Unfold the layers off this mask,
swallow the questions no one asks,
another day with the same tasks,
drunk wishes swim within old flasks.
Alone while others are around,
all aspirations hit the ground,
an inner silence feels profound,
wishes crash hard but make no sound.
Frustrations learn to stand alone,
messages whispered in soft tones,
a deep connection with unknowns,
unsure faith rest, still as a stone.
The years pile on in the same way,
a routines mix, dictates each day,
bored numbness takes over and stays,
just then a dream dares to invade.
A yellow thought becomes so true,
the tossed old bottle makes life new,
the quickest blink changes all views,
listen to songs the breezes blew.
Tall solid plank standing upright,
the warm sunshine exhales delight,
self confidence offers insight,
builds a grand future that shines bright.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
Originally Published on December 28, 2021
My poem “Rebuild” was published at The Writers Club. I would like to thank their team for showcasing this piece.💕
I can really identify with the second stanza. This piece has some wonderful imagery (as always). Congrats on another publishing accomplishment, Grace! 🙂
So nice to hear it resonated with you. Thank you so very much, dear Mike. Glad you enjoyed it.💕
Awesome writing, Grace. Love the positivity in the last verse. This line resonated:-
“drunk wishes swim within old flasks.” — superb!!
Thank you so much, Suzette. Happy it resonated, my friend. 💕🙏💕
Thank You Grace. A pleasure.
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I loved these 3 poetically brilliant finale lines of the first 3 stanzas … simply superb Grace
“drunk wishes swim within old flasks.”
“wishes crash hard but make no sound.”
“unsure faith rest, still as a stone.
Delighted to hear you enjoyed it, Ivor. Thanks so much.💕
My pleasure Grace
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beautiful resonance with this poem Grace. Congrats on the write and over 5,000 followers Grace!!! ❣️
Happy to hear that, Cindy. Thanks so much.💕🙏💕
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Nice
Thank you 💕🙏💕
Great piece Grace. Congratulations.
Thank you so much💕
My pleasure.
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that was wonderful, Grace. the whole composition created quite an impact on thr title. t’was perfect.
Thank you so much, dear friend. So glad you enjoyed it.💕🙏💕
Love it.
Thanks so much.💕
Wonderful writing. I am always delighted to read you.
Have a nice start of the week.
Thanks so much, my friend. Have a great one too, Lincoln.💕🙏💕
Congratulations Grace. I really enjoyed your poem.
Thank you so much, Sadje.💕
My pleasure
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A beautiful poem from Grace’s treasuree box…such golden pieces can only shine brighter…keep expressing & sharing ✨💟💫
Thank you so much, my dear friend.💕
You’re very welcome, dear friend ✨💟💫
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Congrats on publishing
Thanks so much 💕
Mine pleasure dear
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Beautifully done, love the way you showcased a life reconstructed! 💞💞💞
Happy you enjoyed it, Dawn. Thank you 💕🙏💕
Wonderful poem, Grace. Congratulations on being published in the Writers Club.I particularly found the third stanza – Frustrations learn to stand alone … resonated with me. Beautiful writing. Xx 💓
Thanks so much. Glad it resonated. Truly appreciate your kind support. Have a wonderful day.💕
Love the imagery.
Thank you so much.💕
A wonderful message, Grace!
Loved the positivity and imagery
and the fact…Alone while others are around.. beautifully done 👍💐💖
Thanks so much, my friend.💕
Happy you enjoyed it, dear KK. Thank you so much.💕
Oh really, I did, Grace! Always welcome ❤️
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drunk wishes swim within old flasks.. love this line!
Happy you enjoyed it. Thank you so much.💕
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“drunk wishes swim within old flasks.” – fabulous line, Grace, and congratulations! 💖
Glad you enjoyed it, dear Eugenia. Thank you so much.💕
You’re welcome, Grace!
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Love it❤❤ Just the positivity I needed today!!
Thanks so much 💕
You’re welcome🌼
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