Is she special?
hard to explain,
she bites her lips
to feel the pain,
swallows tough words
she wants to say,
since her thoughts run
in unique ways.
She fakes bright smiles
like many do,
but unlike them
she remains true.
playing her part
forcing a laugh,
still keeps both eyes
on her own path.
Sometimes she falls
and has breakdowns,
but stands right up
to face the crowd,
she holds the weight
of many worlds,
while being seen
as a plain girl.
If cut she bleeds
like everyone,
but digs the seeds
until hurts gone,
after she leaves
her presence stays,
her soul always
brightens each day.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
Originally Published September 2, 2021
Love this!🫶🏻
Thanks so much, Melissa.💕
me too! 😄
~David
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Deeply poignant! Courage in its many aspects. The lines: ‘ holds the weight of many worlds”.. exquisite!!
Glad you enjoyed, Suzette. Thanks so much💕
Thank you Grace!
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You have such a knack for finding your way into my heart. I deeply felt this piece!🤗💚
So happy you enjoyed it. Thank you so much 💕
I really like this. It is how many women “play their part”, but may not be what they really feel inside.
Absolutely. Thanks so much 💕
Each stanza of this poem is inspiring, and I am going to carry those sentiments with me as I head into a successful work week. Gratitude, as always, to scroll upon your work. ✨
So very nice to hear. Thank you so much. Truly appreciated.💕
Grace, this poem is beautiful and smart. Thank you.–Christopher
So glad you enjoyed it, Christopher. Thank you.💕
Sometimes one is speechless for want of words. I can related to it truly🙏
Absolutely. Thanks so much 💕
The power you’ve captured behind the ordinary is extraordinary , Grace and love these lines:
“If cut she bleeds
like everyone,
but digs the seeds
until hurts gone,”
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Happy you liked it, my friend. Thanks so much.💕
You’re so very welcome, always Grace❤️
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Love the strength behind your words Grace 💕
Thanks so much, Maggie. Truly appreciated.💕
It is always a pleasure Grace ❣️❣️
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Delightful and eloquently poetic Grace … 😊💛
Thanks so much, Ivor. Happy you enjoyed. 💕
You’re welcome Grace
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Authenticity is key, that’s the personal quality that I perceive being expressed in this poem.
I absolutely agree “Authenticity is key”. Thanks so much. 💕
extraordinary indeed…. beautifully captured , Grace🤍🙏
Thanks so much, Destiny 💕
my pleasure 🤍
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She is extraordinary…
Excellent writing, friend Grace.
Thanks so much, Lincoln.💕
Great poem Grace!
A poem about a wonderful person.
Thanks so much, Sadje💕
My pleasure
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What a strong soul! Beautiful and extraordinary poem, Grace! 💞💞💞
Thanks so much, Dawn 💕
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A beautiful, uplifting poetic story! Love the way you created it 💖💐
Thanks so much, KK💕🙏💕
Truly my pleasure 💖
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Empowering, stellar, and beautiful words, Grace <3 !!!
Thanks so much. 💕
Lovely writing!
Thanks so much 💕
Great poem, Grace!💞
Thanks so much 💕
Most welcome. 💛
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Beautiful poem, I love how you describe it🌟🌼
Thanks so much, Shruti 💕
Great poem!
Thanks so much 💕
Loved it ❤️
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Thank you for this I feel less alone
Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed 💕
Great piece of writing!
Thanks so much 💕