Lush green grass is somehow greener,
when viewed from the other side.
Conflicted, jealous daydreamer,
peeks through life, unsatisfied.
Such excitement while obtaining
every craving and all wants,
brand new shine is always fading
tarnishing unfulfilled hearts.
Squinting eyes comparing visions,
stagnantly running in place.
Everyone has their own mission,
conquered at a distinct pace.
Feelings of dissatisfaction
will attract more of the same.
Gratitude as a reaction
can ignite an inner flame.
Dire thirst, fulfilled with raindrops,
does not need a waterfall,
neither one choosing to make swaps,
both content to serve their cause.
Everybody has their own path,
as each finger wears a print.
Do not covet another’s catch
leaving bright light for mere glints.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
My poem “Desires” was published at The Writers Club. I would like to thank their team for showcasing this piece.💕
I like this:
Gratitude as a reaction
can ignite an inner flame.
Absolutely. Thank you so much.💕
“Dire thirst, fulfilled with raindrops,
does not need a waterfall,
neither one choosing to make swaps,
both content to serve their cause.” That is so beautiful, Grace. Amazing. 💞
Im so delighted to hear you enjoyed it, Jeff. Thank you so much. Truly appreciate your kind response, my friend.💕
You’re most welcome, Grace. It’s always my pleasure. 💞
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The last verse is everything.
Thank you so much, for using writing to speak to souls.
Im so happy you enjoyed it. Thank you so much.💕
Beautiful! Words to live by.
Thanks so much 💕
All of this is beautiful, Grace, but I particularly love this verse: “Feelings of dissatisfaction / will attract more of the same. / Gratitude as a reaction / can ignite an inner flame.” So true.
Thanks so much. So happy you enjoyed.💕
“Do not covet another’s catch
Leaving brightlights for glints.”
Great writing! I love its wisdom, Grace.
Thanks so much, my dear friend 💕
You are most welcome.
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There’s so much wisdom here, and every stanza sings with it. Congratulations on a brilliant poem and another publishing credit, Grace! You deserve it. 🙂
Thank you so much, Mike. Truly appreciate your kind support, my friend.💕
Love this.
Thanks so much 💕
loved that line, each finger wears a print. i loved this piece, dear friend, a great reminder.
Happy to hear that, Audrine. Thanks so much.💕
you’re most welcome, Grace. 😊❤️😄
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This is beautiful is so many ways. It just is
Thank you so much. I’m so happy you liked it.💕
Congratulations Grace. A beautiful poem my friend
Thanks a bunch, dear Sadje.💕
Most welcome
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you should be content with the little things in life that go right. If life gives you lemons make lemonade.
Absolutely. Thank you so much.💕
Thank you for this beautiful poem.
So glad you enjoyed it. Thanks so much.💕
Congratulations Grace! You had me drawn in right from the start. Wee hall definitely do have your own path and we have nothing to be jealous of. Just beautiful!
Thank you so much, Belladonna. Happy you enjoyed it.💕
You’re welcome ☺️
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Congratulations, dear Grace! ☺️ Your poems always inspire me very much. There is so much wisdom in here and every line provides a gateway to understanding our emotions better. Love it 💕💕
Thank you so much, Jan. Happy you enjoyed it, my friend. 💕🙏💕
So inspiring words, full of wisdom…Squinting eyes comparing visions. Congratulations, Grace 😊💖
Thank you so much, my dear friend 💕
You’re welcome, always 😊
Beautiful way of expressing the ‘rat race’, Grace…and love the fingerprint analogy! 💞💞💞
I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Dawn. Many thanks, my friend.💕