A snake disguised as a tree branch
can stand quite still to reach attack,
wears a sweet smile while stabbing backs,
carries pink hues, to hide the black.
A victim role, you play too well,
pushing the fool, saying they fell,
sympathy gained is your best spell,
those by your side, live in your hell.
Do anything to get your way,
poisoned my cup, then caused delays,
your worried face was well displayed,
before your eyes, your plans decayed.
Paint yourself bright, nice, and sunny,
with veins that flow such sweet honey,
patient with a splash of funny,
acts to access unearned money.
Inner pity makes you so cruel,
taught by elders how to bend rules,
feed deep hunger, ignite your fuel,
attempts to feel like a rare jewel.
Hope one day you can understand,
most lives rarely follow a plan,
the pain delivered by your hands,
reverts right back to where you stand.
– Grace Y. Estevez-Reddy
Wow Grace, this is incredible! Your words hold such power and are so alive…they’re electric! To say you’re a talented writer is an understatement at this point…truly, you are an amazingly fantastic writer!!!! And friend 😊. Hugs and love 🤗🤗🖤
Thank you so much Ace.You are so sweet. I truly appreciate you my friend.🙏❤️
Wow, what a powerful poem. I know the feeling of alienation in a family, but this is more than that.
Thanks for reading Haoyando, always appreciate your feedback.❤️
A very attractive poem with a good rhym. I liked it. I can not imagine a day passes without reading a new poem to you Grace
Thank you Mina. So glad to hear you are enjoying the poems.❤️
Wow! This is SO powerful! There’s a special rythm to this poem, that I like very much.
Well done Grace.❤️
Thank you so much. So very glad you enjoyed.❤️
Incredible..wow
Thank you so much Kirti Arya.❤️