A ragged house, high on a cliff,
loose wooden frame, support adrift.
Doe-eyed young girl, innocent soul,
filled with stories, yet to be told.
Active childhood, studies at home,
nutrition scarce, filled up with foam.
Watch profound hurts turn into scars,
obtained visions took her quite far.
Saved wages designed a new life,
saved her from stagnancy and strife.
An unknown country filled with dreams,
fluorescent lights drowned out extremes.
Vigorous heart, beats in her chest,
always at work, no time for rest.
Still, a bright smile shines on her face,
gleams hues filled with natural grace.
Every downfall brings a new chance,
turning sorrows into a dance.
Sunlight appears with gifts of luck,
liberty bells of freedom struck.
Serene breezes inflate her lungs,
taste of homemade sweets coat her tongue.
Winning ticket held at her side,
future visions expand so wide.
Unbalanced house is fixed at last,
mending the holes from a dim past.
Positive vibes, the greatest gift,
a humble soul sparkles and lift.
– Grace Y. Estevez-Reddy
Originally Published on March 27, 2021
It’s rare that I grasp the direction of an artists’ work, but the line in this piece “scarce nutrition, filled up with foam” is literal for me.
My step brother (really my cousin) mostly lived with us due to his mom being an addict. His stomach would swell from literally eating chuncks of foam from their sofa.
My heart aches while reading this. So sad that this was his experience. Glad to hear that he was taken in by family.💕🙏💕
This is really beautiful 💞
I am so glad you enjoyed it. Thank you so much.💕
“a humble soul sparkles and lifts”…
My wish for us all!
Mine too. Thanks so much 💕
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A beautiful poem to keep resilience in your heart till the end and change the scenery to holes filled and mended Grace❣️ I love this!!
So glad you enjoyed it, my friend. Thank you 💕
I love all the layers of this poem. There is just so much happening, and you’ve given us a well-rounded snapshot of someone’s life. Bravo, Grace.
Thanks so much, Joyce. So glad you enjoyed it.💕
It was wonderful as always, Grace. ^_^
Thank you, Joyce 💕
Wonderful piece.
xoxo
Thanks so much, Gabriela.💕
My pleasure hon 🌺🌸🌹
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A beautifully positive poem Grace … 🌞🤗😍
Sure
Thank you 💕
You are welcome
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Thanks so much, Ivor.💕
A wonderful poem, Grace. Beautiful. 💞
Thank you, Jeff. Happy you liked it.💕
You’re welcome, Grace. Always. 💞
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Beautiful and poignant poem Grace.
Thanks so much, Sadje.💕
You’re welcome
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gracious Grace!!! ………hare krsna!
Thanks so much 💕
Anytime Ma’am!
Amazing poetry in prosaic style. A wealth of experiences told with tenderness almost personal. These lines resonated :
“Every downfall brings a new chance,
turning sorrows into a dance.”
– poignant
Thank you so much, Suzette.💕🙏💕
Always a pleasure 🙏
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this is a masterpiece, Grace. bravo!! it’s a gift.
You sure have good taste. sound like a connoisseur ……….hare krsna!
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hey, as you are, Abi. 😄😊 one can always recognize a magnificent piece.
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Thank you so much, Audrine.💕
always a pleasure 😊❤️
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Wow amazing….this is going to be in my mind forever 👌👌
So nice to hear. Thank you so much 💕
“Every downfall brings a new chance,
turning sorrows into a dance.
Sunlight appears with gifts of luck,
liberty bells of freedom struck.”
Whoa! that stanza there, for me, forms the melted gold particle in the crucible. An ornament emerged, Reduce every challenge into an ounce from megaton
Turning every subtraction into an addition
Every division into multiplication
………hare krsna!
Such a wonderful response. Thank you so much.💕
No, Thank you. I have only just used the grace of the Sun to see the Sun. your words were the ignition! ……….hare krsna
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A great work of art, your style is breathtaking, Grace.
So kind of you. Thanks so much 💕
A beautiful poetic story, with an uplifting end. Well penned, Grace 👍💖
Thank you so much, dear KK.💕
Always a pleasure, Grace 💖
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Beautiful and moving. Excellent write, Grace. 😊
Thanks so much. So happy you enjoyed it.💕
You’re most welcome 🌻
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❤ This one tells a beautiful story.
Thanks so much 💕
Loved this inspirational story carved into poetry❤
So happy to hear that. Thanks so much, my friend.💕
Inspirational and extremely moving, Grace! You have such a gift for words 💞 So many of the lines resonate that I’d have to copy the whole poem to quote them all. I love the way you wrapped things up in the last stanza 💞💞💞
So nice to hear, Dawn. Thanks a bunch, my friend.💕
Wonderful
Thanks so much 💕