It happened fast,
within a flash.
Sounds of a blast,
dimensions crash.
Traveled through space,
went back in time.
Feet still in place,
explosions chime.
Vibrate from rings,
as tears cascade.
Canonball flings,
like live grenades.
Shut both eyes tight,
pray to be home.
See colored lights,
memories roam.
Another life,
lived long ago,
with war and strife,
a fearful show.
Blinked once or twice,
then came right back.
Serene and nice,
all things intact.
A peaceful park,
structure holds pain.
Evokes heart sparks,
positive gain.
Fixed Instrument,
historic throne.
Mixed sentiments,
respect is shown.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
Written in response to Crimson Creative Challenge # 219, hosted by Crispina Kemp
beautiful written
Thank you so much 💕
This is such a powerful and emotive piece, Grace. The vivid imagery in your poem and the picture you’ve chosen are really striking. I’m not sure if this was something you experienced or whether it was fiction, but either way, it is very effective. Be safe. Brilliantly written Xx 💓💕
That’s so nice to hear, Ellie. Thank you so very much. Truly appreciate your kind response, it means so much to me. Hope you are having a wonderful day.💕
I read this as Ellie did, thinking this was your vivid experience and came to the end relieved that it wasn’t. Moving topic, well done, Grace
That’s wonderful to hear. Thank you so much . I am so happy you enjoyed it . 💕🙏💕
This is great and profound.
Thank you so much 💕
You are so very welcome! ❤
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Wow, beautifully expressed. Great and grand Grace. Very deep. 🤍🤍
Thank you so much. So happy you enjoyed it .💕
Most welcome…. 🤍😊
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Did you just make a full of suspense, past life poem? You are amazing!!!!
Thanks so much. So sweet of you, my friend.💕
What a beautiful poem Grace. I feel like Dorthy in clicking my red shoes ❤️
Thanks so much. So wonderful to know you enjoyed.💕
Brilliantly done, Grace! I’ve been to historical sites where you can feel the history inside, as if a time machine or portal transported you back. Your poem did the same 💞💞💞
Me too. When I saw Crispina’s picture prompt those same feelings came to me. Thank you so much, Dawn. Truly appreciate you .💕
The feeling is mutual Grace! I’m grateful for you 💞
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Wow, what a beautiful description and way to paint this historic site.
Thanks so much, Joyce.💕🙏💕
Ah what a powerful and beautiful piece, dear Grace! Each stanza could individually shine on its own and together they work so wonderfully – that’s the work of a truly gifted creator like yourself 🤍🤗
Thank you so much, Grace. So glad you enjoyed it. Truly appreciate you and your sweet support, my friend.💕🥰💕
Always a pleasure, dear friend! Appreciate you too 🤍🤗
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The sense of confusion, that we’re all over the place, is what I love about this poem.
Thanks so much 💕
What a wonderful piece, dear Grace! This was so thought provoking with great imagery. Love it!! ♥️♥️
Thank you so much, Jan. So glad you enjoyed it, my friend.💕🙏💕
You’ve traveled back and forth between the two time lines. Great take.
Thank you so much, Sadje. Glad you enjoyed 💕🙏💕
You’re most welcome
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Vivid imagery, I felt I was in the journey with you. An excellent and fresh take on the prompt, Grace.
Thank you so much. So happy to hear that., Suzette.💕
A pleasure!
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Another inspired poem, thanks for sharing, Grace.
Thank you so much 💕
Very beautiful expression Grace! loved it.
Thank you so much 💕
This is deep and it shows how wars affect our lives, how pain can be transformed as well.
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Happy you enjoyed it, Marie.💕🙏💕
Wow! Such a story you’ve told there. That is either sci-fi or psychology in poetry, not sure which, but I am most impressed.
Happy you enjoyed it, Crispina. Thank you.💕😊💕
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Every description is marvellous, Grace! Loved the way you went ahead with imagery in this beautiful poem 😊💖
So happy you enjoyed it, KK. Thank you so much.💕
Always my pleasure 💖
Thank you so much 💕
An optical illusion occurred as I was looking at the image on the top of your page. My chair sits with its back to our front window and the reflection of the window panes on the image gave the impression of buildings in the midst of the explosion. It was eerily reminiscent of 9/11. 😔
Beautiful write, Grace! 💫
Wow. That’s fascinating, Nancy. I love optical illusion’s. Glad you liked it my friend. Thank you.💕🙏💕
Brilliantly constructed with sharp imagination .
This is the most impressive creation!
I’m so happy you enjoyed it. Thank you so very much.💕
Such beautiful imagery! I would have flashbacks that I would describe similar to this. I went to therapy for them and was told to change the scene. Instead of something scary, I changed it to something I enjoyed, like riding my horses through the mountains 🏔️ thank you so much for sharing 😊🥰
Thanks so much. That’s wonderful. Glad you were able to flip it. 💕🙏💕
Thank you so much, Grace, and you are very welcome 🥰
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Your poem is as beautiful as your name, Grace.✨
So sweet of you. Thanks so much.💕
Nice
Thank you💕