Quality Time

Strong bond transports,
beyond long past,
stay current to savor at last.
Old day dreams come,
then fly by fast,
while hearts and minds dance in contrast.
Enjoy today,
right now is here,
allow regrets to disappear.
Burn yesterday,
release held fears,
this present moment feels so clear.
A solid vow,
sewn to mend time,
bright new laughter rings till it chimes.
Savor this life,
as days pass by,
enjoy each second till eyes shine.
Inner thoughts stop,
peacefully mute,
both brain and soul ease their commute.
Laughter restarts,
without dispute,
tomorrow twinkles in salute.

– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy

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Swept Memories

Flashbacks can beam shadows,
born from yesterday,
a darkness so hollow,
it never decays.
Time flies ever shallow,
daydreams run astray,
bright silver sharp arrows,
forms mixed shades of grey.

Magnificent outline,
steps lessons create,
vast infinite design,
opens heavy gates.
Star flecked cosmos align,
to make hearts feel great,
purity so divine,
it carries no weight.

Grand substance so certain,
consistently flows,
opens velvet curtains,
then starts a new show.
Removes unseen burdens,
warm spirits then glows,
creates peaceful versions,
raises all plateaus.

– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy

Moonwashed Weekly Challenge March 26, 2024
Prompt - Star Flecked

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Stuffed Toy

Comfortable like a rag doll,
confidante, devoted pal,
tea time comes to play dress up,
fantasy fills empty cups.

Love me just the way I am,
no corrections or demands,
reflective views from my eyes,
helps self esteem fly up high.

Plush existence separates,
at times anger punches hate,
frustrations disintegrate,
guilty smiles makes all days great.

Satisfy deep inner wants,
cast off negative response,
sweep away arrogant acts,
shine insight to outline facts.

Accept me with all I do,
know my love is always true,
emotions obstruct clear views,
profound journey chases clues.

Pull the anchor, sail life’s boat,
let it go till true self floats,
watch actions reflect bright soul,
regain power, gain control.

– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy

Response to Sadje’s picture prompt on What Do You See # 231 March 25 , 2024

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Reinvented

Yours truly, made a change,
invented myself new,
took charge of my own stage,
to me, I must be true.

All energy within,
wishes to shine so brightly,
now destined for great wins,
embraces joys tightly.

This new me always laughs,
likes to dance and enjoy,
no longer feel like half,
filled up every last void.

Some thunderstorms crash hard,
to clear up hidden wounds.
at times a single drop,
can feed a whole commune.

Why cry and carry pain?
Instead, let go and heal,
life should be filled with gain,
not problems and ordeals.

Each breath will come and go,
decades can feel so brief,
lessons have helped me grow,
pushed to turn a new leaf.

– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy

Originally Published August 27, 2021

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Illuminate

Blind both eyes with pure delight,
center warm,
with clear insight.

Bright essence shines ever free,
hug days tight,
guide what hearts see.

Add gold spirit to dull soul,
steer the wheel,
take full control.

Illuminate every path,
leave all dark,
far in the past.

Tears cascade then swiftly flow,
hold left hand
to provide growth.

Soft kiss blesses heavy head,
expands love,
so it can spread.

Resplendent hopes light the sky,
mend torn wings,
teach minds to fly.

Sprinkle peace from up above,
gift this world,
true divine love.

– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy

Moonwashed Weekly Challenge March 19, 2024
Prompt - Resplendent

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