The largest of castles
shimmers from outside,
yet so dark and hollow
when stepping inside.
The bare rooms are shallow
with no place to hide,
air to thick to swallow
walls coated with pride.
Eyes fill up with darkness
while perceiving light,
envy that is sharpened
while blurring clear sight.
Laughter turns to harshness
dimming all the bright,
jealousy kills fondness
hearts dance to dark spite.
Fingers on the handle
brings instant insight,
lights an inner candle
providing hindsight.
Notice the bare mantle
chipped paint, dusty white,
all coveting canceled
life starts to feel right.
A new gained acceptance
as all truths align,
self built independence
unique by design.
An inner reflectance
exposes great shine,
erase unclear essence
love remains divine.
– Grace Y. Estevez- Reddy
Yes, love remains divine! 😊
It sure does.💕❤️💕
Such a moving poem, dear Grace; and you provide us with the most wonderful ending, which is really the beginning. I love this poem very much. ❤️❤️❤️
This makes me so happy, my friend. Thanks so very much. It really means a lot to me.💕🙏💕
You’re most welcome, Grace. Always. Reading you is always one of the highlights of my day. ❤️🙏❤️
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That was an inspiring poem. Well penned❤❤
Thanks so much.💕❤️💕
Such a beautiful, optimistic ending. Loved this piece, as always! 💗
So happy you liked it, Sam. Thanks so much.💕❤️💕
A beautiful poem. Liked the transition:
Fingers on the handle
brings instant insight,
lights an inner candle
providing hindsight.
Ending is awesome. Well penned, Grace 👌💖💐
I’m so glad you enjoyed, dear KK. Thanks so much.💕
You’re so welcome 💖
Awesome.♥️
Thanks.💕❤️💕
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I used to write exclusively and almost never read,
You’ve changed that elusively
A sharp mind indeed
👌
That’s so nice to hear. Thank you so very much. This really means a lot to me.💕
such beautiful reflections shinning through Grace! 💖💖
Thanks so much, Cindy.💕
indeed!💖💖💖
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