A snake will always be a snake,
she sheds her skin, but not her ways.
Slithering swiftly on the ground,
poisonous tongue hisses around.
A worn disguise, briefly disguised,
enhances how some feel inside.
Exposing what words cannot tell,
a fallen mask, an outer shell.
A leopard never changes spots,
crawls fast through life while taking shots.
Observing while tiptoeing slow,
attacks his prey, never lets go.
Originals are not copies,
experts of what they embody.
Creates itself so well detailed,
true masterpiece, replicas fail.
A quacking duck is just a duck,
habits unchanged, even if plucked.
Swimming along swiftly flaps wings,
forms a straight line within its kin.
Man made is made unnatural,
often seems quite irrational.
Unbalanced and just slightly off,
through a blurred lens, able to morph.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
Originally Published on December 11, 2021
“Man made is made unnatural.” Brilliant point of view. Great and insightful poem, Grace.
So glad you liked it, my friend. Thank you so much.💕
I do indeed! Blessings to you Grace. Peace.
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This is incredible!!
Thank you so much 💕
truths so elegantly expressed. lovely, Grace🤍
Thanks so much, Destiny. Happy you enjoyed it 💕
Always a pleasure 🤍
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Great lines Grace… That’s what i love about animals Grace. You know what you know cuz they are predictable. I find people try to morph their character but it seems to shine through anyway. Love this! 💞
Thanks so much. Yes, so true. Absolutely, my friend.💕
You’re so welcome! For sure.. xo 🥰
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Sooo powerful facts dear Grace. Love it a lot ❤
Delighted to hear you enjoyed it, my friend. Thank you so much, dear Suma. 💕
Absolutely spot on.
Thanks so much, Sadje.💕
You’re always welcome
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Wonderful insight😍👌
Thanks so much 💕
Deep and thoughtful lyrics you leave us to ponder. What is, is… and that cannot be changed because behavior gives it away sooner or later, because in behavior remains the essence of being.
Hugs friend Grace.
Absolutely, dear Lincoln. Many thanks, my dear friend.💕
Each para is soo deep mashaAllah
Thank you so much 💕
Well, dang, Grace… you summed it up perfectly…😕💕
Thanks so much 💕
Incredibly thoughtful poem, Grace! So true and so beautiful! That’s why humans like animals. Very well done 😊💖
Delighted to hear you enjoyed it, my friend.Thank you so much, dear KK. 💕
You’re always welcome, my friend 💖
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Grace this is so good and spot on!!!
Thank you so much, my friend.💕
You’re welcome 💖
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Wow Grace this is superb!! Especially that last stanza…I love your honest perspective laced with knowing how to tie every part of the piece together. Thank you for re-sharing, my friend. A treat to read 🤍🤗
Happy you enjoyed it, my friend. Thanks so much, Grace. Happy Friday.💕
A powerful piece Grace ❤️
Thanks so much 💕
Brilliant & powerful lines…dipped in your knowing, dear Grace 💫💟✨
Thank you so much, dear Navin. So happy you enjoyed it, my friend.💕
It’s my pleasure, dear Grace…I very much enjoyed it 💫💟✨
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Gracefully written lines of truth here, Grace! 💞💞💞
Thanks a bunch, Dawn.💕