Raindrops trace the window glass,
fading blur of moments past.
Silver streaks, her shadows stay,
soft echoes drift far away.
First heartbreak has found its place,
quiet aches across her face.
Thinks her world has split in two,
pain will shift to something new.
She walks to where records gleam,
refuge for her fractured dream.
Adele’s voice held to her chest,
songs to soothe what hurts her best.
Old vinyls line crowded walls,
great stories rise hearts up tall.
Cover whispers, low and kind,
storms will pass and clear her mind.
I watch gently from behind,
mother torn in heart and mind.
Bittersweet truths no one spares
she grows through, time will repair.
Soon the sky will open wide,
light will gather at her side.
tender strength will rise again,
sun warms earth after cold rain.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
Response to Sadje’s picture prompt on What Do You See # 316 November 24 , 2025
This weeks prompt offered two picture options. This poem was inspired by both pictures. 💕
Grace, this feels so tender — you hold her heartbreak and her hope with such a light touch. That soft turn toward light at the end really stayed with me.
Much love,
David
Thanks so much, David. So glad you enjoyed it, my friend. Truly appreciated. Have a wonderful day.💕
Hello from the otherside, Grace <3 … heartfelt beyond words ((hugs)) ~ 🙂
Thank you so very much. Glad you enjoyed.💕🥰💕
Such a beautiful piece, Grace. So well done.
Thanks so much, Nancy. Glad you enjoyed.💕
A poem that shows how pain fades, how music offers solace, and how time helps heal. A tender reminder that after the rain, the light always returns.
Have a lovely night. 🫂🤗🌼
Thanks so much, Lincoln.💕
Wonderful Grace 💖
Thanks so much, Maggie 💕
You are very welcome Grace 💕
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This is such a beautiful poem Grace. Gentle and full of positivity. I loved how you incorporated hope in your poem. Thanks for joining in.
Thanks so much, Sadje. Delighted to know you enjoyed, my friend. Always a pleasure 💕
Lovely!
Thanks so much, Warren 💕
Love this Grace music can definitely help through dark times ❤️
Thanks so much, Ange. Absolutely 💕
How nice Grace! We can all relate I guess and it’s true that time will repair…Really enjoyed this poem. Have a beautiful day 🫶🙏
So happy to know you enjoyed it, Marie. Thank you so much. Have a great one too, my friend.💕
Beautifully written!
Thanks so much, AC💕
Oh for a mother’s love, Grace! Not for the faint of heart but your TLC and knowing balm soothes and holds her grief while on repair. Beautifully composed and lovingly held! ❤️
So true, Cindy. Thanks so much. Happy Thanksgiving, my friend.💕🦃💕
Yes, indeed, I know well! You’re soooo welcome, Grace!!! It’s been good and a LOT! Glad to have a breather! Hope you had a wonderful one as well!!!’ 🤗🩷🤗🩷🤗
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Such a tender piece, wonderfully written, Grace! 💞💞💞
Thanks so much, Dawn. Truly appreciated 💕
Lovely, Grace.
Thanks so much, Mary💕
Joy to read, though bittersweet
you have a great mind
one of a kind!