A little girl navigates life,
while gaining tools to conquer strife,
learning great lessons everyday,
she gains new ones along the way.
When a harsh patch is driving near,
her inner guides always appear,
with strong gadgets within her shed,
their wise advice erase all dread.
Wipes away rough edges she meets,
saws off the tough parts, being sweet.
Some people can be tough as nails,
her hammer shines so ego sails.
Those dense as wood still see her light,
she sharpens minds with her insight.
Carves out sorrows, so peace can soothe,
sands sorrows down to make days smooth.
Vinegar soaks remove old rust,
true empathy inspires trust.
A smile could melt a solid heart,
torched by affection from the start.
Powerful gloves protect her hands,
sacred pure touch lets love expand.
Kindness and warmth flow through her core,
affects that link forever more.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
Response to Sadje’s picture prompt on What do you see #154 October 03 , 2022
Love the analogy 🔨 and “Vinegar removes old rust” 💕
Thanks so much. It sure does.💕
OOoh, I love the way you discuss gathering tools for helping to overcome difficulties faced in life. Very clever.
Thanks so much, Joyce.💕
You are very welcome, Grace.
“Carves out sorrows, so peace can soothe,
sands sorrows down to make days smooth.”
Love these lines Grace, how you equate them with sanding down the rough edges of our lives! 👌😁👏❤️
So happy you enjoyed it, Ken. Thanks a bunch.💕
You’re very welcome Grace! 🙏👍😁
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Brilliant take on the prompt Grace. Weaving analogy and extended metaphor. Amazing!!
Thank you so much, Suzette.💕🙏💕
Always a pleasure 😊
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I love how you’ve used the symbolism of tools in reference to learning life skills and overcoming obstacles. Thanks for joining in Grace.
So glad you enjoyed it, Sadje . Thank you so much. It is truly a pleasure.💕
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A beautiful write, dear Grace. I love it. 💞
Thanks so much, Jeff.💕🙏💕
I love the way you write. Comprehensible and realistic
Thanks so much 💕
I loved this Grace. Thank you.
Happy you enjoyed it. Thank you 💕
powerful piece, desr friend. i loved it!
Thanks so much.💕
always a pleasure.
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Loved the theme. Incredible❤💞
Thanks so much 💕
Welcome💝
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love the contrast between these sharp, hard tools and the softness of the one who wields them
Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed .💕
Nice take, Grace! I liked the analogy, particularly of vinegar. Well penned 👍💐💖
Thank you, KK. Happy you enjoyed it.💕
It’s truly my pleasure 💖
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Lovely
Thank you💕
Love it Grace beautiful 💯❤
Thank you so much 💕
i LOVE everything about this poem Grace❣️
‘Wipes away rough edges she meets,
saws off the tough parts, being sweet.
Some people can be tough as nails,
her hammer shines so ego sails.”
Fabulous💞
I’m so happy you loved it, my friend . Thanks so much, Cindy.💕
I sure did.. a 10❤️
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“Those dense as wood still see her light” I found this line very funny 😂
Me too.🤣🤣🤣💕🙏💕
“When a harsh patch is driving near,
her inner guides always appear,”
Why can’t I always remember and trust this? I’d like to hang this poem over my desk. It’s so uplifting and cleansing like a good warm fragrant bath. 😉💐🍁
That’s so nice to hear, Deb. Thank you so much. This truly put a big smile on my face. 💕
Wow, loved that, favorite part was “her hammer shines so ego sails” very powerful. I feel like I could do a full dissertation on this poem alone, lol, but I won’t, well, not in this reply :). But I will say, it brings to mind that a girl like this may not seem to be able to survive in the current world we live in, but this poem brings hope in that what the world perceives as weaknesses in all of these pure ways you highlighted are actually strengths and we need those reminders. Great poem!
I am thrilled to hear that you enjoyed it. Maybe this world would be a bit harsh for her, but she and her tools could probably handle it.💕🤣💕Thank you so much for your kind response. Truly appreciate it.💕
Yes, she would!!! 🙂 You are so welcome!!!
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I love this Grace!
Thanks so much, Belladonna.💕
nice running metaphor.
Thank you so much 💕
What a very clever entry. I loved it. KL <3
Happy you enjoyed it. Thanks so much.💕
I wish every young child was given this box of tools and taught to use them. Love, love, LOVE this poem, Grace 💞
That sounds wonderful. So happy you enjoyed it. Thanks so much.💕