Folded clothes and made the beds,
packed full lunches, kissed their heads.
Paid the bills, fixed what they tore,
mended hearts and so much more.
Grown now but still call my name,
treat me like a trivia game.
My tired soul runs so thin,
no regard for where I’ve been.
Want to walk beneath the trees,
feel the wind, then breathe in peace.
Sip my tea while it’s still hot,
find the woman I forgot.
Love them truly, always care,
but I need to self repair.
Time they stand on their own feet,
as I choose to take a seat.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
An important message beautifully articulated. ❤️
Thanks so much. 💕
This speaks to me on a lot of levels.
Glad it resonates. Enjoy some you time, my friend. 💕
Beautifully done Grace 💕
Thanks so much, Angela. Have a wonderful day.💕
Nice, Grace!
Thanks so much 💕
relatable, Grace … so well captured and expressed 🤍
Thanks so much, Destiny 💕
pleasure always 🤍
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Me time is so important. Today my 6 year old granddaughter wanted some me time for herself 🥹😍😂
So wonderful that she is able to realize that at such a young age. Good for her. What an intelligent girl.💕🙏💕
Lol! Kids are very smart these days.
Absolutely 💕
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Mutual agreement with this. We all need “me” time.
Absolutely. Thank you.💕
One day, your children will look after you. Until then, care for yourself so you can care for them.
Absolutely. We all need to look out for ourselves at some point.💕🥰💕
The circle of life, dear Grace. Lovely verse.
Thanks so much 💕
An insightful poem, Grace! A personal space is very important 🙏💕
Thanks so much, KK. Absolutely 💕
My pleasure, Grace 💞💞
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Oh I love every word of this Grace. Sooooo wonderful. “Grown now but still call my name, treat me like a trivia game. My tired soul runs so thin, no regard for where I’ve been. Want to walk beneath the trees, feel the wind, then breathe in peace.” Good to take a seat once in awhile!
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Absolutely. I feel that it is mutually important. It teaches them that self care is important and allows them to grow stronger. Glad you enjoyed it, my friend. Thanks so much and have a wonderful day.💕
That is soooo true.. I’m training mine finally on those very things and they are starting to get the giving back drift.. lol.. I will and you too.. Happy Fri-Yayyy! 💕
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Self care is so very important Grace .
We cant pour from an empty cup .
Hugs 💕
Absolutely, Maggie. Thanks so much.💕
You are so welcome Grace 💕
Have a lovely day 🤗
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Bravo, poetess Grace. 👏🏻 A meaningful message and relatable experience for many women. 🫖
Thanks so much, Michele. Glad you enjoyed. Have a great day.💕
Thank you! 💕 You too! 🌄
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Lovely depiction of motherhood. 🤗❤️
Thanks so very much. Glad you liked it. Have a great day.💕
Same to you Grace.
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Wonderfully written, Grace. Me time is so important for our well-being. 💕
Thanks so much, Eugi. Absolutely. Have a wonderful day.💕
You’re most welcome, Grace.
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Your poem connects to my experience as a mother. The balance of nurturing others and ourselves at the same time is a tricky one!
Thanks so much, Rebecca. Absolutely! Glad it resonated. Have a great day.💕
Ah, that’s real. Hugs.
Thanks so much 💕🥰💕
So necessary to recharge….or we have nothing left to give others. Beautifully written truth, Grace! 💞💞💞
Absolutely, Dawn. Thanks so much. Truly appreciated.💕
A well deserved seat, letting them stand on their own feet, while your heart keeps watch, your love not far out of reach! Nice share!
Absolutely, Warren. Thanks so much, my friend. Have a great day. 💕
You’re welcome!
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Grace, this is a beautiful poem! It is so true that you have to take that time for yourself to regroup and let them have their turn experiencing life. As parents, we can quickly burn out so, me time is so important.
Absolutely. Thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed. Have a great day.💕