To spare your feelings
I will shut my mouth.
Practice self healing
while carrying doubts.
Drown the screams that echo my mind,
ignore shadows that trail behind.
Swallow salty tears,
say they come from joy.
Laugh off awful fears,
that come to destroy.
Carry great cheer, even if fake,
wear a big smile that never breaks.
Never be scrappy,
find sweet words to say.
Act as if happy,
pretend is okay.
A disguise converts to real,
but in each eye truth is revealed.
Dig deeper to find
answers torn hearts mold,
be gentle and kind,
so real love could hold.
– Grace Y. Estevez- Reddy
So much honest truth in your poem Grace. Great poem. It takes awhile to get to those smiles during trying times. 💖💖
I absolutely agree. Thanks so much.💕
You’re so welcome!! 💖
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I feel this.
Happy you enjoyed. Thanks so much 💕
It amazes me how well people can hide what’s truly happening under the surface. Are they just that good at hiding it, or are those around them blind?
Beautifully written <3
Sad but true. I think it’s a combination of both. Many people hide thins for the benefits of others and often times people are too distracted to truly notice. Thanks so much much for reading and commenting.💕
I love 💕💐💐
Thanks so much 💕
So beautiful, grace! Loved how you penned this one ❤️🥰
Thanks so much, Simone. Glad you enjoyed it.💕
Sure did!!
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Beautiful❤
Thank you💕
Welcome Grace❤
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Love is the living of good habits.
It is always nice to read you.
Greetings Grace. 🤗
Thanks so much, Lincoln.💕
Thanks to you for letting me read.
Hugs.
So sweet of you, my friend.💕🙏💕
A beautiful contemplation, dear Grace. 💞
Happy you liked it, dear Jeff. Thanks so much, my friend.💕
You’re most welcome, Grace. It’s always my pleasure. Have a lovely week, my friend. 💞
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literally on of the best I came across ! words describing it all so amazingly!!
So happy you enjoyed it. Thanks so much.💕
Loved it !!💕
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Not everyone is cheery all the time. Having to hide these emotions is so very hard and should not be demanded from a person. Lovely poem, Grace, I enjoyed it.
I absolutely agree. Happy you enjoyed it.💕
the best one I came across !💕these words describe it all so amazingly
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Beautiful poem Grace.
Thank you so much, Sadje.💕
You’re welcome
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Gentle kindness can carry us a long way! 💖
Absolutely 💕
Dig deeper to find
answers torn hearts mold….so true, Grace! Love is life potion. Well penned 👍💐💖
Thanks so much, KK.💕
My pleasure 😊
Such an apt piece for today’s world, Grace. Beautifully written.
Thanks so much, Eugenia.💕
My pleasure, Grace!💖
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Beautifully said.
Thanks so much💕
Of course. You’re very welcome, Grace.
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Much love
Thank you💕
Trying to find the right words and not just any words is what I’m working on. Love this!
Glad you enjoyed. Thanks so much.💕
Nice one, thanks for sharing….
Thanks so much 💕
You’re most welcome…
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