They say that age
calms down the rage,
a lonely tear
the greatest fear,
no longer care
too scared to dare,
repeating days
but still okay,
secure in skin
while clearing sins,
In love with peace
living at ease.
They say that time
forgets past crimes,
it gallops by
releasing ties,
as the breeze blows
the pain will flow,
forgiving cheats
without defeat,
erasing shame
not placing blame,
remove old blues
sweep in the new.
They say that change
can be arranged,
stick to your goal
hold your control,
knowing you know
intentions grow,
take things in stride
just let it ride,
keeping your eyes
on your own prize,
focus on you
wishes come true.
– Grace Y. Estevez-Reddy
Originally Published on April 13, 2021
So true. Excellent!
Thank you so much 💕
Marvelous inspiring poem, Grace. 💖
Thanks a bunch, my friend 💕
My pleasure 🙏
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That’s beautifully true. Lovely poem, Grace. 💞
So glad you enjoyed. Thanks so much, Jeff.💕
You’re welcome, Grace. Always. 💞
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Well said!
Thanks so much 💕
Oh Grace, I absolutely love this piece! The rhyming and the message is so spot on. Awesome idea to repost, you have so many true gems 💗💗
Thanks so much, Grace. Glad you enjoyed it,my friend.💕
I enjoyed this poem very much.
Happy to hear that. Thanks so much 💕
Love these lines Grace:
“They say that change
can be arranged,
stick to your goal
hold your control,
knowing you know
intentions grow,”
Great uplifting poem as always💗
So happy you loved it, my friend. Thanks a bunch, Cindy.💕
I find your words in line with how I feel as I look back over the years and where I am today…well said. 🙂
That’s so nice to hear. Thank you so much.💕
Beautifully done…the rythm & the flow…embedded is your knowing ✨💟✨
So happy you enjoyed it, my friend. Thanks so much 💕
It’s my pleasure, dear friend ✨💟💫
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beautiful. needed that. thank you, Grace.
Glad you enjoyed, my friend. Thank you 💕
A sage poem
Thanks so much 💕
A beautiful poem to live by.
Thank you so much💕
I read this one to my wife who enjoyed far more than my senryu!
Nice poem Grace
Thanks
DD
So sweet of you. Thanks so much.💕
Beautiful
Thank you, Sadje 💕
My pleasure
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True & Lovely, Grace <3
~David
Thanks so much, David.💕
Lovely poetry Grace. I especially like the last couple of lines…
Happy you enjoyed. Thanks so much 💕
Nice poem
Thank you 💕
“They” say much that has application to some, rarely to all.
I have found it true that “the older you get, the less you care”, in terms of the opinions and influences of others who think they have some sort of authority over you.
Past indiscretions become something laughable more than cringeworthy, and it seems to be more difficult to take oneself – or much else – quite so seriously.
“They” say that the older one gets, the more conservative. I find that nonsense – but it seems true of a number whose political views I have an increasing tendency to annoy.
But this applies only to me, and to anyone who happens to have a similar outlook and experience. “They” do not speak for “Everyman”.
They say so many things….but you express them so vividly! Beautifully written, Grace! 💞💞💞
Thanks so much, dear Dawn.💕
Another masterpiece! Bravo
Thank you so much 💕
Great poem. And very true.
Thank you 💕
Last two lines are superb, saying it all. Another uplifting piece, Grace 😊💐💖
Thank you so much, my friend.💕
You’re so welcome 💕
Indeed. When your eyes are on the prize without any regrets of past and fears of future you can achieve anything💫✨.
Absolutely , my friend . Thank you.💕
Welcome❤
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As someone who is in the mid twenties, and trying to grapple with an advancing adulthood, this poem has felt like a warm hug. ❤️
That’s so nice to hear. Thanks so much.💕
Wow
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Very nice 👍💕🙂
Thank you 💕😊💕