
legs locked in place.

No one is ever quite enough,
no longer tough,
life was too rough
.

“I love you” is another phrase,
feelings convey,
causing a sway.


First-place can never come in last,
it happened fast,
forgotten past.

A new beginning chases clouds,
Sun shines around,
light takes a bow
.


– Grace Y. Estevez-Reddy

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  1. β€œFirst-place can never come in last,
    it happened fast,
    forgotten past.” – this is such a wonderful stanza!!!πŸ‘ŒπŸ»πŸ‘ŒπŸ»

    Another marvelous poem!!! Your rhyming, flow, creativity and art with words is magical and inspiring to me!!!! Keep shining, my dear friend βœ¨πŸ–€! You never fail to deliver stunning pieces!!!!

    1. You are too kind my friend. Thank you so much for your warm support and encouraging words. You have, once again, placed a smile on my face.πŸ™β€οΈ

    1. Thank you DebsDragons. I truly appreciate your feedback. Your blog is an excellent platform for self improvement and I truly love spending time reading your work as well. Glad you enjoyed.❀️

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