Love wishes she could have it all,
wipe every tear,
catch every fall.
Pray she never feels down or sad,
her big bright smiles,
makes my heart glad.
But these actions may not be good,
with wants and needs,
misunderstood.
Try to teach lessons, she can learn,
give her rewards,
for what she earns.
Overindulgence devalues,
transforms warm hearts,
into statues.
At times may erase sympathy,
blind sincere eyes
from empathy.
A hug and praise may be just right,
small ice cream scoop,
can bring delight.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
Written for Melissa Lemay’s Fandango’s Flash Fiction Challenge #243
This is such a beautiful response Grace 🤗💕
Happy you enjoyed it. Thanks so much.💕
Always my pleasure Grace 💖
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Grace, I like the way you contrast the value of temperance…i.e relishing life wherein less is more. Bravo!!
Thank you so much, Suzette. Happy you enjoyed.💕🙏💕
A pleasure, Grace! Cheers.
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The last verse, excellent 👌
Thanks so much 💕
This is beautiful. I admire your work ☺️👍 massive respect 🫡
Thank you so much 💕🙏💕
Wonderful Grace ❤️
Thanks so much 💕
“Overindulgence devalues,
transforms warm hearts,
into statues.”
So good! A wonderful message in your response.🤗❤️
Thank you so much, Melissa 💕
Those simple details are the beginning of a genuine feeling.
I love reading you, friend Grace.
Thank you, dear friend. Happy you enjoyed it.💕
So good Grace. Over indulgence is not good for anyone, but especially for kids
Absolutely, my friend. Thanks so much 💕
You’re most welcome
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Such a wonderful poem Grace and I totally agree!!! 💕
Thank you so much, Cindy .💕
You’re so welcome Grace❣️
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A lovely poem, Grace! Last stanza is superb.😊💕
Thanks so much 💕
Truly my pleasure 💖
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From beginning to end, absolutely gorgeous, Grace! 💕
Thank you so much, dear Eugenia.💕
Oh yes!!
Love it Grace.
You made my day !
Thank you so much, Marie.💕
A beautiful and wise post, Grace.
Thank you so much, Dwight. Glad you liked it.💕
Ice cream the love wider. Love the metaphor, Grace!💕
Thank you so much, Cindy.💕
You’re so welcome, Grace!💕
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Awww how sweet..
Thank you 💕🙏💕
Beautiful!
Thank you 💕
Love it!
Thank you 💕
Beautiful ❤
Thank you 💕
Beautifully written truths here, Grace! 💞💞💞 Overindulgence certainly does devalue many things!
Thank you so much. Absolutely 💕