Deep pain dissolve as tears are shed,
holding them in, creates pure dread,
lingered feelings, grasp to then spread,
depression comes to kill hopes dead.
Anxious thoughts hit, no where to hide,
feel such a hallow pain inside,
so overwhelming, all peace dies,
so hard to swallow, lips chap dry.
Encaged body, feels so alone,
motive is lost, feet turn to stone,
social dependence live in phones,
everyone cares, love goes unknown.
Shed salty tears, sweet ones appear,
cries become laughs, bright essence nears,
kiss on the face dissolves all fears,
“Stay in the present”, sounds so clear.
“One day at a time” ships yesterday,
each passing step brings better ways,
tomorrow is here, bliss starts today,
joy is a choice, without delays.
Confidence comes to peel off masks,
heals emotions, eases all tasks.
Self assurance will rarely ask,
instead feels calm enough to bask.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
Originally Published on August 9, 2021
I am thrilled to announce that I am now an official member of The Writers Club (Grey Thoughts). I am so excited. I would like to thank their team for all of their support and for including me amongst all of their very talented writers, this truly means a lot to me. My poem “Mending” was published on The Writers Club this week and I also want to thank them for showcasing this piece.💕
It’s a stunning and relatable poem.
Glad you liked it. Thanks so much 💕
Great news Grace!! Congratulations 🎊
Well deserved. Bless you. Love your thoughtful poem. Healing takes time and hope.
Thanks so much, Suzette. Truly appreciate your kindness and support. It sure does. Have a wonderful day, my friend.💕
Blessings 😊
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congratulations!
Thanks so much 💕
Congratulations Grace for the great news !You have always written meaningful poems & this one is no exception!Thanks ❤️
So glad you liked it, Dhirendra. Thanks so much.💕
Congratulations again, Grace. 👏🏻
Thanks so much 💕
Congratulations dear
Thanks so much, Dera. 💕
Quite interesting.
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Beautiful work Grace and congratulations!
Thanks you so much, Tammy.💕
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Poignant.
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“Self assurance will rarely ask,
instead feels calm enough to bask.”
This is valuable mantra. Beautiful, Grace.
Glad you liked it. Thanks so much.💕
—And, congratulations on your new accomplishment!
Thanks so much.💕
Congratulations 💖🎉🎉
Thanks so much 💕
Wonderful words of healing. Congratulations Grace! 😊💕
Thanks so much, Kirsten. I’m so glad you enjoyed it.💕
You’re most welcome! 💕
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A beautiful and empowering poem. Congratulations on this new honor, and endeavor, Grace. 💞 I’m excited for you!
Thanks so much, my friend. Truly appreciate your kind support.💕
You’re most welcome, Grace. It’s my complete pleasure. Always. 💞
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I love your poetry dear friend. I can rarely write unless I am drinking. Your words made me dream and hope. Thank you for your words shared.
Thank you so much, John. Your talent goes beyond words, my friend. Truly appreciate you..💕
Congratulations Grace! Great piece of news my friend.
Thanks so much, dear Sadje.💕🙏💕
You’re most welcome
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Wow Grace😍 props to you 🤝
Thank you so much.💕
You’re most welcome 😍
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Many congratulations on being the official member, Grace…such a beautiful & relatable poem ✨💟💫
Thank you so much, my dear friend. Truly appreciate your kind support.💕
It’s my pleasure, Grace ✨💟💫
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Beautiful poem, Grace, you are a born poet. Your inspiration seems endless the style is unique and very hard to master I believe.
So kind of you, my friend. Thank you so very much.💕
Congratulations on your well deserved pub Grace. So relatable and inspiring. 💖😘
Thanks a bunch, my dear friend.💕
You go girl! Congratulations, Sunshine! A well-deserved acknowledgment! 🌞💕
Thank you so much, Nancy. Truly appreciate your kind support, my friend.💕
Congratulations Grace. You keep doing this repeatedly 🙂
And a wonderful poem. Some of the lines are very impactful. Well written.
Thanks so much, Vignesh.💕
stunning piece. and congratulations, Grace! 🥳🥳
Happy you enjoyed it. Thank you 💕
my pleasure. ❤️😄
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I really like the direction you took this and the manner in which you did it.
Happy you liked it . Thanks so much.💕
Stay in the present, that’s the essence of life. An uplifting poem! Congratulations, Grace for achieving this feat!💐💖
Thanks so much, my friend.💕
Truly my pleasure, friend 💕
Congratulations, Grace! Beautifully written!💕
Thank you so very much, Eugenia.💕
Most welcome, Grace.
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Beautiful write. Congratulations on the membership, Grace 💜
Thank you so much💕
My pleasure 💜
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Absolutely joy is a choice. I choose joy and hope.
Good to hear. Thanks so much.💕
Couldn’t wait to repost it on my site
Good 👍 job grace, beautiful poem.
Thank you so much. So glad you liked it.💕
Wcm
Beautiful.
Thanks so much.💕
Congratulations, Grace. You truly deserve this inclusion. Keep shining!
Thanks so much, Benjamin. Truly appreciate your kind support, my friend.💕
You are welcome.
Dark, moody, relatable yet it is very empathetic and honest. I love the title for poem and the somatic imagery.
Im so happy you enjoyed it. Thank you so much.💕
It’s such a beautiful art piece!!! 😩❤️
It sure is. I found it on Pixabay.💕
Congratulations, Grace ❣️
Thanks so much 💕
Welcome dear 💞
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Beautiful, meaningful. Nicely rhyme and and perfect count of syllables.
Thank you so very much. I’m so glad you enjoyed it.💕
What a wonderful read, totally relatable! 💚💚
Thanks so much 💕
This line…”depression comes to kill hopes dead”…too true for too many! I love how you turned it around, especially this stanza ““One day at a time” ships yesterday, each passing step brings better ways, tomorrow is here, bliss starts today, joy is a choice, without delays.” 💕💕💕 Powerful message! 💕💕💕
Thanks a bunch, dear Fawn.💕🙏💕
Wao!!!!
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That’s an amazing word play,plus the message is relatable.
Thanks so much 💕
Interesting
Thank you 💕
The sorrow and grief followed by a grand closing that lead to an emotional roller coaster❤️
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Congratulations…
Thanks so much💕