Swallow my sadness
like it is a pill.
Exposing my heart
I stumble, it spills.
Swift hollow dulled pain,
consuming my chest.
My smile shining bright,
inside I need rest.
Shadow of my soul
haunts me to the core.
The more I receive
further, I deplore.
Wallow in dim pride,
a well-disguised ploy.
To keep worries far,
behave like a toy.
Mirrored reflection,
intently I stare.
See my younger self,
then whisper I care.
Summon inner strength,
demand it to stay,
command it to grow,
with each passing day.
– Grace Y. Estevez-Reddy
Wow Grace, this is just stunningly beautiful! Your words take me on adventures, I always love the flow! Much love, friend 🖤🖤🤗
Thanks so much Ace. It truly makes me happy to hear you liked it.🥰❤️💕
I liked the poem
Thank you Mina. Glad you liked it.❤️
most welcome, you deserve to be followed
I love the first stanza. It’s wonderful.
Thank you so much.Glad you liked it.❤️
I love the second line and the rhythm of this poem.
Happy to hear you enjoyed. Thanks.❤️
So beautifully written and so true. A good attitude and a positive demeanor can make not only your self feel better but others around you. Like your poem, an amazing piece of poetic positive vibes. I loved it.
Thank you so much Gary. Very glad to hear that you enjoyed it.❤️
Your words are very deep. They take me to another world, the world of imagination ans talenta where you are the leader there Grace. The beginning i liked most “Swallow my sadness”
That is so sweet of you to say Mina. Thank you.❤️
Welcome my friend Grace
Hi from Czech, WOW …verse :
Shadow of my soul
haunts me to the core.
My jaw dropping on the floor, bravo.
Thanks so much. Glad you liked it.❤️
Very interesting…really…nice….some kind of…magic
Thank you.🙏❤️💕
Will it to happen,
Happen it will
Magically, gracefully
Each passing day!
Absolutely!❤️💕
No denying, you are very good.
Following.
Joanna
That’s so sweet of you. Thank you Joanna.❤️