Swallow tough tight knots,
lock them deep inside.
Do not show a fear,
sorrows seem to hide.
Mask with a fake smiles,
as time passes by.
Share a laugh or two,
enjoy with blind eyes.
All of life is great,
feelings are blurry.
Protect all others,
from unseen worries.
Posture always straight
head up and chin high.
Cheerful demeanor
with a silent sigh.
No space for complaint,
this life is a gift.
We should be grateful,
so sadness can lift.
So easy to know,
the right way to feel,
yet taxing to do,
when despair is real.
Daydreams full of hopes,
to light this abyss.
One step at a time,
will lead to true bliss.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
Wonderful 😊
Thanks so much💕
Those last two stanzas are so powerful and really hit home. Wise and compassionate as always, Grace. 🙂
So glad you enjoyed it, dear Mike. Many thanks. Truly appreciate your kindness, my friend.💕
Your words continue to make me. So powerful.
That should say “amaze me”
Gotcha. Thanks so much.💕
Thank you so much 💕
Beautiful hearfelt transformation from sorrow to empowerment. Love it. The last two verses full of personal strength
Thank you, grace
Thank you so very much, dear Suzette. That’s so nice to hear. Truly glad to know that you enjoyed it. Have a fabulous evening, my friend.💕
You are welcome. Thank you, Grace.
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Beautifully heartfelt Grace ❤️🌹❤️
Thanks so much.💕
Beautiful Grace!
Thanks so much, Belladonna 💕
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Absolutely beautiful writing, dear Grace. That last stanza especially connected with me 😉. The dreamy flow ties your powerful message together! Well done 🤍
Thank you so much, Grace. Happy it connected with you. So glad you enjoyed it. Thanks again.💕
Amazing!💖
Thanks so much 💕
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Thanks for showing the magical way, to live with all the beauties and beautiful people on this planet .
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Thanks so much.💕🙏💕
So beautifully written Grace
Thanks so much, Sadje.💕
You’re welcome
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A very beautiful inspiring poem, Grace! The first and last stanzas are quite appealing 👌😊❤️
Thank you so much, KK. Glad you liked it.💕
Always a pleasure 💕
Amazing
Thank you 💕🙏💕
This is a beautiful poem, Grace. The lines …
‘So easy to know,
the right way to feel,
yet taxing to do,
when despair is real.’ …
… really appealed to me, and I found encouragement in all your words. Thank you for that. Xx 💖💐💞
Thanks so much, Ellie. So glad you enjoyed it.💕🙏💕
I love poems with happy endings. Beautiful piece, Grace.
Thank you so much, dear Eugenia.💕
Most welcome, Grace.
To truly understand through emotions, we must experience them and move on… a beautiful post. 💖✨
Absolutely. Thanks so much.💕
Love your poem honoring feelings (“yet taxing to do,
when despair is real.”) and then moving on Grace to repair… 💗
Happy you loved it, dear Cindy. Thank you 💕
Inspiring and beautifully done, Grace! If people only knew what was masked under the smile sometimes….but “one step at a time” may we reach the bliss and light. 💞💞💞
Thank you so much, Dawn. Absolutely.💕
Lovely! Words not concealed, love revealed!
Thank you so much, dear Warren.💕
You’re welcome!
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Beautiful post!
Thanks so much.💕