Crackles burst upon the bright sky,
a little girl watched fireworks fly.
She held a flag in one small hand,
and twirled her toes within sand.
The night was loud with cheer and song,
but deep inside something felt wrong.
She looked above, past bursts of light,
to find a star both still and bright.
She closed her eyes, her fingers curled,
and whispered soft “Dear star, dear world,
I wish that people far and near,
could speak with kindness, not with fear.
Let grown-ups laugh, and not divide,
though they may stand on different sides,
let them all see with gentle eyes,
not just with flags or angry cries.”
“Oh star,” she said, “if you are kind,
please plant peace deep in every mind,
They do not all have to agree,
to live with hope in harmony.”
She did not ask for dolls or gold,
or secrets wrapped in stories told.
Her wish was simple, soft, and true,
for hearts to open to new views.
The rockets soared, the moon looked down,
the star she chose wore a gold crown.
Although her wish was small and light,
it danced with freedom in the night.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
💕Happy Fourth of July to all!!! Enjoy and be safe!!! 💕
I love the imagery! Have a good Fourth of July.
Thanks so much, Ac. Hope you had a great one.💕
Wonderful thoughts in a well written poem.
Thanks so much, Rebecca. Happy you liked it. Have a great day.💕
Lovely sentiment in this Grace ❤️
Thanks so much. 💕
Thanks for the thoughtful work! A Happy Fourth to you and yours!
Thanks so much! Have a great one.💕
Such a beautiful wish and poem.
Thanks so much, Sadje. Happy you enjoyed it, my friend. Have a great day 💕
You too dear friend
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Thanks so much, my friend. Have a great one.💕
Most welcome
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Your poem is a gem full of tenderness and hope. The image of the child, so innocent and pure, contrasts beautifully with the noise and euphoria outside. Her desire, so sincere and selfless, reveals a wisdom and sensitivity that is often lost in the adult world.
Instead of asking for something material, she dreams of a world where empathy and kindness reign, where differences are not a cause for hatred but an opportunity to learn and live together in peace.
The final verse, where her desire “dances freely in the night”, conveys the silent strength of pure dreams: small, but capable of illuminating the darkness.
A poem that invites us to look with a child’s eyes and to wish for a more humane and compassionate world. 🌟💖
Happy 4th of July! 🎆🇺🇸✨ May it be a day full of joy, togetherness and good times. enjoy and take good care of yourself! 💙❤️🤍
So very sweet of you, my dear friend. Thank you so very much for your thoughtful response. I truly appreciate you and all of your kind support. Have a wonderful and blessed day, my friend. Hugs 💕
Absolutely magical poetry, Grace. That little girl’s prayer was heartwarming. So lovely.
Happy 4th of July. Peace to all.
Thank you so much, Suzette. Happy you enjoyed it, my friend. Peace to you as well.💕
You are most welcome, Grace. Peace to you.
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beautifully composed
Thank you so much.💕
“To live with hope and harmony,” is definitely what the world needs right now. This is such a beautiful poem.
Absolutely. Thanks so much 💕
Delicately exquisite, with an important message for us all to follow, Grace … 😍🌏📃
Thank you so much, Ivor. Glad you enjoyed.💕
You’re most welcome, Grace 🤗😍🌏
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This is stunning. 🌠 Thank you for sharing this poem of hope, Grace. 💖
Delighted to know you enjoyed. Thanks so much.💕
You’re very welcome. 💕🙏🏻
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What a delight, my friend. 💕
Thanks so much, T.💕🙏💕
Wow, Grace. This poem is extraordinary. The rhythm is sweet with a gentle plea from an infant. I’ve always believed children are a reminder to us to leave bitterness behind and embrace love and unity. I must admit, this is not easy.
Happy fourth of July!
So very nice to hear. Thank you so much, my friend. Truly appreciate you. Have a great day.💕
You’re welcome, Grace
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What a beautiful wish and gorgeous poem, Grace! So lovely💞💞💞
Happy Fourth of July dear friend. Lovely poem. Xoxo
Thanks so much, my friend. Have a great one.💕
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Lovely 4th of July poem! Full of hope for everyone💛💚
Thank you so very much. Glad you enjoyed.💕
This is so gorgeous and hopeful, Grace and this too is my wish. This is truly how it should be and our world would be a different place! ❤️
Thanks so much, my friend. Absolutely, the world would be a better place if people could just coexist.💕
You’re so very welcome Grace! It sure would be!❤️
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This is so lovely and tender, Grace. Happy Fourth of July!
Thanks so much, Eugt. Hope you had a great one too.💕
Most welcome, and it was peaceful. 💗
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This is very beautiful and lovely penned 💖
Thanks so much.💕
Thanks so much 💕
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Grace this is beyond beautiful my friend.
I love it so much.
This is what any child could wish for and it is their birthright.
Thank you for sharing 💕
So happy to know you loved it, my friend. Thank you so very much, Maggie. It absolutely is their birth right! Have a great one.💕
Truly my pleasure Grace 💕
Thank you so much 🤗
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The image of an innocent infant made me think a lot. A timely poem, Grace. Happy 4th of July to you💐💗
Thanks so much, my friend. Have a wonderful day.💕
Same to you, Grace! Most welcome 💗
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You’re more than welcome, Grace🙏💕
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This is a heartfelt poem, Grace.
Thanks so much, Mary💕
Oh my! That poem is wonderful and trully beautiful Grace! Such a nice one, such a nice wish for a world of peace. I really enjoyed it, it touched me deeply 💕💕. In today’s world, I wish for every human to know harmony. It’s our birthright. Thank you for this great poem and planting seeds of love in our hearts with your lovely words. 💛
Delighted to hear that you enjoyed it, my friend. Thank you so very much for your thoughtful response and kind support. Truly appreciate you, Marie. Have a wonderful day.💕
What a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing. It is through this lens that what seems to be chasms can mend.
Thank you so much, for your thoughtful response. Glad you enjoyed. Have a wonderful day.💕
What a magical poem, Grace, and one of hope too. Lovely, and I hope you had a wonderful 4th of July. ❤️
Thanks a bunch, Lauren. It was wonderful, hope you had a great one too.💕
Fascinating! I have greatly missed your prose, Grace!
So sweet of you, Eleanor. Thank you.💕