Flags hang day and night,
to symbolize hope.
Hopes swiftly fly high,
held by thin sheer ropes.
Ropes made of sharp thorns,
cut worn callused hands.
Hands become so scorned,
as knowledge expands.
Expands pure power,
kept hidden inside.
Inside the tower,
where energies hide.
Hides what scared egos,
refuse to accept.
Accept, bright light flows,
dismiss all the rest.
The rest fills up needs,
a balancing act.
Acts done without greed,
ensures love attracts.
Attracts a new path,
opens many roads.
Roads lead to success,
new journeys unfold.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
Written in response to Crimson Creative Challenge # 221, hosted by Crispina Kemp
Wow.. Such intricately woven thoughts so beautifully expressed Grace 👌🤍
Glad you enjoyed it, Destiny. Thanks so much 💕
Most welcome Grace🤍
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Such a wonderful poem so beautifully shared as we continue on our journeys through the “ropes of thorns”. Great imagery Grace! ❣️
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‘Ropes made of sharp thorns,
cut worn callused hands.
Hands become so scorned,
as knowledge expands.”
That’s so nice to hear, my friend. Thank you so much. I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Cindy.💕
You’re so welcome Grace. i sure did!!! 💞❣️
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So many beautiful lines Grace !❤️❤️
Thank you so much 💕
So nicely written
Thanks so much 💕
Most welcome Grace
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Exquisitely crafted, dear Grace. The detail and the meaningful message throughout is a treat to read. Amazingly done as always, my friend 🤍🤗
Thank you so much, my friend. Happy you enjoyed it. 💕🙏💕
Wonderful interlace/balancing of qualities (knowledge, ego, needs, greed) Versus faith (hope, enegies, without greed, balance).
Really introspective piece, Grace. Awesome.
Delighted to hear you enjoyed it, Suzette. Thank you so much, my friend.💕
My pleasure. Thank you
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Nice take Grace
Thanks so much.💕
My pleasure
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I love that you’ve used this form, it’s my favourite and not easily handled but you’ve done it to perfection
So happy you enjoyed it, Crispina. Thank you so much.💕
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This is a gorgeous piece, Grace. It’s beautifully penned, and I love the way the lines flow into each other, with the last word being the first word of the following verse. Is there a name for this type of poetry? It’s very effective. Xx 😊💖
I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Ellie. Thank you so much, my friend. I’m not sure of what the name for this form is. Truly appreciate your kind response. Have a fabulous day.💕
A thought provoking and well meaning poem, Grace! The last stanza is superb.👍💖💐
Thank you so much, my friend. Happy you enjoyed it.💕
Yes, I did. You’re welcome 😊
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Beautifully expressed, Grace. New roads open all the time.
Glad you liked it, Joyce. Thanks so much.💕
You’re very welcome! ^_^
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Beautifully done, and I love the way this style carries the ideas from one to the next. It flows so wonderfully! 💞💞💞
Happy to hear you enjoyed it, my friend . Thank you so much.💕