Power Tools

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

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  1. “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! πŸ‘ŒπŸ˜πŸ‘β€οΈ

  2. I love how you’ve used the symbolism of tools in reference to learning life skills and overcoming obstacles. Thanks for joining in Grace.

  3. Nice take, Grace! I liked the analogy, particularly of vinegar. Well penned πŸ‘πŸ’πŸ’–

  4. 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.”

    FabulousπŸ’ž

  5. β€œWhen 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. πŸ˜‰πŸ’πŸ

  6. 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!

    1. 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.πŸ’•πŸ€£πŸ’•Thank you so much for your kind response. Truly appreciate it.πŸ’•

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