Pages unfold, whisper pure grace,
Intimate truth, hard to erase.
Emotions laid within each line,
Confessions pour, rhythmic design.
Every stanza, help deep hopes fly,
Stories stirs soul, pushes faith high.
Open and raw, lessons set free,
Fractured scars fall, painful thoughts flee.
Moments in time, hard to believe,
Echoes still chime “Pieces of Me.”
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
As most of you know, I was away from WordPress for a while last year. During that time one of my favorite blogger Maggie Watson, wrote a book. I recently ordered and read this book. I absolutely love it. Thank you Maggie for creating this powerful book and sharing it with the world.💕
Pieces of Me by Maggie Watson is a moving collection of poems about the experience of living through and healing from domestic abuse. The poems are short and powerful, using simple language to express deep emotions. Maggie’s words are gentle and compassionate, and even though the topic is difficult, the book ends with a sense of strength and hope. Pieces of Me is an important book, it is a brave and beautiful collection. I highly recommend it.💕
Wonderful tribute to Maggie’s book, Grace. Very well done. I totally agree with the courage and compassion in Maggie’s poem. Maggie’s gift for sharing her sense of hope in poetry is inspiring. I have read ‘Pieces of Me’ and agree with your beautiful poem and review.
**Well done, Grace. “Fractured scars fall, painful thoughts flee.” —superb and empowering lines!
Congratulations to Maggie!
Thank you so very much, Suzette. Delighted to know you enjoyed the book and review, my friend. Truly appreciate you! Have a beautiful day. 💕
I did indeed enjoy the book and your review. And a beautiful day to you!
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Thank you so much Suzette 💕🙏
A very lovely review
Thank you so much Sadje 🙏
Always my pleasure dear Maggie
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Thanks so much, Sadje 💕
Most welcome my friend
Such an amazing review in a poetic way my friend ♥️ yeah sure she herself is a power n inspiration.
Suma ❤️ thank you very much my friend🤗
Thanks so much, dear Suma. Absolutely 💕
Grace from my heart thank you so much for your poem and review.
These things are not easy to put out into the world, but for me it was a choice to do so with hope to inspire others.
Thank you again my friend.
I will share this when I get back on my PC.
Have a lovely Sunday 💕🙏🤗
Truly a pleasure, Maggie. This book is so important, thank you for sharing “Pieces of me” with the world. Have a wonderful day, my friend.💕
It is very important Grace 💕
Thank you so much again, you made my day and I loved the poem too.
I have shared on my blog.
Have a great new week Grace xo
God bless you my friend 🤗
Truly a pleasure, Maggie. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences in such a beautiful and impactful way. Much love to you always.💕
Grace 💕
From my heart .💕
Much love back to you my friend 🙏
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What a wonderful review of Maggies book in only the way you can do, Grace. You truly gave it the accolades she is so deserving of! 💓
Cindy thank you 💕 I am blown away again by Grace’s review and her poem is wonderful.🤗
Thank you all for your kindness 🥰
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Thank you so much, Cindy. Truly appreciated, my friend. Have a wonderful day.💕
such a great review, Grace…
most deserving, dear Maggie 🤗
Thanks so much, Destiny 💕
pleasure always…🤍
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Destiny ❤️🥰 thank you little one.
This is creativity on another level all together! I love this😍
It’s sad the beautiful poem captures an ugly situation… We can only hope that over time, domestic violence dwindles.
Thank you so much, Benjamin. Absolutely, my friend. 💕🙏💕
You’re welcome ♥️Grace♥️😊
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I agree Benjamin.
Grace’s poem is stunning 🤗
We will win the war on domestic violence only by talking about it.
Thank you so much for commenting 🙏
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You’re welcome! 😊♥️♥️
A lovely poetic review of Maggie’s book. I also appreciated this powerful poetry.
Thank you so very much. Glad you enjoyed.💕
Thank you so much Robbie 💖
What a lovely and supportive acrostic! 💞💞💞
Thanks so much, Dawn.💕🙏💕
Thank you Dawn.
I am honoured that Grace wrote such a beautiful poem in support 💕🙏
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Thanks for the clever, acrostic introduction to and review of this book of poems. It’s good to know what’s our that, well, is good and why. So descriptive, helpful work!
Thank you for commenting 🤗
Thanks so very much, my friend. Truly appreciated. Have a wonderful day.💕
Excellent !!! …; -)
I agree
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Thanks so much. 💕
The poem expresses how writing—when it’s sincere and courageous—can become a bridge between pain and hope, a way to see ourselves reflected, forgiven, and rebuilt. It’s a tribute to the power of words as a tool for personal transformation.
Hugs.
It really is an amazing poem 🤗
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Thank you so much, Lincoln. Truly appreciate your thoughtful response. Have a great day.💕
A lovely review of a beautiful book of poetry, Grace! It will make people read the book. Congratulations to you and Maggie🙏💐💕
Thank you so much, KK. I would love that. 💕🙏💕
You’re more than welcome, Grace 🙏💕
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That is very kind of you KK thank you so much !💖🙏
You’re welcome always 🙏❤️🙏
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What a poetic review! Your poem is fabulous!
So kind of you. Thanks so much.💕
Thank you Balroop.
Grace’s poem is so beautiful,.
I was humbled to read it and of course her review.
Lovely review of Maggie’s book Grace! 👏🏼💖📗
Thanks so much, Kym. Have a wonderful day.💕
You’re so very welcome my dear Grace. It’s always my pleasure. Enjoy the rest of your week Gracious Grace! 😍💖😊🙏🏼🥰
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Kym, thank you so much.
Ching ching 🍸🍾🍸❤️🌈
What a lovely review of Maggie’s book, Grace! Maggie is so deserving of all the accolades she receives. Congrats to Maggie! 💞
Thank you so much, Lauren . Absolutely 💕🙏💕
My pleasure, Grace! 💝
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Hi Grace. I cannot wait to read Maggie’s book! This was a wonderful review! 🙂
Happy to hear that. Thanks so much.💕
What a wonderful review of Maggie’s book that I too loved and did a review but no one does them
quite like you Grace! You are so gifted!
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Thanks so much, Cindy. So kind of you, my friend. Have a wonderful day.💕
You’re so welcome, always Grace!!! Much appreciated!
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help deep hopes fly. Wonderful, Grace.
Thanks so much, Mary 💕