They run away
when she is sad,
she plays pretend,
to make them glad.
A smile attracts more of the same,
but tears cascade with profound shame.
When life is good
all hands are in,
but shades of blues
fade bonds too thin.
Forget the pain just dance and sing,
swallow sad thoughts and wear a grin.
She makes believe,
constantly tries,
hopes to find truths
within her lies.
Carries the burdens thrown by all,
close allies hide before she falls.
A hollow space
fills up her heart,
prays depression
somehow departs.
Slowly inhales, shuts her eyes tight,
clear visions spark an inner light.
Hears voices whisper in her mind,
wisdom so sweet and ever kind.
“Others will act in their own way,
do not let brightness fade or sway.
Tomorrow carries wants and goals,
learn to” let go”, regain control .”
A shiny smile caressed her lips,
stagnant sadness suddenly slips.
Inside pure joy tickled her soul,
at last she felt complete and whole.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
Originally Published on January 7, 2022
The sun can be so ficklem
Absolutely 💕
Being true to self is light. Wonderful poetry Grace.
Absolutely, Suzette. Thank you so much.💕
Thank You Grace!
My pleasure 💕
Well said: Inside pure joy tickled her soul,
at last, she felt complete and whole.
No doubt it’s a masterpiece of effervescently blissful life ahead ✨ ✨ ✨ 💯
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Thanks, Regards the
Thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed it.💕
I love this poem! You captured the essence of human nature with a sprinkle of taunting to remind us we should act more humanely.
Thanks so much. Happy you enjoyed it.💕
This one really touches the soul. I love the hope you convey in your poetry, that proverbial light at the end of the tunnel. It’s so uplifting in a world where there is so much fear and sorrow. Thanks, Grace. 🙂
Happy you enjoyed it, Mike. Thank you so much. Truly appreciate you.💕
You always know how to tug at my soul. Well done my friend 🤗💚
Thank you so very much. Happy you enjoyed it.💕
Absolutely beautiful lines, Grace…the pain is there & so is the hope…self-love is the key that unlocks that door ✨💟💫
Thank you so much, Navin. Absolutely, my friend.💕
You’re welcome, dear friend ✨💟💫
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Beautiful
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There is no good pretending, our barriers are invisible to knowing eyes …
So very true, dear Ivor. Thank you 💕
You’re welcome Grace
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Love the ending, it’s optimism and the return to life.
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As always, I truly enjoy your works. A reflection of life from a learned view
So nice to hear. Thank you so much.
No, thank you my dear virtual friend. Looking forward to your next.
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Absolutely amazing.. Loved it and the ethereal essence it captured!! 🌼
Thank you so much 💕
Lit
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Wonderful read
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Sometimes pretending to be happy can lead to the real happiness
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Lovely! I can relate to this all very much right now. Your poem has a healing effect. Thank you!
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❤️ Always be true to yourself ❤️
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learn to” let go”, regain control…I go with this, and the last line says it all. Very well written, Grace 😊💖
Thank you so much, KK💕
Always my pleasure 💖
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this one has nice flow and rhythm like skipping a rock across water
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Ohhhh my word!!! Perfect description of my feelings! Great and absolutely beautiful poem Grace!! 🥰💜
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Wonderful rhyme❤️
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Human feelings and emotions are beautifully expressed in these words!
Great poetry! 💐💖🙏
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Wow👏
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Beautifully said, Grace! I’m grateful for those friends who can see beyond the pretend…and either meet me where I am or pretend with me until we make it reality. 💞💞💞
Yesss. Absolutely 💕