Impression

Cares so much for how she is seen,
ignoring her heart and her needs.
Perfection has no in-between,
searching for nods to then proceed.

Her life is just a giant screen,
formed by high hopes that must succeed.
Every smile worn creates a scene,
assuring she is well received.

Inside she feels like a machine,
no longer sure her veins could bleed.
Her empty eyes fill with saline,
as swallowed tears water her seed.

She takes a breath to feel serene,
then promises to not concede.
An inner sparkle intervenes,
so that her soul can take the lead.

A future painted fresh and clean,
so self assured her goals exceed.
She only says the words she means,
so her actions could not mislead.

She builds a throne, sits like a queen,
a higher joy is guaranteed.
Pure honesty is her routine,
all prior anchors have been freed.

– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy

Originally Published on October 17, 2021

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  1. Wow dear Grace, it’s powerful, after all at the end, She builds a throne, sits like a queen 👌👌🧡❤ of course tge entire Poem is awesome my friend.

  2. She takes a breath to feel serene,
    then promises to not concede.
    An inner sparkle intervenes…
    Beautifully written, Grace! An inspiring poem 👌💐❤️

  3. So wonderfully shared Grace. I love it and sounds like every woman I know until we realize we are only human and learn to love ourselves with all of our flaws and insecurities.. Wonderfully penned my friend! 💞

  4. Beautiful piece, dear Grace! You told this story with such grace and wisdom, the flow was just marvelous. Wonderfully done as always, my friend 🤍🤗

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