To die a bit each passing day,
as ashes drift then fade away.
Colorful hues become pale gray,
a haunting path leads hopes astray.
Choke from the words that scream inside,
suffocates every ounce of pride.
Exposes all her true self hides,
allowing misery to guide.
Gain smiles from all by being fake,
a heart of steel could never break,
yet everyday emotions ache,
knowing her life is a mistake.
Walks to the edge, meets a light flash,
sways side to side as feelings crash,
takes two steps back, old hopes rehash,
sadness and fears thrown in the trash.
Moved far from that hollow old shell,
free from what felt like a cursed spell.
A beaming laugh she carries well,
her sincere stories she now tells.
Grateful to live in her own skin,
each moment helps a mark begin.
Amazed at how perspectives spin,
showing how faith can always win.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
I am so excited to announce that my poem Second Wind is now available at Spillwords Press. I would like to thank Dagmara K., and the whole team at Spillwords for publishing this poem, and for all of their continued support.
I would be so very grateful if you would go here, and like/comment as well. Thank you! 💕
Well done!
Thank you so much.💕
Amazing ❤️
Thanks so much 💕
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Congrats, Grace. Amazing poem.
Thanks so much, Benjamin.💕
Welcome, Grace.
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Gorgeous poem, dear Grace. I left a heart at Spillwords. Congratulations! 💞
So sweet of you, Jeff. Thanks so much.💕
Aww, thank you, it’s always my pleasure, dear Grace. 💞
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Congratulations Grace. Well deserved. A lament that ends with hope, very well penned, my friend. Cheers.
Im so happy you enjoyed it, Suzette. Thank you so much 💕
Absolutely 💯
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Congratulations, Grace! I love this piece. 😊
So happy to hear that, Kirsten. Thank you 💕
Always a pleasure! 😊
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Congratulations Grace! Loved this poem
Thanks so much. So happy you enjoyed it.💕
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Perfect! 💜 Congratulations, Grace 💜
Thanks so much.💕
Always a pleasure reading you, Grace 💜
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A beautiful poem Grace! Love the positive ending. Congratulations
Glad you enjoyed, Sadje. Thank you💕
You’re always welcome my friend
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That was amazing. I loved it
Glad you liked it. Thanks so much.💕
Definitely. Having faith is important.
Absolutely 💕
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Congratulations, Grace! Absolutely loved this ❤❤
So glad you enjoyed it, AB. Thank you 💕
Congrats Grace! 🎉🎉👏👏 Beautiful; bittersweet and thoughtful poem! 😁😁♥️♥️
Thanks so much, Ken.💕
You’re welcome ❤️❤️
Gorgeous!
<3
David
Thanks so much, David.💕
Wonderful 💫✨
Thanks so much.💕
Great work, Sunshine! I’ll be checking out Spillwords first chance I get! Congrats on a great write! 🌞
Thanks so much, my friend . So glad you liked it.💕
Beautifully done and congratulations, Grace! 💖
Glad you liked it, Eugenia. Thank you so much.💕
Most welcome and I also left a comment on Spillwords. 💖
Thanks so much, Eugenia.💕
My pleasure, Grace!
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…takes two steps back, old hopes rehash… Beautiful verses! You deserve it. Congratulations, Grace!💐💖
Thanks so much, KK. Truly appreciate your kind support.💕
It’s truly my pleasure 💖
Your rhyme and reason paint a moving story of loss and redemption….incredible. I love this!!
Thank you so much.💕
You’re welcome
Congrats on the publishing credit, Grace! This poem covers the gamut of emotions from darkest despair to shining hope. You always have a light at the end of your poems, and it’s refreshing and healing. Superb as always. 🙂
I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed it, Mike . Many thanks to you, my friend.💕
Beautiful work
Thanks so much 💕
Mine pleasure dear
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Beautiful❤
Thanks so much 💕
Much welcome❤
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you are such a splendid wordsmith and storyteller.
So sweet of you, Audrine. Many thanks. Have a wonderful day.💕
you, too. 😄
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This was beautiful!!! Congratulations Grace!!!!
I’m glad you liked it, Belladonna. Thanks so much.💕
You’re so welcome 😊
Congratulations on such an amazing piece dear Grace!! I love it! 💖💖
Happy you enjoyed it. Thanks so much 💕
you’re soooo Welcome!! 💖
Amazing poem ❤️❤️
Thanks so much , Ananya. I’m so glad you liked it.💕
Marvelous movement of words.
Thank you so much, Art💕
Amazing
Thanks so much.💕
Your poems are always so deep and enchanting! Love the paired image too!!
So happy you liked it. Thanks so much.💕
You’re welcome!
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Congratulations… beautiful poem ❤️😊
Thanks so much.💕
You’re welcome 😊🙏
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